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Lawmakers laud AKIRS for improvement in IGR
Abasifreke Effiong Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriations has lauded the Akwa Ibom Internal Revenue Service (AKIRS) for the significant improvement in the state's Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2019. AKIRS generated N26.6 billion, which represents about 84 percent of its projected revenue, as at the end of September 2019. Chairman of the...
[PHOTOS] Gov. Ikpeazu inspects new BCA digital studio in Umuahia
Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has inspected the new Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State (BCA) digital radio studio in Umuahia and promised to make sure the station is totally digitized to take care of its main place in the South East Region. See images under... ...
Herdsmen kill 12 in Plateau community
Armed men suspected to be herdsmen have killed at least 12 people and injured four others at Kulben village, Kombun District in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Terna Tyopev, confirmed the attack in Jos. The state Governor, Simon Lalong, and the member representing Plateau South, Hon. Bala Fwangje condemned the killing. Tyopev...
Unizik student invents machine that converts sachet water nylon to fuel
A fresh graduate of Chemical Engineering Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anthony Obikwelu, has stunned the science world after he developed and manufactured a machine that can convert plastic and other waste materials into fuel. Below is the detailed inscription on what the machine is all about. He writes, This machine produces petroleum-based fuel (closely diesel) from thermal pyrolysis of waste plastics. Pyrolysis is...
Job Vacancy: GIG Logistics HND/Bsc Graduates Service Center Agents (10 States)
GIG Logistics (GIGL) was Founded in 2012. We belong to a distinguished class of logistics companies with a clear defined market path in Nigeria. With scores of local branches and a robust global network, we provide domestic intra and inter-state express delivery services. Our footprints are also clearly visible in the areas of freight forwarding, haulage services, mailroom services, warehousing...
Nigerian Troops Kill 100 Bandits, Recover Several Items
At least 100 bandits have been killed by the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) in Zamfara and parts of Katsina State between December 2019 and January 2020, the Acting Force Information Officer, Captain Ayobami Oni-Orisan, has said. Oni-Orisan said in a statement to journalists in Gusau on Saturday that troops comprising personnel of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian...
“Use of presidential aircraft by Buhari’s daughter, abuse of office” – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party on Saturday said the President, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), abused his office and allegedly exhibited the worst form of corruption by dispatching the officially restricted Presidential jet to airlift his daughter, Hanan, for her private photography event in Bauchi State. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, in a statement described the action as provocative,...
Lagos State records 200 motorcycle accidents monthly – Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to halt the abuse of traffic laws by motorcycle and tricycle riders, saying the menace can no longer be condoned. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, affirmed that the ongoing enforcement of traffic laws will be stepped up across the State to check motorcyclists and motorists...
Edo 2020 election is a done deal for Obaseki – Lawani
Hon. Damian Lawani, the Edo State Commissioner for Youths, Sports and Special Duties as well as the Convener, Obaseki-Shaibu Movement (OSM) for the state governorship election. He spoke in this interview with TEMIDAYO AKINSUYI on the political developments in the state and the chances of Governor Godwin Obaseki in this year’s governorship election. Excerpts: What is your take on the...
2020 National Sports Festival: Edo holds state championship, as Obaseki lights up unity torch
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has lit the unity torch for the state’s sporting championships with athletes drawn from the 18 local government areas of the state, ahead of the National Sports Festival (NSF) scheduled for the first quarter of the year. The unity torch was presented to the governor by Vice Chairman, Team Edo, Mrs Anehita Emeya,...
