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FG to pin down ways, means to address liquidity
In its avowed determination to alleviate the pressure of excess money in the system, the Federal Government has said that it will pin down Ways and Means to deal with the problem of much liquidity in the system. Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, disclosed this in Washington DC, United States of America, while…
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NNPCL, First E&P achieve 20,000bpd production at OML 85
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and its Joint Venture partner in OML 85, First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (First E&P), have commenced oil production from the asset, also known as Madu Field. Production from the field which is located in shallow waters offshore Bayelsa State and operated by First E&P is expected to be at…
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The chronicles of Bobrisky
By Innocent Raphael An introduction Before Bobrisky became a household name, his journey encountered a little-known challenge. In 2011, he faced arrest and public scrutiny by the Lagos police for his choice of attire, dressing like a woman, a detail often overlooked in his narrative. Recently, Bobrisky captured headlines anew as he underwent trial by the EFCC and was convicted…
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Scores died as suspected herdsmen attack Tilengpat Village in Plateau
Scores of persons, mainly women have been killed by suspected herdsmen in Tilengpat village of Pushit District, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Sources emanating from the community indicated that fourteen females and one male were brutally murdered during the attack on Thursday night, with houses and property destroyed in the community. Although the Transition Committee chairman of Mangu,…
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It’s needless declaring Yahaya Bello wanted- Bwala
By Innocent Raphael A former spokesman for the 2023 Atiku/Okowa Campaign Organisation, Daniel Bwala, has criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for declaring Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State, as wanted. In a post on his X handle on Friday, Bwala expressed his views in response to the EFCC’s failed attempt to arrest Bello at…
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LASG arrests fake MOT staff on Cele/Oshodi expressway
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, MOT, on Friday arrested 10 individuals parading themselves as staff of the ministry and impounding vehicles at Cele bus stop on Apapa/Oshodi expressway. They were paraded at the Ministry of Transportation building, Alausa, Secretariat, Ikeja. The arrested impersonators were nine males, one female. According to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation,…
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Kwara Police nabs 11 over alleged kidnapping, armed robbery, illegal possession of fire arms
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin Kwara state Police command has arrested 11 suspects over alleged Kidnapping, Homicide,Armed robbery , and llegal possession of fire arms . Parading the suspect at the Police Headquarters in Ilorin ,the state Commisssioner of Police ,Victor Olaiya said the suspects were arrested in different parts of the state. According to him, the successes recorded was as a…
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BREAKING: Police take over APC Secretariat in Benue
By Innocent Raphael For the second time within a month, the All Progressive Congress (APC) Secretariat in Makurdi, Benue State, led by Comrade Austin Agada, have found itself under the control of anti-riot police operatives. Notably, there are two factions of APC secretariats in Makurdi, with Agade overseeing one and Benjamin Omakolo managing the other. The Agada-led APC State Working…
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BREAKING: Army releases Delta monarch detained over soldiers’ killing
The Nigerian Army has released the traditional ruler, Clement Ikolo, earlier declared wanted and arrested over the gruesome murder of 17 soldiers in Delta State on 14 March 2024. The monarch was declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters alongside seven others for alleged involvement in the act. He was released to Senator Ede Dafianone who stood surety. Ikolo was released…
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Police arrest man with 1,040 tons of Indian hemp in Lagos
By Innocent Raphael In a recent development, authorities have apprehended a 43-year-old man identified as Obiefule Nwagha for purportedly transporting 1,040 tons of Indian hemp. The incident unfolded at the Ilufe waterside jetty situated in the bustling Alaba International Market, Ojo, Lagos State. According to sources within the police division, detectives from the Tactical Squad, Ijaniki, trailed a white Mercedes…
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