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Elechi Amadi was a colossus ---- Amaechi

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(Nigeria) Minister of Transportation, Mr Chibuike Amaechi has described the death of literary icon, Captain Elechi Amadi as a monumental loss, and that he has left very big shoes that will be difficult to fill.

Ikpeazu urges Abia people to remain law abiding

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(Nigeria) Embattled Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has urged the people to remain calm following Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC’s issuance of Certificate of Return to Mr Uche Ogah as governor.

Court bars Chief Judge from swearing in Ogah as Abia governor

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(Nigeria) Mr Bonnie Iwuoha, Abia State Commissioner for Information, says Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has secured a court order restraining Abia Chief Judge from swearing in Uchechukwu Ogah as governor of Abia.

EFCC arraigns suspect over N11.5m visa scam

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(Nigeria) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Abdulsalam Goni Sanda before Justice Olubunmi Banjoko of an Abuja High Court sitting in Gudu, on a 4-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N11.45milion.

Court dismisses Ohakim’s no-case submission

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(Nigeria) Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a no-case submission filed by a former Imo State governor, Ikedi Ohakim, through his counsel, Awa Kalu, SAN, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Fraud: Ex-Adamawa gov, Fintiri, arraigned, remanded

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(Nigeria) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, arraigned former Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Fintiri and Mayim Construction and Properties Limited before Justice A.R. Mohammed of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja on a 5-count charge of money laundering to the tune of N2.9billion.

Court jails man 7 years for visa scam

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(Nigeria) A Federal High Court sitting in Kano, on Thursday, convicted a school teacher, Idris Buhari and sentenced him to seven years imprisonment for offences bordering on obtaining by false pretence.

Leave Fayose to face governance, Ekiti NASS members tell FG

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(Nigeria) Members of the National Assembly caucus in both the Senate and House of Representatives from Ekiti State have told the Federal Government to stop harassing the state governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose with Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and face governance, especially the dwindling economy and insecurity in the country.

Ojo Maduekwe was an intellectual guiding light ----Ibori

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(Nigeria) Former Delta State governor, Chief James OnanefeIbori, has said that “only those who would look deeply, as opposed to skimming the surface, into Nigerian politics, would be in a position to truly evaluate the veritable contributions Chief OjoMaduekwe made to Nigerian politics.

Develop Niger Delta with your talents, Gov Wike tells youths

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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike receiving an award of excellence from the Director of Port Harcourt Male Ensemble, Mr Bob Amuye on Thursday at the Government House, Port Harcourt. (Nigeria) Rivers State governor, Mr Nyesom Wike has called on Niger Delta youths to use their talents to promote development   in the region.

Belemaoil increases OML 55 oil production by 3000bpd

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(Nigeria) Barely a month after Chevron Nigeria Limited, successfully handed over OML 55 fields to an indigenous firm, Belemaoil Producing Limited,   the company has increased its oil production to 3000 barrel per day.

Court strikes out suit challenging Buhari's certificate

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(Nigeria) A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has struck out the suit challenging the academic credentials of President Muhammadu Buhari.

How we’ll grow Nigeria’s steel sector ---Fayemi

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(Nigeria) To fund the infrastructure needs of its growing economy over the next 30 years, Nigeria would spend about $3 trillion.

Ojo Maduekwe elevated Nigeria's image abroad ----Fasehun

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(Nigeria) The President of the Oodua People’s Congress, OPC, Dr Frederick Fasehun, on Thursday said that the late Chief Ojo Maduekwe elevated Nigeria's image abroad as Foreign Minister.

Labour tasks Buhari on 2014 conference report

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(Nigeria) As controversy rages over the 2014 National Conference report, organised labour has urged President Muhammed Buhari   to "be statesmanlike, be pragmatic in accepting the principles contained in the 2014 National Conference report for implementation while fine tuning the detail policies/findings for national development."  

Delta Assembly approve life imprisonment for kidnappers

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(Nigeria) The Delta State House of Assembly has prescribed life imprisonment as punishment for any person convicted of kidnapping in the state.

Wike describes Ojo Maduekwe's death as shocking

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(Nigeria) Rivers   State governor,   Mr Nyesom Wike has described   as shocking the news of the   sudden death of the   Secretary   of   the   Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Board of Trustees,   Ambassador Ojo Maduekwe.

NLC suspends picketing of banks over mass sack of workers

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(Nigeria) The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Wednesday in Abuja announced the suspension of the proposed picketing of six banks over mass sack of workers.

