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Nov

26

2024

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President Tinubu Sets Aside Political Differences, Celebrates Atiku At 78

Birthday, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Sets Aside Political Differences, Celebrates Atiku At 78 President Bola Tinubu has celebrated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on his 78th birthday. President spokesman Sunday Dare in a statement said Atiku has been an active player in Nigeria’s democratic journey. “President Bola Tinubu extends his best wishes to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on the occasion of his 78th birthday,” Dare’s statement read. “The former Vice President and PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election has been an active player in Nigeria’s democratic process since the return to civilian rule in 1999.” Dare said Tinubu “recalls many special…

Nov

26

2024

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President Tinubu Celebrates Port-harcourt Refinery Revival, Gives Fresh Order To NNPC

FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas, Presidency

Tinubu Celebrates Port Harcourt Refinery Revival, Gives Fresh Order To NNPCL President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful revitalisation of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on Tuesday. A statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga on Tuesday, said the president acknowledged the pivotal role of former President Muhammadu Buhari in initiating the comprehensive rehabilitation of all the country’s refineries. He also expressed gratitude to the African Export-Import Bank for its confidence in financing this critical…

Nov

25

2024

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President Tinubu Assures Of Greater Economic Output, Welcomes Third Quarter GDP Growth

Economy, FGN, News Flash

STATE HOUSE PRESS STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU ASSURES OF GREATER ECONOMIC OUTPUT, WELCOMES THIRD QUARTER GDP GROWTH FIGURE President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of better economic output as the economy continues to expand following the newly released third quarter Gross Domestic Product report by the National Bureau of Statistics. According to the NBS, Nigeria's GDP grew by 3.46%, compared to the 3.19% growth recorded in the second quarter. The growth in GDP shows that President Tinubu's quest for a more robust boost in the economy and, by extension, a better standard of living for all Nigerians is on course. The…

Nov

25

2024

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UNLOCKING THE PROSPERITY OF THE LAND: Being Gov. Otti’s Speech At The Flag Off Of The Reconstruction Of The Ntigha-Nbawsi-Umuala Road

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash

UNLOCKING THE PROSPERITY OF THE LAND Being the Text of a Speech Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the flag off of the Reconstruction of the Ntigha-Nbawsi-Umuala Road on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Nbawsi Central School Protocols, The foremost governance priority of our administration is to cut down the long standing barriers to the productivity of our people. We are a community of very hard working individuals who leave nothing behind in a single-minded determination to return home at the end of each day with something for the family, and an extra for tomorrow. Regardless of the…

Nov

25

2024

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Lagos 2027: Seyi Tinubu’s Campaign Team Ignores Critics, Releases Biography Of President’s Son

News Flash, Lagos, Politics

2027: Seyi Tinubu’s Campaign Team Ignores Critics, Releases Biography Of President’s Son The campaign team of Seyi Tinubu has launched a biopic on the president’s son in preparation for his 2027 governorship ambition in Lagos state. A documentary of the younger Tinubu has been making the rounds on various social media platforms, over the weekend. The video highlights the president’s son’s biography, focusing on his education, career, and humanitarian activities as a Nigerian. It also documents his involvement in youth development in the country. The biopic comes on the heels of some groups’ endorsements of Seyi Tinubu as a potential…

Nov

25

2024

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Alleged Rape: Dismissed Policewoman Insp. Edith Uduma Threatens To Kill Self, Children

Crime, News Flash

Alleged R@pe: Dismissed Policewoman Threatens To K¡ll Self, Children A former police officer in Edo State, Inspector Edith Uduma, has threatened to kill herself and her children following her dismissal from the police force after she exposed an alleged rape incident involving a colleague. She accused the state police command of unjustly dismissing her, saying the public had not also heard her side of the story. Uduma’s dismissal came after a viral video that she captured in October showed one Sergeant Abraham, another officer, in a compromising position with a 17-year-old girl at the police station in the South Ibie…

Nov

25

2024

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Warning Against Unauthorized Medical Outreaches And Health Events In ABIA State

Abia State, Good Governance, Health, News Flash

PRESS RELEASE: WARNING AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED MEDICAL OUTREACHES AND HEALTHCARE EVENTS IN ABIA STATE. . The attention of the Ministry of Health Abia State has been drawn to unauthorized delivery of healthcare services and distribution of drugs to the public by uncertified persons under the guise of free medical mission in Abiriba, Ohafia Local Government Area. Those conducting this medical outreach did not seek or obtain approval from the Abia State Ministry of Health. Preliminary reports indicate that medications distributed during this outreach may have caused adverse drug reactions among unsuspecting recipients. Identified victims of these untoward medical events are currently…

Nov

25

2024

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Dangote Refinery Jet Fuel Exported To London, Iceland, Other Global Airports

Business, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Dangote Refinery Jet Fuel Exported To London, Iceland, Other Global Airports The Dangote Refinery has successfully exported its jet fuel to various international destinations, including airports in Iceland, Tenerife, and London. According to a report by SP Global Commodity Insights, the refinery’s Nigerian-made aviation fuel has reached prominent locations such as Heathrow Airport in the UK, as the petrochemical facility continues to scale up production. The report further highlights that between January and October this year, the majority of the refinery’s supply has been delivered to the Lome transshipment hub off Togo. South Korea has also emerged as the largest…

Nov

24

2024

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Economic Hardship: Dangote Reduces Petrol Price

Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Dangote Reduces Petrol Price The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from ₦990 per litre to ₦970 per litre for marketers. The announcement was made in a statement issued by Anthony Chiejina, the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer. The statement read: “As the year comes to an end, this is our way of appreciating the good people of Nigeria for their unwavering support in making the refinery a dream come true. In addition, this is to thank the government for their support, as this will complement the measures put in…

Nov

24

2024

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Bayelsa Government Bans All Ethnic, Tribal Traders’ Associations

Business, News Flash

Bayelsa Government Bans All Ethnic, Tribal Traders’ Associations Bayelsa State government has banned all tribal and ethnic-based traders’ associations operating in Swail and other markets in the state. Accordingly, the state Commissioner of Police has been directed to enforce the order by arresting any person or group of persons who continue to parade themselves as members of such associations at the various markets. The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the orders on Saturday after receiving a report from the Swali Market Conflict Resolution Committee during a meeting in Yenagoa. Speaking at the meeting which had in attendance a large…