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Strike: FG reaches agreement with JOHESU — after five-hour meeting

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by The Cable News The federal government says it has reached an agreement with members of the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) and the assembly of healthcare professionals association. Chris Ngige, minister of labour and employment, said this on Tuesday, […]

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Nnamdi Kanu sues Malami over ‘rights violation’, demands N5bn as damages

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By Bolanle Olabimtan Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, has instituted a suit against Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), and the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly violating his fundamental human rights. Kanu, […]

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Lagos: Striking doctors resume as Sanwo-Olu approves recruitment, accommodation

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BY BRIDGET EDOKWE The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) in Lagos are back to work after weeks of strike. A statement by Lagos Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has met some of their demands. The governor […]

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Court Orders Judge Sued For Trespass To File Defence In N25million Suit

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By Unini Chioma The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, in Maitama, Abuja, has ordered a serving judge of the National Industrial Court, Jeremiah Essien, to file his defence to a N25million property suit filed against him. A surveyor, James […]

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Gunmen kidnap former Abia Chief Judge

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by Chris Njoku A former Chief Judge of Abia State and Chancellor of the Anglican Diocese of Ohaji/Egbema in Imo State, Justice Nnenna Oti has been abducted. Justice Oti was kidnapped on Saturday at Orlu in Imo State on her way […]

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2023: Fresh concerns as court orders burden APC

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by Dare Odufowokan The political atmosphere within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is rife with tension as fresh concerns mount over the growing lists of court orders, seeking to restrain Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State along with other […]

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Yoruba Nation, Biafra agitators are unserious people: Gov. Oyetola

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NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun state has described those agitating for a Yoruba Nation and the Biafra Republic as “unserious” people. The governor, who says he was not for the breakup of Nigeria, was a guest […]

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Court Jails UNILORIN Final Year Student Over Internet Fraud

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By Omon Okhuevbie Justice Sikiru Oyinloye of the Kwara State High Court convicted him on Friday ordered that his Lexus car – lS250 registered KJA 141 GU Lagos, be forfeited to the Federal government of Nigeria. The court further ordered that […]

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EDSU Law Faculty Gets NUC Full Accreditation

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By Francis Onoiribholo BENIN – The Faculty of law, Edo State University, Uzairue, has been given full accreditation by the National University Commission (NUC). The approval by the NUC, according to the University authority, was effected after a thorough review of the […]

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ASUU threatens legal action against SSS for assaulting member

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NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to institute legal action against the State Security Service (SSS) for assaulting one of its members. Rabiu Nasiru, chairman of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) chapter of […]