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Over 60 Workers On The Lagos-Ibadan Rail Project Have Contracted Covid-19 – Amaechi Reveals.

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi revealed on Monday that more than sixty workers on the Lagos-Ibadan rail project have contracted the Coronavirus. However, Amaechi expressed relief that despite the high number of infections for workers on the Lagos-Ibadan rail project, no death has been recorded yet. He said; “Over 60 of the people working on the Lagos-Ibadan rail project have …

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Bayelsa State Governor Awards Lady For Her Academic Excellence

The Governor of Bayelsa State Douye Diri, has offered Ebizi Eradiri, an opportunity to study her Master and PH.D degree in any part of the world she pleases. According to reports, Eradiri, was honored by the governor due to her academic excellence, as she graduated with First Class Honors at both the Niger Delta University, Amassoma, and the Nigerian Law …

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Facebook Shuts Uganda Gov’t Officials Accounts Ahead Of Election

Following accusation of possible manipulation of public debate ahead of elections, a number of Ugandan government officials and ruling party members have had their Facebook accounts shut down. The East African nation will cast their votes on Thursday, January 14, to elect a new president and parliament amid a tense and bloody electoral campaign, with incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, 76, …

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Aliko Dangote Reportedly Losses $900 Million In Just 24 Hours

Aliko Dangote, Africa’ richest man reportedly lost a total of $900 million within 24 hours on Friday, January 8 after his company, Dangote Industries Limited emerged the biggest loser at the end of trading on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Bloomerg Billionaires Index reported that Dangote’s wealth reportedly fell from $18.4bn on Thursday to $17.5bn on Friday, making him the 114th …

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Check out the new acting VC of LASU

Prof Oyedamola Oke has emerged Acting Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU) Ojo. He is elected for the new role on Monday by the university’s Senate at its emergency meeting held at the instance of the Lagos State governor, and visitor to the university, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The governor had given them the directive to do the election after …

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NIN Registration May Be Suspended Due To Large Crowds – Minister Of Health Reveals.

Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora, Nigeria’s minister of state for health, has stated that the ongoing National Indentification Number (NIN) registration may be suspended over COVID-19 risks due to the large crowds. The Minister urged the National Identity Management Commission to go back to the drawing board and re-order the enrolment process to avoid large crowds at its centres nationwide. Mamora, who …

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An Abuja Magistrate Court Grants Sowore N20million Bail.

Convener of #RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore, has been granted a N20million bail by a Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, on Monday. Chief Magistrate Mabel Segun-Bello while ruling on the bail application on Monday admitted Sowore to bail in the sum of N20million and two sureties in like sum. The court also ordered Sowore to remain in Abuja …

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