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BREAKING: Fubara reacts to attempted bombing in Rivers
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has claimed that the botched attempt to blow up an explosive device at the five-star Hotel Presidential in Port Harcourt was part of a calculated scheme to support the call for a state of emergency. He called Nyesom Wike’s supporters hatemongers who wanted to overthrow the government to carry out their nefarious schemes…
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Fire guts a section of Dangote Refinery
There was a fire outbreak at a section of Dangote Refinery located in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, on Wednesday. A trending video shows a cloud of thick smoke billowing into the sky from the facility. The sound of an explosion can also be heard in the footage. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Anthony Chiejina, the Group Chief Branding…
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Dangiwa mandates developers to deliver quality houses for Renewed Hope Estate project in Ebonyi
* Project to help Mr President’s goal to build a 1 trillion dollar economy – Gwarzo * It’s FG’s remarkable journey to provide affordable housing for Nigerians – Ebonyi Governor Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Dangiwa, has charged developers handling the Renewed Hope Housing Estate in Ebonyi state to adhere to standards and specifications to deliver quality houses.…
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N432bn Probe Report: El-Rufai Sues Kaduna Assembly
Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna state, has filed a lawsuit against the Kaduna State House of Assembly for alleging that during his eight years in office, he embezzled ₦432 billion, leaving the state beset by massive debt obligations. El-Rufai launched a lawsuit for fundamental human rights against the state House of Assembly on Wednesday at the Federal…
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Macron’s election gamble puts French democracy on the table
Two neighbouring countries are approaching elections that were called out of the blue. Both have governments that are expected to fall. In both countries political tensions have divided families and friends. Stop. At this point, all attempts to draw parallels between the British and French elections must cease. Because however much might be at issue in the UK election –…
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Nigeria’s N24 trillion debt is normal, within limit, says Debt Management Office
The Debt Management Office said the rise in Nigeria’s public debt stock from N97.34 trillion in December 2023 to N121.67 trillion in March was partly due to exchange rate fluctuations. The Director-General of DMO, Patience Oniha, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. She clarified misconceptions about the recently released update…
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Alake disowns fake WhatsApp impersonator (Photo)
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has dissociated himself from the antics of a fraudster who is using a phone number on the social media platform of WhatsApp to impersonate the minister. A press release by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister, Segun Tomori stated that the con artist using the picture of Dr. Alake…
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Olaopa outlines path to national economic transformation at NECA summit
The Chairman, the Federal Civil Service Commission ( FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, on Tuesday outlined steps that could be taken for national economic transformation. The Professor of Public Administration and retired federal permanent secretary spoke at the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA)’s 3rd Annual Nigeria Employers’ Summit held in Abuja. Olaopa expressed the hope that amid Nigeria’s “rising from the…
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s plane leaves Bangkok on his way to a US court and later freedom
A plane with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange departed Bangkok after refueling Tuesday and he is on the way to Saipan to enter a plea deal with the U.S. government that will free him and resolve the legal case over the publication of a trove of classified documents. The chartered flight from London that Assange’s wife, Stella, confirmed was carrying her…
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FG launches NASC to provide data for agricultural development
To expedite development in the Agriculture Sector, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) in collaboration with National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), World Bank and other relevant stakeholders has launched the 2022 National Agricultural Sample Census Report (NASC) to provide robust data information on agricultural activities, enhance food and nutrition security as well as economic growth. Speaking during…
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