6 h. ago Groups Decry Delay In Getting Nigerian Identification Number

Nigerian community leaders in Europe, working with the International Advocacy for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption, have urged the federal government to address the persistent challenges in obtaining National Identification Numbers (NINs) and passports, which affect citizens abroad. They said their appeal followed a report outlining the most pressing challenges faced by Nigerians overseas, which was […]

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7 h. ago Fresh excise duty increase may erode purchasing power, cause avoidable job losses, CPPE warns

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that a new round of increase in excise duty may erode the purchasing powers of Nigerians and result in avoidable job losses. The Centre gave the warning in a statement signed by its Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muda Yusuf, on Monday, while reacting […]

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18 h. ago Ondo establishes special court for electricity theft, meter bypass cases

The Ondo State Government has created a special court to prosecute electricity theft, meter bypassing, and vandalism, signaling a zero-tolerance approach. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-establishes-special-court-for-electricity-theft-meter-bypass-cases/

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19 h. ago Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka leaves 355 dead, hundreds missing

Cyclone Ditwah struck on Friday, bringing strong winds and heavy rains that caused the worst floods in Sri Lanka in a decade

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19 h. ago Police arrest 5 suspects for vandalizing jetty, marine equipment at Rivers Port

Men of the Eastern Ports Police Command have arrested five suspects allegedly involved in the vandalisation of the Port and read more Police arrest 5 suspects for vandalizing jetty, marine equipment at Rivers Port

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20 h. ago Rivers: Port Police arrest five suspects for vandalising Eastern Ports jetty

According to him, operatives of the command recovered industrial welding equipment that the suspects reportedly used to cut

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24 h. ago CPC designation: Trump’s target is Nigeria’s oil — Tunde Bakare

“Trump’s Muslim attire was a clear indication that his interest in Nigeria could have serious religious implications, such that could cause religiously motivated social unrest,” he said.

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52 h. ago Human error, not vandalism, caused recent train accident ― NRC MD

● Assures passengers safety The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has moved to allay public fears regarding rail safety, clarifying that a recent train accident was solely due to “human error” and not a result of vandalism or a security breach. He made this clarification during an interview on […]

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52 h. ago Rail freight revolution key to taming Nigeria’s inflation, says Opeifa, NRC boss

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) is spearheading a “freight by rail revolution” aimed at drastically reducing the cost of logistics, read more Rail freight revolution key to taming Nigeria’s inflation, says Opeifa, NRC boss

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56 h. ago Ebonyi Police Mark 70 Years Of Women In Policing, Condemn GBV

The police command in Ebonyi State yesterday decried the rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and human trafficking across the nation, and called for an end to the crimes. The command made the call in Abakaliki during a commemorative march to mark 70 years of women in policing in Nigeria. Women police officers in the […]

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56 h. ago Commission, Civil Defence Corps Partner On Kogi Electricity Facilities

Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has called for continued partnership and collaboration with the state command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in safeguarding facilities at the state’s electricity sector against vandalism. Head of  public affairs at KERC, Alhaji Ali Atabor, said the appeal was made on Thursday in Lokoja during […]

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67 h. ago Sri Lanka Declares Emergency As Toll From Floods, Mudslides Hits 153

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake invoked emergency powers, granting him sweeping authority to manage the aftermath of the devastation caused by a week of torrential rain across the island. The post Sri Lanka Declares Emergency As Toll From Floods, Mudslides Hits 153 appeared first on Channels Television.

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67 h. ago Train 7 Project has transformed human capital development — NLNG

This is as a result of the company in conjunction with the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) recently graduated about 331 young Nigerians from the Batch A, Human Capital Development (HCD) training programme.

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69 h. ago Electricity Theft: KERC Seeks Stronger Partnership With NSCDC On Kogi Electricity

The Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has called for continued collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to guard against electricity vandalism in the State. KERC’s Head of Public Affairs, Alhaji Ali Atabor, made the appeal on Thursday in Lokoja when the Commission’s Chairman/CEO, Engr. Ibrahim S. Abdwaaris paid a courtesy […]

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2 d. ago They are killing white people in South Africa, Trump cries out

“The United States did not attend the G20 in South Africa, because the South African Government refuses to acknowledge or address the horrific Human Right...

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2 d. ago Tanker Accident, Building Fire Leave 3 Dead, Several Injured In Kano

The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed two fire-related incidents on Friday, leaving three people dead and causing property damage in separate parts of the state. In a press statement signed by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the first incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Zaria Road near Kura Market Junction […]

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3 d. ago Killing of anyone is highly condemnable in Islam — ACF chairman 

The Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Alhaji Bashir Dalhatu, has stated that taking any human life, whether Muslim or Christian, goes against...

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3 d. ago Taraba Govt Declares State Of Emergency On Infrastructure, Human Services

Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has declared a state of emergency on infrastructural development and human services. In a  press statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barr. Gebon Timothy Kataps, and made available to  LEADERSHIP Weekend in Jalingo, announced the constitution of a 13-man Implementation Committee to realise the state’s […]

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3 d. ago Romanian defence minister quits after admitting error in academic record

Romania’s defence minister has resigned after admitting to a mistake on his CV regarding his university education, citing national security concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/romanian-defence-minister-quits-after-admitting-error-in-academic-record/

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4 d. ago Taraba Government Declares Emergency On Infrastructure, Human Services

Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has declared a state of emergency on infrastructural development and human services in the state. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Gebon Timothy Kataps which was made available to LEADERSHIP in Jalingo, Governor Kefas also constituted a 13-man implementation committee to drive […]

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