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Ogun suspends Commissioner over alleged sexual harassment

Bankole Taiwo, Abeokuta Ogun State government has suspended the Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Abiodun Abudu-Balogun, from office pending the conclusion of an independent investigation into an allegation of sexual harassment of a 16-year old Barakat Mayowa Melojuekun. It would be…

Foundation seeks to bridge class-gap in Nigeria

The Ebele and Anyi Chuks Foundation, a non-governmental organisation says it seeks to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor with its humanitarian activities. Dr Ifeanyichukwu Odii, founder of the foundation made the disclosure at Isu, his hometown…

AIB tasks staff on service delivery

The Accident Investigation Bureau Nigeria (AIB-N) has enjoined its members of staff to maintain excellent delivery while investigating air mishaps to ensure safety of air transportation. Mr Akin Olateru, AIB Commissioner, gave the charge in a statement by Mr Tunji…

Kaduna Imam, village chief murdered by gunmen

The Chief Imam of Kawaran Rafi village in Igabi LGA of Kaduna, Sheik Danleeman Isah has been killed by bandits. Also killed by gunmen was the Sarkin Yaki of Godogodo, Mr Yohanna Abu. Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and…

NiMet predicts 3-day sunshine, haziness from Jan. 2

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Saturday to Monday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja predicted sunny and hazy weather conditions over the Northern region and the North Central states…

Lawmaker empowers 150 women, youths in Adamawa

Sen. Binos Yareo, representing Adamawa South senatorial zone, has empowered 150 women and youths in his constituency. Yareo empowered the beneficiaries with sewing machines, grinding machines, water pump sprayers, rain boots and cutlasses. Also, N50,000 was distributed to 21 people…