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Sep

2024

First Lady Of Nigeria, Remi Tinubu Unveils National Unity Fabric

Remi Tinubu Unveils National Unity Fabric First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has unveiled the OneNigeria/UnityFabric, which she described as a symbol of national unity. The fabric was designed by 25-year-old Miss Mofinyinfoluwa Bamidele a graduate of the University of Ibadan. Bamidele, who went home with a prize of ₦25m, emerged the winner of a fabric designs competition, organised by the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), chaired by First Lady. In her keynote address at the unveiling of the #OneNigeria/UnityFabric and announcement of the winner of the competition held on Monday at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, Tinubu explained…

Sep

2024

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Insecurity; 3 Officers Killed As Gunmen Bomb Police Station

Crime, Mishap, News Flash, Security

3 Officers K¡lled As Gūnmên Bomb Nigerian Police Station At least three officers have been killed after gunmen attacked and set fire to the Umunze Police Station in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The assailants used improvised explosives and engaged in a continuous gunfire exchange, which caused damage to the station. During the attack, the three officers on duty were killed while trying to defend the facility. The Anambra State Police Command confirmed the recovery of their bodies, which have been taken to a morgue. The police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, reported that a joint security team,…

Sep

2024

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IPMAN Laments Selling Of Dangote Petrol Higher Than Imported Fuel

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

IPMAN Decries Selling Of Dangote Petrol Higher Than Imported Fuel The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has raised concerns over the pricing of petrol from the Dangote Refinery, urging the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to ensure it is not sold at a higher price than imported fuel. IPMAN argues that such a disparity would be counterproductive to the nation’s drive for energy self-sufficiency and could negatively impact consumers and marketers alike. According to IPMAN on Monday, the pricing strategy for locally refined petrol should reflect the advantages of domestic production, offering Nigerians a more affordable option. The…

Sep

2024

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Governor Otti Felicitates With Muslims On The Occasion Of Eid-El-Malud

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Religion

GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI FELICITATES WITH MUSLIMS ON THE OCCASION OF EID-EL-MAULUD As Muslims across the world celebrate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW), the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, extends his best wishes to the Muslim faithfuls in Abia State and beyond on this auspicious occasion of Eld-el-Maulud. Governor Otti, in his message, underscores the importance of Ed- el- Maulud as a time of deep reflection, spiritual renewal, and unity. He highlights the values that Prophet Muhammad (SAW) embodied—peace, humility, love for fellow humans, and dedication to the service of God—as key lessons…

Sep

2024

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Micheal Jackson’s Older Brother Is Dead

Entertainment, International, News Flash, Obituary

Micheal Jackson’s Brother Is Dead Micheal Jackson’s older brother, Tito Jackson, is dead. Tito, who was originally a member of Jackson 5 , died on Sunday. He was 70. It is suspected that his death resulted from a heart attack on his way driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma, Jackson’s former family manager, Steve Mannings, told Entertainment Tonight. The sons of the deceased, Taj, Taryll and TJ, also known as the pop group 3T, made public the news of their father’s death via their Instagram pages. His cousin, Siggy, also confirmed his death. Complimenting pictures about their father’s life posted…

Sep

2024

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Edo 2024: NSA Ribadu Blows Hot Over Election Rigging Allegation, Threatens Lawsuit Against PDP Chair

News Flash, Politics

NSA Ribadu Blows Hot Over Election Rigging Allegation, Threatens Lawsuit Against PDP Chair The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has filed a lawsuit against the Edo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anthony Aziegbemi. This was in response to allegations that the presidency, through the NSA and the Department of State Services (DSS, plans to manipulate the upcoming gubernatorial election in the state. Aziegbemi in a statement, titled “Edo 2024: Presidency’s Move To Interfere, Manipulate Guber Poll Using DSS, NSA Uncovered,” had claimed that Ribadu directed the release of $2 million to the APC candidate for…

Sep

2024

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EFCC Arrests Five Chinese Nationals For Alleged Illegal Mining Activities

Business, Crime, News Flash, Security

EFCC Arrests Five Chinese Nationals For Alleged Illegal Mining The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the arrest of five Chinese nationals involved in illegal mining activities in Akwa Ibom State. The arrest was made by operatives from the EFCC’s Uyo Zonal Directorate, following intelligence reports of unlawful mining operations in the region. In a press release, the EFCC disclosed that the suspects were apprehended by a Special Task Force on Illegal Mining at Ndito-Eka-Iba village in the Ibiono Local Government Area (LGA) of Akwa Ibom State. The illegal mining operation targeted ilmenite, a valuable titanium-iron oxide mineral…

Sep

2024

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NNPC Announces New Petrol Price Across 36 States And Abuja

Business, News Flash, Oil & Gas

NNPC Announces New Petrol Price Across 36 States, FCT Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said that it will sell the petrol lifted from the Dangote Refinery at a price above N1,000 per litre in the far north. NNPC spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, disclosed this on Monday, in a statement titled, ‘NNPC Ltd Releases Estimated Pump Prices of PMS from Dangote Refinery Based on September 2024 Pricing’. Soneye explained that the price may go for as high as N1,019/litre in places like Borno State, and N999.22 in Abuja, Sokoto, Kano, and others. In Oyo, Rivers and other areas in the…

Sep

2024

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It’s Very Misleading – Dangote Refinery Speaks On Selling Petrol At N898 Per Litre

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

It’s Very Misleading — Dangote Refinery Speaks On Selling Petrol At N898 Per Litre Dangote Petroleum Refinery says the claim by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited that the refiner sold petrol at N898 per litre is misleading. In a statement on Sunday by Dangote Group, the company described the statement by NNPC as “mischievous”. There had been several news reports that NNPCL said it purchased fuel at N898 per litre from the Dangote Refinery in Lagos. But in a statement on Sunday by Dangote Group, the company described the statement by NNPC as “mischievous”. The Press statement reads:…

Sep

2024

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Lagos State Government Seals Cubana Chief Priest Fast Food Outlet Over Noise Pollution, Environmental Infractions

Environment, Lagos, News Flash

Lagos Seals Cubana Chief Priest Fast Food Outlet Over Noise Pollution, Environmental Infractions The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed a fast food restaurant owned by Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chiefpriest, Donald’s Fast Food, located on Adebayo Doherty Street, Lekki 1, due to persistent noise pollution and other environmental violations. This was made known by the Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab, on X.com on Sunday. According to Wahab, the agency took the action after issuing several warnings and abatement notices to the establishment, which failed to comply with environmental regulations. The statement said,…