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20 Sep
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has granted major petroleum marketers permission to begin lifting premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. This action comes under the existing agreement where NNPCL is the sole distributor of petrol from the refinery. According to the agreement, the first batch of…
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A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Usman Yusuf, for₦5 million with two sureties. Justice Chinyere Nwecheonwu, on Thursday, while delivering the bail terms, stated that the two sureties must provide proof of means of livelihood as well as valid…
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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has inaugurated a special committee on the prevention of boat accidents to enhance safety on inland waterways. Oyetola disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. He said that this was a crucial step in…
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to halt
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Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, says the 50 per cent tariff increase for telecom companies will guarantee meaningful access to telecoms services for Nigerians. The minister said this while briefing State House Correspondents on Thursday. The minister had led Mr. Sunil Mittal, Chairman, Bharti Airtel and other members of the…
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The Police Command in Imo has arrested two suspected child traffickers and rescued two stolen children in separate operations. The command’s spokesman, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Okoye said in a strong display of professionalism, operatives of the command rejected a N1m bribe to ensure justice prevailed in one of…
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The Executive Director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Dr. Nnimmo Bassey, on Thursday described the passing of Edwin Clark, a revered elder statesman and national leader, as a huge vacuum not just in terms of leadership in the Niger Delta region but in the entire nation. Chief Clark died peacefully in Abuja…
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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Thursday expressed sympathy for victims of Wednesday's auto crash involving a government mass
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The Anambra Police Command has accepted full responsibility for the escape of two suspects detained in connection with the murder of the late Anambra lawmaker, Mr Justice Azuka. The command’s Spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Onitsha. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the lawmaker was…
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Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, has extended its Renewed Hope Ramadan Palliatives to the people of Nasarawa State to alleviate economic hardship. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is observed by Muslim faithful worldwide as a time for fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. Jonathan Eze, Special Adviser to the Minister on Media, announced…