BY Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has demanded a full, transparent and independent investigation into the deaths of 37 persons who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Niger State. The Congress, in a statement by its President...
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application filed by Rowane Isah Ebisan against the Federal Government’s extradition proceedings over a 21-year, 11-month and 16-day imprisonment sentence imposed on him in Italy for offences bordering on illicit possession and tra...
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike says he will not support Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma’s ambition to become Nigeria’s next Senate President. Wike made the statement on Monday while appearing on TVC’s Journalists’ Hangout programme. “This man’s office will...
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A compliance officer with United Bank for Africa (UBA), Williams Abimbola, has told the Federal High Court in Abuja how funds were allegedly transferred from a Bauchi State Government sub-treasury account to a private company, JASFAD Resources Enterprises. Abimbola testified on M...
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Access Bank Plc has redeemed its $500 million Senior Unsecured Eurobond following the instrument’s maturity, marking the successful conclusion of a five-year international debt issuance launched in 2021. The post Access Bank redeems $500 million Eurobond at maturity appeared firs...
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Curfew was imposed on Minna following unrest triggered by the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) The post Miners’ Death: Niger lifts Minna curfew appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Cross River police spokesperson, Sunday Eitokpah, has called on Nigerians to respect lawful police authority while seeking legal redress against misconduct, warning that violence against officers undermines the rule of law. The post Police spokesperson pens thought-provoking arti...
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The Federal Government has threatened to shut the Lagos section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in two weeks due to safety breaches and vandalism. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-threatens-to-shut-lagos-calabar-coastal-highway-in-two-weeks/...
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded a thorough, transparent and independent investigation into the deaths of 37 persons in NSCDC custody. NLC President, Mr Joe Ajaero, made the demand in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, while calling for accountability and justic...
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The Federal Government has warned that it would close the Lagos section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway within two weeks if motorists and other road users fail to comply with safety measures and conditions along the route do not improve. The warning was issued by the Federal...
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President Bola Tinubu has extended his working vacation by a few days and will return to Nigeria at the weekend, the Presidency has announced. Tinubu left Nigeria on August 30 for London to begin his working vacation before moving to Paris, France, after spending a week in the Un...
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The Financial Markets Dealers Association (FMDA) has projected Nigeria's financial-system liquidity inflows to fall sharply this week to N2.47 trillion, about 30.62% drop from N3.56 trillion the previous week. The post FMDA projects Nigeria’s liquidity inflows to drop 31% to N2.4...
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President Bola Tinubu has extended his working vacation in Europe and is now expected to return to Nigeria at the weekend, the Presidency has announced. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-extends-vacation-in-europe-sets-weekend-return-to-nigeria/...
