Category: National
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EFCC issued serious warning to all Nigerians over NIN
Nigerians have been given a serious warning by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over NIN. Nigerians who are selling their National Identity Number have been given stern warning by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. These unscrupulous persons have been warned that they will be dealt with by the agency. Recall that the National…
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UPDATE; FG To Borrow Unclaimed Dividends, Dormant Accounts’ Balances
Despite opposition from stakeholders, the federal government has perfected ways to borrow funds from unclaimed dividends and dormant bank account balances unattended to for at least six years, thanks to the 2020 Finance Act. With the coming into force of the law, which empowers the federal government to borrow from the two sources, proceeds from…
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Again!!! FG Hikes Electricity Tariff
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, announced the approval of over 50 per cent hike in electricity tariff effective January 1, 2021. EyewitnessMedia gathered that the new tarrif hike regime is to be paid by customers of the 11 electricity Distribution Companies, DISCOs. In a revised Multi Year Tariff Order (MYTO) signed by the new…
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774,000 Jobs to Kick off today-Keyamo
Festus Keyamo, minister of state for labour, says the Special Public Works Programme which will engage 774,000 unemployed Nigerians will kick off on Tuesday. Keyamo, who broke the news via Twitter, said President Muhammadu Buhari approved the date. “President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the take-off of the Special Public Works Programme (engaging 774,000 unemployed itinerant…
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Buhari condoles with Ndoma-Egba over wife’s death
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday sent condolences to the family of Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba over the death of his wife , Mrs Amaka Ndoma-Egba. Mrs.Ndoma-Egba died in a motor accident on the Ore-Okitipupa Road in the Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Six other persons lost their lives in the accident while eight were…
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Magu: Salami panel submits report to Buhari
Justice Ayo Salami-led probe panel on alleged corruption charges against suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has submitted its report to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja. In a ceremony in the Executive Council Chambers of the State House, the panel, led by Justice Salami, would…
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Lekki shooting: Anger as FG insists on sanctioning CNN
The threat by the federal government to sanction US Cable News Network, CNN, over its investigative report on the shooting of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers at Lekki Tollgate, Lagos, Thursday provoked outrage across the country. Government also challenged the promoters of #EndSARS campaign who accused soldiers of mass killing of innocent, peaceful and unarmed protesters…
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We’re owing Evans’ sister N2m — Police
The police on Tuesday admitted owing a an expectant schoolteacher who was detained and tortured for 22 days in 2017, Mrs. Nzube Obiechina, and her husband, Ogechukwu, a judgment debt of N2 million. A lawyer for the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Mr. Nosa Uhumwamgho, told the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Enquiry…
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NBC hails FRCN for objective reportage
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has commended Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN for professionalism and objectivity in reportage of events. The NBC Zonal Director, Abuja, Mrs Pauline Ehusani who have the commendation while addressing members of management of FRCN at HarmonyFm, Idofian, during a familiarization tour of FM stations in Kwara State also charged…
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Police caution Imo youths against sponsored protests
Youths of Umuasonye community in Obowo council area of Imo State have been warned against staging frivolous but sponsored protests that is capable of jeopardizing the peace in the area. The state commissioner of police, Isaac Akinmoyede; the chairman of Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) in Obowo council area, Mr. Alphonsus Ekeanyawu and the president…