Day: September 9, 2024

Business Visit: Union Bank Nigeria MD/CEO Visits AMCON Management

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L-R: Executive Director of Operations Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Mr. Lucky Adaghe; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Union Bank Mrs. Yetunde Oni; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, AMCON Mr. Gbenga Alade and Executive Director, Resolution/Enforcement Mr. Adeshola Lamidi when the CEO of Union Bank paid the management of AMCON a business visit at the Corporate Head Office of AMCON in Abuja…Monday Source: AMCON Corporate Communications Department

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Bandits Attack Kaduna Hospital, Kidnap Nurses, Patients

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Two nurses and some patients have been abducted by bandits at the Primary Healthcare Centre in Kuyallo, Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The bandits attacked the healthcare centre at about 9a.m. on Monday, September 9, 2024, after they met their first target, the nearby Government Day Secondary School, empty. A leader of a local vigilante group, Musa Alhassan, said that the gunmen then shifted their focus to the healthcare facility. “They came looking for students, but when they discovered the school was vacant, they went straight to the…

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Femi Falana Reacts To Arrest Of NLC President, Joe Ajaero By DSS

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Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has commented on the arrest of Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). Ajaero was apprehended by DSS agents on Monday morning at Abuja Airport while he was en route to London. In an interview with reporters, Falana, who serves as legal counsel to Ajaero, clarified that Ajaero’s arrest was not connected to a previous invitation from the Nigeria Police Force. He stated, “The police had rescheduled their invitation to…

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Enugu State Government Warns Against Sale Of Dead Animals For Food

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The Enugu State government has warned traders against sale of animals especially poultry which died of unknown causes for food in local markets. The Commissioner of Agriculture and Agro-industrialization, Patrick Ubru gave the warning during an unscheduled inspection of Gariki poultry market in Enugu on Monday. Ubru noted that the veterinary department of the ministry in collaboration with local government disease surveillance and notification officers conducted an investigation following reports of such practices in markets in the state. “The Enugu State Government is issuing a stern warning against the sale…

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Apple Launches iPhone 16 Today, Things To Expect

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Apple’s most important launch event will take place on Monday, September 9 at its headquarters in Cupertino, California. This is one of the company’s biggest annual showcases, where it will unveil the iPhone 16 lineup alongside significant updates to its popular AirPods and Apple Watch ranges. Apple is also expected to introduce “Apple Intelligence,” a new suite of AI-powered tools that will enhance user experience across its devices. According to Bloomberg, here’s a rundown of the announcements anticipated at Monday’s event: The non-Pro models will see minor changes, including faster…

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Japa Syndrome: Canada Running Out Of Jobs For Newcomers

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Canada’s rapid population growth is leading to a mismatch in the job market, with many newcomers unable to find work. The country added over 82,000 people to its labour force in August, but net employment rose by only 22,100. This trend highlights challenges in absorbing new residents into the workforce. A growing pool of newcomers to Canada can’t find work or aren’t looking, as businesses hire at a slower pace while the population continues to balloon. The number of working-age people in the country rose by 96,400 in August, Statistics…

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Venezuela’s Opposition Leader Flees To Spain, Vows To Fight For Freedom

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Edmundo Urrutia — who insists he, not strongman Nicolas Maduro, is Venezuela’s legitimate president-elect — fled for exile in Spain Sunday and vowed to “continue the fight” for freedom and democracy. Urrutia arrived in Madrid after weeks in hiding in the crisis-torn South American country. The opposition says it can prove he won the July 28 elections in which Maduro claimed a victory that has been widely disputed. Shortly after touching down from a military plane, the 75-year-old’s press team distributed an audio message in which he said he was…

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DSS Arrests Nigeria Labour Congress President, Joe Ajaero

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The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). He was taken into custody on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. According to our correspondent, Ajaero was preparing to board a flight to the United Kingdom for an official assignment when he was detained. Although the reasons for his arrest remain unclear, sources indicate that he has been handed over to the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) for further investigation. Ajaero was scheduled to…

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30 People Perish, 50 Cattle Burnt In Deadly Tanker Explosion

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A deadly tanker explosion has claimed the lives of over 30 people in Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident occurred around 12:30 am on Sunday, September 8, 2024, along the Lapai-Agaie road, 2 kilometers from Dendo Community. The explosion happened when a petrol tanker collided with a trailer truck carrying travelers and cattle from Kano to Lagos. Two other vehicles, including a crane truck and a pickup van, were also involved. Over 50 cattle were burnt alive in the explosion. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA)…

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Fadeni, NAHCO Chairman Happy To Welcome Emirates Back To Nigeria

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The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company PLC (NAHCO) has once again secured the bid to provide Passenger and Cargo Ground Handling services for Emirates Airlines at Lagos Airport, following the resumption of Emirates’ flights to Nigeria. This renewed contract underscores NAHCO’s unrelenting commitment to delivering exceptional ground-handling services and highlights its role as a critical partner in Nigeria’s aviation industry. The agreement with Emirates Airlines reinforces NAHCO’s position as the trusted service provider to some of the world’s leading airlines. “We are honoured to welcome Emirates Airlines back to Nigeria and…

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