NUT: Edo primary school teachers to shun enrollment into pension scheme
By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin The Edo state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has directed its members to shun enrollment into the state government’s contributory pension scheme which was recently launched by the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki. A statement titled, “forceful enrollment into contributory pension scheme”, signed and made available to newsmen […]
Tension in Edo as detainees escape from state CID
***Female journalist robbed at gunpoint By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City There was tension and fear in Benin City, headquarter of Edo state as news filtered in that an unspecified number of detainees reportedly escaped from detention at the state Command Headquarter of the Nigerian Police on Saturday night. Most of the escapees are said […]
I didn’t know I’ll be governor — Diri
By Samuel Oyadongha Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Sunday said he never knew he would one day become a governor while supporting the aspiration of others. Senator Diri, who joined other worshippers to offer praises to God for witnessing the first Sunday of the year made the remark at St. Peter’s Anglican Church […]
Abia Police command recovers another stolen child — PPRO
The Nigeria Police, Abia Command, has confirmed the recovery of Master David Okoye, who was abducted from his mother’s shop on Aug. 21, 2020, by an unknown young man. The command’s PRO, SP Geoffrey Ogbonna, said in Aba, on Sunday, that the child, who was abducted by a member of an illegal adoption syndicate, was […]
Rivers reopens primary, secondary schools January 4
The Rivers Government on Sunday approved the reopening of all public and private nursery, primary and secondary schools in the state, with effect from January 4. Mr Chidi Adiele, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, announced the reopening of the schools in a statement in Port Harcourt. “The Rivers Education Ministry wishes to announce that, with […]
Industrialisation: Before 2021 gets over, many things around us will change — Anyim
Argument around 5G is unnecessary By Peter Okutu – Abakaliki The former Senate President, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, weekend explained that due to the scientific innovations that heralded the 21 Century, the year 2021 will bring about lots of changes in various sectors of the economy. Anyim stated this while delivering a Lecture entitled “Preparing […]
Lautaro grabs hat-trick as six-goal Inter Milan top Serie A
Lautaro Martinez scored a hat-trick as Inter Milan kicked off 2021 in blistering form with a 6-2 win over lowly Crotone on Sunday to take top spot in Serie A. Inter claimed an eighth consecutive league win to move two points ahead of AC Milan who travel to midtable Benevento later on Sunday with champions […]
Police arrest 18 suspects over riot in Zamfara
The police command in Zamfara has arrested 18 suspects over a riot, leading to destruction of property including the Emir of Shinkafi’s palace. This is contained in a statement by the command Public Relations Officer, SP Muhammad Shehu on Sunday in Gusau. “Youths carrying dane guns, cutlasses and sticks destroyed the Emir of Shinkafi’s palace […]
FRSC decries non-collection of processed drivers’ license in South East
Mr Owoimaha Udoma, Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has decried the non-collection of thousands of processed drivers’ licenses by the owners in the South-East zone. Udoma, who is the Zonal Commander in-charge of Zone 9, comprising Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo States, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Edo NUT directs members to shun enrollment into pension scheme
By Ozioruva Aliu and Gabriel Enogholase – Benin City The simmering crisis between the Edo State branch of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and the State government bordering on their welfare has taken a new twist as the leadership of the teacher’s union has directed its members to shun enrollment into the state government’s […]
Mararaba, environs to experience power interruption – AEDC
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) says customers in parts of Mararaba in Nasarawa State and environs will experience power interruption between Jan. 3, and Jan. 6. Mr Oyebode Fadipe, AEDC’s Manager, Corporate Communications, stated this in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. “Our customers in the following areas under Mararaba: Aso Pada, Mararaba Guruku, […]
