61 m. ago Jigawa signs new agreement with 6 Pension Fund Administrators

The Jigawa State and Local Governments Contributory Pension Scheme Board has formally signed agreements with six reputable Pension Fund Administrators read more Jigawa signs new agreement with 6 Pension Fund Administrators

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4 h. ago Expert Advocates AI, Innovation For Insurance Industry Expansion

Chief distribution officer at AXA Mansard Insurance Plc, Jumoke Odunlami, has stressed the roles of technology and innovation in accelerating the growth and adoption of insurance in Nigeria. She disclosed this while delivering a lecture at the Ambassadors Project on Insurance Awareness at the Lagos State University, LASU recently. The event, organised by the Chartered […]

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4 h. ago ‘My Father Has Always Been Envied’ – Abacha’s Son Defends His Legacy Amid IBB’s Revelation

Sadiq Abacha, son of the late Nigerian military Head of State, Sani Abacha, has come out in defense of his father’s legacy. This comes after former Military President Ibrahim Babangida made claims about Abacha’s role in the annulment of the June 12 presidential election in his new autobiography, “A Journey in Service.” In the book, […] The post ‘My Father Has Always Been Envied’ – Abacha’s Son Defends His Legacy Amid IBB’s Revelation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Lagos Police Arrest Man, Accomplice For Defiling, Impregnating Stepdaughter

A 38-year-old man and his friend have been taken into custody by the Lagos State Police Command on charges of defiling and impregnating his 14-year-old stepdaughter. CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement released in Lagos on Saturday. Hundeyin claimed that the suspects colluded to sexually defile the girl in the […] The post Lagos Police Arrest Man, Accomplice For Defiling, Impregnating Stepdaughter appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Obasanjo opted to leave Army when asked to succeed Murtala ―IBB

Tribune Online Obasanjo opted to leave Army when asked to succeed Murtala ―IBB •Narrates how he disarmed Dimka during 1976 coup FORMER Military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has disclosed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo opted to leave the Army after he was asked to succeed former Head of State, Murtala Muhammed, following the failure of the 1976 coup that claimed Murtala’s life. IBB made this disclosure in his […] Obasanjo opted to leave Army when asked to succeed Murtala ―IBB Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Why  Bello Turji, terror kingpin, has not been arrested by troops –Lekan

By Olakunle Olafioye The grim figures of victims of insurgency and kidnapping in the country as recently released by the National Bureau of Statistics have remained a major source of worry to most Nigerians.  One of them, Mr Jackson Lekan-Ojo, a Port-Harcourt-based security expert, noted that the NBS statistics do not bode well for the […] The post Why  Bello Turji, terror kingpin, has not been arrested by troops –Lekan-Ojo, security expert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago June 12, 1993 presidential election: Gani Adams faults IBB on claim Abacha annulled poll

Says annulment of election big minus for him • Demands entitlements given to former presidents be extended to Abiola • Says coast now clear for President Tinubu to make necessary atonement   By Christy Anyanwu Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Ganiyu Adams is an activist, politician, and traditional aristocrat. Adams in this chat with […] The post June 12, 1993 presidential election: Gani Adams faults IBB on claim Abacha annulled poll appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago EDHIC Targets 500,000 Subscribers For Edo Heath Insurance Scheme

The administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has concluded plans to enrol over 500,000 new enrollees into the Edo State Health Insurance Scheme (EDHIS) before the end of this year. This was disclosed by the Director-General of EDHIS, Mrs Augusta Ikpea-Enaholo, at the medical outreach in commemoration of 100 days in office of […]

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19 h. ago I’m not giving out N500k palliatives – Aregbesola raises alarm

By John Ogunsemore Former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has distanced himself from a social media post claiming he is giving out N500,000 financial support to every Nigerian. The former Osun governor made the clarification in a post via his official Facebook page on Saturday. Daily Sun reports that a Facebook page bearing the ex-minister’s […] The post I’m not giving out N500k palliatives – Aregbesola raises alarm appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Bello Turji Demands N22 Million From Sokoto Communities As Revenge

Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji has allegedly imposed a N22 million levy on four villages in Sokoto State. As revealed by Daily Trust, this demand comes after one of his gang members was killed during a military operation in the area. Locals claim the levy is also meant to compensate for missing firearms during the […] The post Bello Turji Demands N22 Million From Sokoto Communities As Revenge appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Safety Of Your Funds In Banks Guaranteed, NDIC Assures Depositors

