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Delta Health workers suspend strike, set October 9 deadline
B y Egufe Yafugborhi, Asaba ASABA — Striking allied health professionals in Delta State have suspended their industrial action and returned to work, giving the state government until October 9 to implement agreements reached with the unions. The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Pr...
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Poor infrastructure, weak cold chain threaten artisanal fishing — Oyetola
By Folarin Kehinde ABUJA — Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has identified poor infrastructure, inadequate cold-chain facilities and limited access to modern fishing technology as major challenges threatening the growth of Nigeria’s artisanal fisheries...
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$100,000 alleged fraud — Police arraign three suspects in Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned three suspects over an alleged $100,000 fraud before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suspects, George Ali, Anthony Ali and Simon Ali, were charged with criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and obtaining by false pretences. The ...
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Illegal mining: NSCDC Mining Marshals begin fresh crackdown in Nasarawa
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Mining Marshals said they have begun a fresh crackdown on illegal miners in Nasarawa State. The disclosure was made in a statement on Thursday, following a coordinated enforcement and compliance operation led by the Mining Marsh...
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Nigeria, US sign pact to boost $700bn mining investment
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Nigeria and the United States have signed a framework agreement aimed at deepening American investment in Nigeria’s mining sector and developing the country’s mineral resources, estimated by the Federal Government at about $700 billion. The agreement was ...
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Miners’ deaths: We won’t shield our personnel, NSCDC assures
‘Why are affected officers still in custody’ By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Professor Ahmed Audi, has assured that the Corps will not shield any of its personnel found culpable in the deaths of some miners and ot...
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Politicians now rely on courts, not voters, to win elections — Ex-NBA president
A former NBA president, Afam Osigwe, has accused Nigerian courts of usurping voters’ power, stating politicians now rely on tribunals to win elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/politicians-rely-on-courts-not-voters-to-win-elections-ex-nba-president/...
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37 NSCDC custody deaths: Committee of inquiry begins investigation
The Independent Committee of Inquiry into the reported deaths of 37 persons in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commenced sittings. The sitting followed its inauguration by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Professor Isa Hayat...
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Peter Obi Not Better Than Me, It’s Not Yet Igbo Turn To Be President — Umahi
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has dismissed suggestions that he is not on the same level as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi. Speaking on Thursday in Benin City at the ‘Operation Rescue Benin-Asaba Road’ event, Umahi ...
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37 Miners: Independent Comm’ttee In NSCDC Custodial Deaths Commences Sitting
The Independent Committee of Inquiry into the reported deaths of 37 persons in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commenced sittings, following its inauguration by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. This was disclosed in a state...