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ECONEC, INEC train journalists on election reporting

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As the 2019 general election approaches, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC and the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commission, ECONEC, have facilitated a 2-day training workshop for journalists covering election matters in the West African region. The two day workshop which was concluded yesterday, with the theme; ‘Professional Reporting of Elections’, reiterated the need for journalists […]

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Group canvasses support for Atiku, PDP

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Attracted by the dire need to restructure the country if voted into power in next year’s presidential election, a group, Naturecracy for Atiku-Obi Support Movement, NAPSUM, has thrown its weight behind the former Vice-President and PDP Presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Mr Peter Obi joint ticket as a great reflection of better tidings in […]

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Confusion!

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*As FG rejects Govs N22, 500 proposal, insists on N24, 000 *disagrees with, Govs, Labour, NACIMA over minimum wage *Labour boycotts further negotiations with FG, to embark on strike Nov 6 *Insists Tripartite Committee members agreed on N30, 000 The controversies surrounding a consensus benchmark for a new National Minimum Wage for workers continued on […]

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Oppression, inequality permeates Nigeria – Tope Fasua

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Abundant Nigeria Renewal Party, ANRP’s Presidential candidate, Tope Fasua, has stated that the situation in Nigeria is one that is characterized by oppresion and inequality. In a statement he issued and made available to Nigerian Pilot, on Wednesday. According to him, the entire country is in tinderbox as a result of politics. The ruling party …

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Mima Midas Designs sets to whittle down Lagos dominance in fashion industry

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As part of effort to put Federal Capital Territory on the map of global fashion business, create employment opportunities and grow the nation’s economy, an Abuja based fashion house- Mima Midas Designs Ltd has put machinery in motion to whittle down Lagos age-long dominance of fashion business in the country. This according to the Chief …

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Some APC chieftains working for Atiku – Ologbondiyan

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National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan yesterday confirmed speculations that some chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, have been working for the actualization of the presidential ambition of Atiku Abubakar. Abubakar, who is the presidential candidate of the PDP left behind in APC some his political associates …

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Presidential probe panel arraigns Tumsah brothers

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…Get N10m bail each, barred from going abroad Director of Finance and Accounts in the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Ibrahim Tumsah and his brother Tijani Tumsah, also a staff of the Ministry have been arraigned at the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja over failure to declare their assets. Both public …

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Adeleke, others docked for exam malpractice, granted bail

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Nigerian police yesterday arraigned the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in the September 22, 2018 election in Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, and four others, on charges of examination malpractices. The defendants were arraigned before Justice Justice Edward Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja, where they all pleaded not guilty to the four …

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NOA, UNICEF partner to end female genital mutilation in Ekiti

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National Orientation Agency, NOA, in conjunction with the United Nations Children Endowment Fund, UNICEF, have called for a stop to the practice of Female Genital Mutilation, FGM, in Ekiti State, describing the practice as harmful to womenfolk. UNICEF said there was need to save female children from the pains being experienced after their genitals had …

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President Buhari meets Tinubu, Oshiohmole at Aso Rock

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met behind closed door with national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and the party’s National Chairman Adams Oshiomhole, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tinubu, who arrived at the State House at about 3.56 p.m, was seen moving into the president’s office. The President’s meeting with …

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Groups seek investigation of alleged corruption in Investments Tribunal

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Coalition of Civil Society Organisations for Justice and Equity, CCOJE, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to beam its searchlight on the activities of the Investments and Securities Tribunal, IST with a view to investigating the alleged corruption and other atrocities of staff members of the Tribunal between 2016 and 2017. …

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Finally, President Buhari bows to pressure …Sends NHIS boss on compulsory leave

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…Sets up 7-man panel to investigate him Following recent developments at the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved an immediate administrative leave for the Executive Secretary, Professor Usman Yusuf and also approves the establishment of a seven-man independent fact-finding panel to investigate alleged infractions and report back within two weeks. The …

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Court adjourns Jang’s N6.3bn trial till December 4

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Plateau state High Court sitting in Jos yesterday adjourned the alleged corruption case involving former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Jonah Jang, who was accused of misappropriating state fund amounting to N6.3billion to December, 4th, for the definite hearing. The case was adjourned due to Jang’s absence, who his lawyer told the court that reason …

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Zamfara Killing: Buhari, Defence and Interior Ministers to blame – CSO

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A group of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) under the auspices of the Coalition of Democratic Watchdogs of Nigeria have called on all well meaning Nigerians to hold the Federal Government, particularly the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan Ali responsible for the carnage that befell Zamfara state during the week. In a statement text widely circulated …

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Rural empowerment: ActionAid to the rescue in kogi

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There are several intervention programmes at communities in Nigeria being undertaken by some international development agencies such as ActionAid Nigeria. ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), a non-governmental organisation (NGO) needs no introduction in Kogi State. In some parts of the state, it is a house hold name. The popularity of the NGO in the state is due […]

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Green Imperative: $1.1bn loan to create Jobs, food security- Zainab

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Minister of Finance, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, has stated that the $ 1 billion loan facility under the ‘Green Imperative’, which is one of the products of the diversification initiatives of the Federal Government, will create massive jobs, food security, and food self-sufficiency in all the 774 Local Government Areas of the nation. Ahmed stated this […]

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Financial Inclusion: CBN assures consumers on protection

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Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has said that the new National Financial Inclusion Strategy was designed to ensure that at least 80 per cent of Nigerians have access to banking and other financial services. CBN Deputy Governor on Financial System Stability Mrs Aisha Ahmad made this known in a presentation yesterday at the National Financial […]

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Investors shows keen interest in Arik Air – receiver manager

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Receiver Manager, Arik Air, Mr. Oluseye Opasanya, has stated that local and foreign investors are showing keen interest in Arik Air following its impressive performance under Receivership in the last two years. Opasanya said Arik Air under receivership is operationally sound, professionally run, safe and will continue to be a major and dominant carrier in […]

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2019: NITDA tasks INEC to partner NIMC, Immigration

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  Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, Dr. Ibrahim Isa Pantami has urged Independent Electoral Commission, INEC to recognize the need for the National Identity Management Card being issued by the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC and the Nigerian Immigration, which he said will enable the Commission ascertain the authentic citizens resident in the […]

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Nigerians won’t accept rigged elections – Dogara

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…Demands overhaul of security apparatus ahead of polls Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has warned key stakeholders in this year’s election to be neutral in their various roles, lest Nigerians won’t accept rigged polls. In a speech to mark the resumption of members from Christmas and New Year break, Dogara also asked […]

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