Khana council Chairman urge release of kidnapped lecturer

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(Nigeria) The Caretaker Committee Chairman of Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, Gbara   Erelo, has called for the immediate and unconditional release of the kidnapped lecturer and Coordinator of Science Laboratory Department with the Kenule Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Abiye Ogan, Rivers State.

Dasuki's detention: ECOWAS court adjourns judgement indefinitely

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(Nigeria) The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS,Community Court of Justice has adjourned sine die (indefinitely) judgment in the case of former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd) against the Federal Government in which he challenged his unlawful detention by government since December 2015 in the custody of the Department of the State Security, DSS.

Oyo gov, Ajimobi, others to pay property tax

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(Nigeria) Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, and members of the state executive council have up till July 15 to pay property tax on their private buildings, as the state kick-starts aggressive revenue generation to shore up its dwindling internally generated revenue.  

Governor Wike mourns Captain Elechi Amadi

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(Nigeria) Rivers State governor, Mr Nyesom Wike has expressed sadness over the death of Nigeria’s Literary Icon, Captain Elechi Amadi, describing his passage as a loss to the country.

Noise pollution: Lagos shuts down 70 churches, 20 mosques

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(Nigeria) The Lagos State Government has shutdown 70 churches, 20 mosques and about 11 hotels, club houses and beer parlours in a move aimed at reducing noise in the state.

Former service chief, others, charged for N22bn conversion

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(Nigeria) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday,  arraigned former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu and 10 others before a Federal High Court Lagos, over the conversion of N22.8 billion.

Naira stabilises against dollar at N347

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(Nigeria) The Naira on Wednesday remained stable against the dollar at the parallel market. The currency exchanged at N347 to the dollar, maintaining its Monday rate.

Hoodlums damage 14 BRT buses in Lagos

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(Nigeria) No fewer than 14 buses belonging to Primero Transport Service Ltd were on Wednesday vandalised by suspected hoodlums on Ikorodu Road in Lagos.

Ayade building Canadian Int'l school in Calabar ---Commissioner

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Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade being conducted round a workshop at the Ottawa Technical College in Canada, recently. (Nigeria)  Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Mr. Goddy Ettah, has said that the recent partnership entered into by the state with the Canadian government was aimed at raising the standard of education in the state. Speaking on what the state will benefit from the partnership, Etta, who accompanied Governor Ben Ayade to the Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, signing ceremony in Ottawa, Canada, said that the governor intends to raise the standard of education in the state to a level that it would attract students from across the country. "The essence of the trip is to partner the Canadian Bureau for International Education to establish a Canadian International School, comprising primary, secondary and tertiary institution in the state. “Our intention is to bring the highest standard of education that Canada is known for to

Ubulu Uku, Delta community raises alarm over killings, abductions

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(Nigeria) The People of Ubulu-Uku community in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, have raised alarm over the spate of killings and kidnappings, in the community, including the murder of the paramount ruler of the kingdom, Obi Ofulue Akaeze II, by   unknown persons and called on the state and Federal Governments to urgently come to their aid.

FG playing with Nigeria's unity, future ---UNDEDSS

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(Nigeria) United Niger Delta Energy Development Security Strategy, UNDEDSS, has accused the Federal Government of toying with the nation's unity and future.

Ecobank appeals order striking out winding-up petition

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(Nigeria) Ecobank Nigeria Limited has appealed a ruling by Justice Jude Dagat of the Federal High Court in Lagos,   striking out its winding-up petition against Honeywell Group Limited and its sister company Anchorage Leisures Limited.

GTB to close early on Thursday

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(Nigeria) GTbank will close early on Thursday, June 30, 2016 to allow it conclude its half year audit exercise.

DELSU-SSANU threatens strike over unpaid salary

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(Nigeria) Senior Staff Association of Nigerian University, SSANU, Delta State University, DELSU chapter has threatened to embark on a strike action if the Delta State Government fails to pay its May salary.

Wike to create employment for physically challenged persons

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Rivers State Governor, Mr Nyesom Wike in a group   photograph   with the leadership of South -South Physically Challenged Indigenes at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Wednesday. (Nigeria)  Rivers   State   governor, Mr Nyesom Wike has declared that the   state government   will   create employment   opportunities   for physically challenged   persons who are educated and   ready to work.

A/Court strikes out Ecobank's appeal against Honeywell

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(Nigeria) The Court of Appeal in Lagos has, struck out appeals by Ecobank, against a Federal High Court's ruling, over alleged indebtedness of Honeywell Plc.

