Month: May 2021
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How N165 Billion Cash Led To Suspension of NPA Boss, Hadiza
By Yusuf Alli and Faith Yahaya, Abuja Strong indications emerged on Friday that alleged non-remittance of 2016-2020 operating surpluses of N165.3 billion to the Federation Account by the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) may have led to the suspension of the Managing Director of the agency, Hadiza Bala Usman. Her suspension also stemmed from alleged insubordination…
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NIN: Jamb Arrests Two For Impersonation
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has lauded the efficacy of the National Identity Number (NIN) in minimizing cases of impersonation during registration, thereby, improving the credibility of the system. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, stated this in Abuja, when he paraded two persons arrested for tempering with the credibility of the system during…
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Recruitment: NIS Sends Message To Successful Applicants
The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, says it will publish the names of successful candidates in its ongoing recruitment exercise on May 10. The Comptroller-General of the agency, Muhammad Babandede, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday. He said 4,120 applicants had been approved for employment by President Muhammadu Buhari. According to him,…
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What Transpired During My ‘Invitation’, Father Mbaka Recounts Experience
Leader of Catholic Adoration ministry in Enugu, Rev Fr. Ejike Mbaka has recounted what transpired when he was allegedly detained for 24 hours by the Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev CVC Onaga. Mbaka stated that the Bishop did not kidnap him as speculated, but that the meeting he thought was a private one turned…
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UNILAG Announces Full Resumption of Academic, Other Activities, Gives Conditions
The University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, on Friday, announced the full resumption of academic and other activities on both physical classrooms and online platforms for students, workers and other stakeholders as applicable. By this announcement, students across levels will from next Monday, May 10, be on campus for lectures and also in hostels strictly by…
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Kidnapping: UNILORIN Reveals Proactive Measures Put In Place
Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin, Unilorin, says the institution has adopted proactive measures to prevent untoward security breaches. To this end, he disclosed that the university had mounted Closed-Circuit Television, CCTV, also known as video surveillance, across campus for safety of students and members of staff. Mr Abdulkareem revealed this in Ilorin…
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Presidency Confirms Suspension Of NPA Boss, Hadiza
The presidency, Thursday, confirmed the suspension of the managing director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala Usman. The suspension of Hadiza was contained in a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, he noted that, her suspension was approved following recommendation of a panel of inquiry. “President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the recommendation of the…
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NYSC Reorganizes, Commences Annual Launch of CDS
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reorganized and commenced the annual launch of its Community Development Services(CDS), programme. It said this became imperative as the passion that had driven the activities have continued to dwindle. Speaking at the formal launch of the 2021 CDS activities and presentation of awards on Thursday in Abuja, the…
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Don’t Share Your Phone Numbers, NIN, SIM Cards, NCC Warns Subscribers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned telecom consumers not to share their cell phones, National Identity Number (NIN), and Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards with others. Mr Efeosa Edehen, Director Consumer Affairs Bureau, NCC, said on Thursday at a consumer conversation event organised by the commission in Abuja that defaulters would be held liable…
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Cement-laden Truck Crushes Two Final Year Varsity Students To Death (Graphic Photos)
A cement-laden truck, Tuesday, crushed Two final year students of the Delta State University (DELSU) Abraka, Emmanuel Maduka and Timeyin Okoromadu. According to report, the tragic incident occurred when the truck tried to avoid a motorcyclist and another vehicle plying the ever-busy Police station road in Abraka. The truck skidded off the road and fell…