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Protesting youths shut down Shell facility in Bayelsa
Youths of Agbidiama Community in the Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State staged a protest on Thursday and shut down the Clough Creek flow station operated by the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria.
Over 6,000 civil servants promoted in Nasarawa
Nasarawa State government Wednesday said it has promoted over 6,000 civil servants in its payroll in the state.
TRCN to clamp down on unqualified teachers nationwide
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) will soon begin clamp down on unqualified teachers in public and private schools nationwide.
Cross River workers delisted from payroll give government ultimatum
Two thousand five hundred (2, 500) dismissed workers of the Cross River State government have given the State Government seven (7) days ultimatum to rescind its decision or face severe consequences.
President Buhari approves stakeholders meeting with organized labour over strike
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday approved a meeting between the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr. Zainab Ahmed, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige and the organized labour.
Nigeria Immigration assures travelers of fair treatment under new visa regime
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has assured travelers of fair treatment under the new visa regime.
Resident doctors have no reason to strike – minister
The Federal Government, appealed to the National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, to suspend its ongoing industrial action, as the government has already addressed six out of the eight demands listed by the Association.
President Buhari appoints new FGSHLB executive secretary
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr Ibrahim Mairiga as the Executive Secretary, Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB).
DPR orders petrol stations to upgrade facilities to dispense gas to vehicles
The Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, yesterday, said it has commenced the audit of petrol retail outlets across the country, and has ordered 9,000 petrol stations across the country to immediately commence the upgrade of their facilities to allow them dispense gas to vehicles for transportation.
Bauchi governor calls for stronger private sector participation to reposition economy
Gov. Bala Mohammed has enjoined the private sector to deploy financial, technical and managerial skills to reposition Bauchi State economy for the better.
Ekiti CP: 10,000 new constables recruited will be deployed to their local councils
Mr Tunde Mobayo, the Police Commissioner, Ekiti Command, has said the 10,000 new constables to be recruited would be deployed to work in their respective Local Government Areas.
Police nab two brothers over ’employment scam’ in Niger
The Police in Niger have arrested two brothers in connection with alleged employment scam in the state Ministry of Health.
FAO representative promises technical support to enhance food security in Nigeria
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in Nigeria, has pledged the organisation’s readiness to provide technical support that would grow and improve the country’s food contribution chain.
35 youths get empowerment start-up kits in Anambra
Thirty-five youths who participated in the third phase of Anambra Government’s “One Youth, One Skill” programme, on Saturday received start-up kits in their various areas of specialisation.
Sack: Strike looms as NUPENG, Chevron meeting ends in deadlock
A meeting between Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, Chevron Nigeria Limited, CNL, over last week sack of 175 members, has ended in deadlock, even as the union intensifies mobilisation of members ahead of Thursday expiration of the seven day strike notice.
Bayelsa governor directs resumption for level 1-12 civil servants
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has directed all civil servants from grade levels 1-12 to resume work from Tuesday, September 1.
CoRN: President Buhari abandoned Goodluck Jonathan’s government’s projects in Niger Delta
Coalition of Riverine Deltans, CoRN, a Niger-Delta group, weekend, complained that the Federal Government, led by President Muhammadu Buhari, has abandoned development projects initiated by former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, to provide employment and develop the core Niger-Delta area.
Governor Tambuwal visits ex-President Obasanjo for ‘consultations’ in Abeokuta
Sokoto State Governor, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, has described former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, as a statesman, who is still relevant for consultations on issues of governance and challenges facing the country.
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Judge blocks US ban on WeChat that was set to go into effect today
A judge in California has blocked the Commerce Department’s ban on new downloads of China-based messaging app WeChat, Reuters reported Sunday. US Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler said in her order that WeChat users showed “serious questions going to the merits of the First Amendment claim, the balance of hardships tips in the plaintiffs’ favor.”
Emirates Airlines reinstates commitment to Nigeria
As the latest ban slammed on the Middle East based airline, Emirates Airlines takes effect from Monday, September 21, 2020, the airline has reinstated its commitment to Nigeria.
Edo election: PDP wins 13 local councils, APC takes 5
Peoples Democratic Party candidate in Edo State governorship election, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has won in 13 local government areas, polling 307,855 votes.
Edo election: ADP commends voters for defying intimidation, electing their choice candidate
The Action Democratic Party (ADP), has commended the Edo State electorates, for their doggedness in defending their State from intruders, who planned to play god, by instructing them on who not to vote for.
NAFRC trainees, retirees urged to be mindful of swindlers
AVM Kingsley Lar, the Commandant, Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi on Sunday urged the trainees/retirees to be mindful of criminally-minded people who may pose as friends.
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Afghan president approves inclusion of mother’s name on ID cards
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Friday approved the inclusion of a mother’s name in the country’s national identity cards.
Nigerian governors condole Senator Wamakko over daughter’s death
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has condoled with former governor of Sokoto State, Sen. Aliyu Wamakko, over the death of his daughter, Sadiya.
Cross River water board spends N150m monthly on diesel
The management of Cross River State Water Board has raised an alarm over the huge cost of it operations with an alternative source of electricity to ensure public water supply.
Edo election: Tension as fight breaks out at Governor Obaseki’s polling unit
There was a mild tension on Saturday at one of the polling units in Edo State where the governorship election is taking place.
Thiago Alcantara confirms Bayern Munich exit
Thiago Alcantara has confirmed the end of his Bayern Munich career.