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#ENDSARS Protest: ActionAid Wants Buhari To Address Nation, Stop Looming Anarchy

October 19, 2020
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Press Statement Of IANA On Ambush/Brutal Killing Of Farmers From Oleh On 10/16/2020
Breaking News / For The Records / News / Security Watch

Bashorun Askia Condemns Murder Of Oleh 9: *Says Not In Our Character, Name, Culture
Breaking News / For The Records / News / State Of The Nation

NHRC Sets Up Panel To Probe SARS

October 18, 2020
Breaking News / News / Security Watch / State Of The Nation

Nigerian Army To Commence Operation Crocodile Smile Nationwide
Breaking News / For The Records / News / Security Watch

KILLING OF 9 OLEH INDEGENES: MONARCH CALLS FOR CALM, COMMISERATES WITH BEREAVED FAMILIES, URGES PEACE

October 17, 2020
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OF PREDATORS AND VICTIMS
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JP CLARK: You Will Murder The Play

October 16, 2020
Breaking News / News / Oil & Gas / State Of The Nation

Isoko Nation, Groups Kick Over Zamfara, CBN N5Bn Gold Deal **Berate FG’s Injustice In Niger Delta Region
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Internal Security: NAF Plots More Operational Platforms For S’South Region

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Blank NEWS Online founding Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, Albert Eruorhe Ograka, is a Graduate of Mass Communication. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Journalism from the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ).

#ENDSARS Protest: ActionAid Wants Buhari To Address Nation, Stop Looming Anarchy

#ENDSARS Protest: ActionAid Wants Buhari To Address Nation, Stop Looming Anarchy

On October 19, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO (North East Bureau): ActionAid Nigeria has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately act as a father by addressing the nation and stop the ongoing ENDSARS protesting from degenerating into full scale anarchy. The organisation,…

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Press Statement Of IANA On Ambush/Brutal Killing Of Farmers From Oleh On 10/16/2020

Press Statement Of IANA On Ambush/Brutal Killing Of Farmers From Oleh On 10/16/2020

On October 19, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Press Statement of the Isoko Association of North America (IANA) on the Ambush and Brutal killing of farmers from Oleh on 10/16/2020 The Isoko Association of North America (IANA) is shocked to learn about the ambush and savage…

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Bashorun Askia Condemns Murder Of Oleh 9: *Says Not In Our Character, Name, Culture

Bashorun Askia Condemns Murder Of Oleh 9: *Says Not In Our Character, Name, Culture

On October 19, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): From Albert OGRAKA: The UDU of Isoko Nation and Managing Director/CEO of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA has expressed shock over the recent gruesome murder of nine sons and…

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NHRC Sets Up Panel To Probe SARS

On October 18, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO (North-East Bureau Chief): The National Human Rights Commission has constituted an 11-man panel to probe allegations of violation of human rights by the now disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad. The police unit was scrapped by the…

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Nigerian Army To Commence Operation Crocodile Smile Nationwide

Nigerian Army To Commence Operation Crocodile Smile Nationwide

On October 18, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO (North-East Bureau Chief): The Nigerian Army is set to commence its annual military exercise ragged Crocodile Smile, nationwide. According to a press release by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, the exercise…

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KILLING OF 9 OLEH INDEGENES: MONARCH CALLS FOR CALM, COMMISERATES WITH BEREAVED FAMILIES, URGES PEACE

KILLING OF 9 OLEH INDEGENES: MONARCH CALLS FOR CALM, COMMISERATES WITH BEREAVED FAMILIES, URGES PEACE

On October 17, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: The Odiologbo of Oleh kingdom and chairman Isoko Nation traditional ruler’s council, HRM Anthony William O. Ovrawah, Omogha 1, has called on the people of Oleh kingdom to remain calm and embrace peace as he…

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OF PREDATORS AND VICTIMS

OF PREDATORS AND VICTIMS

On October 17, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Austen AKHAGBEME: In Nigeria today, times are tough, tempers are high, feathers are being ruffled, no thanks to the raging hashtag protest by the rampaging but hitherto ” lazy” Nigeria youth. It has become a test of…

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JP CLARK: You Will Murder The Play

