Abuja-A mild drama played out on Thursday at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment following attempts by the Minister, Chris Ngige, to inaugurate Austin Enajemo-Isire as replacement for Comrade Frank Kokori as board chairman of the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). Trouble started when thugs stormed the venue of the inauguration to disrupt []The post Thugs Disrupt NSITF Board Inauguration appeared first on Independent Newspapers Nigeria.
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Thugs Disrupt NSITF Board Inauguration
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Thugs Disrupt NSITF Board Inauguration
Abuja-A mild drama played out on Thursday at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment following attempts by the Minister, Chris Ngige, to inaugurate Austin Enajemo-Isire as replacement for Comrade Frank Kokori as board chairman of the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). Trouble started when thugs stormed the venue of the inauguration to disrupt []The post Thugs Disrupt NSITF Board Inauguration appeared first on Independent Newspapers Nigeria.
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Adetunbi, Kidnapped Ibadan- Based lawyer, Regains Freedom
IBADAN Mr. Musibau Adetunbi, an Ibadan-based lawyer, who was kidnapped with his driver on Monday by unknown gunmen had regained freedom. Daily Independent gathered that Adetunbi and his driver regained their freedom on Wednesday, two days after they were kidnapped. They were kidnapped in Iwaraja in Osun state, on their way to Court of Appeal []The post Adetunbi, Kidnapped Ibadan- Based lawyer, Regains Freedom appeared first on Independent Newspapers Nigeria.
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Adetunbi, Kidnapped Ibadan- Based lawyer, Regains Freedom
IBADAN Mr. Musibau Adetunbi, an Ibadan-based lawyer, who was kidnapped with his driver on Monday by unknown gunmen had regained freedom. Daily Independent gathered that Adetunbi and his driver regained their freedom on Wednesday, two days after they were kidnapped. They were kidnapped in Iwaraja in Osun state, on their way to Court of Appeal []The post Adetunbi, Kidnapped Ibadan- Based lawyer, Regains Freedom appeared first on Independent Newspapers Nigeria.
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Ajimobi Condoles With Ibadan Tanker Accident Victims
IBADAN Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has commiserated with the family and loved ones of the victims of the fire incident allegedly triggered by a fuel-laden truck that fell at Onipepeye, along Iwo Road, Ibadan, on Thursday, describing the incident as depressing. In a condolence statement by his Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, []The post Ajimobi Condoles With Ibadan Tanker Accident Victims appeared first on Independent Newspapers Nigeria.
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Ajimobi Condoles With Ibadan Tanker Accident Victims
IBADAN Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has commiserated with the family and loved ones of the victims of the fire incident allegedly triggered by a fuel-laden truck that fell at Onipepeye, along Iwo Road, Ibadan, on Thursday, describing the incident as depressing. In a condolence statement by his Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, []The post Ajimobi Condoles With Ibadan Tanker Accident Victims appeared first on Independent Newspapers Nigeria.
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60 Million Nigerians Are Illiterates, Says Perm Sec
Mr Sonny Echono, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, says nearly 60 million Nigerians are illiterates, assuring that literacy centres will reduce the high percentage of illiteracy in the country. Echono made this disclosure on Thursday at the Federal Government College Otobi, during the inauguration of a pilot Literacy Centre for the North Central Geo-Political []The post 60 Million Nigerians Are Illiterates, Says Perm Sec appeared first on Independent Newspapers Nigeria.
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Onitsha Rotary Presents Sanitary Items To Consulting Doctors
ONITSHA The Rotary Club of Onitsha Metropolis, Anambra state, has presented sanitary items to consulting doctors at the General Hospital, Onitsha. Making the presentation to the Chief Consultant in charge of the General Hospital, Dr Ebele Nelson, the Rotarian President for Rotary Club of Onitsha Metropolis, Rotarian Ifeanyi Onwuanyi, said that the items were purely []The post Onitsha Rotary Presents Sanitary Items To Consulting Doctors appeared first on Independent Newspapers Nigeria.
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Speakership: Forum Of APC Newly-Elected Reps Backs Gbajabiamila
The Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) newly-elected members of the House of Representatives have expressed support for the consensus candidate of the party for the 9th National Assembly Speakership, Femi Gbajabiamila. In a statement by the forum on Thursday in Abuja and signed by its Chairman, Mr Tunji Ojo and its Director General, Mr []The post Speakership: Forum Of APC Newly-Elected Reps Backs Gbajabiamila appeared first on Independent Newspapers Nigeria.
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9th National Assembly: APC North Central Governors Endorse Lawan, Gbajabiamila
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governors and party state chairmen from the North Central geopolitical zone on Thursday endorsed the two candidates of the party for the leadership positions of the 9th National Assembly. In a statement by Mark Longen, Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on Media and Publicity, the governor []The post 9th National Assembly: APC North Central Governors Endorse Lawan, Gbajabiamila appeared first on Independent Newspapers Nigeria.
