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BREAKING: Angry Protesters Dump Dead Bodies On Major Road After Deadly Attack

There is tension in Ukum Local Government Area in Benue State following the killing of 11 persons by heavily armed bandits on Wednesday morning. The attack has led to a massive protest in the area which has been plagued by insecurity despite several joint security operations aimed at eradicating the menace. According to residents, dozens […]

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Substandard Petrol, Diesel Flooding Nigerian Markets — Senate Raises Alarm

The Senate on Wednesday raised an alarm over the increase in substandard Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, and diesel in the Nigerian market. Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong observed that on June 16, 2024, a report revealed that 12 diesel cargoes conveying a total of 660 kilotons of diesel, were exported by refineries to offshore Lome,

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FG vows to jail govt employees who leak official documents

He warned that illegal disclosure or leakage of official documents, which is harmful to the image of the country, is a punishable offence The Federal Government has warned its employees to refrain from leaking sensitive government documents to members of the public. This is even as it vows to jail the whistleblowers leaking official documents.

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Ogun Gov To Spend ₦2.4 Billion On Purchase Of SUVs For Lawmakers, Another ₦19 Billion For ‘Contingencies’

An alleged sum of ₦2.4 billon is to be spent by the Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun for the purchase of 25 Toyota sports utility vehicles for members of the state House of Assembly This was contained in a copy of the state’s 2024 approved budget seen by SaharaReporters. The governor had on December 30,

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Lagos Govt Reacts As Rainfall Causes Heavy Flood On Olopo-Meji Inward Third Mainland  

The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, has urged residents to avoid panic over the heavy flood at the Olopo Meji inward third Mainland. Naija News reports that the flood rendered the road almost impassable, causing gridlock and discomfort for commuters. In a terse statement via X, Wahab stated that it is a flash

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Police Arrest Four ‘EFCC Officials’ Over Attempted Kidnapping  

Four individuals suspected of impersonating officials from the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have been apprehended in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State. Naija News learnt that the suspects were plotting to kidnap a person in order to demand a ransom of ₦150 million when they were apprehended. The suspects were publicly paraded on

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For Six Years My Heart Ached, Until Tinubu Came – Prof Adeyeye

Director-General of the National Agency For Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has said at no time in her six years as DG did she feel relieved like Tinubu’s administration. Professor Adeyeye said the perennial high cost of drugs caused by high cost of raw materials due to import duty on the

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NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorm, rains from Wednesday

NiMet urged the public to take adequate precaution as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms were likely to occur. Airline operators to get updated weather reports and forecast from NiMet for effective planning in their operations. The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted a period of inclement weather, expecting thunderstorms and

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Nigerians spent N16tn on fuel and generators in 2023 – Minister of Power, Adelabu  

Nigerians spent a total of N16.5 trillion to buy diesel, petrol and generators to get electricity in 2023 alone, the Federal Government announced on Tuesday, July 2. It was also revealed that the formal power sector, including electricity generation, transmission, and distribution companies, made a total revenue of N1tn last year amid the over N16tn spent

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Do not dare take the risk of training a woman above your academic level – Nigerian man advises men  

The son of the late Ebonyi traditional ruler, Nelson Igboke has advised men against training women above their own academic level. Do not dare take the risk of training a woman either your wife, chick or girlfriend above your academic level. 80% of men who did never had the guts to tell the story! E get

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Abductors Demand N900m Ransom For Release Of Mother Of Hausa Musician

A family source revealed that the kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of N1 billion A group of bandits who kidnapped Hajiya Hauwa’u Adamu, the mother of renowned Hausa musician Dauda Adamu (known as Rarara), are demanding a ransom of N900 million for her release. Last week, the Katsina State Police Command confirmed the arrest of

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Nigerians spent N16 trillion on fuel, generators in 2023 – FGNigerians spent N16 trillion on fuel, generators in 2023 – FG  

Adelabu asserted that if a quarter of what was spent on informal electricity generation by Nigerians was to be redirected to the official and formal power sector, Nigeria’s electricity challenges will be significantly tackled The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed that Nigerians spent a staggering N16.5 trillion buying diesel, petrol and generators to get

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Nigerians Spent N16 Trillion On Fuel, Generators In 2023 – FG

The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed that Nigerians spent a staggering N16.5 trillion buying diesel, petrol and generators to get electricity in 2023 alone. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made the revelation on Tuesday at the ongoing 2024 Nigeria Oil and Gas conference in Abuja. This is even as Adelabu disclosed that the

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