Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has been named the Peoples Democratic Party deputy governorship candidate of Lagos State. The actress confirmed her deputy governorship candidacy in a video on her verified Instagram page on Tuesday. With this position, she had become the running mate of the PDP Lagos State governorship candidate, Olajide Adediran, popularly called Jandor. In the video she posted …
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It is quite unfortunate that the Nigerian Correctional Service is in the news not for the invaluable efforts and sacrifices of the officers and men of the service but for unconstructive condemnation, particularly by those with poor knowledge of the plight, operations, and activities of the service. The most disturbing of these criticisms is the audacity of those who are …
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Directors of 10 banks collected N6.96bn sitting allowance and compensation in 2021, according to an analysis of the lenders’ financial results. The amount represents an increase of 3.32 per cent from N6.74bn the directors received in 2020. The 10 banks are: United Bank for Africa Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, FBN Holdings and Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc. Others are: Union …
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An intense battle between the Discos and the Federal Government of Nigeria has begun, following planned takeover of three power distribution companies by Fidelity Bank and the restructuring of two others by the government The planned takeover of the three Discos by Fidelity Bank is being backed by the Federal Government through the Bureau for Public Enterprise. This came as …
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The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), Monday, described his seven years in office as “tough” saying “I am eager to go.” This was as he called on the Academic Staff Union of Universities to consider the plight of the future generations of the country as the strike stretches into the fifth month. According to a statement signed by his …
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There was tension in Udo Idiong Junction in Obio Okpa campus of the Akwa Ibom State University, OrukAnam local government area of the state, as a roadside petrol dealer on Sunday set ablaze one Enwongo Akpan, a 200-level philosophy student of the institution, over a minor disagreement. It was gathered that trouble started when the student unknowingly bought adulterated fuel …
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*VP interacts with Progressive Intellectuals Advisory Group Professors and academics must take a keen interest, especially in issues of education and healthcare, exploring options for reform and innovation in those Human Capital Development sectors. This was the highlight of the virtual meeting on Friday between Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN and a team of professors drawn from the six geo-political …
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The Edo State Government has disclosed plans to host local tournaments for 15 sporting competitions in line with the government’s sports development drive. The Edo State Acting Governor, Rt. Hon. Comr. Philip Shaibu, who disclosed this to journalists in Benin City, said the government plans to harness the full sporting potential of its youthful population and create jobs through sports. He …
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Edo State Government has announced that, at the end of each month, there will be an award for the cleanest market and its environs in the city that will attract a handsome prize. Edo State Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Hon. Jonathan Lawani, made the announcement during a meeting with leaders of Market Women Association, in Benin City. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of …
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Edo State Skills Development Agency, EdoJobs in collaboration with the Real Time International Film Festival (RTF), is set to host over 500 stakeholders in the industry for the 7th edition of the Real Time International Film Festival in Benin City. The Managing Director of Edojobs, Ukinebo Dare, said the film festival is a programme by the Edo State Government to …
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