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Chelsea sign Christopher Nkunku from Leipzig for £52m
Chelsea have signed France striker Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig for £52m. The 25-year-old scored 16 goals in 25 games in the Bundesliga last season. Nkunku, who has won 10 caps for France, is manager Mauricio Pochettino’s first signing since he took charge in May. “I am incredibly happy to be joining Chelsea. A big effort was made to bring me to…
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Bayelsa Due Process Bureau officials applaud Lagos Procurement Agency
The Lagos State Public Procurement Agency has been commended for the giant milestones it has attained in the public procurement process by a team of officials of Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau, who were on a two-day study tour to the Agency. Speaking on behalf of the 15-man delegation, the Director-General of the Due Process Bureau, Bayelsa State, Mr. Aaron…
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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima decorates Egbetokun, new Inspector General of Police
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on Tuesday decorated the new Acting Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police Force, Kayode Egbetokun, at the State House, Abuja. At a brief ceremony inside the VP’s office were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma; immediate past IGP, Usman…
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Accomplished infantry officer: Meet the new Chief of Defence Staff, Maj Gen Christopher Musa
President Bola Tinubu on Monday, dismissed all the service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police and immediately approved the appointment of new ones, with the IGP in office in acting capacity until confirmation by the National Assembly. Major General C.G. Musa was appointed the new Chief of Defencee Staff, while Major General T.A. Lagbaja became the new Chief of…
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BREAKING: EFCC quizes ex-Benue Governor Ortom
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom is being quizzed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of misappropriation of funds. The former governor arrived at the EFCC zonal office in Makurdi around 10:00am and was immediately taken in for questioning. According to The PUNCH, Ortom was invited by the anti-graft agency to explain some allegations of misappropriation…
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‘Your allegations against Basiru misplaced, unfounded,’ Osun APC fires Adeleke
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the state Governor, Ademola Adeleke over the accusation levelled against Senator Ajibola Bashiru, of importation of ‘some unauthorized policemen into the state to create confusion, mayhem and destabilize the peace and stability of the state’. It would be recalled that Adeleke caused a statement to be issued on…
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My unbroken 21 years work experience at Airtel, By Emeka Oparah
Last Saturday, I clocked 21 years in the telecommunications industry! I was delighted to receive a notification, early on Saturday morning, from the great Airtel Africa HR team reminding me of and congratulating me for my dedicated service to the organization! Yes, I have spent all of the 21 years in the same organization with neither shame nor regret but…
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FG, labour meet, make progress on subsidy palliatives
The Federal Government and labour leaders met on Monday to continue negotiations on the palliatives to be put in place after the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu. The meeting which was held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja set up a Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) to serve as a clearing house in coordinating the technical sub-committees on different…
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NUC approves 33 new academic programmes for Bamidele Olumilua University, Ikere-Ekiti
The National University Commission (NUC) has approved the commencement of 33 new courses at the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti. This was contained in a letter addressed to the Vice Chancellor of the institution by the NUC on Monday. The letter said the programmes were approved after a verification visit by a panel of experts.…
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FG demands 10 years tax liabilities from ship owners
…gives three months grace to reconcile accounts The Federal Government has issued demand notices to ship owners, requiring them to remit tax liabilities accumulated over the past 10 years. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Revenue, Zacchaeus Adedeji, while speaking with State House correspondents in Abuja on Monday. He said the government’s action is in…
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