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Arsenal New Signing Saliba To Be Loaned Out

The Gunners boss appreciates questions will be asked why a big-money acquisition has been allowed to leave, but he still believes in the 19-year-old Mikel Arteta appreciates why questions are being asked of Arsenal’s decision to send William Saliba out on loan – with £27 million ($37m) having been invested – but the Gunners boss says the…

Anthony Joshua Discloses Retirement Date

Anthony Joshua has acknowledged that he is coming towards the end of his career and has hinted that he will have less than five years left in the sport before retiring. The world heavyweight champion confirmed he could be approaching the most significant period of his career, with ongoing negotiations about two massive unification fights…

Nin: Nimc Workers Commence Strike Over Funding, Exposure To Covid-19

Thousands of applicants have been locked outside of the offices of the National Identity Management Commission following a strike embarked on by NIMC staff, The PUNCH has learnt. The notice of strike was signed by the President of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, NIMC branch, Lucky Michael, and its Secretary, Odia Victor.…

Jamb Opens Portal For Admissions

THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has opened its portal for institutions to upload names of shortlisted applicants for the 2020/2021 admission. The board said all admission processes must go through the Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) for approval. It noted that only qualified candidates as recommended by their institutions for admission will be…

Commissioner Charges Staff To Remain Committed An Diligent

Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Afolabi Afuape has charged staffers of the Ministry to add value to themselves and the public service at large to stand out amidst others. Hon. Afuape who gave the charge during the prayer session organised by the agency, to begin the new working activities for the year…

Continue To Maintain Best Standard – Hos Urges Workers

Workers in the Ogun State Civil /Public Service have been called upon to keep the flag of the State flying, in order to maintain the best standard that Ogun State is known for. The appeal was made by the Ogun State Head of Service, Alhaja Selimot  Ottun while speaking with journalists in her office, on the…

Asuu Awaits Release Of N40b Earned Allowance

The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said it is awaiting the release of the N40 billion earned allowance the Federal Government promised the union, 12 days after it called off the nine-month strike. The government, it said, has also failed to continue payment of the withheld salaries of its members…

Sidwell Compares Nigerian Wonder Kid Eze To Henry After Wonder Goal Against Sheffield United

The Nigerian midfielder has been praised following his magnificent strike against the Blades at Selhurst Park Former Chelsea star Steve Sidwell has compared Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, following his impressive display against Sheffield United. The 22-year-old scored his second Premier League goal in a fantastic manner to help Palace secure a 2-0 victory over the Blades on…

Lagos Govt Asks Civil Servants To Work From Home For Another 14 Days

The Lagos State government has directed all civil servants from Grade Levels 14 and below to continue working from home for another 14 days. It explained that the extension order to the workers who were expected to resume on Monday followed the increase in recorded cases of COVID-19 in the state. The state governor, Babajide…

Nigerian Polytechnic Workers To Begin Warning Strike January 4

The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANU) is beginning a warning strike on January 4 next year, the President of the association, Adebanjo Ogunsipe, says. In a press statement on Thursday, Mr Ogunsipe said the strike will last 14 days. He said the declaration was owing to the nonchalant attitude of the federal government…