JP CLARK: You Will Murder The Play

On October 16, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – By AZUA ALONU: When we told our English teacher, we were going to put on stage J.P Clark’s Play. Ozidi, he said: You will murder the play. Our dramatic society in our estimation very virile, we were…

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Isoko Nation, Groups Kick Over Zamfara, CBN N5Bn Gold Deal **Berate FG’s Injustice In Niger Delta Region

Isoko Nation, Groups Kick Over Zamfara, CBN N5Bn Gold Deal **Berate FG’s Injustice In Niger Delta Region

On October 16, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: Isoko Nation has kicked against the alleged sale of a bar of Zamfara gold to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for N5 billion by the Zamfara state government and supported the Deputy Senate President…

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Internal Security: NAF Plots More Operational Platforms For S’South Region

Internal Security: NAF Plots More Operational Platforms For S’South Region

On October 16, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

***As CAS Commissions Residential Accommodation For Airforce Personnel In Calabar -Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to deploy additional Super Puma Helicopter to Calabar to secure the southern axis of the Nigerian airspace and complement…

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October Ration: NEMA Shares Food To 38,000 Displaced Households

October Ration: NEMA Shares Food To 38,000 Displaced Households

On October 16, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO (North-East Bureau Chief): Food items have been shared to 38,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) households in Borno State for the month of October. This is part of the monthly distribution directed by the Director General…

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No Resumption For KG 1-3 Pupils In Delta -Ukah Cautions School Owners

No Resumption For KG 1-3 Pupils In Delta -Ukah Cautions School Owners

On October 14, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Delta State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Chief Patrick Ukah has cautioned private school owners in the state against the resumption of academic activities for nursery/pre-primary (KG 1-3) pupils. He warned that anyone who goes contrary to…

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NHRC Calls For Prosecution Of Culpable SARS Men

On October 12, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO (North-East Bureau Chief): The National Human Rights Commission has commended the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu for the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) after a mass protest by Nigeria. The Commission…

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EDO-ONDO ELECTIONS: BETWEEN MUSIC AND WAR SONG

EDO-ONDO ELECTIONS: BETWEEN MUSIC AND WAR SONG

On October 11, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Austen AKHAGBEME: I love Eyitayo Jegede, the PDP Governorship candidate for the just concluded Ondo gubernatorial elections. He came, he saw but couldn’t conquer. Though the Senior Advocate won convincingly in Isidore, Akure North and South local…

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Bashorun Askia Reveals DESOPADEC Plan To Train Youths On Skills

Bashorun Askia Reveals DESOPADEC Plan To Train Youths On Skills

On October 11, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Determined to make youths to become entrepreneurs and employers of labour, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), is in the process of setting up an Academy where youths will be trained to become experts at various…

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GOODLUCK JONATHAN: THE RUMOURED ADVENT OF THE SHOELESS HERO

GOODLUCK JONATHAN: THE RUMOURED ADVENT OF THE SHOELESS HERO

On October 7, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) -By Austen AKHAGBEME: Very recently, there’s been so much noise, purportedly coming from the noise less one: our amiable Jolly good fellow, former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, that is. The grapevine is replete with the news of the…

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BETWEEN PASTOR ADEBOYE’S CALL AND PRESIDENT BUHARI’S REBUFF

BETWEEN PASTOR ADEBOYE’S CALL AND PRESIDENT BUHARI’S REBUFF

On October 6, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) -By Austen AKHAGBEME: The sound of the call for the restructuring of the Nigerian federation has become like that of a broken record. It comes in a bewildering staccato; it comes intermittently from both the usual and the…

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Boko Haram: Nigeria Approaches Cameroonian Military For Support

Boko Haram: Nigeria Approaches Cameroonian Military For Support

On October 4, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA (North-East Bureau): The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) In order to tackle the menace of Boko Haram insurgents has approached Cameroonian military structures for support. A press release signed on Saturday by the Chief of…

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OSINBAJO, THE PRESIDENCY AND THE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL

OSINBAJO, THE PRESIDENCY AND THE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL

On October 4, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) -By Austen AKHAGBEME: In the present equation and the many calculations towards the 2023 Presidential election, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo seems to be a forgotten numerator or denominator. His name is hardly mentioned in serious political discourse and…

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SIXTY SHOUTS OF UP-NEPA!!!

