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BREAKING: President Tinubu signs bill establishing Federal University of Environment and Technology in Ogoniland
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the bill establishing the Federal University of Environment and Technology in Tai, Ogoniland. The signing ceremony took place at the State House, attended by key figures, including Senator Mpigi Barinada, who represents Ogoniland in the Senate; National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu; the Minister of Education; and other top government officials.…
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Nasarawa is Nigeria’s mining hub with vast lithium deposits – Alake
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has described Nasarawa State as a key hub for Nigeria’s mining sector, particularly highlighting its vast lithium deposits. According to a statement by the minister’s spokesperson, Segun Tomori, on Sunday, Alake made the remark while receiving Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, and Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, in…
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FCT Police rescue woman from suspected ritualist in Abuja hotel
…launch manhunt for suspect The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully rescued a 25-year-old woman, Promise Eze, from an alleged armed robber and suspected ritualist in a hotel in Wuse, Abuja. The suspect, who fled the scene before police arrival, is currently the subject of an intense manhunt. According to a statement issued by SP Josephine Adeh, Police…
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Lawyers advocate domestication of disability law in States
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA’s Lawyers with Disabilities have called on state governments to domesticate the Disability Law, already assented to by the Federal Government. The lawyers argued that it will protect the rights of people with disabilities, as well as their families. At a zonal summit held in Maiduguri, Borno State, the forum of Lawyers with Disabilities, converged to…
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Nigeria will develop if everyone tackles corruption- EFCC Chairman
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated that Nigeria’s under-development would be a thing of the past if everyone begins to see corruption as a common enemy and tackle it. He stated this on Friday when officials of the Centre for Crisis Communication, CCC, led by the Director of its Board of Trustees, BoT,…
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Kano NDLEA Command raids major areas, nabs 18
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, has raided major areas in the state, arresting 18 suspects linked to various drug offenses and the recovery of significant quantities of illicit substances. The operation, carried out on January 30, targeted areas known for drug trafficking and abuse, including Fagge, Kwarin Kaya, Kofar Wambai, and Kofar Mata. Speaking on…
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PHOTO NEWS: PDP Governors meet in Asaba, seek end to party crisis
Governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are meeting in Asaba, Delta State, to resolve the crisis that has rendered the party ineffective. The PDP has been bogged down by internal wrangling over leadership positions and infighting among governors regarding who should occupy key party roles, particularly the position of national chairman. As a result of the crisis, the party…
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Tanker engulfed in flames while offloading fuel in Jigawa
A petrol tanker was engulfed in flames on Thursday while offloading fuel at a filling station in Kiyawa Local Government Area of Jigawa State, Northwest Nigeria. According to eyewitnesses, the fire erupted after someone answered a phone call near the tanker, igniting the highly flammable vapors. The flames quickly engulfed the tanker and part of the filling station.m The timely…
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PHOTO NEWS: NNPCL, BUA, other partners launch five Mini-LNG Plants in Ajaokuta
NNPC Limited, in collaboration with its partners, on Friday conducted the groundbreaking ceremony for five Mini-LNG plants: PRIME LNG, NGML/Gasnexus LNG, BUA LNG, Highland LNG, and LNG Arete in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. This milestone aligns with the national vision of “Gas to Prosperity: Catalyzing Nigeria’s Economic Growth,” reinforcing the Federal Government’s commitment to leveraging gas for sustainable development.
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FCT Revenue Services seeks collaboration with EFCC in tackling tax fraud
The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Services (FCT-IRS) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to assist it in tackling tax liability of suspects under investigation for any form of economic and financial crime and other acts of corruption. FCT-IRS made the appeal in Abuja on Wednesday when its management team led by the Acting Executive Chairman,…
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