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House to strengthen marketing activities in Nigeria – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the House would strengthen the activities of marketers in Nigeria to make the sector be in line with international best practices. The Speaker said a situation where young Nigerians are employed by financial institutions as marketers and given unrealistic targets should be discouraged. Speaking...
Hold APC Responsible For Your Plight In Nigeria – Sen. Anyanwu Tells Workers
The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Imo State, Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu, on Monday, charged the leadership of organized labour to hold the All Progressives Congress, APC, responsible for the pitiable condition of some of its members in various states of the federation. Anyanwu, a former senator and national secretary of the PDP, stated this in a statement made...
Gov. Ikpeazu Deeply Worried About Effect Of New Cashless Policy On Traders In Abia – Commissioner
Abia State Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Chief John Okiyi Kalu has stated that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu is deeply worried about the effect of the new cashless policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and redesigning of naira notes, on traders in the state. Speaking to newsmen in his office in Umuahia today, Chief Okiyi informed that the state...
LASTMA Fault Speeding As Vehicle Falls From Otedola Bridge
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has blamed the accident that occurred after a vehicle fell from the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday on excessive speeding. In the incident, the driver of the car, a female, lost control before veering off the bridge. An eyewitness who identified himself simply as Kunle said the victim sustained an injury to...
Buhari Jets Out Of Nigeria Tuesday
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja for Accra on Tuesday to attend the 3rd Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC) convened by Ghana President Nana Akuffo-Ado. Buhari is scheduled to participate and give remarks at the high-level discussion on strategies for strengthening peace and security in the fight...
Sanwo-Olu’s Aide, Lekki, Reportedly Dead
Mr. Abdulrahman Lekki, the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Scholarship Board, passed away on Wednesday. A terse statement from the office of the Lagos State Head of Service on Wednesday said, “With the total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, the Head of Service announces the sudden demise of Mr. Abdulrahman Lekki, Executive Secretary, Lagos State Scholarship Board,...
Adamawa Records Index COVID-19 Case
The Adamawa State Government has confirmed the index COVID-19 case in the state. Governor of the state, Ahmadu Fintiri announced this index COVID-19 case in a state broadcast on Wednesday. According to the governor, the victim is a returnee from Kano State. The governor is currently holding an emergency meeting with stakeholders and security agencies and may announce a total lockdown of...
Gov. Uzodimma To Name Sponsors Of Insecurity In Imo On Tuesday
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma will tomorrow publicly name those behind the spate of insecurity in the state. The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon Declan Emelumba disclosed this in a statement issued in Owerri. Emelumba said, “the governor will use the occasion of the 6th edition of the IMO stakeholders forum to name those who are sponsors and...
Tinubu Withdraws Police Officer For VIPs
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for Very Important Persons, (VIPs) in the country. A statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said henceforth, police authorities will deploy them to concentrate on their core police duties. According to the statement, the presidential directive was issued at the security meeting President Tinubu held on Sunday with...
El-Zakzaky Donates Food Items To Journalists In Kaduna While In Detention
Detained leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky has donated food items to the Correspondent Chapel of the Nigeria Union of journalists, NUJ, Kaduna. He said the food items were given to members of the Journalists correspondent’s chapel so as to enjoy the Sallah festivities and cushion the effect Covid-19 lockdown. ABN TV reports that While presenting...
