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4 months salary arrears: SSANU may shut down varsities tomorrow

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Barring last minute's change, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, may shut down universities tomorrow over the non-payment of four months withheld salaries by the government.

Edo 2024: Our candidates’ constituency performances will give us victory — APC

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By Ozioruva Aliu THE Director General of All Progressives Congress, APC, Campaign Organisation, Senator Matthew Urhoghide, yesterday, said the performances of the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo and his running…

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FG exempts SMEs, farmers, manufacturers from withholding tax

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The Federal Government has approved the exemption of small businesses, manufacturers and farmers from paying withholding tax as a way of reducing the tax burden on businesses.

Govt alone can’t solve housing issue in Lagos — Sanwo-Olu

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GOVERNOR Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, yesterday, declared that the state government alone cannot address the housing deficit but promised to bridge the deficit in the state.

Ogbomoso Muslim youths to Soun: Religious leaders not subordinate to monarchs in Oyo

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THE Ogbomoso Muslim Youth Forum, yesterday, insisted that religious leaders are not placed under traditional rulers as regards the chieftaincy law in Oyo State.

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Ighodalo is another Awolowo, Ilugbekhai tells electorate

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Former Edo State House of Assembly aspirant in Etsako East Local Government, Ilugbekhai Inwomoh, has urged people of Edo State to vote Dr Asue Ighodalo, who he described as another Obafemi Awolowo in the September 21 governorship election…

Terrorists ambush police officers, kill five in Katsina

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By Ogalah Ibrahim Five policemen lost their lives in an encounter with bandits in Jibia LGA, Katsina State after falling into an ambush. The incident occurred last Sunday while the officers were returning from their duty post in Zandam…

Driver gives testimony in church with stolen vehicle

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*As two dismissed soldiers, four others arrested for car snatching in Lagos By Evelyn Usman A fleeing robbery suspect, Amos Daniel, 36, who snatched his employer’s vehicle on the same day he was employed as a driver, has been arrested by…

Make July 13 Wole Soyinka Day – Alake tells FG

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By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare July 13 a national day to celebrate the invaluable contribution of Prof. Wole Soyinka to humanity,…

5 police officers nabbed for allegedly abducting, extorting N3m from victim in C-Rive

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Five police officers attached to the Zone 6 Police Headquarters in Cross River State are currently in custody for allegedly abducting and fraudulently extorting N3 million from their unnamed victim.

Bandits kill lecturer in Katsina, abduct his children

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Bandits have killed a lecturer with the Federal University Dutsinma, FUDMA, in Katsina State.Dr. Tiri David was killed in a fresh bandits attack in the early hours of yesterday. The lecturer was the Head of the Department of Agricultural…

Reps to probe exploitative practices against Air Peace, Dangote by foreign businesses

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The House of Representatives yesterday asked the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, to immediately halt the unfair business practices perpetrated against Air Peace, Dangote and other businesses by certain…

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I fully support LG autonomy — Gov Fintiri

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By Umar Yusuf Yola—Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa state has declared that he is in full support of local government autonomy as been agitated by many Nigerians. “I’m in full support of local government autonomy, but it should be done…

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EU unveils digital platform to boost investment in Nigeria’s agribusiness

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“In particular, it will work with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Federal Ministry of Industry Trade and Investment, Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Standards Organisation of Nigeria and the Ministry of Communication and…

Tuesday, Jul 2

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We are all equal as members of parliament, no discriminations – Kalu

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By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has declared that all members of the parliament are colleagues and equal irrespective of their political affiliations, economic or social…

Reps introduced 1,351 bills in one year, say it’s highest ever

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The House of Representatives said it introduced 1,351 bills in the first session of its sittings, which it claimed is the highest number in any first session since 1999, out of which 89 were passed. The Deputy Speaker, Rep. Benjamin Kalu,…

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1 dies, 12 arrested in Ibadan palliative protest – Police

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The Police Command in Oyo State says one person died and 12 suspects were arrested in a violent protest by workers of Sumal Food Company, Ibadan, over palliatives on Monday. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso,…

Reps to organise public hearing on Oronsaye report

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The House of Representatives Special Ad hoc Committee on Restructuring of Government Agencies and Commissions is set to revisit the recommendations from Steven Oronsaye's report of 2012.

Akwa Ibom: Gov Eno Inaugurates Health Insurance Agency Board

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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has inaugurated a 15-member Health Insurance Agency Board that would ensure accessible and available Health care services in in the state.

Power sector needs N6trn revenue annually to ensure steady supply – Minister

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The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has disclosed that about N6 trillion revenue is required annually to ensure steady power supply in Nigeria.

Obasanjo visits South-East Govs, moves for Nnamdi Kanu’s release

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The South East Governors, on Tuesday, hosted former President Olusegun Obasanjo who paid the governors a solidarity visit while they decided to meet President Bola Tinubu to press for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of…

Police recover 3-month abandoned baby in Anambra

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THE Anambra State Police command has recovered a 3-month-old baby abandoned in front of Oraukwu Boys Technical College in Idemili North local government area of Anambra State.

39 killed in tax protests as new round begins in Kenya

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At least 39 people were killed and many injured in the recent anti-tax hike protests across Kenya as youth took to the streets on Tuesday for a new round of protests. “Data from our records indicates that 39 people have died and 361…

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Electoral Reform: LP sets up 22-member committee, names Amadi chairman

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The Labour Party (LP), has set up a 22-member Electoral Reform Committee to articulate its position on how to reform Nigeria’s electoral system for optimal performance.

Why collaboration among African countries’ vital to achieving SAATM’s goals – Keyamo

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Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, on Tuesday, called for deeper collaboration among African countries, saying it is vital to achieving the goals of the Single African Air Transport Market, SAATM.

Negligence Of Duty: A’lbom Lawmakers To Investigate State Hospitals

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AKWA Ibom State House of Assembly will in the coming days commence a tour of the state hospitals and sundry health institutions to investigate widespread complaints of negligence of duty among health workers as well as failed amenities in…

UK baby killer Lucy Letby found guilty of attempt to kill another child

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A UK jury on Tuesday convicted child serial killer Lucy Letby of attempting to murder another baby girl at the hospital neo-natal unit where she worked.

Nigerian maritime lawyer Anishere appointed into ICC arbitration court

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The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has announced the appointment of a Nigerian maritime lawyer, Jean Anishere (SAN), to the International Court of Arbitration. Anishere disclosed in a statement she issued in Lagos on Tuesday. She…

US to provide $2.3 bn in new security aid for Ukraine

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The United States will provide a new $2.3 billion security assistance package for Ukraine that will include key air defense and anti-tank weapons, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday.

Cholera: Death toll rises to 63 – NCDC

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, says a total of 63 deaths have been recorded in the ongoing cholera outbreak in the country.