Managing director and chief executive of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) Bello Hassan has assured that with strict regulations put in place by the corporation, depositors need not worry about the safety of their money in the country’s banks. He gave the assurance at the NDIC’s Special Day at the ongoing 46th edition of […]

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33 h. ago Tales of frustrated Nigerian medical graduates extorted for internship slots

As the number of graduates from health-related courses, particularly Pharmacy, Nursing, and Medical Laboratory Science, continues to rise, there are claims that they are being forced to pay bribes to health facilities or engage in unethical practices to secure internship placements amid limited available slots and intense competition, writes VICTOR AYENI When Peter Ezenwa graduated Read More

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38 h. ago Forfeited properties don’t belong to Emefiele, family members – Lawyer

Tribune Online Forfeited properties don’t belong to Emefiele, family members – Lawyer Lawyer to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has refuted claims that the recently forfeited properties by a Federal High Court in Lagos belong to the embattled Emefiele or any of his immediate family members. In a statement signed by Olawale Fapohunda, Esq., the lawyers clarified that the assets in question, allegedly […] Forfeited properties don’t belong to Emefiele, family members – Lawyer Tribune Online

Society

39 h. ago Corruption allegations: New York Governor, Hochul, rules out removing Mayor Adams

Tribune Online Corruption allegations: New York Governor, Hochul, rules out removing Mayor Adams Hochul’s decision comes as the U.S. Justice Department moves to drop a corruption case against Adams, a move that has drawn criticism amid claims of political interference.  Corruption allegations: New York Governor, Hochul, rules out removing Mayor Adams Tribune Online

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41 h. ago Insecurity No Excuse For Police Extortion, Corruption In South East

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Hashimu Argungu said police operatives should not use insurgency and Biafra agitation as excuses for corruption and extortion in the South-East states. Argungu gave the warning at the South-East Stakeholders Summit on Peace and Security organised by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in partnership with South-East Civil Society […]

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45 h. ago NDIC sensitizes solicitors to protect banks deposits, recovery

…Solicitors seek tighter cyber security By Henry Uche Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has engaged its external solicitors for optimum protection of banks deposits including those of failed banks. The Managing Director/CEO of NDIC, Mr. Bello Hassan, who spoke through the Head of Legal department of the Corporation, Mr. Henry Fomah made this commitment at […] The post NDIC sensitizes solicitors to protect banks deposits, recovery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago ‘No Automatic Tickets For Obi, Otti In 2027″ – LP insists, Says Candidates Must Meet Party’s Requirements

Ahead of 2027 general election, Labour Party has insisted that candidate willing to contest for any position under the party must meet up with party’s requirements. LP denied viral report, claiming that its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti have been given automatic tickets for the next election. INFORMATION NIGERIA […] The post ‘No Automatic Tickets For Obi, Otti In 2027″ – LP insists, Says Candidates Must Meet Party’s Requirements appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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49 h. ago How Valentine’s Day Journey Unmasked Tantita’s ‘Magic’ In Delta Creeks

Tribune Online How Valentine’s Day Journey Unmasked Tantita’s ‘Magic’ In Delta Creeks The tranquillity and placidity of the once turbulent creeks along Warri rivers—stretching to Escravos, Ugborodo, and across Gbaramatu Kingdom, as well as the Ilaje enclaves all in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State—is unsettling. How, on earth, can this ‘wickedness’ persist at a time when hardship pervades the land?   This writer was […] How Valentine’s Day Journey Unmasked Tantita’s ‘Magic’ In Delta Creeks Tribune Online

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50 h. ago Nedu Challenges VeryDarkMan’s Fraud Accusations Against NGO, Provides Evidence

Nedu Wazobia, a well-known on-air personality (OAP), has refuted the fraud allegations brought against him by social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM). In a recent video, VDM alleged that Nedu defrauded a non-governmental organization (NGO) that had approached him for a partnership to provide scholarships to Nigerian students. The social media critic claimed that the NGO […] The post Nedu Challenges VeryDarkMan’s Fraud Accusations Against NGO, Provides Evidence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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50 h. ago “Oshiomhole Gives Me Free Hand, Not A Dictator” – Edo Gov, Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has debunked claims that his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole, is dictating his administration’s decisions. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, Okpebholo described Oshiomhole as a supportive figure who gives him the freedom to make his own decisions. “Even the man that they say is a dictator is not dictating anything; […] The post “Oshiomhole Gives Me Free Hand, Not A Dictator” – Edo Gov, Okpebholo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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