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Sep

2024

FGN Declares State Of Emergency At Onne Port Over Arms Importation, Other Irregularities

FG Declares State Of Emergency At Onne Port Over Arms Importation, Others The Federal Government has declared a state of emergency at the Onne Port in Rivers State following the repeated incidents of importation of dangerous cargo, including arms and ammunition through the port. To this effect the government said it is immediately implementing emergency protocols at Onne Port for the next three months by conducting thorough examinations of all suspected containers in the premises. The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, stated this during a press conference to unveil the seizures of illicit goods by Nigeria Customs Service, Area…

Sep

2024

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Shun Internet Fraud, You Are The Future – EFCC Chairman Olukoyede Urges Youths

Crime, News Flash

Shun Internet Crimes, You Are The Future – EFCC Chairman Olukoyede Urges Youths The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has charged youths across the country to stay away from internet crimes and thread the paths of integrity, transparency, and accountability for the sake of their future and progress of the nation. Olukoyede gave the charge at a recent event in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. According to him, “Corruption is not just someone else’s problem, it is yours, mine, and ours. It is all about unfair advantages, the bribes the lies and…

Sep

2024

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We Killed Our Madam Because Of N150,000 – 17-Year-Old Boy Confesses

Crime, News Flash

We Killed Our Madam Because Of N150,000 – 17-Year-Old Boy Confesses A 17-year old boy Philip Emmanuel has narrated how he and his accomplice, Precious, killed their madam, Mrs. Adene Iyabode Deborah. Late Adene, a popular caterer, was found dead inside her apartment after not being seen for some days. She was stabbed severally and her head severed. The suspect, who was paraded at the Ondo Police headquarters, said he has worked with the victim for five months before the incident. He said it was Precious employed as a driver for only two months that lured him to commit the…

Sep

2024

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Labour Party Announces Caretaker Committee, Names Senator Nenadi Usman As Chairman

News Flash, Politics

LABOUR PARTY ANNOUNCES CARETAKER COMMITTEE, NAMES SENATOR NENADI USMAN AS CHAIRMAN. The Labour Party has announced the composition of a 29-member caretakerCommittee with Senator Esther Nenadi Usman as Chairman and Senator Darlington Nwokocha as Secretary to midwife an Election of a new leadership of the party within the next 90 days. The party reached the resolution at the end of the Party's NEC/Extended Stakeholders meeting held at Government House Umuahia. The Terms of Reference of the Committee include, ensuring the conduct of Ward, Local Government, State Congresses and National Convention as soon as possible and in accordance with the Constitution…

Sep

2024

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‘Faceless Entities At Work’ – NANS Denies Nationwide Protest Plans, Condemns Fake News

Entertainment

‘Faceless Entities At Work’ – NANS Denies Nationwide Protest Plans, Condemns Fake News The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has debunked claims that it is planning a nationwide shutdown of major cities in the country. NANS said it did not announce nor endorse any such protest, describing the claims as baseless. In a statement by the association’s Senate President, Akinteye Babatunde, on Tuesday, NANS said the claims do not reflect the position or intentions of our organisation. The statement reads, “The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has been made aware of rumours…

Sep

2024

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‘Tax Collection In Nigeria, Too Low’ – Bill Gates

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, IGR, News Flash

‘Tax Collection In Nigeria, Too Low' – Bill Gates Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has said tax collection in Nigeria is low. Gates stated this at a Pan-African youth dialogue on nutrition in Abuja, on Tuesday. The American business magnate is currently in Nigeria for a series of events. Speaking at the event, Gates said the low tax collection poses a challenge to adequately financing critical sectors such as health and education. He said for citizens to gain confidence in the government’s ability to deliver quality healthcare, there must be a commitment to ensure that…

Sep

2024

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Presenting His Noble Honor, Chief Eze Eke Ph.D, JP: Our Man For Ohafia LGA Council Chairman – From Gburugburu Campaign Organization

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Politics

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 showcase 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…

Sep

2024

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News Breaking: Nigeria’s Power Generation Makes History, Hits 5,313MW

News Flash, Power & Energy

News Breaking: Nigeria’s Power Generation Makes History, Hits 5,313MW The Nigeria’s power generation made history, rising to a three-year high of 5,313mw on Monday. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communication and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu. Adelabu, therefore urged Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to take more energy in order to prevent a grid collapse. ”When power is produced and not picked by the DisCos, it could lead to grid collapse as frequency drops. ”Efforts will be made to encourage industries to purchase bulk energy,” he…

Sep

2024

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Just-In: Herdsmen Reportedly Kill Labour Party Chairman

Crime, News Flash, Security

Just-In: Herdsmen Reportedly K¡ll Labour Party Chairman Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have killed Mr. Sunday Oche, the Labour Party Chairman for Igumale Ward 1 in Ado Local Government Area, Benue State. The attack occurred as Oche was returning from his farm alongside five others. According to Vanguard, the others escaped with serious injuries. A friend of the deceased who spoke anonymously to the newspaper said, “There were six of them who went to the farm on two motorbikes. “They were coming back around 4:30pm when they ran into the ambush of armed herdsmen who were all over the place…

Sep

2024

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Nigeria Owes $16.5Billion; Becomes World Bank’s IDA Third-Largest Debtor.

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash

Nigeria Becomes World Bank’s IDA Third-largest Debtor, Owes $16.5 Billion Nigeria is the third-largest debtor to the World Bank’s International Development Association as of June 30, 2024, following a significant increase in its borrowing from the institution. A financial statement dated June 30 2024 but recently made public and obtained by our correspondent on Tuesday disclosed this. The IDA, a key arm of the World Bank, provides concessional loans and grants to the world’s poorest countries. These loans, characterised by low interest rates and extended repayment periods, are designed to promote economic growth, reduce inequalities, and improve living conditions in…