Godini Gabriel Dara
2 Aug
The people of the Niger Delta have disassociated themselves from the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest across the country. Following a recent stakeholders’ meeting of representatives of Niger Delta ethnic groups, women and youths organised by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Port Harcourt, they resolved that the Niger Deltans would not participate in the protest.…
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The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has ordered an immediate investigation into a recent social media video alleging that an FRSC staff member was involved in a physical altercation with a passenger over the steering wheel during an attempt to impound the vehicle of a traffic offender. The Corps…
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A prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to alleviate the hardship faced by Nigerians. In a statement released in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye said the severe suffering many Nigerians are enduring and called for the President to implement strategies…
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the Federal Government's recent decision to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5 per cent to 10 per cent. The civil rights organisation criticised the government for imposing additional financial strain on Nigerians, stating that these policies are driving the population into deeper poverty.…
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Mr Adeolu Ogunbanjo, made the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday. READ ALSO:Post-UTME: Unilorin screens 16,097 candidates for admission Ogunbanjo said that the clarification had given a clear picture of the policy and would erase misconceptions. NAN reports that the Federal Ministry…
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Nigeria's Folashade Oluwafemiayo has just broken a World Record in the 2024 women's over 86kg Para-Powerlifting, becoming the first Para-athlete in history to lift 167kg. Oluwafemiayo's lift of 167kg is the highest ever recorded in the women's over 86kg category, making her the first Para-athlete in history to lift 167kg. China's Deng Xuemei finished second…
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No fewer than 30 people reportedly died in a tragic explosion involving a fuel tanker in Niger State on Sunday morning. READ ALSO:Niger State gets 2000 agriculture equipment to boost food production The Guardian gathered that the devastating tanker explosion occurred around 12:30 a.m. on the Lapai-Agaie…
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The Coalition for Good Governance and Economic Justice in Africa has issued a fervent petition to international communities, pro-democracy organisations, and human rights watchdogs, raising the alarm over the potential manipulation of security forces ahead of the Edo State gubernatorial election, slated for September 21. The petition, made available to newsmen on Sunday and signed…
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Residents of Abuja gathered at the Zagaleta Lounge in Wuse yesterday to support the French embassy's campaign for improved physical well-being. READ ALSO:These cultural experiences can boost your mental health The event, themed “Fitness Core 2024,” saw sports enthusiasts from various backgrounds actively participating in fitness exercises, including HIIT (High-Intensity Interval…
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The Federal Government has officially granted UTM FLNG Limited a "License to Construct" (LTC) Nigeria's first Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility, opening a new economic gateway for the country, Africa’s largest crude oil producer, in the global gas market. The issuance of the LTC to UTM FLNG by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum…
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An Economist, Dr Chijioke Ekechukwu says the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) indebtedness to fuel suppliers is not good for the country’s credit rating globally. READ ALSO:Restructure NNPCL’s $6bn debt, NPID tells FG The expert says the chaos that the debt may cause could be devastating to Nigeria’s already fragile economy.…