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Lagos State Water Corporation Sacks 450 Workers Anxiety has gripped employees of the Lagos State Water Corporation following the sudden dismissal of 450 casual workers by the state government last Thursday. The affected staff members were reportedly served with termination letters on Tuesday and given an ultimatum to return all government property in their possession. […]
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Eagles’ AFCON Victory in Doubt, Udeze Highlights Team Concerns Former Nigerian defender Ifeanyi Udeze has cast doubt on the Super Eagles’ chances of clinching the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), according to a report by The PUNCH. While acknowledging the potential within the squad, Udeze emphasized a critical issue—the absence of a cohesive team
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Enugu Governor presents 2024 N521.5bn Budget Governor Dr. Peter Mbah has presented a N521.5 billion budget for Enugu State in 2024, with N414.3 billion for capital expenditure and N107.2 billion for recurrent expenditure. Education receives 33% of the budget, leading alongside healthcare, infrastructure, water, and agriculture. The Speaker assures a diligent review and swift approval.
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Nigerian Army Admits Mistaken Bombing at Turin Biri Village; Over 120 Dead Kaduna State, Nigeria – In a tragic incident, the Nigerian Army has admitted to mistakenly bombing Turin Biri Village in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The drone strikes occurred in the middle of the night on Sunday, December 3, 2023,
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IPPIS Issues Affect Salaries of about 2000 civil servants November salaries of over 2,000 civil servants working in Federal Government ministries, departments, and agencies have been withheld due to IPPIS irregularities, according to sources. A senior civil servant at the Federal Ministry of Defence, speaking anonymously, revealed that most ministry workers are affected by the
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1,197 Nigerian Doctors Move to the UK Since May 29, 2023, a total of 1,197 Nigerian-trained doctors have moved to the United Kingdom, as per PUNCH Online’s investigation. Nigeria is on track to surpass Pakistan, becoming the second-highest provider of foreign-trained doctors in the UK; India currently holds the top spot. The General Medical Council
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Nigerian Air force helicopter Crashlands in Port Harcourt A Nigerian Air Force helicopter crash-landed and exploded at the NAF Base in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Friday. The confirmation of the incident came through a statement from the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet. According to Gabkwet, the NAF MI-35P
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Top energy company, Equinor, to exit Nigeria after 30 years. In a significant development, Norwegian energy giant Equinor has announced its decision to exit Nigeria after a remarkable three-decade presence in the country. The move comes amid challenging economic conditions, prompting Equinor to divest all its Nigerian assets, including its stake in the Agbami oil
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Civil Defense officers shoots at students in Abuja Two students from Senior Secondary School, Life Camp in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were shot on Wednesday morning by three Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) personnel. The incident occurred around 11:20 am. In response to the attack on their injured peers, some angry students
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Navy Intercepts 187 bags of illegal drugs in Lagos The Nigerian Navy intercepted 187 bags of cannabis sativa in different locations in Lagos, including an uncompleted building at Apakin Village in Ibeju Lekki, Eleko Beach in Lekki, and the Badagry Creeks. Commander NNS BEECROFT, Commodore Kolawole Olumide Oguntuga, stated that the seizures resulted from intelligence
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