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30 Jul
With 48 hours to go in the countdown to the nationwide protests against hunger, Nigerians planning to join should begin to rethink their stance.
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Dangote Refinery has refuted reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has commenced lifting refined Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from its facility. The refinery's spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, in a statement on Wednesday, described a recent headline suggesting NNPC had lifted petrol from the refinery and fixed a price of N897 per litre as "misleading"…
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The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has promised to leverage the support from the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) in promoting corporate governance and excellence in the ministry. Dangiwa made the assertion when he received zonal members of the Institute, led by its Chairperson, Mrs. Nwando Chukwura, on a courtesy visit to…
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The Police Command in Oyo State has confirmed the kidnapping of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain, Mr Benedict Akika by gunmen.
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The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has said the sudden hike in fuel prices will worsen the already challenging living conditions of Nigerians, particularly the working class. TUC also questioned why ordinary Nigerians must bear the brunt of the high cost of living while those in power enjoy increased allocation and affluence. READ ALSO:NEMA…
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Three suspected rapists, including an 81-year-old man, have been arrested by the Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara State Command for allegedly defiling a minor. The octogenarian suspect, Adeleke Oke; Sikiru Lawal and Moshood Ayinde, both 37 years old, were alleged to have defiled a 12-year-old girl (names withheld.) The trio were arrested…
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced ticket prices for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between the Super Eagles and the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, scheduled for Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. According to the NFF Marketing and Sponsorship department, tickets will go on sale on Friday, with VIP…
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the Egyptian counterpart have agreed to collaborate on pilot training, Research and Development (R&D)
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The United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) is set to visit Nigeria from September 8 to 19 to assess the treatment of individuals in detention and evaluate the country's progress in strengthening human rights protections. The SPT delegation, led by Aisha Shujune Muhammad, will visit various detention facilities, including prisons, police stations, and…
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Former Senate leader, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has appealed to the military under the Theatre Command, North East
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The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, has issued an ultimatum to the Niger State government to address various unresolved issues. The union has threatened to initiate an indefinite strike if their demands are not met. The ultimatum was contained in a circular released by the union on Tuesday, September 3,…