N100m suit: Court to rule on 235 oil workers’ engagement

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(Nigeria) National Industrial Court sitting in the Awka, Anambra State, has adjourned till October 25, 2016 to rule on whether 235 workers unceremoniously laid off without sack letters, were engaged by oil and gas major, Chevron Nigeria Limited or four of the company’s contracting firms: JOCECO Nigeria Limited, Pat Onosen Nigeria Enterprises Limited, Sanco Calaya JV. Nigeria Limited and Hensteel Engr. & Construction Services Limited.

Arewa Lawyers Forum writes NBA over Gadzama’s adoption

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(Nigeria) The Arewa Lawyers Forum, ALF, has explained the circumstances in which Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, presidential candidate Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN, was adopted.

Gov Bello hails synergy among security agencies in Niger

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(Nigeria) Niger State governor, Alhaji Abubakar Bello has hinged the relative peace and security being enjoyed in the state on the synergy and operational arrangement among all the security agencies in the state.

PRNigeria emerges finalist of PR Golden World Award

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(Nigeria) The International Public Relations Association, IPRA, with headquarters in London, United Kingdom has shortlisted PRNigeria's campaigns for Nigeria's military and security among the finalists for the Golden World Awards, GWA.

Strike: Oyo to set up committee on delayed salaries

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(Nigeria) Oyo State Government is to constitute a joint 14-member negotiation committee with the labour union to address lingering issues responsible for the delay in the payment of outstanding salaries and pension, which led to the ongoing three-week-old industrial action.

EFCC can't look at our books, Rivers AG writes AGF

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(Nigeria) Rivers State Government has said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has no constitutional powers to look into its books.

Rule of law not a defence for corruption suspects ---Minister

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(Nigeria) Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that the current administration of President Muhammadu Buhari will continue to fight corruption within the confines of the rule of law, but warned that it (rule of law) was not intended to be used as a weapon to hamper the dispensation of justice.

FIRS shuts Costain W/Africa over N2bn tax debt

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(Nigeria) In continuation of its efforts to recover unpaid taxes, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, F IRS, Tuesday, sealed the offices of Costain West Africa Plc, First Deepwater Discovery Limited, CAT Construction Group Limited and OPI International Limited, all in Lagos. 

Salaries: Oyo Assembly approves N14.2bn FG bailout application

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(Nigeria) The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday approved the state government’s application for a N14.2 billion bailout fund from the Federal Government.

Investors confidence on the rise in Rivers ---Gov Wike

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Chairman of Port Harcourt Gardens Limited, Mr Richard Nyong, Rivers State Governor, Mr Nyesom Wike, Managing Director of Port Harcourt Gardens Limited, Mr Uche John and Chairman of Rivers State PDP, Mr   Felix Obuah during the   commissioning of Port Harcourt Gardens Estate by the governor on Tuesday.    (Nigeria) Rivers State governor, Mr Nyesom Wike, has said that investors confidence in the   state   is on the rise following   his administration’s development of critical   infrastructure.

Tompolo writes Buhari, says soldiers yet to return looted items

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(Nigeria) Former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari, saying that the soldiers were yet to returned his symbol of authority as the chief priest of Egbesu Shrine, Oporoza, Gbaramatu Kingdom, carted away from the traditional temple about a month ago.

Court threatens to strike out EFCC case if witnesses fail to appear Nov.1

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(Nigeria) A Federal High Court sitting in Enugu has given the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, till November 1 to produce witnesses to its case or it will be dismissed.

ECOWAS court laments non execution of judgment by member states

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(Nigeria) The ECOWAS Court has expressed concern over non implementation of its judgment by the members’ states.

Carpenter, 32, in court for allegedly defiling minor

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(Nigeria) A 32- year-old carpenter, Samuel Ogan, who allegedly defiled his neighbour’s eight-year-old daughter was on Tuesday arraigned in Lagos State.

EFCC arraigns Fani-Kayode, ex-Finance Minister, others

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(Nigeria) A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, was on Tuesday, arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos for allegedly laundering N4.9 billion.

Electricity tariff hike: NERC's fails to stall judgment

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(Nigeria) The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has lost out in its bid to stall the judgement of Justice Mohammed Idris of the Federal High Court in Lagos in a suit by a lawyer and rights activist, Toluwani Yemi Adebiyi, over the hike in electricity tariff in the country, as Court of Appeal, Lagos, failed to hear the appeal lodged by the commission.