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The 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote refinery is undergoing test runs for petrol production, with full operation expected by mid-September. This is according to a report by Reuters which quoted a note by industry monitor IIR Energy. It was earlier stated that, the refinery which has so far only produced diesel and other distillate fuels, would begin petrol…
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The Federal Government says no fewer than 21,600 students are parading fake certificates obtained from degree mills institutions in Benin Republic, Togo and others. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, disclosed this during a ministerial press briefing on his one year achievements in the ministry, in Abuja on Friday. According to Mamman, 1,105…
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The Osun Amotekun Corps has arrested three persons in Ode-Omu, Ayedaade Local Government Areas of the state, for allegedly stealing vehicle parts. A statement by the Spokesperson for the Corps, Yusuf Idowu, on Friday, said the suspects were arrested while trying to sell the stolen items to a scrap dealer. “The suspects: Sodiq Oyedokun,…
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Nigerian-born mixed martial artist Israel Adesanya, has visited his country home, Osun, with the UFC star set to be honoured by the people of Esa-Oke, in the State. Chief Akin Onifade, the Sajuku of Esa-Oke told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that Adesanya would be honoured at the Esa-Oke Day celebration later…
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The 15th Emir of Kano, Alh. Aminu Ado Bayero has departed the ancient city of Kano on Friday amid speculation surrounding the emirship tussle
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Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, has welcomed the judgement of the Supreme Court that upheld the decision of the lower courts affirming his return as the duly elected governor of the state. The governor also extended an olive branch to the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Murtala Ajaka, and the candidate of…
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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Friday confirmed that a technical glitch has affected its online payment platform for passport applications. In a public notice posted on its X account, the agency expressed regret for the disruption and assured the public that efforts were underway to restore the service as quickly as possible. The NIS,…
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President Bola Tinubu on Friday administered the oath of office to Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), pending her confirmation by the Senate. The swearing-in of the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria, and the second female justice to hold the office, took place at the Council Chamber of the State…
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The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu has issued
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The Nasarawa State Police Command has announced the arrest of two members of a syndicate involved in an employment scam that defrauded the public of over N11 million. According to the police in the state, a manhunt has been launched for the principal suspect in the criminal activity, one Kyari Nehemiah Daniel, who is on…