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Customs confiscates military camouflage, illicit drugs at Onne Port

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The Nigeria Customs Service(NCS), Area 2 Command, Onne, Rivers has confiscated 12 containers laden with military/paramilitary equipment and illicit drugs worth N31 billion. Its Comptroller-General, Mr Bashir Adeniyi, stated this while briefing newsmen on Wednesday at Onne, Rivers. The seized items include 4,800 pairs of military/paramilitary camouflage, rain boots, various rubber footwear, chilly cutters and … Read more

NGX market cap sheds N193bn to selloffs

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The Nigerian stock market, on Wednesday, reversed gains from previous sessions with a loss of N193 billion. Selloffs in Tier-one banking stocks namely, Zenith Bank, Access Corporation, Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), among other declined equities were the primary drivers of the market’s relapse. The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) market capitalisation which opened at N55.647 … Read more

NACTAL hails legacies of outgoing NAPTIP DG

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The National President of Network Against Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL) in Nigeria has described the outgoing Director General of NAPTIP, Professor Fatima Wasiri-Azi as very impactful mother, whose deep rooted concern and love for humanity stood her out. NACTAL which is the umbrella organisation of Nigerian non-governmental organizations engaged in advocacy and campaign for … Read more

Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji calls for peace in surprise video message

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Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has released a video message calling for peace and an end to violence between Fulani and Hausas. In the video obtained and translated by PRNigeria, Turji claims that the ongoing conflict is impossible to win and will only lead to further bloodshed. Turji, who is known for his involvement in … Read more

NEC directs governors to submit report on State Police by Sept. 9

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The National Economic Council (NEC) has urged states yet to make submissions on the proposed State Police to submit their report on or before Sept. 9. The acting governor of Oyo state, Chief Adebayo Lawal, made this known while briefing newsmen at the end of 144 NEC meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on … Read more

Petrol price hike will worsen poverty level of workers – TUC

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The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria(TUC) has said that the recent increase in pump price of Premium Motor Spirit(PMS) will worsen the poverty level of workers in the country. President of TUC, Mr Festus Osifo, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Osifo said the the leadership of union received the news of … Read more

Why we approved crypto exchanges – SEC

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday, explained that it granted approval-in-principle to two crypto exchanges recently to give Nigerian youths the opportunity for capital market participation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that SEC, on Thursday, granted Busha Digital Ltd., and Quidax Technologies Ltd., “approval-in-principle” to commence operation under the Accelerated Regulatory … Read more

Edo guber election: APC calls for drug test on candidates

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The Campaign Council of the APC for Edo Governorship Election has called on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to subject party candidates in the poll to compulsory drug tests. The council made the call in a statement by its Director of Media, Kassim Afegbua, on Wednesday in Benin. According to him, the candidates … Read more

Gunmen kill officer, set police station ablaze in Imo community

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Gunmen launched an attack on the quiet Umulogho Community in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo, on Wednesday, killing a police operative and torching a section of a police station. The News Agencyof Nigeria (NAN) learnt that the incident happened at Umulogho by NEPA Junction on the Owerri-Umuahia Road. The gunmen were alleged to be … Read more

Pharmaceutical sector under construction to boost local drug production – NAFDAC boss

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The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has said the nation’s pharmaceutical sector is currently under construction to increase local production of drugs. Adeyeye, who made this known on Wednesday at the 7th Nigeria Pharma Manufacturers’ EXPO, holding in Lagos, said the country had surpassed … Read more

BBNaija: We’ll love to work with Ruth Kadiri – Evicted Radicals pair

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Recently evicted Radicals pair on the ongoing Big Brother Naija reality show, on Wednesday, expressed their willingness to work with Nollywood filmmaker, Ruth Kadiri, in assisting young talents in Nigeria. The duo with individual names – Fairme David and Michky, disclosed this during an interview session with journalists in Lagos, while responding to a question … Read more

PDP rejects hike in fuel price

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rejects the new increase in the pump price of petrol to about N1,000 per liter in various parts of the country. Abuja, Sept. 5, 2024 (NAN)The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rejects the new increase in the pump price of petrol to about N1,000 per litre in various parts of the … Read more

Abure rejects Umuahia meeting says it’s illegal

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The National Chairman of Labour Party (LP), Mr Julius Abure, has rejected the meeting of the party convened by Abia governor, Dr Alex Otti in Umuahia saying it is unconstitutional. Mr Obiora Ifoh made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday. According to Abure, Otti and others who converged in Umuahia have … Read more

Yari donates 200 trucks of maize to 230,400 vulnerable families

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Sen. Abdul’aziz Yari (APC-Zamfara West) has donated 200 trucks of maize to vulnerable and less privileged families across the state. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Wednesday by the Chairman, Publicity Committee of Yari’s political organisation, Ibrahim Birnin-Magaji. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Yari, a former Governor of … Read more

