Mainstream Foundation
8 Mar
'It is more blessed to give,' the Holy Book says, "than to receive." That is not a principle commonly associated with the corporate world. A business is, after all, set up with the primary aim of MAKING money. As for giving said money away, some would say, that job belongs charitable organizations - be they…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will today arraign key figures involved in the controversial management of Arik Air. The key figures include the former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru; the current MD of Arik Air, Captain Roy Ilegbodu; the Receiver Manager of Arik, Kamilu Omokide; Union…
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Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi could face disciplinary action from the English Football Association (FA) after inscribin
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The Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF) on Tuesday backed the administrative and financial autonomy of local government areas in the country. Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, made this known at the National Dialogue on Local Government and Constitution Amendment organised by the House Committee on the Review of the Constitution…
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Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has clarified that the governors of the 36 states are not opposed to the Tax Reform Bills, as has been perceived, but are instead seeking clarifications on certain aspects. Speaking during Channels Television’s Town Hall on the Tax Reform Bills on Monday, Governor Sule acknowledged the importance of the bills…
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The Nigeria Sex Workers Association has appealed to the authorities of law enforcement agencies to protect its members nationwide from harassment and abuse. NSWA made the appeal in a statement by its National Coordinator, Amaka Enemo, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Lagos. Enemo said that recent reports indicate a…
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The Nigerian Youth for Atiku (NYFA), a support group of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has said that the APC-led Federal Government's reforms require holistic reviews, stating that they are not yielding any positive results. The group’s Director of Communications (Nigeria and Diaspora), Mr. Dare Dada, made the remark in a statement in Lagos after…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has explained why some applicants did not qualify for the next stage of its 2024 recruitment process. Many applicants took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm receipt of regret emails from NNPCL. These emails, sent out gradually, inform unsuccessful candidates of the reasons for their disqualification. In the…
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A drunk Indian-based Nigerian was severely beaten in Delhi's Chander Vihar area by an angry mob after he was spotted repeatedly assaulting
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The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested 22 suspects involved in armed robbery, vandalism, cattle rustling, and other crimes across the state. According to a statement from the state's Police PPRO, DSP Lawal Shiisu Adam, the arrested individuals are Umar Haruna (28, Yan Gayami village), Nura Musa (25, Birniwa town), Mustapha Ado (20, Birniwa town),…
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Niger State Council, has lauded Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago for implementing the new minimum wage for civil servants across the board. The Chairman of the NLC, Idris Lafene, made the commendation while speaking to Guardian in Minna. Lafene, who expressed delight over the unprecedented approval and implementation of the new…