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Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:02:35 +0000
Group protests ‘hijack’ of Katsina teachers’ appointment
By Augustine Okezie, Katsina A group Forum For Delivery of Justice in Katsina, yesterday protested to the Katsina State government over what they called the “hijack” of the primary school teachers’ recruitment exercise in Katsina by some member...

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:00:30 +0000
US-based Nigerian urges Okowa to build pedestrian bridge
By Polycarp Orosevwotu, Ughelli A US-based Nigerian, Mr. James Akpofure, has urged the Federal Government, Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and other Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to build a pedestrian bridge across the busy Nigeria Port Au...

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:58:21 +0000
Govt insensitive to masses’ plight, says bishop
By Ogochukwu Anioke, Abakaliki The Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Afikpo, Ebonyi State, Rev. Paul Udogu, yesterday implored federal and state governments to be sensitive to the suffering of the masses. He said the bad economy was biting hard on people...

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:56:20 +0000
Oniga’s death a national tragedy, says Elumelu
By Tony Akowe, Abuja, and Elo Edremoda, Warri The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu, has described the death of veteran Nollywood actress, Rachel Oniga, as a national tragedy and a great loss to the people of Delta State....

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:55:33 +0000
Sanwo-Olu: Lagos councils must deliver
A new era has opened in the annals of local government administration in Lagos State, following the inauguration of 57 chairmen and councillors. Deputy Editor EMMANUEL OLADESU examines the challenges that will face the new helmsmen.   Joy was bo...

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:54:18 +0000
Jonathan’s wife urges women on peace building
By Simon Utebor, Yenagoa Ex-First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan has urged women to use their God-given talents to promote peace. She advised world leaders to support efforts to engender peace at the Korean peninsula. Mrs. Jonathan spoke at the weekend ...

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:52:03 +0000
Fed Govt trains independent monitors in Bayelsa
By Simon Utebor, Yenagoa The Federal Government has trained 58 independent monitors across the eight local governments of Bayelsa State for its National Social Investment Programme (NSIP). The training was coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Human...

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:50:19 +0000
‘We’ll accept your decision on Enugu governorship’
By Damian Duruiheoma, Enugu The people of Enugu West Senatorial District and kinsmen of the former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, have assured Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi that they will accept his decision regarding the 2023 governors...

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:43:27 +0000
Insecurity: Nigeria needs 1m personnel, says ex-Defence minister
By Osagie Otabor, Akure   A former Defence Minister, Mr. Adetokunbo Kayode (SAN), has said Nigeria needs to recruit one million personnel into its Armed Forces for it tackle insecurity across the country. Adetokunbo said the military was already ove...

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:37:02 +0000
Lagos agency to build 13.16km rural access roads
By Oyebola Owolabi The World Bank and Lagos State sponsored Agro-Processing Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) project have opened a bid for the construction of four farm access roads. The roads, totalling 13.16 kil...



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