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FRSC To Revoke Licences, Prosecute Drivers Involved In Fatal Crashes

FGN, Mishap, News Flash

FRSC To Revoke Licences, Prosecute Drivers Involved In Fatal Crashes The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced plans to revoke the licences of drivers and fleet operators involved in fatal road crashes and prosecute them as part of efforts to improve road safety. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, issued the warning on Thursday in Abuja during the annual Safety Manager Retreat themed “Driver Management: Enhancing Safety Through Technology.” Our correspondent reports that the retreat aims to educate Safety Managers on updates in the Road Transport Safety Standardization Scheme (RTSSS) to promote best practices in fleet operations. Mohammed…

Nov

29

2024

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Providing Jobs Not My Ministry’s Responsibility – Labour Minister

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash

Providing Jobs Not My Ministry’s Responsibility – Labour Minister The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, on Thursday, said Nigerians expecting his ministry to provide jobs would be disappointed because it is not part of their mandate. The minister made the clarification at the annual conference of the Federal Capital Territory chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations While highlighting that his ministry is mindful of Nigeria’s enormous youth population and the need to ensure that they are gainfully engaged, Dingyadi emphasised that the provision of employment for them was not their responsibility. According to the former minister…

Nov

29

2024

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House Of Reps Confirmed Olufemi Oluyede As Chief Of Army Staff

FGN, National Assembly, News Flash

House Of Reps Confirmed Olufemi Oluyede As Chief Of Army Staff The House of Representatives has confirmed Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The approval followed the presentation of a report by Babajimi Benson, chairman of the Committee on Defense. Ekiti-born Oluyede was screened by the Joint Committee on Army and Defense on Wednesday, November 27. He was appointed Acting COAS by President Bola Tinubu following the ill health of his predecessor, Taoreed Lagbaja, who later passed away. With this confirmation, Oluyede formally assumes the position, marking a significant step in strengthening the leadership of…

Nov

29

2024

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Friendly Time: Tinubu, Macron Exchange Pleasantries In Pidgin English

Foreign Affairs, Gossips, Presidency

Interesting Time: Tinubu, Macron Exchange Pleasantries In Pidgin President Bola Tinubu and his host, President Emmanuel Macron of France, took to X to exchange pleasantries in Pidgin, the street language popular among millions of Nigerians. The Nigerian leader is currently in France on an official visit. Mr Macron was the first to post his pleasantry on X. He welcomed his guest and made reference to when he was younger and was interning at the French embassy in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital. “Na big honor for France, dear President Bola Tinubu @officialABAT, to welcome you for dis State visit as one…

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29

2024

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Teachers Reportedly Beat, Strip Corp Member For ‘Not Greeting Properly’

Education, Crime, FGN

Teachers Reportedly Beat, Strip Corp Member For ‘Not Greeting Properly’ A member of Nigerian Youth Service Corps was allegedly beaten, stripped by a teachers for not greeting them properly. The shocking incident reportedly happened at Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin, Kwara State. According to Nigeria Stories, a corps member who visited the school to collect her clearance letter was allegedly assaulted by a teacher for “not greeting properly.” Eyewitnesses claim the teacher attacked her, tearing her NYSC white t-shirt, and was allegedly joined by another teacher who slapped her. This incident has sparked outrage, with many calling for…

Nov

29

2024

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Gov. Alex Otti Vows To Claim Accumulated And Unclaimed Tetfund Approvals Earmarked For State Owned Institutions.

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance

GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI VOWS TO CLAIM ACCUMULATED AND UNCLAIMED TETFUND APPROVALS EARMARKED FOR STATE OWNED INSTITUTIONS. Abia State Governor Alex Otti OFR says his administration will do everything possible to claim accumulated and unclaimed funds earmarked for the State Owned by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND). Governor Otti made this pledge when he received in audience a delegation of the House of Representatives Committee on TETFUND and Other Services led by its Chairman, Hon. Princess Miriam Odinakachi Onuoha at the Government House Umuahia. The Governor who revealed that there is enormous work required to bring the education sector to…

Nov

28

2024

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Tha Iran-Hezbollah-Hamas Realities And Governor Otti’s Vision For A peaceful And Prosperous ABIA State

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Security

The Iran-Hezbollah-Hamas Realities and Governor Otti's Vision for a Peaceful and Prosperous Abia State The complexities of the Middle East, particularly the Iran-Hezbollah-Hamas dynamics, often seem worlds away from the concerns of Abia State, Nigeria. However, despite the geographical distance, there is a common thread that runs through both contexts: the desire for peace and security. In the Middle East, the Iran-Hezbollah-Hamas realities have created a complex web of tensions and conflicts. The humanitarian costs of these conflicts have been devastating, with innocent civilians often caught in the crossfire. For instance, according to the United Nations, the conflict in Syria…

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28

2024

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Dr. Odo Ijere Commends Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa For His Smart School Initiative

Abia State, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Ohafia LGA

Honorable Ibe Okwara Osonwa's Smart School Initiative is Truly a Gamechanger. It didn't come entirely as a surprise that the launching of the Ofali Agwu smart School project initiated by Honorable Ibe Okwara Osonwa today, 26th of November, commanded such a full house of attendees of the state ruling class. The Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, his deputy, the local government Chairman, Commissioner for Education, development partners, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders were all present to witness the first digital smart school to dorn the Abia landscape. We need not overemphasize the importance of digital ICT learning in today's digital age.…

Nov

28

2024

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Court Remands Yahaya Bello In EFCC Custody Till December 10

Crime, News Flash, Politics

Court Remands Yahaya Bello In EFCC Custody Till December 10 The federal capital territory (FCT) high court has remanded Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bello was arraigned on a 16-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering on Wednesday. Justice Maryanne Anenih, who issued the order on Wednesday, said Bello and others should remain in EFCC custody until December 10 when she planned to rule on the ex-governor’s and the co-defendants’ bail applications. Earlier, Bello was arraigned along with Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu on a 16-count charge brought…

Nov

28

2024

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Abia Deputy Gov. Engr. Emetu Urges Youths To Embrace Agriculture; Harps On Settling Boundary Issues As Means Of Solving Food Insecurity

Abia State, Agriculture, Good Governance, News Flash

Engr Emetu urges youths to embrace agriculture; harps on settling boundary issues as a means of solving food insecurity The Deputy Governor of Abia State Engr Ikechukwu Emetu has urged youths to embrace modern agriculture as their education/intellect will bring energy and innovation to the agricultural sector. He made this known while presenting a speech as a special guest at Clifford University Ihie Campus, Isialangwa on the occasion of the University 5th Agricultural Exhibition with the theme "Agriculture! The Neglected Bride. He said, "Encouraging youth involvement in modern agriculture will bring energy and innovation to the Agricultural sector". He opined…