The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the powers of the Federal Road Safety Corps to enforce traffic laws on all public roads in Nigeria and impound violators’ vehicles. Justice Anwuli Chikere made these declarations in a judgment she delivered on Wednesday. The judgment was delivered in a suit […]
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Some members of Dried Meat Preservers Traders Association of Nigeria, have alleged that they have lost over 50 million naira worth of donkey skins to some persons masquerading as government agents across the country. Addressing a joint press conference in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Wednesday, Chairman of Onitsha Branch of […]
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United Traders Association, UTA, comprising market women in Anambra state, has condemned the increase in rape cases in the country, urging the government to enact law making the crime or offence, punishable by death. The women traders made their feelings known on Wednesday, this week, when they carried their peaceful […]
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The Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) has said it has no intention of reopening primary and junior secondary schools in the state against the directive of the federal government. ASUBEB Chairman, Mr Patrick Ugboaja, who disclosed this in an interview in Awka, the state capital, commended federal government’s […]
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The Traditional Ruler of Mbaukwu Kingdom, and one of the pioneer directors of International Breweries in Onitsha, Igwe P. N Anugwu, has described as rumours, news making the rounds of his death, affirming that he is hale and hearty, enjoying his retirement. Igwe Mbaukwu who made the clarification in an […]
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, says 643 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus were recorded yesterday. It said 6 deaths were also recorded. According to NCDC, the total figure of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria is now 34259. Till date, 13,999 cases have been discharged and 760 deaths […]
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The United Nations and the European Union have jointly applauded the efforts of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum for imposing a state of emergency on Gender Based Violence (GBV) towards addressing the various indignities that women go through in their own homes now becoming rampant in all nooks and crannies of […]
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The National Assembly Service Commission, NASSC, has approved the retirement of the Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr Mohammed Omolori, and 149 senior officers. NASSC Executive Chairman, Mr Ahmed Amshi, who disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja, said the decision was taken at the 497th meeting of the Commission where […]
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The six states in the Southwest region of the country have agreed to reopen schools to allow SS3 students to participate in the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The six states that agreed to reopen schools for the exam scheduled to start in August are Lagos, Ogun, […]
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The Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to urgently raise the age limit usually attached to job vacancies in the country. The call by the Senate followed its consideration of a motion titled: “Urgent need to review age barrier during recruitment and employment” sponsored by Senator Ibrahim Gobir. Citing […]
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