Nigeria government will find out how 40,000 ghost workers earned N118 billion, Maku says

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Mr. Maku addressed a world press conference.
The Minister of Information and acting Minister of Defence, Labaran Maku, on Tuesday in Abuja said that the Federal Government would take time out to find out how over 40, 000 ghost workers from 215 Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) gained access into the nation’s payroll.

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California prisons isolate inmates in a solitary confinement cell for 40 years

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Some inmates in California have spent up to 42 years isolated in a solitary confinement cell, new reports have revealed.

“The Californian legislative assembly is looking into massive violations of prisoners’ rights in the state jails,” a Russian human rights ombudsman has tweeted.

“Californian prisoners are often locked up in solitary cells for misbehavior, for example after refusing to snitch on their cell mates. Prison records say some of them spent 30 to 42 years shut away alone!”

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APC unfolds manifesto, targets 40,000MW

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The All Progressives Congress on Wednesday in Abuja  unfolded a seven-point  cardinal programme that would ensure that electricity generation hit 40,000 megawatts within four to eight years of its leadership.

The  party, in a 31-page manifesto, which was presented to Nigerians  listed the   other components of the cardinal programme as war against corruption, food security,   integrated transport network and free education.  Others are devolution of power, accelerated economic growth and affordable health care.

According to the party, the programme  will transform Nigeria into a progressive state anchored on social democracy.

“Our government shall vigorously pursue the expansion of electricity generation and distribution of up to 40,000 megawatts in four to eight years,”  the APC   said.

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ABORMINATION: 40-Year-Old Mother Who Sleeps With Her Son Is Now Pregnant For Him

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A mother and her son have done the unthinkable – they have fallen in love with one another. And now they want to marry since the mom, is six months pregnant and expecting her son’s first child.

Mbereko (40), who was widowed 12 years ago, has been cohabiting with her first child, Farai Mbereko (23). She confirms that she is six months pregnant and that she has decided it is better to “marry” her son because she does not want to marry her late husband’s young brothers, whom she says are coveting her.

Hmnn: Ghana Closes 40 Nigerian Shops

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Ghanaian authorities have renewed the siege against foreign traders, as the Ministry of Trade and Industry, at the weekend clamped down over 40 shops belonging to Nigerians.

The shops located at Akanshie, about 200 meters away from the Mokola International Market were occupied by Nigerians, who traded in bicycle spare parts and other accessories.

According to one of the affected traders, Mr. Damien Uduba, their shops were stormed by some officials of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, who compelled them to pack their goods and thereafter had the shops under lock and key. The officials were reported to have secured the shops with their own padlocks, thereby making them inaccessible to the owners.