Year: 2024
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Nigerians in Libya Decry Mass Arrest, Fines, After CAF Verdict Against LFF
Punch Newspaper Following the verdict delivered by the Confederation of African Football in response to the complaint lodged by the Nigeria Football Federation over the recent inhumane treatment meted out to the Super Eagles in Libya, members of the Nigerian community have reported mass arrests and fines in the country. The Nigerian football team was…
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Despite Released Funds Varsity Workers Vow To Continue Strike
Punch Newspaper The Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and Allied Institutions on Saturday revealed that the Federal Government only released one out of the four months withheld salaries. The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation on Saturday said that it had…
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FG Releases Funds For Payment of Withheld Salaries For Varsity Workers
The Federal Government has released funds for the payment of withheld salaries to the Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities (NASU). This is a conciliatory step by the Federal Government in addressing long-standing salary arrears and supporting federal university staff, some of whom have embarked on strike. The announcement came from the Office of the…
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How To Apply for New Contactless Passport Application System
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced plans to launch a phased contactless passport renewal system, which will start from Canada on November 1, 2024. This initiative, designed to simplify and modernise the passport renewal process, allows Nigerians to apply for passport renewals online, reducing the need for in-person visits to NIS offices. Following Canada,…
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Marketers Give Reasons For Not Patronizing Dangote Refinery
At the backdrop of a fresh controversy over lifting of petrol from Dangote Refinery, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, has said it is still negotiating with the refinery on terms for the lifting. President of the Refibery, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has alleged that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, along with…
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Just In: TCN Restores Electricity To North
Punch Newspaper The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has announced a partial restoration of power to seven states in the northern region of the country affected by the vandalisation of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line. The states include Lafia, Makurdi, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, and Gombe States. It electricity was restored to the area as of…
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Things To Know About Newly Appointment Acting Chief of Army Staff
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday approved the appointment of Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The Special Adviser to the president on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement said Oluyede will hold sway as the COAS pending the return of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja,…
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Everything You Need To Know About Nov. 5 U.S Election
Nearly 186.5 million Americans are eligible to vote for the November 5 election to choose the 47th president of the United States. The presidential race is not the only one on the ballot. Americans will also elect people to fill various federal, state and local positions. Georgians protest to denounce ruling party win in elections.…
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Suspended RCCG Pastor Accused of Homosexuality Breaks Silence
Suspended Pastor , at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG),Ayorinde AdeBello has down-rightly denied allegations of homosexuality. The allegations led to his suspension, along with another pastor, as announced in an RCCG memo dated October 28, 2024. The memo, signed by Sunday Akande, RCCG’s national overseer, ordered a thorough investigation into the allegations and…
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What American President Discussed With Tinubu in 30-Minute Phone Call
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received a called from President of the United States, Mr Joe Biden. The call which took place at about 4pm, Nigerian time lasted for about 30 minutes. This was disclosed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, while briefing state House Correspondents about the development. The discussion centered…