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Hike in fuel price not only ill-timed but also grossly insensitive- Reps Minority Caucus
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has vehemently condemned the recent announcement by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to increase the price of petrol. The NNPCL on Tuesday increased the pump price of petrol from ₦568 to ₦855, ₦897 (depending on the location per litre) amid lingering fuel scarcity in the country. The newly increased price…
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Shettima canvasses strong alliance among key govt players to end poverty
….endorses N-774 Programme on Nutrition KUNLE SANNI The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has called for a formidable alliance among key players in government at all levels as well as development partners in the bid to wriggle Nigerians out of poverty and enhance the quality of life for all the citizens. This, he said, will never happen if all those involved…
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BREAKING: NNPCL set to supply fresh 17.8 million barrels of crude oil to Dangote Refinery
Vice President, Downstream at the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Adedapo Segun, on Thursday, revealed that the Dangote Refinery between September and November will receive additional 17.8million barrels of crude oil as part of the Federal Government push to drive local production of petroleum products. He spoke on AriseNews Morning Show. So far, the state owned oil company…
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NEC to consider State Police amid rising insecurity
KUNLE SANNI The National Economic Council (NEC) has agreed to consider the establishment of state police in response to increasing insecurity across the country. This was disclosed by Bayo Lawal, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, following the NEC meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday. The meeting, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, requested that all…
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NANS denounces claims of nationwide protest
….seeks security intervention The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has denounced claims that it is planning a massive shutdown of major cities across the nation through protest. A statement issued by NANS Senate President, Comr Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, noted that the student association did not announce or endorse such, adding that rumours circulating to that effect…
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Appeal Court proposes amendment to Electoral Act to protect governors’ mandates
The Court of Appeal has proposed a significant amendment to the Electoral Act, aiming to safeguard the mandate of a governor whose deputy has been disqualified by a competent court. The suggested changes would allow such a governor to be sworn in and subsequently select a new running mate. This development follows a controversial Supreme Court ruling on February 13,…
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Flush out the bandits, Matawalle charges troops in Sokoto (Photos)
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Muhammad Bello Matawalle, has issued a direct charge to the troops of ‘Operation Hadarin Daji’ to intensify their efforts in flushing out bandits and terrorists from the region, in line with the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to a press statement by Henshaw Ogubike, Director of Information and Public Relations in…
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Nigerian military capable of containing banditry – Marwa
….urges public support for NDLEA KUNLE SANNI Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd),, has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their professionalism, patriotism and daily sacrifices in their efforts to curb banditry in the North West and other security challenges in parts of the country. Marwa made the commendation…
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BREAKING: NLC demands immediate reversal of new petrol price
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday demanded an immediate reversal of the hike in fuel price announced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), saying the hike has worsened the misery of Nigerians. Amid the lingering fuel scarcity in the country, the NNPCL increased the pump price of petrol from ₦568 to ₦855, ₦897 (depending on the location…
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Nigeria, China strengthen ties with comprehensive strategic partnership
By Kunle Sanni Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the elevation of Nigeria-China relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership during a meeting in Beijing on Tuesday. This decision aims to foster a high-level Nigeria-China community with a shared future, enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors. The announcement came as part of President Tinubu’s official visit to China,…
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