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Russia Reacts To Death Of 176 Persons In Tehran Plane Crash

January 8, 2020 1:19 pm

Russia, on Wednesday, reacted to the death of 176 persons after Ukrainian Boeing-737 crashed near an airport in Iranian capital, Tehran.

The crash happened at a time when Iran was threatening to go to war with the United States, US, over the killing of General Qasem Soleimani.

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Reacting, the Kremlin on Wednesday reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin condoled with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani over the deaths of citizens.

Putin reportedly sent a telegram to Rouhani, expressing deep condolences over the deaths of citizens of Iran and to several …

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MTN Supports Physically Challenged Persons

December 25, 2019 4:30 am

In shaping an enabling and more inclusive society for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), MTN Nigeria has joined the rest of the world to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Abuja, Nigeria.

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) was established by the United Nations in 1992 and observed annually on December 3. The theme for this year’s IDPWD “The Future is Accessible” focuses on creating a future; inclusive, fair, and conducive for persons with disabilities to excel without barriers and restrictions.

MTN Nigeria, through the MTN Foundation which was established in 2004 as the social …

Persons With Disability Lament FG’s Failure To Protect Them

December 15, 2019 8:52 am

The Joint National Association of Persons with Disability (JONAPWD), at the weekend, lamented the delay in the implementation of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Bill 2018 signed into law last April by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The association, however, praised Prophet T.B Joshua, the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), noting that his church had committed so much, in support of the less-privileged.

The Head of Persons Living with Disability in Ogun State, Mr. Abacha Adebesin expressed concern at a session with THISDAY yesterday, challenging the governments at all levels “to stop using charity approach to …

Govt Wants Full Political Inclusion For Disabled Persons

December 3, 2019 12:12 pm

In commemoration of the 2019 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha, and Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq, have advocated for the full inclusion of disabled Nigerians into the country’s political process.

The call comes as the Federal Government constitutes a peoples’ parliament for persons with disabilities, with the inauguration and first sitting of the special body’s elected executives.

Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at the event titled …

Bayelsa Election: 3 Persons Shot, Angry Women Protest

November 16, 2019 12:29 pm

At least three persons have been shot and stabbed at Opolo Ward 5 in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State during Saturday’s poll by suspected political thugs.

Those injured had been rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa for treatment.

Our Correspondent ran into women in peaceful protest against an alleged invasion by party thugs who invaded various polling units carrying dangerous weapons and shooting sporadically.

They carried various placards with various inscriptions, which read, “No elections in Ward 5.” “Federal Government, Come to our aid,” “We have been denied our rights to vote in Ward 5.” among others.

Doris, one of the …

UK PM Appalled By Death Of 39 Persons In Container Truck

UK PM Appalled By Death Of 39 Persons In Container Truck

October 23, 2019 7:26 am

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he is appalled after 39 people were found dead in a container truck in the English county of Essex early Wednesday.

“I’m appalled by this tragic incident in Essex,’’ Johnson tweeted.

“I am receiving regular updates and the Home Office will work closely with Essex Police as we establish exactly what has happened,’’ he said.

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“My thoughts are with all those who lost their lives and their loved ones.’’ (dpa/NAN)…

NAF Investigates Alleged Killing Of Two Persons In Sokoto

NAF Investigates Alleged Killing Of Two Persons In Sokoto

October 22, 2019 6:24 am

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it is investigating an online report alleging the killing of two persons at Mabera Area of Sokoto Metropolis by personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).

Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja.

“An online report by dailynigerian.com has alleged the unfortunate killing of 2 persons at Mabera Area of Sokoto Metropolis yesterday, Oct. 20, as a result of a fracas between Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel and suspected Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) youths within the Community.

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FIRS Establishes Tax Office For Non-Resident Persons

FIRS Establishes Tax Office For Non-Resident Persons

October 21, 2019 4:26 am

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has established a tax office that is designated solely for the administration of taxes for non-resident persons.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Executive Chairman, FIRS, Mr. Tunde Fowler, which clarified that a non-resident person referred “to a foreign company as defined in the Companies Income Tax Act (Cap C2, LFN (Laws of the Federation of Nigeria) 2004 as amended) or an individual (who is resident outside Nigeria and derives income or profit from Nigeria) as defined in the Personal Income Tax Act (Cap P8, LFN 2004 as amended).”

The statement …

Three Persons Injured In Head-On Collision Crash In Lagos

Three Persons Injured In Head-On Collision Crash In Lagos

October 15, 2019 6:00 pm

At least three persons were injured on Tuesday after a head-on collision of two commercial buses along Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Lagos.

According to an eyewitness that spoke with newsmen, a commercial bus illegally took one-way route, outward Oshodi and crashed into another commercial heading towards Oshodi.

While the driver of the commercial bus which took one-way fled the scene immediately, he left the second driver, Tony Maxwell, to count his losses of a damaged car and several passengers with various degrees of injuries from the crash.

“I saw the driver when he was running away with his conductor,” an eyewitness …

Another 300 Chained Persons Rescued By Police In Katsina

Another 300 Chained Persons Rescued By Police In Katsina

October 15, 2019 6:13 am

Katsina State Police Command has uncovered a rehabilitation centre in Daura, the hometown of President Muhammadu Buhari, harbouring no fewer than 300 persons chained on their legs and malnourished.

This was coming barely two months after police uncovered a house in Rigasa area of Kaduna State containing another 300 children in the same manner.

The Katsina centre is located in Nasarawa Quarters of Daura Local Government Area of the state with six rooms accommodating the victims.

The victims, who were seriously tortured by their teachers with varying degrees of injuries and profiled by the police, are from Bauchi, Adamawa, …

Four Persons Have Been Killed In Fresh Burkina Faso Attack

Four Persons Have Been Killed In Fresh Burkina Faso Attack

October 13, 2019 8:51 am

Four civilians have been killed in the latest attack in the volatile northern region of Burkina Faso, security sources told AFP on Sunday.

Saturday’s attack in Samboulga, in the northern province of Lorum, comes after armed men stormed a mosque in the town of Salmossi killing 16 on Friday, underscoring the difficulties faced by the country in its battle against jihadists.

“Four people were killed Saturday night by armed individuals in Samboulga,” one security source told AFP.

“According to residents, the attackers broke into the village and shot people indiscriminately,” the source added.

There was no immediate information about …

In Kaduna: EFCC Arraigns Seven Persons For SIM Swap Fraud

In Kaduna: EFCC Arraigns Seven Persons For SIM Swap Fraud

October 11, 2019 3:38 pm

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Office on Thursday, October 10, 2019, arraigned seven suspected SIM Swap criminals in Kaduna.

They are Okafor Samuel Obinna, Chigbo Pascal Chidi, Oha Chukwujekwu, Ahamefula Francis Izuchukwu, Ugonna Nelson Owete, Ikenna Henry and Chinyere Aniobi Jessica.

They were arraigned on two counts bordering on conspiracy and obtaining by false pretence before Justice Mohammed Tukur of the Kaduna State High Court.

Operatives of the EFCC had earlier in September, arrested six of them. They specialize in defrauding innocent Nigerians by using bank details obtained through their SIM cards swapped on Automated …

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