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GPMI tackles NLC,TUC over destruction of Air Peace operations

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2023May 4, 20230

By Augustine Aminu The Global Peace Movement International ,UK has condemned the deliberate massive destruction of operations of Air Peace by the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress describing it as evil. The Management of Nigerian Airline, Air Peace has raised the alarm in a statement on Wednesday...

Tinubu Unveils Projects In Rivers

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2023May 3, 20230

The President-elect, Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, unveiled projects executed by the administration of the state’s governor, Nyesom Wike. Tinubu unveiled the Rumuokwuta-Rumuola Flyover and the Chief Magistrate’s court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He shared pictures from the event via his verified Twitter handle. Expressing his gratitude, he wrote, “I...

NAPTIP raises alarm on plight of Nigerian women in Iraq

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2023May 3, 20230

National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons,NAPTIP, has raised alarm on the plight of Nigerian young women working as domestic workers in Iraq. NAPTIP said most of the Nigerian young women working there are exploited in diverse ways on daily basis and now requesting for assistance to return...

Blackout in Imo over Labour strike

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2023May 3, 20230

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) says the current loss of electricity supply in Imo State is as a result of an ongoing industrial action by organised labour. The company said that workers, under the organised labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), are...

FMARD calls for utilization of low grade grains for animal production, distributes feed ingredients to farmers in FCT

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2023May 3, 20230

Federal Government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, FMARD, has called for the need to develop the utilization of low grade grains and alternative feed ingredients for climate smart animal feed production and has made the distribution of feed ingredients to livestock farmers and feed millers in the...

Ronaldo Highest-paid Athlete in 2023

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2023May 3, 20230

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the top highest-paid athlete over the past 12 months, according to the World’s 10 highest-paid athletes 2023 list published by Forbes. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe occupied the second and third positions, respectively. Following his exit from Manchester United in 2022, Ronaldo joined Saudi Arabia...

Olympic Medal Sprinter Tori Bowie Dies At 32

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2023May 3, 20230

American 100m silver medallist at the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2017 world champion, Tori Bowie, has died at the age of 32. Bowie’s management company and World Athletics reported her death on Wednesday. World Athletics confirmed the American’s death in a post on Facebook that it was “deeply saddened...

Nine Die In Belgrade School Shooting, 13-year-old Suspect Arrested

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2023May 3, 20230

Eight students and a security guard were killed during a school shooting in Belgrade, Serbia on Wednesday, officials said. The police accused the detained 13-year-old suspect of plotting the attack for a month and making a kill-list. “Eight children and a security guard were killed, while six children and one...

COAS describes poultry business as NA quick impact project to combat economic challenges in Nigeria

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2023May 3, 20230

The Chief of Army Staf Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has described Poultry Business as one of the Nigerian Army (NA) Quick Impact Projects that could contribute to the economic growth through non-magnetic approach as well as providing the requisite platforms for post service plans for both serving and retired personnel....

Nigeria to become top middle-income economy by 2050 – Buhari

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2023May 3, 20230

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja launched a new long-term national development plan, the Nigeria Agenda 2050 (NA 2050), which aims to ensure that the country attains a Per Capita GDP of $33,328 per annum, placing her among the top middle-income economies in the world by 2050. The President...