Hostility: Ghana extends olive branch to Nigeria, justifies position citing Nigeria’s border closure
Following the riot act read by the Federal Government to hostility towards Nigerians in Ghana, the Ghanaian authorities has extended the olive branch, promising commitment to warm relations with Nigeria. It nonetheless justifies its current position, citing Nigeria’s border closure.
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Kebbi rice farmers lost N1bn to flood, shattering dreams anchor on borrowed funds
Rice farming investment in Kebbi State, particularly those anchored to loans from banks may not totally achieve desired vision, as flood has devasted quantum rice farms.
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https://www.maritimefirstnewspaper.com/2020/08/31/in-the-lighter-mood-when-iron-robot-run-errands/ ‘LADOL’s success, driven by foresight, Operational plans’- Navy Chief Instructor
…Says LADOL selected for Operational Study Tour by Federal Staff College***
Few days after a pledge by the Nigerian Ports Authority to ensure the LADOL Free Zone becomes more productive, the Chief Instructor/ Training Assistance Team at the Nigerian Custom Staff College, Navy Capt. S O Abduraheem has described the Free Zone as a success, driven by foresight and Zones’ operational plans.
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Saraki pledges FG’s commitment to improve port services
…As Official says only Ease of Doing Business reforms can boost AfCFTA competitiveness***
The Minister of State for Transportation, Sen.Gbemishola Saraki has assured APM Terminals of the Federal Government’s committment to make ports services in Nigeria meet international standards.
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Unlatched containers: FRSC relaunches Operation Scorpion III in Lagos
…Says Scorpion II apprehended 218 truck drivers, impounded 214 trucks, generated revenue through fines!***
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says its special operational outfit tagged “Operation Scorpion III” aimed at impounding trucks with unlatched containers will start work on Monday in Lagos State, perhaps, based on motivation from significant revenue generated through Scorpion 11.
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STATE OF NATION: Doctors solicit First Lady, minister’s assistance on kidnapped female colleague
…As CP says No policeman missing in Enugu***
The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria in Cross River has appealed to the First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari and the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, to ensure the immediate release of Dr Vivien Otu from captivity.
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Edo 2020: We are only interested in free, fair, credible election – PDP
The Edo 2020 Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says its only interest is the conducting of free, fair, credible and transparent elections in the state, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
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FG to boosts security by deploying special mission aircraft to Benin
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, says plans have been concluded for the deployment of a special mission aircraft to Benin to secure the nation’s environment.
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Buhari approves transfer of NIMC to communications ministry
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the transfer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy.
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NCDC reports 138 new COVID-19 cases, total now 53,865
…As Johns Hopkins tally says Global coronavirus cases top 25 million***
An unfolding indication may have shown that the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic may be on it’s way out of the country as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says only 138 new cases were uncovered on Sunday, bringing the nation’s confirmed cases to 53,865.
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Amnesty programme: Ex-agitators hail Buhari over Dikio’s appointment
A coalition of ex-agitators has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the appointment of Col. Milland Dikio (rtd) as Interim Administrator of Amnesty Programme.
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At least three migrants die as boat catches fire off Italy
…Almost 400 migrants still left at sea, even after ship-to-ship transfer***
At least three migrants, two men, and a woman died when a fire broke out on a boat carrying around 20 of them close to the southern coast of Italy on Sunday, police and health officials said.
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Oil rises on stimulus support and China data, set for monthly gains
Oil prices nudged up on Monday, with Brent futures set to post a fifth straight monthly gain, as global stimulus measures underpin prices even as demand struggles to return to pre-COVID levels in a well-supplied market.
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Ebonyi honours Caleb, Kaduna-born ex-NYSC member over COVID-19 gallantry
The Ebonyi government has honoured Kaduna-born ex-National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), member, Mr Simon Caleb, for his gallantry during the COVID-19 lockdown while serving in the state.
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Huge protest demands resignation of Belarus leader on 66th birthday
Tens of thousands of people in Belarus flooded into the streets on Sunday to demand the resignation of the country’s embattled authoritarian leader, Alexander Lukashenko, who on the same day marked his 66th birthday.
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Tourism association hails Kangiwa’s appointment as DG NIHOTOUR
The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing Alhaji Nura Kangiwa as the Director-General of National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR).
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