September 28, 2022

[GIST] Court jails three men for robbery in Lagos

[GIST] Court jails three men for robbery in Lagos

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Justice I.R.B. Adebiyi of the Lagos State High Court sitting at Ikeja, Lagos State, on Tuesday, convicted and sentenced three men for armed robbery. The convicts, Lanre Otunola, Toibu Oyeyinka and Jamiu Agboola, who were first arraigned on July 31, 2014, were convicted for conspiracy and armed robbery. The convicts, on December 13, 2013, attempted


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[GIST] Reps move against non-payment of salaries, pensions

[GIST] Reps move against non-payment of salaries, pensions

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The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, passed for second reading, a bill seeking to prohibit late and non-payment of workers and pensioners by employers. When it becomes law, employees will be entitled to interests on unpaid wages. Underpayment of workers and pensioners would also be prohibited by the proposed law. This is being proposed in


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[GIST] Senate inaugurates panel to probe PIA, OML non-compliance

[GIST] Senate inaugurates panel to probe PIA, OML non-compliance

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, inaugurated an ad hoc committee set up by the Senate to investigate the non-compliance with the Petroleum Industry Act and the Oil Mining Lease. The seven-member panel is headed by the Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Senator Sabi Aliyu Abdullahi. Other members of the Committee are: Senator


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[GIST] Power generation slumps to 38MW

[GIST] Power generation slumps to 38MW

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Data from the Federal Government on Tuesday indicated that the collapse of the national electricity grid that occurred the preceding day led to the crash in power generation from 3,713.1 megawatts to 38MW. Industry figures obtained from the Federal Ministry of Power showed that power generation on the grid as at 6am on Monday was


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[GIST] ASUU vs FG: The clash of titans

[GIST] ASUU vs FG: The clash of titans

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I remember the Academic Staff Union of Universities strike in 1992 that lasted about three months, closely followed by another in 1993 that lasted for four months. Each strike had a shocking effect on the students, parents and society at large. I, as a student, and many others were elated as most youths are, not


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[GIST] Management institute seeks national devt

[GIST] Management institute seeks national devt

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The Institute of Strategic Management, Nigeria has expressed the need for the country to ensure national development. During its 2022 annual conference and general meeting with the theme, ‘Envisioning a new aspiration for Nigeria’ in Lagos, the President and Chairman-in-Council, Institute of Strategic Management, Nigeria, Mr Alex Enebeli, said, “The essence of this gathering is


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[GIST] Mikel opens new chapter as glittering 20-year career ends

[GIST] Mikel opens new chapter as glittering 20-year career ends

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Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi on Tuesday announced his retirement from football after 20 years. PUNCH Sports Extra’s JOHNNY EDWARD writes on what the future lies ahead for the former Chelsea midfielder after an outstanding career After a stellar career where he won every major trophy available at club level and captained his country,


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