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Cross River, Warri, Ughelli, others shun protest Peace in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, was almost breached as Ijaws youths, yesterday, dispersed pockets of protesters who dared their resolve, as well as that of the Niger Deltans by taking part in the ongoing nationwide protest. Aside from pockets of skirmishes, there was a near zero…
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Amid the rise in virtual workplaces and the increasing demand for remote workers, Focus on Growth and Development Foundation (FOGDEV) has completed its latest remote work training program. The training which follows its pilot initiative in 2023 took place virtually from July 23 to July 29, 2024. About 800 beneficiaries from Nigeria and beyond were…
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Senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District and the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has appealed to the people of Edo State and other Nigerians to shun acts of violence in their protests against government. Okpebholo, in a statement released by his campaign office, condemned Edo State government…
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• N’Assembly, SGF, Edun urge Nigerians to shun action • Abuja court restricts protesters to National Stadium • Security intensified as IGP highlights dangers of violent demonstrations The Federal Government yesterday made a last-ditch attempt to dissuade organisers of the planned nationwide protest against hunger, which is expected to begin today. While some groups have…
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The Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, is currently enveloped in thick security, as a visible military and police presence is being felt around the city. The once-relaxed atmosphere has given way to a sense of heightened vigilance. Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and patrol cars are seen on every road in the city centre, while checkpoints and…