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Lagos Assembly cautions job seekers, vendors, contractors against fraudsters
… threatens prosecution of fraudsters The Lagos State House of Assembly has cautioned job seekers, contractors and prospective vendors against fraudsters and unauthorised persons demanding money in exchange for employment, appointments, contracts and other opportunities linked to the Assembly. The warning was contained in a public disclaimer issued by the Assembly and signed by the Clerk of the House. The…
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NFF to honour Moses Simon for 100th Super Eagles cap
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has concluded arrangements to honour Super Eagles forward Moses Simon, who is set to earn his 100th senior cap for Nigeria if he features in Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Madagascar. The fleet-footed forward made his Super Eagles debut on March 25, 2015, and has so far amassed…
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Edo, NIPCO Gas explore CNG partnership to cut transport costs
By Olatonmiwa Osho The Edo State Government is exploring a partnership with NIPCO Gas Limited to expand Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure and reduce transportation costs for residents. The Commissioner for Oil and Gas Resources, Hon. Andrew Momodu, disclosed this during an engagement with officials of NIPCO Gas, saying the initiative was part of efforts to provide more affordable transportation…
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Lagos isn’t internship centre: Rhodes-Vivour, Gbadamosi face reality – by Seye Oladejo
The Rhodes-Vivour/Gbadamosi ticket may have given Lagos opposition politicians something new to celebrate, but Lagosians should not mistake the unveiling of a ticket for the unveiling of a pathway to Lagos House. A ticket is not a political structure.A coalition is not a governing record.Social-media visibility is not grassroots strength.And ambition is not experience. The latest opposition permutation is particularly…
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NITDA seeks jobs-focused digital training in Africa
By Olatonmiwa Osho The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called for a shift from simply training young people in digital skills to ensuring those skills translate into jobs, businesses and improved livelihoods across Africa. NITDA Director-General/CEO, Kashifu Abdullahi, made the call during a high-level panel on “Scaling Africa’s Digital Workforce” at the Digital Skills and Talent Session of…
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Funding key to 2027 election security, logistics – INEC Chairman Amupitan
By Olatonmiwa Osho The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has said adequate funding is critical to providing the security and logistics needed for the successful conduct of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan spoke on Wednesday in Owerri, Imo State, while delivering a goodwill message at the sixth Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers,…
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Edo govt targets roads, health, agriculture as Okpebholo steps up development drive
By Olatonmiwa Osho The Edo State Government has announced a broad programme of infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, security and cultural development projects, promising that quality, durability and improved living conditions will remain central to Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration. Commissioner for Information and Strategy Prince Kassim Afegbua disclosed the plans in Benin City during a press briefing on the administration’s policies, programmes…
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Edo to refund pensioners’ 8% CPS contributions
By Olatonmiwa Osho The Edo State Government has assured pensioners recently migrated from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) to the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) that their eight per cent contributions will be refunded. The Permanent Secretary, Edo State Pension Bureau, Mr Washington Abbe, gave the assurance during an interaction with journalists in Benin City. Abbe said workers’ contributions under the…
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Morocco defender Hakimi faces trial after France’s top court ruling
By Tosin Omojola Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi will stand trial over a rape allegation after France’s highest court, the Court of Cassation, rejected his final appeal on Wednesday. Hakimi had challenged a decision sending him to trial over an allegation dating back to February 2023. The Versailles appeals court had upheld the decision in June. Hakimi has…
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AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles set for Madagascar test in Uyo
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle says Nigeria must make a flying start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign when they host Madagascar in Uyo on Friday. The Eagles face the Barea at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, conscious of the need to secure maximum points early and avoid another difficult qualifying campaign. “We have…
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