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Enugu Council Polls: APC Releases List Of Candidates

January 23, 2020 3:21 pm

Ahead of the February 29 Local Government Election in Enugu State, members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, loyal to foreign affairs minister, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama have released a list of the party’s candidates.

The list made available to THISDAY on Thursday, contained names of chairmanship and councilorship candidates.

It was signed by Comrade Adolphus Ude, as the Pioneer Deputy State Chairman of the party, as well as Enugu State Youth Coordinator, President Muhammadu Buhari re-election campaign, 2019.

While unveiling the list to journalists, Ude said it was submitted to the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission, ENSIEC, on Wednesday.…

Recruitment: Customs Releases Shortlisted Candidates

January 13, 2020 2:54 pm
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has disclosed that 162,399 applicants have been shortlisted for its aptitude test.

NCS stated that those shortlisted were among the 828,333 that applied for various positions in 2019.

A statement by the Public Relations Officer, NCS, Deputy Comptroller Joseph Attah on Monday said the shortlisted candidates have been notified through their email addresses and telephone numbers.

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Attah stated that the recruitment process was challenged by attempts by internet fraudsters to hack and discredit it.

“The Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) has expressed

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CBN Releases Guidelines On Nigerian Payment Systems

January 7, 2020 4:23 am
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released the Nigerian Payment Systems Risk and Information Security Management Framework to guide the management of risks associated with payment systems in the country.

The CBN released the guidelines on its website on Monday and said one of the objectives of the framework was to identify and address sources of systemic risks within the Nigerian Payment System landscape.

The bank explained that it would help to establish sound governance arrangements to oversee the risk management framework by ensuring that risks were identified, monitored and treated.

According to CBN, the framework will help to

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2020: Prophet Omale Releases Prophecies On Buhari, Aisha

December 31, 2019 2:35 pm
The founder of the Divine Hand of God Prophetic Ministry, Abuja, Dr. Emmanuel Omale has prophesied events that would happen in 2020.

Omale on Tuesday prophesied that a retired General will be implicated in coup attempt.

He also gave predictions on President Muhammadu Buhari, his wife Aisha, governors, the US election among others.

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The cleric warned Buhari to scrap the visa on arrival policy, noting that such would create problems for Nigeria.

The prophecies below:

1. President Buhari should scrap the visa-on-Arrival for Africans program as it will create

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Enugu Airport Closure: Govt Releases Free Shuttle To Owerri

December 20, 2019 4:49 am

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State in furtherance of his administration’s efforts to assist indigenes and residents of the state to return home safely for the Christmas and New Year celebrations, will between December 21 and January 4, 2020, offer free Enugu-Owerri airport shuttle for air passengers travelling out or returning to the state, through the Sam Mbakwe Cargo International Airport, Owerri, Imo State, during the festive season.

In a schedule released by the Enugu State government, six (6) coaster buses, three (3) mini-luxury buses and six (6) security vehicles loaded with armed personnel have been deployed for the exercise, …

Uganda Govt. Releases Emergency Funds After Deadly Floods

December 6, 2019 11:51 am

Ugandan government has released 20 billion shillings (about 5.5 million U.S. dollars) for emergency response after deadly landslides and floods hit parts of the east African country.

Musa Ecweru, minister of state for relief, disaster preparedness and refugees, on Friday said the funds have been released under the ‘life-saving and rescue’ phase to address the landslides situation in the mountainous areas and in flooding areas.

At least four people were killed, five injured and over 6,000 people displaced on Tuesday after landslides triggered by torrential rains hit the three villages of Namasa, Naposhi and Shukururu in the eastern district of …

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Breaking: DSS Releases Sowore

December 6, 2019 2:05 am

The Department of State Services (DSS) has released the convener of #RevolutionNow Movement, Omoyele Sowore.

Sowore was released after a federal high court in Abuja gave Nigeria’s secret police  a 24-hour ultimatum.

The court also awarded N100,000 against the prosecution for failing to comply with court orders requesting the release of Sowore and for not serving the defense counsel with necessary documents early enough.

The penalty, Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu said, must be paid to the defendants before the commencement of trial. The judge consequently adjourned hearing till Friday.

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Fireboy Releases New Album “Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps”

November 29, 2019 9:15 am

For his debut album “Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps”, Fireboy DML delivers a mixture of emotions – a lover boy capable of getting you in your feelings and as well as bringing the heat.

Fireboy has been winning hearts and charts ever since breaking onto the music scene with his hit single “Jealous”.

Not relenting from the success of “Jealous”, the 23-year old YBNL signee is a proven songwriter with releases of good music such as “What If I Say” and “King”. This is not surprising considering that the youngster is being mentored by Olamide one of the best

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Just In: CAF Releases Nominees For Awards Of The Year.

November 24, 2019 8:21 am

The Confederation of African Football has released the shortlist of players, coaches and teams for the CAF Awards 2019.

The nominees are:

Odion Ighalo, Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi are the Nigerians that are nominated for African Player of the Year.

Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie and Uchenna Kanu are nominated for the African Women’s Player of the year.

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Wike Releases ₦132m for Payment of Corps Allowances

November 16, 2019 5:19 am

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has announced the release of ₦132 million for the payment of monthly allowances for corps members serving in the state.

Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Governing Council of the National Youth Service Council (NYSC) at the Government House Port Harcourt yesterday, Wike said the payment process has been activated by his administration.

“We have released N132 million for the payment of the allowances for corps members serving in the state,” he said.

He further stated that funds had been released for the construction of drainage, completion of the 5000 capacity auditorium, 3000 mattresses …

WAEC Releases Nov/Dec 2019 Examination Results

November 15, 2019 10:56 am

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says the results of 9,457 candidates who sat for the Second Series of its West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for (private candidates) are to be investigated before they would be released.

The council’s Head of National Office, Mr Olu Adenipekun, said this at a news conference to announce the results of candidates who participated in the 2019 WASSCE (Private).

According to him, the number of these candidates, representing 9.74 per cent are reported to have been involved in one form of examination malpractice or the other.

He said that their cases would …

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