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13 Dec
In a bid to complement the various efforts by both the Kogi State and Federal Governments to ease the hardship currently faced by the people of his senatorial district, Senator representing Kogi West, Sunday Karimi has requested the compilation of the list of 4,250 constituents towards assessment of the Federal Government palliatives. According to a…
13 Dec
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has urged the Federal Government to hastily complete the ongoing revamping work on the Port Harcourt Refinery in a bid to cushion the effect of the hike and unavailability of Products. The association made the call during the Port Harcourt Depot Unit‘s 2023 Annual General Meeting/Election, AGM,…
13 Dec
The Delta State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the death of a suspected kidnapper while its operatives rescued the kidnap victim and also arrested a suspected armed robber. This was made known in a statement issued by the Delta State Police spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe, who said that some ammunition was also recovered alongside some…
13 Dec
The Federal Character Commission (FCC), on Wednesday, said that it has keyed into the renewed hope mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to end marginalization through equity distribution of infrastructural facilities, and economic and social amenities amongst the federating units. It said that the sensitization aims to ensure the implementation of the commission mandates in…
13 Dec
The Kano State Government says the garnishing order freezing its accounts obtained by some victims of of its demolitions from an Abuja High Court is fraudulent. The government also assured Kano on Wednesday that it was still operating its various accounts to administer the state. This is according to the state Attorney General and Commissioner…
13 Dec
Six Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) called maximum Demand (MD1) customers were brought before the Itori Magistrate Court in Ogun, for illegal connection. The defendants were arraigned on a one-count charge of illegal connection into the IBEDC network, without resolving issues concerning their disconnection. The Guardian learnt that the MD1 customers were disconnected by the…
13 Dec
A tragedy occurred in Enugu on Wednesday as an official of Enugu State Fire Service, Chigozie Ugwu lost his life while attempting to quench a fire outbreak at the Enugu Motor Spare parts market, coal camp. The fire consumed motor spare parts and other goods worth several millions of naira and left the affected traders…
13 Dec
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has described multiple taxation as an impediment to the development of the telecom industry as well as the overall national economy. This was made known by the Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management of the NCC, Adewolu Adeleke, while delivering a keynote address on Wednesday in Kano at the Regional Stakeholders Workshop…
13 Dec
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Wednesday, revealed plans to embark on a radiological and nuclear detection program aimed at fortifying the nation's security against the smuggling of nuclear materials. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, said this in Abuja, during the inauguration of a 4-Day Capacity Building Workshop organized by the World Customs Organization…
13 Dec
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof Tunji Olaopa, on Wednesday, said his first task in the Commission under him will be to make a scapegoat of corrupt elements who soil the service's image. Prof Olaopa gave the hint while speaking to newsmen after his swearing-in as Chairman of the FCSC, along…
13 Dec
The Geological Society of Nigeria (GSN) is set to launch the maiden edition of its brand magazine, ‘The Geologist’.
13 Dec
The Katsina State Command of the Nigeria Police on Wednesday said it neutralised 13 suspected kidnappers during various operations from June to September this year. A spokesperson for the command, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, in a statement said that the command was able to rescue 268 abducted persons during the same period. He added that 104…
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The Defence Headquarters says troops neutralised 121 terrorists, apprehended 253 and rescued 244 kidnapped hostages in different operations nationwide in one week.
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The detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has sued the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the alleged violation of his fundamental rights. Mr Gambaryan, in the originating motion dated and filed 18 March by his lawyer, Olujoke Aliyu, from Aluko and Oyebode Law Firm, sought five reliefs…
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KFC Nigeria has issued a statement addressing a recent incident at its outlet inside the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, where a customer in a wheelchair alleged discriminatory treatment. KFC apologised to Daniel and stated that the incident was not reflective of their standards. "We have embarked on efforts to address the situation and…
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The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says they are collaborating on checkmating the glamourization of crimes in Nigerian films and other video works.
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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the All-commodity group import index on average increased by 0.79 per cent in Q4 2023.
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) said it discovered a deceptive claim about the weight of a bag of rice at the Garki Modern Market in Abuja. Ag. Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of FCCPC, Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday after the Commission conducted a targeted enforcement operation…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 35,000 personnel to provide security nationwide as Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Six members of the Enugu State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the Labour Party have formerly announced their defection to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Those who defected include the Chief Whip of the house and member representing Igboeze North I, Ejike Eze; the leader of the house and member representing…
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has closed the KFC outlet at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. FAAN’s spokesperson, Obiageli Orah, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The closure follows a complaint by a customer in a wheelchair, alleging discriminatory treatment he received at the airport by officials of the…
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The Rivers State Police has arrested 26 suspects for being part of a car snatching ring operating in the State. Commissioner of Police Olatunji Disu announced that those arrested also included a juju priest allegedly involved in the gang's activities. The suspects were paraded at the command headquarters in Port Harcourt. “For some time now,…