Category: News
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Troops Destroy 444 illegal refineries In Delta As NDDC tackles Epileptic Power Supply
By Lateef Taiwo Determined to eradicate all forms of illegal Operations in Oil bunkering, troops of sixth division, Nigerian Army have destroyed no fewer than 444 active ovens used for refining of stolen Crude Oil around Ogbokoko, Atu , its environs in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The troops, investigation revealed, destroyed…
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Zulum At 54: Governor Inuwa Greets Borno Governor
From Lateef Taiwo The Chairman of Northern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON has felicitated with Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum as he marks his 54th birthday today. “I join the good people of Borno state and indeed the family and well wishers of my dear brother and…
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No Civil Servant Can Frustrate Me’— Umahi Warns Against Sabotage
From Lateef Taiwo The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has warned civil servants against any attempt to frustrate him while administering his duty in the ministry. The former Ebonyi State governor gave the warning while interacting with contractors and senior civil servants in the ministry. He said he would not tolerate negative attitude to work,…
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𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Cement is too expensive, I will speak with manufacturers on reducing prices —Umahi
David Umahi, minister of works, says he will dialogue with cement manufacturers over reducing the prices of their products. He spoke on Thursday while featuring on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme. The minister said contractors have complained over the high cost of cement in the country and made claims that importing the product would…
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“Urging Tinubu: Women’s group pushes for Sexual Harassment Bill approval.”
The Women’s Network, an influential women’s rights group, has implored President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to give his assent to the recently passed Sexual Harassment Bill by the 9th National Assembly. This plea aligns with their recommendation for Nigerian educational establishments to implement robust sexual and gender harassment policies. These steps aim to protect the dignity…
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“Bray Wyatt: WWE Legend Gone Too Soon at 36”
Windham Rotunda, widely celebrated in the wrestling world as Bray Wyatt, has tragically passed away at 36. WWE confirmed this devastating news on Thursday. As tributes flow in, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE’s chief content officer, urged respect for the grieving family. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson expressed his heartbreak, reminiscing his admiration for Wyatt and…
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“Macron urges Niger junta to step down; ECOWAS pushes for dialogue.”
Amid the political turmoil in Niger, French President Emmanuel Macron demanded the immediate release of the detained Nigerien President, Mohamed Bazoum, who was taken in a coup orchestrated by Abdourahamane Tchiani, former head of Niger’s presidential guard. Calling for a swift restoration of democracy in the once French-colonized nation, Macron voiced his concerns about the…
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Kwara Gov hands 1,000 life jackets to Patigi, restates commitment to safe water travel
• Meets traditional rulers on security, people’s Well-being No fewer than 1,000 life jackets have been presented to the people of Patigi in the Patigi local government area of Kwara state by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to prevent drowning and death in the event of a boat mishap during water travel. AbdulRazaq handed the life jackets…
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Building Collapse in Abuja: 2 Dead. 20 Injured
In a tragic incident, a two-storey building on Lagos Street in Garki Village, Abuja, came crashing down on a rainy Wednesday evening. Of the 39 residents, two were confirmed dead, while 37 survivors were rushed to nearby hospitals. The rescue efforts faced challenges as the collapse happened late at night, during intense rainfall. Initial attempts…
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12 people died in Nasarawa boat mishap as State Assembly condoles government, families.
“…19 on board, 7 rescued , 12 died in Arikiya, Lafia LGA, lawmakers observed a minute silence in their honour…” Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has condoled with the State Government and Lafia Local Government over the death of 12 people in a boat mishap at a river called Kogi Kungra Kamfani in Arikiya, Lafia…