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Aug
31
2020
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Igbo leaders converge at Enugu Int’l airport to witness its reopening …As Gov. Umahi, Aviation Minister, others, laud President Buhari, Gov. Ugwuanyi’s exceptional efforts

Igbo leaders converge at Enugu Int’l airport to witness its reopening …As Gov. Umahi, Aviation Minister, others, laud President Buhari, Gov. Ugwuanyi’s exceptional efforts

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By our CorrespondentGovernor of the South East geo-political zone and other leaders of the zone, on Sunday, converged on the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, to witness the historic reopening and inauguration of the newly rehabilitated runway of the airport, expressing deep appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari for acceding to their yearnings by approving and releasing the sum of N10 billion for the rehabilitation of the airport. Speaking during the reopening of the airport which was closed on August 24, 2019, for a comprehensive rehabilitation of the runway and other facilities, the Igbo leaders also commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of…
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Aug
30
2020
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National Water Resources Bill: Disguised Version of Rejected Ruga Settlement … Gov. Ortom

National Water Resources Bill: Disguised Version of Rejected Ruga Settlement … Gov. Ortom

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Reportedly, the bill which had already been passed by the House of Representatives is currently lying in the Senate while the  Ruga policy was discarded. Governor Samuel Loraer Ortom has lamented that the proposed National Water Resources Bill which has recently been passed into law is a another version of the Ruga Settlement policy to grab land for pastoralists. Governor Ortom urged members of the National Assembly to sniff at the idea in the interest of the country, while describing same as anti-federalism negating the rights of Nigerians to their God-given resources. In a statement signed by his Chief Press…
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Aug
30
2020
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Governor Matawalle of Zamfara Declares Death Sentence For Reckless Drivers *Insists On Drug Test On Drivers

Governor Matawalle of Zamfara Declares Death Sentence For Reckless Drivers *Insists On Drug Test On Drivers

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Following the accident that claimed 16 lives on Wednesday evening, Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle has vowed to reintroduce death punishment for reckless drivers in the state. The governor made this known during a condolence visit, alongside his cabinet members and the management of BUA Group to the Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, on Saturday. It would be recalled that the ghastly accident occurred when a truck lost control resulting in the collision of four vehicles conveying supporters of Matawalle along Gusau/Funtua Road. The governor further declared that he will put the next of kins of each of the…
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Aug
30
2020
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ENUGU KILLINGS OF IPOB MEMBERS: DE-PROSCRIBE IPOB NOW, FG TOLD

ENUGU KILLINGS OF IPOB MEMBERS: DE-PROSCRIBE IPOB NOW, FG TOLD

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By Obi Aguocha My heart grieves with sadness as my attention is drawn to the recent incessant clashes between members of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and security agents which has again led to deaths of many citizens in Emene, Enugu State a few days ago. Despite the fact that IPOB is a proscribed organisation and inspite of my long established Pan-Nigerian credentials, l condemn in very strong terms any extra-judicial killings of any IPOB member, any Igbo-man or woman and indeed, any Nigerian without due process. I am pained by these killings to say the least. While l commend,…
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Aug
21
2020
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Buhari Approves N13b For Implementation of Community Policing

Buhari Approves N13b For Implementation of Community Policing

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In a bid to rejig the present security structure in the country and deliver a more effective policing, the Government of President Mohammadu Buhari of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has approved a total sum of N13b for for the take-off of Community Policing in the country.In view of that, the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajoat the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, which he presided over yesterday, directed all Governors, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Finance Minister and the Inspectator-General of Police (IGP) to work out modalities on how the funds would be well utilized to ensure…
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Aug
19
2020
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20-Months Unpaid Salaries: ASUP drags Ikpeazu to Human Rights Commission

20-Months Unpaid Salaries: ASUP drags Ikpeazu to Human Rights Commission

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Consequent on the unpaid 20 months salaries of the staff of Abia State Polytechnic, Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has dragged the Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu to the Human Rights Commission, Abuja, over In a letter addressed to the Executive Secretary of the commission dated August 5th 2020, the union said all the teaching staff in the Polytechnic are owed salaries from July 2018 to October 2019; and from March 2020 till July 2020. The union reportedly has made several petitions to the Institution’s Management, Governing Council, as well as the Government of Abia State to pay…
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Aug
17
2020
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Shun Strike Action, Ebonyi PDP Begs JUSUN

Shun Strike Action, Ebonyi PDP Begs JUSUN

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Ebonyi State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barr. Onyekachi Nwebonyi has called on the striking State Chapter of the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), to suspend the action in the interest of the state. According to Nwebonyi, the workers should rather explore other ways of resolving the issue, than continuing with the industrial action. Speaking in a statement which he signed and made available to newsmen, in Abakaliki the Ebonyi state capital, Nwebonyidescribed the industrial action as unfortunate and ill-timed in view of the health challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nwebonyi noted that given that the…
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Aug
13
2020
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10 Emerging Facts About UNILAG New VC, Soyombo<br>…No 7 will shock you

10 Emerging Facts About UNILAG New VC, Soyombo
…No 7 will shock you

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It's no longer news that the governing council of University of Lagos, UNILAG has sacked Vice Chancellor, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe who was barely 48hours later, replaced with Prof. Omololu Soyombo who now is currently an acting VC.Here are some interesting things to know about the newly appointed acting VC, Omololu Soyombo:Omololu Soyombo is a professor of Sociology at UNILAG He was born in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on September 6, 1956. He attended Owu Baptist Day School, Abeokuta He had his secondary education at Baptist Boys High School, Abeokuta; andAbeokuta Grammar School. He studied at the University of Lagos netween 1974…
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Aug
12
2020
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ASUU To FG: Release Our Withheld Salaries *Frowns at IPPIS, OAGF non compliance with President Buhari’s directives

ASUU To FG: Release Our Withheld Salaries *Frowns at IPPIS, OAGF non compliance with President Buhari’s directives

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU),has in totality condemned the negligence of the officials of Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) to President Muhammadu Buhari’s directives over their withheld salaries. In a release, jointly signed by the ASUU Chairperson, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), Prof. Chinyere A. Echendu and the Secretary, Comrade Francis A. Nkaa, and made available to newsmen, they described the development as ugly, indefensible and capable of throwing the system into further crisis. Recall that in February 2020, the officials of Integrated…
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Aug
12
2020
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ASUU To FG: Release Our Withheld Salaries *Frowns at IPPIS, OAGF non compliance with President Buhari’s directives

ASUU To FG: Release Our Withheld Salaries *Frowns at IPPIS, OAGF non compliance with President Buhari’s directives

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU),has in totality condemned the negligence of the officials of Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) to President Muhammadu Buhari’s directives over their withheld salaries. In a release, jointly signed by the ASUU Chairperson, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), Prof. Chinyere A. Echendu and the Secretary, Comrade Francis A. Nkaa, and made available to newsmen, they described the development as ugly, indefensible and capable of throwing the system into further crisis. Recall that in February 2020, the officials of Integrated…
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