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Sep

2024

FGN Finally Begins Sale Of Rice At N40,000 To Nigerians With NIN

FGN Finally Begins Sale Of Rice At N40,000 To Nigerians With NIN The federal government has commenced the sale of 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice to Nigerians at subsidised rates of N40,000 per 50-kilogramme bag. “It is my pleasure to welcome you all to this historical, all-important and long-awaited inauguration of the sales of 30,000MT of federal government-milled rice to Nigerians at a subsidised rate of N40,000 per 50 kilogrammes,” said the minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari. Mr Kyari inaugurated the sale of the subsidised milled rice on Thursday in Abuja, saying the exercise would be…

Sep

2024

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NNPC Reveals Main Reason Behind Petrol Price Hike In Nigeria

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas

NNPC Reveals Main Reason Behind Petrol Price Hike In Nigeria The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says foreign exchange illiquidity has been a significant factor influencing the fluctuation in prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol. These, it said, are governed by unrestricted free market forces, as provided for in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The newest price hikes, implemented by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company’s (NNPCL) Retail Management, range from N855 to N897 per litre, depending on the location, from the previous N568-N617. Independent marketers have adjusted their prices to between N930 and N1,200 per…

Sep

2024

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Nigeria Police Arrest Officers Who Extorted N3 Million From Man At Gunpoint

Crime, News Flash, Security

Police Arrest Officers Who Extorted N3 Million From Man At Gunpoint The police have confirmed the arrest of the operatives who allegedly extorted N3 million from a Nigerian man in Bayelsa State, South-south Nigeria. The Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Thursday. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported how some police operatives allegedly extorted money from the man, Kelechi Isaac, on 26 August at Odi Axis of Bayelsa State. Mr Isaac, who is based in Ghana, hails from Nguru Nworie, a community in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo state, Nigeria’s South-east. The…

Sep

2024

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Alaigbo Achievers Legacy(Aku Ruo Ulo N’ Alaigbo Amaka); In Collaboration With United Igbo Elders Council Worldwide, HONOURS Outstanding Sons And Daughters

News Flash, People & Events, South East

ALAIGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACY,(Aku Ruo Ulo N' Alaigbo Amaka) In Collaboration With; UNITED IGBO ELDERS COUNCILWORLDWIDE HONOURS OUTSTANDING SONS AND DAUGHTERSl Alaigbo constitutes the single largest ethnic group in the world and geographically. Ndigbo, by reason of studies, can be said to be occupying the Centre of the earth. Alaigbo is the indigenous home of Igbo people that is made of Abia, Akwa-Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Enugu, Imo Kogi, Rivers; States of major and minor Igbo indignity. Ndigbo are known all over the world for their doggedness, resilience, hard work and industriousness. According to the Director…

Sep

2024

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Governor Otti Swears In New Agric Commissioner And Auditor General Respectively, Inaugurates Chairman And Members Of ABSIEC

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

Governor Otti Swears In New Agric Commissioner and Auditor General Respectively, Inaugurates Chairman and Members of ABSIEC. The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, earlier today swore in his former Special Adviser on Agriculture, Dr. Cliff Agbaeze as the new Commissioner for Agriculture. Also inaugurated were The Auditor General of the state, Mrs. Ngozi Eke Ogbonnaya and Chairman and members of the Board of Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC). Speaking while performing the ceremony at government House, Umuahia , Governor Otti reiterated that the foundation of his administration is predicated on competence, accountability and responsibility hence…

Sep

2024

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Putin Backs Kamala Harris For US Election

Columns/Opinions/Letters, International, News Flash

Putin Backs Kamala Harris For US Election Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he supported Kamala Harris in the upcoming US presidential election, an apparent wry remark a day after Washington accused Moscow of seeking to influence the vote. Putin often comments on political and social issues in the United States, often with sarcasm. He said last year that the US political system was “rotten” and that Washington could not lecture other countries about democracy. “Firstly, (US President Joe) Biden recommended all his supporters support Mrs Harris,” Putin said during a question and answer session at Russia’s Eastern Economic…

Sep

2024

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IGP Told To Arrest Wike Over Threat To ‘Put Fire In States’

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

IGP Told To Arrest Wike Over Threat To ‘Put Fire In States’ Edwin Clark, leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), says Kayode Egbetokun, inspector-general of police (IGP), should arrest Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), over a comment credited to him. While speaking at a congress of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers state in August, Wike said he would “put fire” in the states of governors siding with Siminalayi Fubara, the governor. Wike and Siminalayi have been at loggerheads over issues concerning Rivers. The rift between both politicians has created two factions in…

Sep

2024

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Just-In: Prepare For More Fuel Scarcity – NNPCL Tells Nigerians

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Prepare For More Fuel Scarcity — NNPCL Tells Nigerians The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has warned Nigerians to get ready to witness more fuel scarcity. The warning was given by Adedapo Segun, Executive Vice President of NNPCL (Downstream), during a televised interview on Thursday. Segun’s warning comes on the heels of the recent fuel price hike, which has already caused widespread hardship across the country. The NNPCL executive said there is need for a perfectly competitive market to ensure stable fuel prices and supplies in Nigeria. Details later…

Sep

2024

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News Breaking: NANCES Calls For Immediate Reversal Of Petrol Price, Mobilizes For Nationwide Action

Education, News Flash, Oil & Gas

NANCES Calls For Immediate Reversal Of Petrol Price, Mobilizes For Nationwide Action LThe National Association of Nigerian Colleges of Education Students (NANCES) has called for the immediate rescind of the recently reviewed price of the Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol. In a statement released on Wednesday, 4th September 2024, Comrade Kur Isaac Ushahemba, the Senate President of the organization, said the obnoxious increment of PMS will translate to more inflation, making it impossible for the Nigerian masses to survive. “We are wary that despite the humongous spending on Nigeria’s four refineries, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)…

Sep

2024

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Presenting His Noble Honor, Chief Eze Eke JP, PhD: Our Man for Ohafia LGA Chairman under the Platform of Labour Party – Powered by Nke Izizi Movement In collaboration with Igunnenkwu Campaign Organization.

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Our Man for Ohafia LGA Council Chairman: His Noble Honor, Chief Eze Eke JP. PhD ( Gburugburu) as we know him hails from Amaekpu Ohafia in Ohafia LGA of Abia State. Gburugburu's strong desire and interest to serve his people dates back in the third Republic when he joined the First Political Players/Pioneers of Abia State Politics who showcased their potentials and willingness to develop Abia as God's own State. Chief Eke PhD , demonstrated his genuine act by being actively involved in political activities and contested for Federal House of Representatives, Ohafia Federal Constituency under the Platform of National…