The National Open University of Nigeria has granted a 100 per cent waiver to prison inmates who wish to improve their education across the country. The decision was in keeping with the institution’s mandate of making education accessible to the less privileged in the society. As part of efforts to strengthen international collaborations, the institution has also introduced the concept …
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Minister of Transportation, Mr Chibuike Amaechi, yesterday, denied media reports that he surreptitiously and clandestinely leaked a letter written by former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, governor and now Emir of Kano, Sanusi Muhammad II, to then President Goodluck Jonathan on the non-remittance of $49.8 billion from oil sale to the Federation Account. Amaechi, in a statement by his media …
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ABUJA—Finally, the corrected version of the 2016 budget was, yesterday, handed over to the Presidency through the Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters Senate (Senator), Ita Enang. The final conclusion and onward transmission of the corrected version of the budget, which had suffered delay, was disclosed by the Deputy Chairman of House Committee on Media and Public …
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Benin City – By Ola Airenakho As part of the mourning process in honor of late Oba Erediauwa of Great Benin Kingdom, the Iyase of Benin, Chief Sam Igbe has given some directives, compelling, among others all male citizens of Benin Kingdom to clean shave the hair on their heads. The directives are in line with the customs and traditions …
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The final copy of the 2016 budget was at press time being previewed by the leadership of the Appropriation Committees of the National Assembly and a number of ministers designated to undertake the exercise by President Muhammadu Buhari. Sources close to the process told the Nigerian Tribune that the meeting, meant to review the final copy of the budget, kicked-off …
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Ted Cruz bowed out of the Republican presidential race Tuesday following a crushing loss to Donald Trump in Indiana, clearing the path for the real estate mogul to clinch the GOP nomination. It was a remarkable turn of events in a presidential primary race that seemed destined — just weeks ago — to end in a contested convention this summer. …
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By Alltimepost.com There was pandemonium at the Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday as thugs invaded the hallowed chamber shooting sporadically and in the process six persons were seriously wounded. Trouble started when the Majority Leader, Hon. Folly Ogedegbe, moved the motion for the impeachment of the speaker, Hon. Victor Edoror and his Deputy Speaker, Hon. Bright Osayande. The …
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By Alltimepost.com The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Mr. Victor Edoror, and his Deputy, Mr. Bright Osayande, have been impeached by lawmakers in the state, who accused them of misconduct. The two principal officers were impeached by 16 members of the House today, who claimed they have followed due procedure. Mrs. Elizabeth Ative has been elected as …
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By Alltimepost.com The Crown Prince of Benin Kingdom, His Royal Highness (Amb) Eheneden Erediauwa has described the transition of his father, the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Erediauwa as emotional for him as he was very close to the Late King. Prince Erediauwa made the remarks in his Uselu Palace on Sunday during a condolence visit to him …
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By Alltimepost.com WASHINGTON—Mariela Melero, Associate Director for Customer Service and Public Engagement at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, is a finalist for the 2016 Service to America Medals honoring excellence among federal employees. “I came to this country with my parents as a refugee,” Melero said. “It is both an honor and a privilege to be able to help others …
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