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Ekiti workers call off strike as government succumbs to pressure
Barely 12 hours after the commencement of the three-day warning strike declared to press for the payment of outstanding benefits, workers in the Ekiti State civil service have called off the industrial action.
Abia governor fires commissioner, others over anti-party conduct
Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, who just recovered from the deadly coronavirus, has fired his Commissioner of Transport, Ekele Nwaohammuo, and the Transition Committee Chairmen of Aba North (Victor Ubani); Aba South (Cherechi Wogu) and Umunneochi (Mathew Ibe).
Ondo guber: Jimoh Ibrahim pledges to work for Governor Akeredolu’s re-election
Business mogul and politician, Mr Jimoh Ibrahim, says he will be strategically involved in the re-election of Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State.
CSO: Governor Wike’s suspension of council chairmen, abuse of power
The Rivers State Civil Society Organization, RIVSC, has condemned the suspension of three local government chairmen by Governor Nyesom Wike.
Governor Wike doing our colleagues ‘favour’ by suspending them – council chiefs
The Chairmen of Ikwerre and Obio-Akpor Local Government Areas, Samuel Nwanosike and Solomon Abel Eke respectively, have respectively defended the recent controversial suspension of some Local Government Chairmen by the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike.
Lagos-owned tertiary institutions get new governing councils – full list
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Chairmen and Governing Council members for four State-owned tertiary institutions: Lagos State University (LASU), Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED), Lagos State Polytechnic and Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED).
NFF: No election in Anambra FA
Nigeria Football Federation has stated categorically that there has been no election into the executive committee of the Anambra State Football Association.
Ondo guber: Adekunle Saliu emerges SDP candidate
The national executive of SDP in attendance at the primary election was led by the National Secretary of the party who also doubles as the chairman of the Primary Election Committee, Alhaji Hussein Saleh Dass. Other national officers of the party present at the event include the National Publicity Secretary, Mr Alfa Mohammed and the National Welfare Officer of the party, Prince Wale Aladeoba.
Bauchi flags off distribution of 700,000 face masks
The Bauchi State Government has flagged off the distribution of 700,000 face masks to beneficiaries in the state as part of efforts to curtail the spread of Coronavirus.
Minister backs Oyo ALGON’s Supreme Court move
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, has faulted the ruling of the Court of appeal which upheld the desolution of the duly elected Association of Local Government Employees Executives by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, describing it as a travesty of justice which would be redressed at the Supreme court.
Ekiti workers issue 14-day strike notice over unpaid salaries
A letter dated July 16, 2020, and addressed to Fayemi, a copy of which was made available to Tribune Online said the ultimatum commences from Monday, July 20 and lapses on August 3, within which the governor is expected to redeem his pledge or face mass action.
NAF: Deceased flying officer Tolulope Arotile for burial July 23
Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot, Tolulope Arotile, who died on July 14, will be buried next Thursday, July 23, the Nigerian Air Force said on Friday.
Nigerian government inaugurates governing councils of 13 universities
The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, has inaugurated the governing councils of 13 federal universities in the country.
Kebbi constructs 25km 18th Century ancient Gwandu emirate road to Argungu
The road, newsmen gathered that, it was used during the reign of Gwandu’s jihadists of 18th century and has been abandoned as mere path from Falili village/Dandema to Argungu town, by previous administration before Bagudu’s administration approved its construction after it’s was recommended.
Nigerian government kick-starts 2021 budgetary process
The Federal Government has commenced preparation of its 2021 budget, as the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning has received anticipated personnel costs for next year, from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs.
Edo guber: Why AAC candidate’s name missing on contestants list – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the African Action Congress (AAC) did not submit its nomination for Sept. 19 Edo Governorship election.
National Assembly intervenes in planned hike in electricity tariff
The National leadership of the National Assembly has intervened in the planned hike of electricity tariff by the providers, saying that this was not the time to carry out such an action.
Nigerian government to inaugurate states selection committees for 774,000 jobs on Monday
The Federal Government will, on Monday, inaugurate the states selection committees for the special public works programme.
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Ogoni clean-up: We’ve restored five sites in three local councils – HYPREP
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project handling the clean-up of Ogoniland said it has restored five polluted sites out of the 21 it started in January 2019.
Protesting varsity workers, security officers clash in Benin
Protesting Staff and Pensioners of the College of Education, now Tayo Akpata University of Education, Ekiadolor, clashed with security officers at Edo Government House in Benin, during a peaceful protest.
TikTok banning deepfakes to better protect against misinformation
TikTok is establishing new moderation policies today to better protect its platform against misinformation, election interference, and other forms of manipulative content ahead of the 2020 election. The company, which is currently embroiled in an unprecedented acquisition negotiation with Microsoft following threats of a US ban, says it now explicitly bans deepfakes. Deepfakes are artificial intelligence-powered manipulations of audio and video designed to mislead people about something someone may have done or said.
Super Eagles star joins Russian club on a permanent deal
Super Eagles star Sylvester Igboun has joined Russian club Dynamo Moscow on a two-year permanent deal.
Confusion greets resumption date for students in exit classes in Enugu
Contrary to the reports making the rounds in Enugu State that secondary schools will resume for exit classes in the state on the 4th of August, the state Commissioner for Education, Prof. Uche Eze, has said that students are to resume on the 7th while teachers will resume on the earlier agreed date.
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Sallah: Lagos warns residents against unhealthy disposal of waste, degradation of environment
Amid battle against COVID-19 pandemic, the Lagos State Government has charged residents against the unhealthy practice and be mindful of a cleaner environment as they celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir coming up at the weekend.
Nigerian bank cautions depositors on rising fraud cases
Access Bank Plc has called on customers to be vigilant of the common tricks used by fraudsters to rob them of their monies.
Ex-Speaker Dogara dragged to court over defection, may lose seat
The United Global Resolve for Peace Organisation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has dragged the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, seeking that his seat be declared vacant, following his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Napoli’s Dries Mertens vows to help Victor Osimhen adapt to Serie A
Napoli forward Dries Mertens has promised to help Victor Osimhen to adapt to Serie A when he completes his move from French side Lille.
Ondo deputy governor shuns PDP state congress
The deputy governor of Ondo state Hon Agboola Ajayi was conspicuously absent at the state congress of the party held in Akure, the state capital.