SIXTY SHOUTS OF UP-NEPA!!!

On October 1, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Azua ALONU: And whilst we are still lamenting the doldrums of pain and poverty of our country, light intruded and instinctively we shouted up-nepa, my friend, a top attorney in the city of Asaba, whom I was…

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NIGERIA: THE INFANT AT 60

NIGERIA: THE INFANT AT 60

On October 1, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Austen AKHAGBEME: With a concocted feeling of joyful rhetoric in the midst of a collective discontent, the old drums are rolled out, once again, in celebration of Nigeria’s independence anniversary. It has become our favourite ethos, to…

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Delta SSG Ebie, Ukah Urge New Teachers, Education Officers To Add Value To Children

Delta SSG Ebie, Ukah Urge New Teachers, Education Officers To Add Value To Children

On September 30, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) The Secretary to Delta State Government (SSG), Chiedu Ebie Esq., has urged newly recruited 1,000 teachers and 75 Education Officers to strive towards qualitative service delivery and discharge their duties to the benefits of the state especially children…

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President General Poll: Akpoili Pledges Jobs, Crime Free Ozoro Community

President General Poll: Akpoili Pledges Jobs, Crime Free Ozoro Community

On September 30, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): From Theophilus UZI / Ozoro: As the presidential elections race into the Ozoro Progress Union (OPU) executive gathers momentum, Chief Daniel Miller Akpoili has pledged an all-round development in the areas of security, peace, unity, development and growth…

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NIGERIA THINK! NIGERIA THINK!! NIGERIA THINK!!!

NIGERIA THINK! NIGERIA THINK!! NIGERIA THINK!!!

On September 30, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –Ogbeide Osas KENNEDY: We lost Awo, yet we proclaimed he was the president that Nigeria never had.Achebe wrote in his book, There was a country, a book meant to tarnish the image of Pa Awo, but unfortunately, the…

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Isoko South, Patani, Ndokwa East LG Chairmen Visit Uzere, Asaba-Ase Road To Access Effects Of Flood Devastation

Isoko South, Patani, Ndokwa East LG Chairmen Visit Uzere, Asaba-Ase Road To Access Effects Of Flood Devastation

On September 28, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: The Chairman of Isoko South local government area, Sir Itiako Ikpokpo, Hon. Juan Governor, chairman Ndokwa East, Hon Perez Omoun, chairman Patani local local government area, represented by the vice chairman, Hon. Perekeme D.J. Obi…

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KAYODE FAYEMI: THE NEW STORMY PETREL

KAYODE FAYEMI: THE NEW STORMY PETREL

On September 28, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Austen AKHAGBEME: This is surely not the best of times for the Governor of Ekiti State and the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi. Yet, he seems to be riding in the storm, purportedly…

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Boko Haram Attacks Gov Zulum’s Convoy Again, As 521 Households Resettle In Baga

Boko Haram Attacks Gov Zulum’s Convoy Again, As 521 Households Resettle In Baga

On September 27, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA (North East Bureau): The convoy of Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum was again attacked on Sunday morning around Baga. The latest attack, which recorded no death, happened when the convoy was on their way…

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Breaking: Laycon Grabs N85m In 2020 Big Brother Naija Reality Show

Breaking: Laycon Grabs N85m In 2020 Big Brother Naija Reality Show

On September 27, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Olamilekan Agbeleshe, also known as Laycon has been declared winner of the 2020 Big Brother Naija Reality show (Season 5), with Dorathy as the first runner-up to beat 19 other housemates. He becomes the 4th male housemate to…

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Boko Haram Attack On Gov Zulum’s Convoy, Police Confirms Death Of 13

Boko Haram Attack On Gov Zulum’s Convoy, Police Confirms Death Of 13

On September 27, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA (North-East Editor): Police on Saturday confirmed the attack on the convoy of Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum. In the convoy the governor was however absent as he chose to travel by air to Baga…

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STEP Beneficiaries Hail Gov Okowa For Making Them Fulfill Biz Venture

STEP Beneficiaries Hail Gov Okowa For Making Them Fulfill Biz Venture

On September 26, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: Twenty-six beneficiaries of the Delta State Government’s Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP), on Friday, September 25, 2020 received their starter packs in Asaba, having successfully completed their training and passed the second Post Training…

