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NSCDC’s crackdown on illegal miners saves Nigeria massive revenue loss – CSO

NewsDeskNgJul 13, 2024July 13, 20240

The Nigeria Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been commended for its efforts in securing the country’s mining sector, a vital component of Nigeria’s economy. Addressing journalists at the ongoing Civil Society Organizations annual conference in Lagos with over hundred CSOs in attendance, national Coordinator, Stand Up Nigeria Comrade Sunny Attah...

PDP zones chairmanship position to Taraba Central

NewsDeskNgJul 13, 2024July 13, 20240

The Taraba State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, has finally resolved to zone the state chairmanship position to the Central geopolitical zone of the state. The unanimous decision was taken on Saturday at the caucus meeting of the party which took place at the Government House in Jalingo,...

Bayelsa Gov Poll: Appeal Court upholds Gov Diri’s election

NewsDeskNgJul 13, 2024July 13, 20240

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has upheld the election of Governor Douye Diri who was elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in the November 2023 governorship election in Bayelsa state. Recall that the court had on Tuesday reserved judgment in the petition filed by the...

IPOB cautions South-East govs against grazing reserves for Miyetti Allah

NewsDeskNgJul 13, 2024July 13, 20240

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Saturday warned South-East governors against setting the region on fire by allocating lands for grazing reserves to the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN. Emma Powerful, the spokesman of IPOB, in a statement on Saturday, cautioned the governors against mortgaging the...

Slain Lagos alleged kidnapper, Henry Odenigbo not our member – AMPRAC

NewsDeskNgJul 13, 2024July 13, 20240

The Association of Movie Practitioners, AMPRAC, on Saturday, denied claims that suspected kidnapper, Henry Odenigbo, who was shot dead by police operatives in Lagos on July 4, was a registered member of the association. The President of AMPRAC, Ifeanyi Azodo gave the disclaimer while speaking to journalists in Enugu. He...

School Building Collapse: Gov Mutfwang declares 3 days of mourning

NewsDeskNgJul 13, 2024July 13, 20240

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has declared three days of mourning in response to the tragic loss of lives and injuries sustained by teachers and students of Saints Academy, Jos following the school building collapse. Recall that the state government confirmed 22 persons dead and 154 injured in the collapse that took...

Anambra judiciary workers declare strike, to paralyse courts from Monday

NewsDeskNgJul 13, 2024July 13, 20240

Workers in Anambra State judiciary have declared a strike action. A letter notifying the state government of their intention to commence the indefinite strike, which was made available to journalists on Saturday in Awka, said the action commences on Monday. The development is expected to cripple court activities and other...

EFCC: Your slouchy utterances against Bello shows he will not get justice before you

NewsDeskNgJul 13, 2024July 13, 20240

… EFCC Chairman should tell Nigerians why he wants Bello to follow the back door to see him? PRESS STATEMENT Since the establishment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, ( EFCC) in 2002, its activities have elicited both support and suspicion in the fight to tackle graft cases in...

Echocho Hails FG’s Decision to Commence Work on Shintaku-Lokoja Bridge

NewsDeskNgJul 12, 2024July 12, 20240

Senator Isah Jibrin Echocho, representing Kogi East at the National Assembly, has hailed the Federal government’s decision to commence work on the Shintaku-Lokoja bridge. This follows a recent agreement between the federal government of Nigeria and Julius Berger Plc on alternative financing structures for the construction of the Lokoja-Shintaku Bridge...

St. Augustine of Hippo Parish organises marriage seminar for couples

NewsDeskNgJul 12, 2024July 12, 20240

By Augustine Aminu, KSM A Catholic cleric, Rev Fr. Emmanuel Balla said considering the high rate of divorce in the society now, marriage seminar for young couples in Nigeria is very crucial. He expressed worries at the rampant cases of broken homes and the effects on the society stressing that many...

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NSCDC’s crackdown on illegal miners saves Nigeria massive revenue loss – CSO

PDP zones chairmanship position to Taraba Central

Bayelsa Gov Poll: Appeal Court upholds Gov Diri’s election

IPOB cautions South-East govs against grazing reserves for Miyetti Allah

Slain Lagos alleged kidnapper, Henry Odenigbo not our member – AMPRAC

School Building Collapse: Gov Mutfwang declares 3 days of mourning

Anambra judiciary workers declare strike, to paralyse courts from Monday

EFCC: Your slouchy utterances against Bello shows he will not get justice before you

Echocho Hails FG’s Decision to Commence Work on Shintaku-Lokoja Bridge

St. Augustine of Hippo Parish organises marriage seminar for couples