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Edo governor offers automatic employment to daughter of late NLC Chairman, Ebiogbodin
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has offered automatic employment to the daughter of a former Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State Chapter, late Comrade Anthony Kaduna Ebiogbodin, who died recently. Ebiogbodin reportedly slumped and died during a scuffle with policemen in Benin City. The governor stated this while on a condolence visit to the widow and…
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Customs celebrates Service’s first female pilot
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has celebrated deputy superintendent of customs (pilot) Olanike Balogun who has made history as the Service’s first female pilot. Balogun’s journey, which began as a cabin crew member, marks a significant milestone in the Service’s history. A statement posted on Sunday via X, the NCS revealed that Balogun, born in Kaduna and originally from Odo-Otin…
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Okpebholo appoints Bankole-Balogun Executive Chairman of Edo State Inland Revenue Service
Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo has appointed Hon (Bar) Oladele Bankole-Balogun as the Executive Chairman, Edo State Inland Revenue Service (EIRS). A statement by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Umar Ikhilor Esq. while announcing the statement said Oladele Bankole-Balogun born in 1961 into the illustrious family of the Late Chief Bankole Balogun of Igarra Akoko-Edo, Edo state obtained his…
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Let’s work this land back to prosperity, Oluremi Tinubu urges Nigerians
–As First Lady visits Imo traditional rulers ahead of her conferment with Doctorate at FUTO – KUNLE SANNI The First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged parents to encourage their children and wards to be innovative in order to improve the nation’s productivity and boost the economy. Senator Oluremi Tinubu gave this advice in Owerri during a meeting with the State…
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Anti-Corruption Day: EFCC asks youths to unite against corruption, cybercrime
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked young people in the country to close ranks, unite and confront the monster of corruption. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, made this request in his speech to youths who gathered at the Commission’s office in Lagos on Thursday for an event to commemorate the 2024 International Anti Corruption Day. The event had…
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Sokoto govt plans special skills acquisition programme for physically challenged people
The Sokoto State government is to introduce a special skills acquisition programme for People Living With Disabilities (PWDs) in the State. Governor Ahmed Aliyu gave the indication during the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities held in Sokoto. According to him, the special skills acquisition programme is part of measures aimed at making physically challenged persons gainfully employed and…
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NGF mourns victims of Zamfara road explosion
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed heartfelt condolences to the people and government of Zamfara State over the tragic road explosion that reportedly claimed six lives. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Chairman of the Forum and Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, the NGF condemned the incident, describing it as a cowardly…
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Otti announces payment of 13th month salary to Abia workers before Dec 20
The governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has announced plans by his administration to pay both the December and the 13th month salaries to workers before December 20, 2024. Speaking during a critical meeting with leaders of workers’ unions in the state including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Otti assured that just like he did last year, he will pay…
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Desist from including Niger Delta in your plans- PANDEF warns successionists
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has warned proponents of the Biafra Republic to desist from including communities in the Niger Delta or South-South geopolitical zone in their secessionist plans. The PANDEF caution was contained in a statement released in Port Harcourt on Wednesday and signed by its National Youth Leader, Donben Donyegha. While distancing itself from Biafra agitation, the apex…
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12 die in Yobe Auto crash
Twelve persons, comprising 10 male adults, one female adult and one female child lost their lives in a road crash on Tuesday along Bayamari- Geidam road in Yobe State. The Sector Commander Yobe State Sector Command of FRSC, Corps Commander, Livinus Yilzoom disclosed this in a press release to journalists in Damaturu the state capital. According to him, the crash…
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