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Workers’ Day: Mediafuse-dentsu Promotes Employees, Raises Salaries

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In recognition of the contributions of its employees, a leading integrated marketing and communications agency, Media Fuse Dentsu Nigeria, has announced significant promotions for a staggering number of its workforce. The promotion…

Ekiti Students Protest Police Brutality, Demands Justice

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The Federation of Ekiti State Students’ Union (FESSU) is demanding justice for a slain corps member, Damilola Iyanda, who was allegedly shot dead by a trigger-happy policeman in the state last week. To this effect, the students yesterday…

Role Of Public, Journalists On Fact-Checking For Free, Fair Elections

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As some states in the federation, including Ondo and Edo states, prepare to go for governorship elections, experts have urged journalists and the public to play their role in ensuring peaceful elections devoid of violence and rancour…

NANS To Protest Against Blackout, Fuel Scarcity May 7

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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) said it is planning to stage a nationwide protest against ongoing fuel scarcity and electricity crisis on May 7. The umbrella body of Nigerian students in a statement by the five zonal…

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Mass Sack At Lagos Water Corporation, Laid Off Staff Cry Out

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We need to streamline due to dwindling revenue -Corporation There are presently about 1200 distraught staff of the Lagos State Water Corporation (LSWC). The affected ad hoc staff, some of whom had served in the corporation for varying…

Glo Salutes Nigerian Workers

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Digital telecommunications solutions provider, Globacom, has saluted Nigerian workers as the country observes this year’s edition of the International Workers’ Day. The company enjoined them to rededicate themselves to excellence so as to…

Kwara Poly Land: From Gradual Encroachment To Massive Grabbing

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STEPHEN OLUFEMI ONI reports on how the vast land of the Kwara State Polytechnic has been grossly depleted from the inception of the institution in 1973 through gradual encroachment, which had lamentably culminated in massive grabbing by…

Minister Allays Fears Over GMO Crops, Biotechnology

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The lingering fears and concerns raised by certain groups about the health implications of genetically modified organisms (GMO) crops and modern biotechnology in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have been dismissed as unfounded and…

May Day: Why Workers Demands N615,000 Minimum Wage – TUC President

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The leadership of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Wednesday revealed why the union is proposing a total sum of N615,000 as the minimum wage. The union made this known as Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark this year’s…

E-cigarettes May Damage Fertility –Study

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Researchers in the United Kingdom have said vaping may damage women’s fertility. Experts discovered female e-cigarette users have consistently lower levels of anti-mullerian hormone (AMH). AMH roughly indicates of a woman’s egg supply,…

Demand For Justice For Okuama People

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A deeper and objective insight into the unfortunate tragedies visited on the people of Okuama-Ewu people in Delta State on January 27, 2024, allegedly by suspected militants from the neighbouring Okoloba community, and subsequently the…

Ikenga Calls For Collaboration To Create Sustainable Funding For Varsity Devt

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Mr. Chika Ikenga, Managing Director, Eunisell Limited, has called for an urgent need for collaboration to promote innovative research in creating wealth in society, businesses, academic institutions and researchers. Ikenga made the call in…

As NASS Grants Full Autonomy To LGs

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I t’s only a dummy that’s yet to realize that, in recent times, the Nigeria’s Local Government System otherwise known as ‘Third Tier Government’, has suffered great pains and anguish owing to the high level of neglect being felt by the…

Alleged Terrorism: Court Fixes May 30 To Rule On Miyetti Allah President, Bodejo’s Bail Application

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The Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday fixed May 30 for ruling in a bail application filed by the detained leader of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo. Bodejo who was accused of unlawfully establishing an ethnic militia group,…

Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo Inspiring Journey To 42

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As Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, celebrates his 42nd birthday on May 1, 2024, his remarkable life’s journey unfolds like a testament to dedication, perseverance, and visionary leadership. From humble beginnings…

Govt Builds 300 Libraries Across Secondary Schools

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Lagos State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr. Tolani Sule, yesterday said over 300 Libraries have been redesigned, renovated and digitalised across the six education districts. He also expresses delight that higher institutions…

Edo Labour Party Crisis

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ANAYO EZUGWU examines the crisis rocking the Labour Party in Edo State over the choice of deputy governorship candidate and the continued rejection of Olumide Akpata as the gubernatorial standard bearer by some members of the party in the…

…To Provide Hostel Accommodation For First Year Students

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The Lagos State Government yesterday said it would continue to partner with private investors to ensure that all new students across the state owned higher institutions of learning. Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr. Tolani Sule,…

Be Patient, Pray Earnestly For Our Leaders, Pastor Anosike Tells Nigerians

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The Senior Pastor of the Spirit Revelation Ecclesia, Pastor John Ikechukwu Anosike, has charged Nigerians to rekindle hope and also pray for the leaders in the country to reduce the tough effects of the current economic crunch. Anosike…

Moles, Betrayers Responsible For PDP Crisis –Suswam

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A former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, has blamed the crises currently rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on activities of moles planted by the enemies of the party to destroy it. Suswam, who is aspiring to be the…

Herdsmen Attack: Benue Govt To Launch State-Owned Security Outfit

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The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, on Tuesday, said the state government will launch its own local security outfit before the end of May 2024. Governor Alia who spoke during the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’…

Lagos State College Of Health Technology

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The Lagos State College of Health Technology, formerly known as School of Hygiene is the oldest tertiary institution in Nigerian Established in 1920 by Dr I. Oladipo Oluwole based on the prevailing health situations and low human health…

Man City’s Proving Why Arsenal May Wait Longer For First EPL Title In Years

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Mikel Arteta’s side have proved they are a much tougher team than last season, but it will be near impossible to pip Pep Guardiola’s side to the title For a moment, it looked like Arsenal were about to throw it all away. When Son Heung-min…

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IST Tops Chart On MDAs Ethics & Integrity Rating

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The Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST) is rated 68.80 per cent in 2023 in the ease of doing business ranking, higher than 69.25 per cent ranking of 2022 and 46 per cent in 2021 by Ethics and Integrity Compliance Score card for…

Ajene Named CEO, Standard Chartered Nigeria

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Standard Chartered Bank on Tuesday announced the appointment of Dalu Ajene as the Chief Executive Officer of the bank’s operations in Nigeria. The appointment of Dalu, who has over 23 years’ experience in the global financial services…

UCL: Gnabry Will Score At Bernabéu – Tuchel

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Thomas Tuchel, the manager of Bayern Munich has advised everyone who thought Serge Gnabry would score in their first leg of Champions League semi-final matchup against Real Madrid to hold off until the second leg. Tuchel insisted that the…

Dada Emerges 13th President Of Chartered Institute Of Stockbrokers

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The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has elected a core finance professional, Mr. Oluropo Dada, as its 13th President and Chairman of the Governing Council, in line with its seamless succession policy, and brand positioning.…

Agama Assumes Office As Acting SEC DG

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Staff of Securities and Exchange Commission were in great jubilation as newly appointed Director General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, assumed office in an acting capacity pending confirmation by the National Assembly. Agama, who resumed at the…

Equities Trading Closes Green On Renewed Buy Interests

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The local bourse closed on a bullish note on Tuesday driven by renewed interest in MTNN (+4.0%) and FBNH (+6.9%). Consequently, the NGX ASI advanced by 0.4 per cent to 98,225.63 points. As a result, the MTD and YTD returns printed -6.1 per…

9PSB Empowers Women, SMEs With Agent Banking Opportunities

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9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB) recently reiterated its support for Nigerian women entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs), through its agent banking business opportunities at the 2024 South-West Women Chamber of Commerce…