8 h. ago Reps Move To Reduce Age Qualification For Senatorial, Governorship Positions

The House of Representatives has passed through second reading, a bill seeking to reduce the age for qualification for membership of the Senate and office of the governor. Sponsored by Hon. Esin Martin Etim and 24 others, the Constitution Alteration Bill is seeking the reduction of the age qualification for the two offices from 35 […]

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12 h. ago Workers employed in 2019 to get first salary before Christmas — UNIZIK’s new VC

The new Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Prof. Bond Ugochukwu Anyaehie, has assured that staff employed since 2019 who have not received any salary

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15 h. ago Reps advance bill to lower governor, senate age requirement to 30

The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to alter the 1999 constitution to reduce read more Reps advance bill to lower governor, senate age requirement to 30

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18 h. ago Kebbi Chief of Staff urges NASS to recognise media as fourth arm of govt

The Chief of Staff to the Kebbi State Governor, Barrister Attahiru Maccido, has appealed to the National Assembly to enact and pass a law granting constitutional recognition to media practice as the fourth arm of government, rather than the traditional designation of “fourth estate of the realm”. Maccido made the call on Monday at the […]

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20 h. ago Information Minister Mourns Dan Agbese, Describes Him As ‘Titan Of Truth’

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of veteran journalist, author, and Newswatch co-founder, Dan Agbese, describing him as “a titan of truth” whose life’s work helped shape modern Nigerian journalism. In a statement issued to journalists on Tuesday in Abuja, Idris said Agbese was “a […]

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25 h. ago Nigerian ships must lift Dangote, BUA exports, Olubadan tells Oyetola

The former CEO of the defunct Real Shipping Company expressed fears that Nigerian maritime operators are “feeding on crumbs,” as they are not able to

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25 h. ago Maritime experts call for clarity, stronger enforcement in multimodal transport

Industry stakeholders and legal practitioners have underscored the need for Nigeria to modernise its multimodal transport legal framework, strengthen enforcement read more Maritime experts call for clarity, stronger enforcement in multimodal transport

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31 h. ago Employee Compensation Scheme: NSITF empowers 19 injured workers

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has empowered 19 injured workers with vocational training and startup tools under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS), as part of ongoing efforts to rehabilitate workers who suffer workplace injuries or disabilities.   The beneficiaries were supported at an event held Monday at the Fund’s mainland office in Lagos. […]

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33 h. ago ‘He Was A Rare Media Icon’, Garba Shehu Mourns Veteran Journalist Dan Agbese

Former Presidential Media Aide, Garba Shehu, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran journalist and Newswatch co-founder, Dan Agbese, describing his death as a major loss to the Nigerian media landscape. In a statement issued to journalists on Monday in Abuja, Shehu said the nation has lost “one of its brightest names,” noting […]

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41 h. ago Aircraft fight: United Nigeria hands over VeryDarkman, Mr Jollof to security

“United Nigeria Airlines places the highest priority on safety and maintains a zero-tolerance policy for any conduct that threatens the security or well-being of passengers or crew...

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42 h. ago Electricity Union Threatens Nationwide Shutdown Over Alleged Police Assault, Abduction

The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has threatened to shut down power operations nationwide following an alleged assault and abduction of staff of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) by personnel of the police in Imo State. In a statement issued by its Acting General Secretary, Dominic Igwebike, the Union said workers on duty […]

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42 h. ago Verydarkman, Mr Jollof deboarded after exchanging blows inside aircraft

United Nigeria Airlines has deboarded two passengers, Martins Vincent Otse “VeryDarkman” and Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi “Mr. Jollof”, during the boarding read more Verydarkman, Mr Jollof deboarded after exchanging blows inside aircraft

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47 h. ago Lagos Driver Flees With Employer’s Car Four Days After Resumption

A Lagos-based developer, Olakanmi Ogundele, has raised the alarm after a newly hired driver,  Olufemi Jogbodo, allegedly fled with his Gelly Saloon vehicle with number plate AGL586GW, just four days after resuming work. Ogundele told PUNCH Metro on Sunday that the suspect, who initially identified himself as Adeleye, was assigned to him by his company’s […] The post Lagos Driver Flees With Employer’s Car Four Days After Resumption appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Shettima Leads Govt Delegation To Shagari’s Home, Mourns Late Sutura

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has described the passing of Hajiya Sutura Shehu Shagari, the last surviving wife of former President Shehu Shagari, as a colossal loss to Nigeria, saying she will be remembered for her life of compassionate and selfless service to her community and the nation at large. Senator Shettima spoke on […]

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60 h. ago VP Shettima Leads Federal Government Delegation To Shagari’s Home In Sokoto

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has described the passing of Hajiya Sutura Shehu Shagari, the last surviving wife of late former President Shehu Shagari as a huge loss to Nigeria, saying she will be remembered for her life of compassionate and selfless service to her community and the nation at large. Senator Shettima spoke […]

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3 d. ago Commuters Stranded As Motor Parks Shut For PDP Convention In Oyo

Thousands of travellers and commuters passing through Ibadan to Lagos and other major cities and towns were stranded on Saturday due to the closure of major parks in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. Major motor parks in Ibadan, such as those at Iwo Road, New Ife Road, Ojoo, and Challenge, were put under lock […]

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3 d. ago Ondo Speaker dismisses impeachment plot, defends budget reordering

Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji has dismissed claims of a vote of no confidence passed on him by some lawmakers...

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3 d. ago Nigerians, other migrants must pass tough English requirements to live in UK — Govt

“If you come to the UK, you must learn our language and play your part...

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3 d. ago Moves to convert Maritime Academy to varsity threaten security, funding — Governing council

Akinola expressed fears that the creation of a University of Maritime Studies would dilute the Academy’s regimented cadet training system, which he described as

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3 d. ago Ezeibe: Turning Legal Expertise Into Insurance Broking Excellence

Mrs. Ekeoma Ezeibe is a distinguished insurance lawyer and broker who has transformed Crystal Trust Insurance Brokers Limited, a firm she co-founded with her husband, into one of Nigeria’s leading insurance broking companies. She achieved this by leveraging her philosophy of hard work and passion for the insurance business. Ezeibe currently serves as the managing […]

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