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By Admin The National Industrial Court in Abuja has fixed Oct. 21 for hearing of a suit filed by 70 disengaged staff of Premium Pension Limited (PPL) against the company. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the affected ex-workers are challenging their disengagement and the alleged failure of the company to pay their…
By Admin The Democratic Front (TDF) has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for linking the South East geopolitical zone to huge trade opportunities through the ongoing construction of the 123.6 kilometres superhighway. The highway stretching from Eboyin State, through the South South, to Benue, Kogi, and Nasarawa States in the North Central, cost N668…
By: Nehemiah Gagara Politics is not merely a contest for power. It is a contest for trust. It is the solemn duty of persuading millions of people that the destiny of a nation is safest in one’s hands. In a country as fragile, diverse and historically burdened as Nigeria, those who seek the highest office…
By: Lamara Garba The first batch of Kano State pilgrims who participated in the 2026 Hajj exercise has departed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Nigeria, marking the commencement of the return airlift operation that authorities say will see all pilgrims from the state evacuated within the next three days. The successful take-off of the…
By Martha Agas The Centre for Inclusive Social Development (CISD) has called for stronger engagement of local vigilantes in tackling Nigeria’s security challenges at the second edition of its dialogue programme, Civic Talks. The dialogue held on Thursday in Abuja, focused on the theme ‘From Fear to Safety: Rethinking Security and Civic Responsibility in Nigeria’….
By Emmanuel Antswen Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Mr Isyaku Mohammed, has charged police officers in Benue to adopt proactive policing measures to prevent emerging crimes and enhance security across the state. Mohammed, who is in charge of Training and Development and Coordinating DIG for the North-Central Geopolitical Zone, gave the advice in Makurdi during…
By Martha Agas The fifth edition of the African Natural Resources and Energy Summit (AFNIS) is targeting new partnerships, investment opportunities and practical pathways for execution for the sustainable development of Africa. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at a news conference ahead of the summit…
By Edith Nwapi An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, testified in court that the controversial inflows into his company account from the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KSIRS) were commissions for consultancy services. The witness, Philip Kuma, the prosecution 18th witness (PW 18), made this disclosure before Justice Maryanne Anenih of the FCT…
By Udoh Umoh The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has arrested a suspected receiver and distributor of stolen mobile phones linked to an armed robbery syndicate and recovered the phones. The Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, disclosed this during a press conference in Uyo on Wednesday. Azare disclosed that operatives, acting on credible…
By Martha Agas The Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) has charged newly recruited staff to uphold integrity and professionalism in public service. The Director-General of the MCO, Obadiah Nkom, gave the charge on Tuesday in Abuja. He spoke during the induction of new staff and administration of the Oath of Secrecy and Allegiance. Nkom urged the…
