THE coalition of health sector unions in Lagos State on Wednesday began a three-day warning strike over non-implementation of adjustments to the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). The unions include the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), the Medical and Health …
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THE Senate has passed for second reading, a bill seeking to establish the Federal University of Science and Technology, Okorokorisei in Bayelsa. The institute, if established, will focus on teaching and research in science and technology. This followed the presentation of the general principles of the bill by the sponsor, …
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● As Abiodun woos JBS, Brazilian livestock giant A $10 million investment is set to be signed between the Ogun State Government and a Moroccan firm in the next few weeks. The deal is for the by-product of palm oil in Ogun State. This was revealed by the Ogun State …
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PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). His appointment is effective immediately following the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein. As a career civil servant and the most senior director in the Office …
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THE police command in Anambra says it has arrested a suspected gunrunner, who allegedly lend guns and other weapons to criminals for their operations in Awka area of the state. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state made this known on Tuesday in Awka. Ikenga …
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TANZANIA President Samia Suluhu Hassan granted clemency to 1,548 prisoners on Monday in honour of the Mainland’s 63rd Independence Day. This compassionate gesture, aimed at promoting unity and nation-building, underscores the country’s values of justice and reconciliation. Of those pardoned, 22 prisoners were released immediately, while 1,526 will see their …
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THE UK and US governments have imposed tough sanctions on Kamlesh Pattni, a British-Kenyan businessman, over his alleged role in the illicit gold trade. The sanctions, which also target his wife and brother-in-law, include asset freezes and are part of a broader effort to combat corruption and disrupt illegal gold …
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THE Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is ready to sanction any airlines that delay tickets refund to the passengers. Mr Michael Achimugu, NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja,. According to him, tickets refund compliance regulations remains central to …
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THE National Orientation Agency (NOA), says it will translate the proposed tax reform bills and other critical national issues into 36 Nigerian languages, to enhance public understanding and engagement. The Director-General of the agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu said this at a town hall meeting on Tuesday in Maiduguri. He was represented …
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GUNMEN have abducted 50 women and children during a raid on Kakin Dawa, a village in the Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Zamfara State Police Command confirmed the incident on Tuesday, December 10, saying the victims were kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday, December 8, 2024. The police …
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