Petrol scarcity worsens as independent marketers load at N780/litre
THE prolonged petrol scarcity worsened in Lagos, Ogun and other states, yesterday, as independent marketers started lifting the product from private depots at
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Thai parliament probes ex-Army chief for slapping reporter
Thailand’s parliament said it would investigate a senior politician and former army chief after he was filmed slapping a reporter as she tried
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55 govts punish critics with travel restrictions – Report
At least 55 governments around the world are using travel restrictions as part of their repressive tactics against perceived political opponents, according to
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FG kicks off national single window project
The Federal Government has launched the National Single Window Project to boost Nigeria’s trade and economic growth. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating
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FG hikes passport fees to N50,000, N100,000 from Sept. 1.
The Federal Government has approved an upward review of the fees for the Nigerian passport effective from September 1, 2024. This was disclosed
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Police arrest man for kidnapping six-year-old in Katsina
Men of the Katsina State Police Command have arrested one Halilu Yusuf, 21, for allegedly kidnapping a six-year-old boy. The police spokesman, ASP
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FG demands BVN, NIN for $500m bond subscription
The Federal Government has said that investors seeking to invest in its latest financial instrument must disclose specific identification requirements to participate in
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FCT ‘park and pay’ operators short-changing govt – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that the On-Street Parking, otherwise known as the ‘Park-and-Pay’ scheme is illegal,
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AUDA-NEPAD staff protest bad management, corruption, demand CEO’s sacking
Aggrieved staff working at the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development Nigeria on Wednesday voiced their deep dissatisfaction and frustration regarding
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Borno gov disburses over N209.8m to 170 PHCs
The governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has disbursed over N209.8 million to no fewer than 170 primary healthcare centres across the 27
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ExxonMobil denies fresh oil spill claim in A’Ibom
Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited has disassociated itself from last Thursday’s fresh oil spill, which occurred in the Ibeno Local Government Area of the
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AMAC demands N40,000 community levy payments for businesses
The Abuja Municipal Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory has written a demand notice to businesses in the council to make payments
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Ajaero will honour invitation on August 29, Falana tells Police
Femi Falana, lawyer to the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has said Ajaero would be unable to honour the
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ICYMI: Tinubu slashes Nigeria’s delegation to UN General Assembly
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday issued a directive to reduce the size of Nigeria’s official delegation to the 79th session of the United
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Fake, unregistered asthma inhalers flood markets after GSK’s exit
A year after British pharmaceutical giant, GlaxoSmithKline exited Nigeria and asthmatic patients who depended on its inhalers faced significant distress due to the
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‘Drake curse’ strikes again as Israel Adesanya loses to Du Plessis in UFC 305
Canadian rapper Drake is on the losing side again after placing a bet on Israel Adesanya to defeat Dricus du Plessis. Drake wagered $450,000 on
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Latest on seized presidential jets: Two ex-govs open up on their roles in the saga.
The controversy surrounding seized presidential jets in Paris, France, linked to Ogun State government, has taken a new turn as two former governors,
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Protests: Young people cannot and should not be patient — Archbishop Onaiyekan
In a nation grappling with protests and uncertainty, the voices of its youth are growing louder, demanding change and action from those in
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Scandalous! UNICAL once mobilised a bread seller for NYSC, says DG
The Director-General, NYSC, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Brig.-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed has accused the University of Calabar, UNICAL of once mobilising a bread
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Edo Guber: Let’s focus on devt, not tribe or zone — Akpata, LP candidate
In the lead-up to the upcoming elections, Labour Party candidate, Mr. Olumide Akpata has faced numerous challenges. In this interview, Akpata discusses the
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N21m Jumbo Allowances: Our federal lawmakers should be prosecuted — Nigerians
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo last Friday stirred fresh controversy concerning the outrageous take-home pay of our federal lawmakers when he chided them for
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Health commissioners seek more supports for states on mpox, cholera
Health Commissioners from the 36 states of the country and the Mandate Secretary of Health of the Federal Capital Territory have commended the
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Policeman shot dead as gunmen attack Anambra checkpoint
Gunmen have attacked a police checkpoint beside the Nnobi Police Station, at Nnobi/Nkpor Road in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
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FIRS plans law to regulate crypto
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, has revealed that the Service would be seeking the support of the
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NNPCL denies selling employment slots
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd has denied rumours of selling employment slots to Nigerians and anyone who wishes to buy. In a
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Israeli strikes hit Lebanon as mediators push Gaza truce
Deadly Israeli strikes hit Lebanon and Gaza on Saturday as the US secretary of state headed back to Israel aiming to finalise a
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Over 1,000 #EndBadGovernance protesters in prison, says Amnesty International
Human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has stated that over 1000 #EndBadGovernance protesters are currently in prison custody nationwide following the recent hunger protests.
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Ukrainian strikes destroy key bridge in Russia’s Kursk area
The Ukrainian Air Force said it had destroyed a road bridge of strategic importance in Russia on Saturday, amid its offensive in the
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Speaker bows to pressure, withdraws controversial counter subversion bill
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has withdrawn the Counter Subversion Bill and other related draft legislations following widespread public
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EU donates 215,000 Mpox vaccines to Africa
The European Union has announced it will donate 215,000 doses of vaccines to Africa in a significant move to combat the ongoing Mpox
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