Over 6000 people benefit from NNPC, SNEPCo Vision First Plus programme in  Lagos State

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No fewer than 6575 people benefitted from an eyecare outreach held in Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, August 26—30, as part of the Vision First Plus programme of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo). Beneficiaries from within and outside the LCDA received a wide-range of medical … Read more

Imoke, Buratai, Maida, others to headline GOCOP 2024 conference in Lokoja

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A former Minister for Power and Steel, Senator Liyel Imoke has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) scheduled for October 3, 2024 in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. This is just as attendance and participation by other highly fecund speakers and panelists have … Read more

Hon. Agbo urges Benue govt to declare Igede Agba public holiday

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The former member representing Ado, Okpokwu, Ogbadibo federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Dr. Francis Ottah Agbo, (Ozigizaga), has sent a message of felicitation to Adirahu Ny’Igede, HRH Oga Ero CP Rtd, esteemed members of the Igede Intermediate Traditional Council and the entire Igede race on the occasion of 2024 Igede Agba new … Read more

EFCC arrests 56 suspected Internet fraudsters in Kwara

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Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 56 persons suspected to be internet fraudsters in Kwara capital, Ilorin. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. According to Oyewale, the arrests were carried out between Tuesday and Wednesday at different locations … Read more

Jos motorists, commuters groan as NNPCL increases fuel price

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Motorists and commuters in Jos, have decried the hike in pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). The NNPCL on Monday increased the pump price of PMS from N617 to N897 at its outlets. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), correspondent who went round Jos on Wednesday, … Read more

Police confirm artisan miners alleged attack on Wushishi Estate

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The Police Command in Niger has confirmed the attack on MI Wushishi Estate, Minna by persons suspected to be illegal artisan miners operating near the estate. The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Minna. Abiodun said that, “on Tuesday at about 1400hrs, a distress call was received … Read more

Binance executive rejected State House Clinic medical intervention, EFCC tells court

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday told a Federal High Court in Abuja that the detained Binance Holdings Limited’s executive, Tigran Gambaryan, rejected the medical intervention by the State House Clinic. Counsel for the EFCC, Ekele Iheanacho, told Justice Emeka Nwite while opposing Gambaryan’s second bail application moved by his lawyer, Mark … Read more

Paralympic Games: Team Nigeria wins second medal

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Team Nigeria on Wednesday won its second medal in powerlifting events at the ongoing Paralympic Games in Paris. Esther Nworgu won silver medal in the women 41kg category. Eniola Bolaji had earlier won bronze medal in badminton events. Nworgu was narrowly beaten by China’s Zhe Cui, who lifted 119kg to set a new Paralympic Games … Read more

Protest: Judge refers Sowore, 11 others’ case to Chief Judge for reassignment

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Justice Sylvanus Oriji of a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court in Abuja, on Wednesday referred the case filed against Omoyele Sowore and 11 others’ to the FCT Chief Judge for reassignment. The judge had earlier given an order restricting the hunger protest to MKO Abiola stadium in Abuja. The judge referred the case for … Read more

LG Election: Nasarawa speaker endorses existing power sharing formula in Kokona LG.

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Ahead of the forthcoming local government elections in Nasarawa State, the Speaker of the State legislature, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, has said that the people of Kokona LGA will sustain the existing power sharing formula and rotation of the chairmanship seat in the area. The Speaker stated this while playing host to Hausa/Fulani communities from … Read more

Escalating insecurity: Government can start with community police and forest guards By LAW MEFOR

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The escalating level of insecurity in the nation is forcing many citizens to wonder if the government can still save Nigeria. The minister of state for defence just ordered the service chiefs to relocate to the North West after militants seized two Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) armoured vehicles from Nigerian forces and set them on … Read more

Group urges Tinubu to sack Mele Kyari to prevent potential sabotage of Renew Hope Agenda

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The Concerned Nigerian Youths for Good Governance (CNYGG) are urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider replacing Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), amid concerns over the recent fuel price increase. In a statement on Wednesday, the convener of CNYGG, Ambassador Mahmud Abubakar, argued that the hike … Read more

EndBadGovernance protest: Court issues arrest warrant against Briton, others

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A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, issued a warrant of arrest against a British citizen, Andrew Wynne, and other Nigerians over allegations bordering on treason and terrorism. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order in an ex-parte motion filed by the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police but moved by Audu Garba. The News Agency of Nigeria … Read more

NANS urges FG to reverse new petrol price amidst economic hardship

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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Federal Government to reverse the new petrol pump price, as things are no longer bearable for Nigerians. National President of the association, Lucky Emonefe, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. NAN reports that … Read more