Day: August 7, 2024

Nigeria Army Arrests Soldier For Killing Teenager In Kaduna

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The Nigerian Army has arrested a soldier for allegedly killing a 16-year-old boy, Ismail Mohammed, while attempting to stop hoodlums who were causing mayhem in Samaru, Zaria in Kaduna State. This was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Nwachukwu said the troops received a distress call that some hoodlums gathered in Samaru area of Zaria in large numbers, burning tyres on the road, and pelting stones on security personnel. He said the soldiers immediately mobilised and…

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“I Was Threatened…And We Invited Police” – Onyeka

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By Tony Adibe Onyeka Onwenu was not quite known for double talks. She would prefer to take the bull by the horns. The late top artiste was once engaged by TONY ADIBE in an unrestricted interview. You need to read her, so go ahead. Excerpts: What can you tell us about the law of piracy in Nigeria? Have the challenge of pirates affected your works? We already have got a good law, but what we should be talking about is the implementation of the law. It’s one thing to have…

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CBN Approves ProvidusBank, Unity Bank Merger

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We are pleased to announce that the Central Bank of Nigeria has approved the framework for the merger between Providus Bank Limited and Unity Bank Plc, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of our respective institutions. This proposed merger represents a strategic and complementary union that will leverage the strengths of both banks to create a leading financial institution in the industry with footprints in retail, corporate, commercial, and digital banking. Unity Bank Plc, with its rich legacy of over 18 years, has established a robust retail banking network,…

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Arik Air Grounding: Aviation Unions Seek President Tinubu’s Intervention

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Transport Employees (NUATE), Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), and the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) have called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the grounding of Arik Air fleet. Arik Air, promoted by Sir Johnson Arumemi-Ikide is under a receivership appointed by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) over the huge indebtedness of the airline to AMCON. Recall that in 2017, when Arik went into receivership, Jude Nwauzor, the Head of Corporate Communications of AMCON told the world that the owners…

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USAID Holds 3-Day Dialogue On Monitoring, Evaluation For Ebonyi Cabinet Members

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By Magnus Aluma The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Nigeria-State Accountability, Transparency and Effectiveness (State2State) Activity, has held its quarterly Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) dialogue with Ebonyi State Executive Council Members. The 3-day event which took place at Nike Lake Resort Hotel during the weekend in Enugu, attracted top officials of Ebonyi State Government. Speaking on the essence of the workshop, the Ebonyi State Team Lead of the USAID Nigeria-State2State, Dr Sam Onyia, said it was to dialogue with Ebonyi State Executive Council Members on the extent of…

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