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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, yesterday, said that Governor Seyi Makinde, would contest in the 2027 presidential election. Makinde-for-President in 2027 posters have surfaced in some social media platforms.
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The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to take urgent steps to alleviate the economic hardship unleashed on Nigerians due to the recent hike in pump price of petrol. READ ALSO:Kaduna pensioners to benefit from health insurance scheme Chief Godwin Abumis, National President of NUP, made the…
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The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr. Kanayo Uzuegbu, warned on Monday that professional infractions by any police personnel serving in the state would be appropriately sanctioned. READ ALSO:Enugu CP warns job seekers with police against falling prey to scammers Uzuegbu gave the warning in Enugu in…
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Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in a significant blow to illegal oil bunkering operations in the Niger Delta, have successfully dismantled 63 oil bunkering sites and arrested seven suspected oil thieves. The operation carried out based on credible intelligence, also resulted in the seizure of 280,000 litres of stolen crude oil. In a…
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of its President, Joe Ajaero before midnight. The National Administrative Council (NAC) of the NLC made the demand in a communiqué following an emergency meeting in Abuja on Monday. "The NLC demands the immediate and unconditional release of Comrade Joe Ajaero before 12…
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The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has decried alleged harassment of the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). Reacting over the arrest of Joe Ajaero, General Secretary of ITUC-Africa, Joel Odigie bemoaned the treatment meted out to the labour leader who was apprehended on his way to London to…
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Harry Kane is using NFL legend Tom Brady for inspiration as the England captain prepares for his 100th cap by insisting he is nowhere near the end of his career. READ ALSO:Burnaboy’s “Big 7” My favourite -Harry Kane Bayern Munich striker Kane will become the 10th player to make a century of…
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The Director-General and Chief Executive of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke, on Monday, affirmed the agency's commitment to adhering to the Federal Government's directives on the Personnel Management System (PMS) framework for civil servants. Its outlines NOSDRA's pivotal role as a leading agency under the Federal Ministry of…
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Enugu State Government has warned butchers and poultry farmers to desist from the unwholesome practice of the sale of animals and chickens that died under mysterious circumstances to the public. The warning, contained in a press statement, jointly signed by the Commissioner for Health, Prof Ikechukwu Obi, and the Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialisation, Mr…
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Peter Nygard, the founder of one of Canada's largest clothing brands, was sentenced Monday to 11 years in prison for four counts of sexual assault of women and a girl in Toronto. He faces release in about six and a half years with credit for time spent in pre-trial custody, or sooner if he is…
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The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has urged public office holders to support the government by giving back to their constituents. Aiyedatiwa stated that empowering the people should be a collective effort to uplift communities and build a brighter future for children. According to the governor, when political office holders give back to their…