Author: Alex Enemanna
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Ayade announces suspension of tuition fee for indigenous students in state-owned University
Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade, on Thursday announced an indefinite suspension of payment of tuition by indigenes of the state in the state-owned Cross River State University of Technology (CRUTECH), He further extended service year for indigenes of the state who have completed their one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and are…
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Tension in Ibadan as police, okada riders clash
There was confusion and tension in the ancient city of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Thursday as commercial motorcyclists and police at the Iwo Road area of the city clashed. It was gathered that shooting began at about 9:30 am Thursday when a policeman hit a commercial motorcyclist and seized his motorcycle which made…
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Traders flee Gudu market as man dies
The police have mobilised to the Gudu Market following reports of the killing of an unnamed man in the market on Thursday. It was learnt that the traders have deserted the usually bustling market located in the Gudu District of Abuja. PUNCH reports that a trader identified simply as Victor said everyone left the market…
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PENCOM Leadership: A new beginning of people-centered pension administration birthed … CSO group
Commend Predidency, Senate for appointment and confirmation A coalition of media and Civil Society Groups in Nigeria, African Media Roundtable Initiative (AMRI) has hailed the Senate for the confirmation of the appointment of the Director General of the National Pension Commission, PENCOM, Aisha Umar after her fruitful three years sojourn in acting capacity with visible…
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Oba Owoniyi represent a bridge for collective prosperity and a repository of divine wisdom, says Omoluabi
Senior Special Assistant to Kogi Governor on Political Matters, Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi has congratulated the 44th Obaro of Kabba and Chairman Okun Traditional Council, Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi, the Obaro Otitoleke Oweyomade 1, as he clocks 2 years in office. Omoluabi while describing the royal father as a true father, leader and patriot says his…
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#EndSARS: Soldiers disperse protesters in Abuja
As the #EndSARS protests continue, amed soldiers have reportedly dispersed some protesting youths at Sokale, Dutse Alhaji and the FO1 area of Kubwa on Tuesday morning. The troops were said to have shot into the air to disperse the #EndSARS protesters who had gathered to begin the day’s protest. While passers-by scampered for safety, residents…
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PenCom advises RSA holders to complete DRE process
The National Pension Commission has urged Retirement Savings Account (RSA) holders – active and retired, to complete their Data Recapture Exercise (DRE) a Nation report urges. It said the completion of the DRE is a prerequisite for processing any RSA transfer request by RSA holders who registered before 1st of July 2019. The Commission made…
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I’m committed to speedy dispensation of justice, Gov Uzodinma vows
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has insisted that administration is committed to speedy access to justice in the state. The governor also said that his administration would put mechanisms in place to ensuring that all citizens of the state have easy access to justice. Uzodinma stated this at the launch of the Justice Transformation…
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#EndSARS: Vehicle set ablaze as protesters, hoodlums clash in Abuja
A vehicle was set ablaze in Abuja on Monday morning following a clash between #EndSARS protesters and individuals suspected to be hoodlums, PUNCH reports. The Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, Bala Ciroma, confirmed the incident, saying there was no loss of life. The FCT police spokesperson, ASP Mariam Yusuf, in a statement, titled, ‘Commissioner…
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Insecurity: Army launches Crocodile smile VI
In response to the growing insecurity in the country Nigeria Army has commenced the 6th edition of Operation Crocodile Smile slated for October 20th to December 31st, 2020. The Chief of Training and Operation Nigerian Army Major Gen. Nuhu Angbazo disclosed this at a briefing at the Nigeria Army Super Camp I Ngamdu, Borno State.…