August 2020 - The NEWSMAN

IG, police hierarchy brainstorm on community policing in Uyo

By Poloum David August 31, 2020 80 No comment

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According to a statement by Force Public Relations officer, DCP Frank Mba, the Program which is organized in conjunction with Matchmakers Consult International is scheduled to hold in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State from 16th to 19th November, 2020 and will have both virtual and physical sessions in compliance with the COVID-19 prevention regulations.Continue Reading

‘Patronize trains to reduce road Pressure in ember months’- FRSC

By Blessing Shemiye Bala August 31, 2020 76 No comment

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Oyeyemi admonished travelers to take caution when choosing the vehicles to board especially for long distance trips he advised that they "patronise safe and secure mass transit companies that have been duly certified to operate. This is to make room for redundancy plans in the event of vehicle breakdown. "Continue Reading

‘Nigeria’s Rising Number of Missing Persons’- Human Rights Watch

By Poloum David August 31, 2020 88 No comment

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Fatima Hassan, a 55-year-old woman from Gwange, Maidguguri, said she had not seen or heard from her two sons, Ibrahim, 35, and Musa, 30, since soldiers took them for “questioning” during a neighborhood raid in September 2012.Continue Reading

‘Nigeria paid $14 million for fuel in June despite subsidy removal’ – NNPC

By Poloum David August 31, 2020 77 No comment

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NNPC spokesman, Kennie Obateru, said the costs represented temporary payments to marketers, who buy imported fuel and then sell it on, for stocks they held when the subsidy was removed, and would be spread over six months.Continue Reading

Health workers issue 15-day strike notice to FG, amidst Covid-19

By Poloum David August 31, 2020 63 No comment

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Health workers under the auspices of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations have issued a 15-day strike notice to the Federal Government, demanding a review of the COVID-19 special inducement and hazard allowance as well as the payment of all withheld salaries of their members, including the withheld April and May 2018 Continue Reading

‘Police will be Neutral and Apolitical in Edo, Ondo Elections’- IGP

By Poloum David August 31, 2020 53 No comment

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The IGP ordered the Commissioners of Police in the two States – Edo and Ondo – to rejig their preparations for the elections to accommodate and address the threats and emerging trends as contained in the security reportreiterating that the Police will be neutral, apolitical and will work assiduously with all stakeholders in ensuring a level playing ground for all in the Continue Reading

Aviation unions embark on Nationwide peaceful protest

By Racheal Ayodele August 31, 2020 60 No comment

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The unions say they are protesting the manner in which the Aviation Minister, Senator Hadi Sirika is carrying out the concessioning of some of the country’s major airports without carrying the aviation workers unions along.Continue Reading

NDDC finally pays $5.901M to 197 scholarship students

By Racheal Ayodele August 31, 2020 64 No comment

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Niger Delta Development Commission, (NDDC), has finally paid $5,901,000 to 197 scholarship beneficiaries of 2019, while payment procedures for 94 beneficiaries of 2018 still awaiting payment as 40 Ph.D and 54 Ms.c, are ongoing.Continue Reading

Supreme Court upholds election of Kogi’s Yahaya Bello

By Racheal Ayodele August 31, 2020 70 No comment

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The Supreme Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the appeal by the People’s Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Kogi State, Musa Wada, challenging the victory of the State Governor, Yahaya Bello.Continue Reading

25 year Man docked for allegedly stealing church properties

By Blessing Shemiye Bala August 31, 2020 58 No comment

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The complainant said that she received a call from one Ebenezer that unknown persons broke into the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Holy Ghost Sanctuary Parish, along Vita Foam Modern Market road MakurdiContinue Reading

Month: August 2020

IG, police hierarchy brainstorm on community policing in Uyo

‘Patronize trains to reduce road Pressure in ember months’- FRSC

‘Nigeria’s Rising Number of Missing Persons’- Human Rights Watch

‘Nigeria paid $14 million for fuel in June despite subsidy removal’ – NNPC

Health workers issue 15-day strike notice to FG, amidst Covid-19

‘Police will be Neutral and Apolitical in Edo, Ondo Elections’- IGP

Aviation unions embark on Nationwide peaceful protest

NDDC finally pays $5.901M to 197 scholarship students

Supreme Court upholds election of Kogi’s Yahaya Bello

25 year Man docked for allegedly stealing church properties

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