Nigeria safety measures
9 Sep
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has expressed deep sorrow and offered condolences to the government and people of Niger State following the tragic petrol tanker explosion on the Bida-Agaie-Lapai road on Sunday. The explosion claimed several lives, left many injured, and caused widespread damage. READ MORE: Tanker explosion claims 48…
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The Defence Space Administration has urged Nigerian youths to leverage Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to support security agencies in the fight against insecurity. Deputy Chief of Defence Space Administration, Rear Admiral Kehinde Odubanjo, made the call in Abuja at the closing ceremony of the Graduation/Business Pitching/Networking of the Digital Skills Development Program (DSDP) organised…
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Making churros at home is a fun and rewarding experience that brings a touch of Spanish elegance to your kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create these delightful treats. So why wait? Gather your ingredients and indulge in the crispy, sweet goodness of homemade churros. Ingredients For the churros: ●1…
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The Federal Government has expressed concern over the increasing adoption of "foreign attitudes" among Nigerian children, attributed to their exposure to foreign cartoons. The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Onilu, disclosed this in Bauchi on Friday during the launch of the campaign to promote the National Anthem and the National Value Charter.…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared businessman and oil mogul Bolaji Henry Akinduro wanted for fraud. The declaration was contained in a special circular signed by EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Friday. The statement indicated that Akinduro allegedly obtained money under false pretence and committed stealing by conversion. Akinduro is the executive…
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Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has said his vote for the 2024 Ballon d’Or will go to his Nigeria forward, Ademola Lookman. Lookman made the 30-man shortlist for this year’s award billed for October 28. He is the only African who made the cut after his impressive performance last season where he scored 17 goals,…
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The Federal Government, through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has signed an agreement to supply gas to the $3.3 billion Brass Fertilizer & Petrochemical Company Ltd, advancing plans for the construction of the methanol-manufacturing project. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, described…
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Nicaragua on Friday announced plans to break off relations with Israel over the war in Gaza, calling the Israeli government "fascist
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The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to defeating banditry and restoring lasting peace in the North-West. During his security engagements in Sokoto State on Friday, October 11, 2024, Dr Matawalle witnessed the handover of critical military assets and received operational briefings on recent successes…
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The Kwara State government has said that without adequate education and awareness for female children, their liberation from societal exploitation will remain a distant and unachievable goal. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mrs. Olanrewaju Bake, speaking yesterday at a conference jointly organised by Chidemma and Havilah Foundation and the Seed of Praise Centre for…
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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised the recent increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), calling it "unfortunate and insensitive." Obi urged the Federal Government to reverse the hike, stressing that the move would exacerbate the already challenging economic situation faced by Nigerians. In a post titled ‘Reversing…