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UKRAINE SENDS BUSES TO MARIUPOL FOR RESCUE EFFORT

Fresh efforts are under way to evacuate civilians trapped by Russian forces in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol. Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister, Iryna Vereshchuk said a convoy of 45 Ukrainian buses was on its way to the besieged southern city. Vereshchuk said the International Committee of the Red Cross had confirmed that Russia had agreed to open a humanitarian corridor to Mariupol, where tens of thousands of civilians have remained […]

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Politics

RIVERS NLC VOWS NEVER TO SUPPORT GOVERNOR WIKES PRESIDENTIAL AMBITION

The Rivers State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has vowed never to support Governor Nyesom Wike's presidential ambition. The State NLC said the Governor does not take care of civil servants and pensioners in the State, wondering if the governor wants to eradicate all the workers in Nigeria by aspiring to take over at Aso Rock. The Rivers State NLC chairman, Beatrice Itubo who made this known during […]

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Politics

ENUGU WEST PGS TELL POLITICIANS TO LEAVE THEM OUT OF ZONING DEBATE

Presidents-General of town unions in the five local government areas of Enugu West Senatorial Zone have appealed to politicians to leave them out of the Enugu State governorship zoning debate, saying that they have not endorsed any zoning agreement in the State. They argued that it was not part of their duties as community leaders to endorse or otherwise the zoning of political offices, urging the people of Enugu State […]

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News

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT APPROVES LIE DETECTOR AND NIGHT VISION GOGGLES FOR NDLEA

The Federal Government has approved the purchase of lie detectors and night vision Goggles for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami(SAN) disclosed this yesterday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja. Malami said the council graciously approved the award of the contract with the supply of digital night vision goggles in favor of Messrs R-SET […]

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Entertainment

POLICE VISITS WILL SMITH’S HOME AFTER HE SLAPPED CHRIS ROCK AT THE OSCARS

Men of the Los Angeles Police Department have visited the home of American actor, Will Smith, two days after he slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars. Recall that Rock made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada's bald head and got slapped by the star. However, Officers were spotted driving into the gates of the Smith's Calabasas mansion in a marked patrol car yesterday. Los Angeles County Sheriff spokesperson said […]

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Sports

FIFA AND CAF TO PUNISH NIGERIA AFTER 1-1 DRAW WITH GHANA

There are indications that Nigeria might face sanctions from FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), after thousands of fans invaded the Moshood Abiola National Stadium pitch, following a 1-1 draw with Ghana yesterday. The result meant the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar being the first time since they missed out on the 2006 edition in Germany. The angry supporters attacked Ghanaian […]

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Foreign

GERMANY DECLARES EARLY WARNING OVER GAS SUPPLY DISRUPTION

Germany has declared an "early warning" over possible gas supply disruption amid a payments stand-off with Russia.Russia has demanded "unfriendly" countries pay for its gas in Rubles, but the EU, which mainly pays in euros, has rejected the idea.German economy minister, Robert Habeck urged consumers and companies to reduce consumption in anticipation of possible shortages, given that the country gets about half its gas and a third of its oil […]

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South East

ENUGU ASSEMBLY URGES GOVT TO REDUCE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON LOCAL COUNCILS

The Enugu House of Assembly has asked the state government to reduce the financial demand imposed on the local government councils in the state. This followed a submission by the member representing the Nkanu-West Constituency, Iloabuchi Aniagu yesterday during the second reading of the Enugu State Road Fund Bill. lamented that agencies of the state government had continued to demand financial contributions from local councils to finance some projects, which sometimes did […]

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Politics

AWGU DELEGATES BACK GOV UGWUANYI AHEAD OF ENUGU PDP PRIMARY

The statutory delegates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State have unanimously assured Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of their unalloyed loyalty, solidarity and support ahead of the forthcoming party primaries in the state. The elated delegates who converged at the Government House, yesterday on a solidarity visit, told the governor that they are resolute in their decision to solidly stand behind him in the […]

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News

ROTIMI AMAECHI DISCLOSES THINGS NEEDED TO PROTECT TRAINS IN THE COUNTRY

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi says the federal government needs helicopters, drones, and other technologies to protect the rail tracks in Nigeria. Amaechi, who disclosed this while inspecting the site of the bombing of the rail line between the Katari and Rijani train station along the Kaduna-Abuja route, also revealed that the government might employ natives until it gets those equipment. The minister had earlier said it will take […]

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