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Ecobank MD Applauds Okpekpe Road Race Silver Label Status

The Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria Limited, Charles Kie has commended Pamodzi Sports Marketing, organisers of 10km Okpekpe International Road Race on the recent upgrade of the Road Race to silver Label by International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). The bank Managing Director stressed that the elevation does not only lend credence to the standard and popularity of the Race, but also represents …

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Kwara Gov Signs 2018 Budget of N190.9b Into Law

…Pledges Improved Welfare, Infrastructure Folake Sokoya The people of Kwara State have been assured of improved welfare and infrastructure in the coming year. The State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed gave the assurance while signing into law the State’s 2018 budget of N190,997,425.571, as passed by the State House of Assembly. Governor Ahmed also promised that in the coming year, focus …

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Gunmen Attack Petrol Station, Abduct 3, Kill 3 Others In Niger

Olabode Adaramola Unknown gunmen at the weekend  attacked Al-Amin filling station in Pandogari town in Rafi local government of Niger state,  abducted the station manager, identified as  Malam Muazzam  and three others, National Wire gathered on Tuesday. Advertisement . The  unidentified gunmen who attacked the station on motorcycles between 8:30 to 9pm that fateful  Saturday night also killed three persons …

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SEC, IST Partner To Curb Market Infractions

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed readiness to partner with relevant bodies in its quest to ensure zero tolerance on infractions in Nigeria’s capital market and to ensure that perpetrators of fraudulent acts are brought to book. Acting Director General of SEC, Dr. Abdul Zubair stated this when the chairman and members of Investments and Securities Tribunal, IST, …

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Women empowerment: Heritage Bank Partners Folio Group on 60th anniversary of Miss Nigeria

Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s most innovative banking service provider has partnered with Folio Media Group, publishers of the Daily Times to organise the 60th anniversary of Miss Nigeria and the 2017 edition of the beauty pageant. Miss Ehiguese Mildred Peace, representing Adamawa State emerged as the new Miss Nigeria at the grand finale of the beauty pageant held at Eko Convention …

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NNPC, DPR Uncover Illegal Fuel Reservoirs In Abuja

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A combined team of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) and security agents on Sunday uncovered illegal reservoirs of fuel in Abuja.  Speaking at the site of the mini depot, the Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Dr Maikanti Baru, said it was saddening to make such discoveries in the city center when less than 500 meters …

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Niger Inaugurates Spokespersons Forum To Tackle Insecurity

Olabode Adaramola Niger State Government has inuagurated Forum of Spokespersons of Critical Institutions in Niger (FOSCIN) for regular interface and synergy among  mostly security related organisations. Speaking at the inauguration of the forum, Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello  reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensure a safe and peaceful state, just as he stressed the need for proper management of …

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3rd Mainland Bridge, Lagos Now A Death Trap- Kenny Martins

Olabode Adaramola Lagos socialite and former National Coordinator of the defunct Presidental Committee on Police Equipment Fund, Chief Kenny Martins, has raised the alarm over the deplorable condition  of the 3rd Mainland Bridge in the state , describing it as “Murderous Neglect”. Martins made  the observation over the weekend in a Press staement  signed by him, and made available to …

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FG Orders BUA To Vacate And Stop Mining On Disputed Mines Site

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Federal Government has directed the Management of BUA Group to vacate and stop mining activities in the disputed location within Mining Lease No 2541ML. The order was contained in a letter from the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development with Reference number: MMSD/MID/OP/RS.71/1/ and addressed to BUA’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The letter revealed that the outcome of …

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IG Bars SARS From Stop And Search, Land Disputes

Men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) have been prohibited from engaging in stop and search operations on the road except when necessary and they must not meddle in civil matters such as land disputes and debt collection. Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, gave the order on Friday in Abuja at the Force Headquarters during his lecture with the …

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