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Group Drums Support For Omo- Agege's Senate Leadership Bid
WARRI Delta Central Unity and Progress Group, a social political pressure group in Delta State, has urged support for the ambition of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege to emerge as deputy Senate president in the 9th Assembly, affirming that Urhobo and Deltans would benefit hugely from his service in that capacity. A statement released by the national []The post Group Drums Support For Omo- Agege's Senate Leadership Bid appeared first on Independent Newspapers Nigeria.
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Workshop Participants Identify Factors Militating Against Elimination Of Fake, Counterfeit Drugs In Nigeria
NNEWI Participants at a workshop organized by a health consultant, Dr. Christabel Okoye, the chief executive officer at Christabel International Foundations in collaboration with seven NOA, NAFDAC, NDLEA, FRSC, Nigeria Prisons and others in Onitsha, Anambra State, has identified nine major factors militating against the elimination of fake and counterfeit drugs in the country. They []The post Workshop Participants Identify Factors Militating Against Elimination Of Fake, Counterfeit Drugs In Nige
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Engineers Can Save Nigeria ' Bayelsa Dep Gov
YENAGOA Gboribiogha Jonah, the Bayelsa State deputy governor, has implored engineers in the country to participate actively at all levels of national politics. Jonah, who made the call while receiving members of the national executive committee of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE) led by its national president, Robinson Ejilah, on a courtesy call []The post Engineers Can Save Nigeria ' Bayelsa Dep Gov appeared first on Independent Newspapers Nigeria.
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NOA Seeks Better Understanding Of Govt Policies, Programmes
OSOGBO The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reiterated it determination and commitment to galvanize support of people towards the implementation of programmes and policies as well as activities of government. Osun State director of the agency, Mrs. Yomi Olasinde, gave the assurance in Osogbo at a public enlightenment programme on Federal Government policies, programmes and []The post NOA Seeks Better Understanding Of Govt Policies, Programmes appeared first on Independent Newspapers Nigeria
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One Killed, Many Injured As Gunmen Attack Jigawa
DUTSE Some hoodlums on Wednesday night attacked a community at Gidan Maidawa in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Muhammad Abdullahi, director, Administration and General Duties, Dutse Local Government Area, who spoke on behalf of Bala 'Yar-Gaba, the council chairman, said one person was killed and 10 others sustained serious injuries in the attack. []The post One Killed, Many Injured As Gunmen Attack Jigawa appeared first on Independent Newspapers Nigeria.
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Yobe: Geidam Community Wants Market Opened
DAMATURU Geidam community and traders have appealed to Yobe State Governor Ibrahim Gaidam and other stakeholders to consider the immediate opening of the Geidam Central Market to enable buying and selling of goods and services in the area. Alhaji Abba Abdulraseed, Chairman of the United Traders Association of Nigeria, Geidam branch made the plea during []The post Yobe: Geidam Community Wants Market Opened appeared first on Independent Newspapers Nigeria.
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Senator Eferakeya's Death Painful ' Emerhor
UGHELLI The leader of the Mainstream Delta State All Progressives Congress (APC), Olorogun O'tega Emerhor, has expressed deep sadness over the death of the former senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Sen. Adegor Eferakeya. Eferakeya, a renowned Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology, died on Monday at 78 years. In a statement on Thursday, Emerhor said []The post Senator Eferakeya's Death Painful ' Emerhor appeared first on Independent Newspapers Nigeria.
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Leave Further Action On Ogun Poly, MAUSTECH To Abiodun, Union Tells Amosun
ABEOKUTA The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) chapter, has advised Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun, to leave further action on the status of the institution and the new one in Ipokia to the incoming administration. The union, in a communiqu after its congress on Wednesday, a copy of which was []The post Leave Further Action On Ogun Poly, MAUSTECH To Abiodun, Union Tells Amosun appeared first on Independent Newspapers Nigeria.
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LASTMA Denies Report On Lack Of Power To Make Arrest
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Thursday reiterated its powers under the relevant provisions of the Lagos State Traffic Laws of 2012 (as amended) to impound any vehicle and apprehend recalcitrant motorists who contravene any section of the law. Speaking while receiving the executive and members of Humanitarian Voluntary Association for Community Development, []The post LASTMA Denies Report On Lack Of Power To Make Arrest appeared first on Independent Newspapers Nigeria.
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TASCE Absolves Provost Of Mismanagement, Accuses Staff Of Diabolism
ABEOKUTA The management of Tai Solarin College of Education has absolved the provost of the institution, Dr Kiadese Lukman, of any wrongdoing, contrary to the allegation against him by staffers of the college. The management also accused the coalition of staff of the college of being diabolical and making unnecessary troubles. This was coming on []The post TASCE Absolves Provost Of Mismanagement, Accuses Staff Of Diabolism appeared first on Independent Newspapers Nigeria.
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