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S.O.S: TRADERS, VEHICLES STRANDED AS FLOOD CUTS OFF ROAD -AMADHE BEGS OKOWA FOR URGENT INTERVENTION

S.O.S: TRADERS, VEHICLES STRANDED AS FLOOD CUTS OFF ROAD -AMADHE BEGS OKOWA FOR URGENT INTERVENTION

On September 26, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)- From Michael EKOKORUWE: The President General of Isoko Development Union, High Chief Iduh Amadhe, has called on Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, governor of Delta State, for urgent intervention to rescue people and vehicles stranded as ravaging flood cut’s…

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Obaseki’s Victory, Attestation Of Peoples Power, Says Bashorun Askia

Obaseki’s Victory, Attestation Of Peoples Power, Says Bashorun Askia

On September 23, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Albert OGRAKA: A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA, has attributed the reelection of Mr. Godwin Obaseki…

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AMADHE COMMISERATES WITH FAMILY OF LATE HIGH CHIEF PATRICK OMONOSE

AMADHE COMMISERATES WITH FAMILY OF LATE HIGH CHIEF PATRICK OMONOSE

On September 23, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)- From Michael EKOKORUWE: The President General of Isoko Development Union, High Chief Iduh Amadhe at the weekend commiserated with the family of High Chief Patrick Wilson Omonose as he was laid to rest at Olomoro, Isoko South local…

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BASHORUN ASKIA MOURNS LATE EMIR OF ZAZZAU *He Bonded Across Ethnic Divide

BASHORUN ASKIA MOURNS LATE EMIR OF ZAZZAU *He Bonded Across Ethnic Divide

On September 23, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online ( NIGERIA) – Front Albert Ograka: Managing Director of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA, has described the death of the Emir of Zazzau (Zaria), Alhaji Shehu Idris, as a personal loss…

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DEMOCRACY, APC AND THE EDO MISADVENTURE

DEMOCRACY, APC AND THE EDO MISADVENTURE

On September 20, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) -By Austen AKHAGBEME: Not everybody saw it coming, neither do I, too. Not with the vociferous echoes of assurances coming from the APC national leadership and the misunderstood demagoguery of her local chieftains. It was a rude shock…

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Edo Polls: INEC Declares Obaseki Winner *PDP=307,955 *APC=223,619

Edo Polls: INEC Declares Obaseki Winner PDP=307,955 APC=223,619

On September 20, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Godwin Obaseki, winner of the governorship election in Edo State. INEC’s Returning Officer, Prof. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, who announced the total result of the…

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GOVT NEEDS COOPERATION TO RESOLVE CONFLICTS, SUSTAIN PEACE – UZOR

GOVT NEEDS COOPERATION TO RESOLVE CONFLICTS, SUSTAIN PEACE – UZOR

On September 18, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: The special adviser to the governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on peace building and conflict resolution, Chief Edwin Uzor, has urged the people of Aboh, Ndokwa East, Kwale, Ndokwa West and Obiaruku,…

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ISOKO ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA 6-POINT DEMAND FROM FGN

ISOKO ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA 6-POINT DEMAND FROM FGN

On September 14, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

PRESS RELEASE OFISOKO ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA (IANA)ON THE DEMANDS OF THE ISOKO NATION TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA The Isoko Association of North America (IANA) is the umbrella organisation of people of Isoko descent living in North America, committed to…

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Graduates Employment Enhancement Programme (GEEP)

Graduates Employment Enhancement Programme (GEEP)

On September 14, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JOB CREATION OFFICERGraduates Employment Enhancement Programme (GEEP) Organizes Job-Readiness Workshops in collaboration with PIND Foundation Have you completed your NYSC and searching for employment in the organized private sector? Are you desirous to improve your job-readiness and employability through capacity…

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Delta Pry 6 Pupils To Resume Wed, Sept 16 *As Teachers Commence Work Mon, Sept 14

Delta Pry 6 Pupils To Resume Wed, Sept 16 *As Teachers Commence Work Mon, Sept 14

On September 11, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Primary schools in Delta State are to resume academic activities as primary six pupils have been asked to resume school on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.In the same vein, all primary school teachers in the state have been ordered…

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