Metro

Two days after President Muhammadu Buhari expressed reservations over some alterations in the 2018 budget, both chambers of the national assembly have sent a response to the president. Abdulrazak Namdas, spokesman of the house of representatives, had earlier issued a statement, saying the parliament was not expected to act as a “rubber stamp”. But at a press conference on Friday, …

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The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi, said the number of people forced to flee their homes in 2017 rose to 68.5 million, warning that the world’s displacement hotspots “are becoming hotter”. Grandi also said nearly three million more people were displaced year-on-year, citing ongoing, protracted violence around the globe and a lack of solutions to conflicts as reasons …

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Nigeria’s foremost telecommunications company, Globacom has congratulated Nigerian men on the occasion of this year’s edition of Father’s Day. The third Sunday of June every year is set aside by many countries, including Nigeria, for celebrating fathers and their sterling contributions to the family units. Globacom in a press release from its head office in Lagos said, “The occasion of …

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Tayo Olanipekun An online poll on the operations of the Nigeria Police and its Federal Special Anti Robbery Squad (FSARS) unit has had 89 per cent of its participants rate the Force performance “Extremely Low.” The survey, in which 1,031 persons have so far participated on Wednesday, also put the ratings of the security agency at one per cent “Above …

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The Joint Health Sector Unions have appealed to the Federal Government to pay its members April and May, 2018 salaries in line with their agreement to suspend their strike. Mr Achimugu Isaiah, the branch Chairman, Federal Medical Centre (FMC Keffi), Nasarawa State, made the call on Wednesday while fielding questions from the News Agency of Nigeria shortly after a congress …

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Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode,has unveiled the 37-feet Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale, MKO Abiola’s statue. The new monument at the Alapere area of the state was erected in honour of the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. The Governor spoke at events in honour of Abiol, including the June 12 Anniversary celebration at the Lagos Television, Ikeja. …

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The University of Ibadan has shown leniency to a student who allegedly insulted the vice-chancellor on Facebook. The management of the institution has annulled the expulsion of Kingsley Chinemerem Anyanwu. Kingsley, a 100 level student, was expelled for reportedly calling the VC, Abel Idowu Olayinka, insulting names on social media. Anyanwu was kicked out of the school during the 2016/2017 session …

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Seven lucky subscribers have emerged in the first draw in the ongoing promo of Nigeria’s foremost telecommunications operator, Globacom, tagged,GO Russia. Globacom launched Go Russia a couple of weeks ago to reward some of its loyal subscribers by flying them to Russia for a good time. The lucky winners that emerged in the first draw include Orewa Edwin Ehi, Aghaegbunem …

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National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) has disclosed that over 14.5 million farmers have, so far, benefited from quality seeds from 2012 till date, to boost agriculture. Director General of NASC, Dr Phillips Ojo, said the Federal Government will employ, at least, three persons from each local government area to supervise and checkmate quality control of seeds. Ojo, who made the …

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Management of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday lauded Dangote Cement for its adherence to best corporate governance practices even as they called for more partnerships between the two organizations. Chief Executive of the Exchange, Mr. Oscar Onyema gave the commendation while welcoming the Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement, Engr. Joe Makoju and his management team to the …

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