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EFCC to e-auction forfeited vechicles
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said it will e-auction some of the forfeited vehicles to the public. A statement by the commission noted that the exercise will take place on Monday, January 27, 2025, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, as it will be conducted online. The exercise is spread across 16 lots with auctioneers in Abuja, Edo,…
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Deeper Life GO, Pastor Kumuyi to attend Trump’s inauguration
Pastor William Kumuyi, General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, is currently in the US on invitation to attend today’s inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. Kumuyi’s invitation, as a global spiritual leader, was confirmed by A. Larry Ross Communications, a prominent public relations firm based in the United States. In a post…
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NAHCON announces 2025 hajj fare
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has announced the 2025 Hajj fare. A statement by the commission on Monday said intending pilgrims from Southern states are expected to pay N8.7 million. Those from Borno and Adamawa zones will pay N8.3 million. The statement noted that intending pilgrims from the Northern zone will pay N8.4 million for the pilgrimage to Saudi…
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IGRs: My aggressive revenue drive shoots up FCT monthly earnings- Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says his aggressive revenue drive has shot up the monthly earnings of the nation’s capital from about ₦9bn when he assumed office in August 2023 to an average of ₦25bn monthly. Wike, during a media chat on Sunday evening, said the nation’s capital generated over ₦40bn in December 2024. He…
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Niger tanker explosion: VP Shettima, First Lady mourn victims, urge safety precautions
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fuel tanker explosion that occurred on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Dikko Junction in Niger State, which claimed several lives and left many others injured. In a statement released by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Vice President Shettima conveyed heartfelt condolences…
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Breaking: EFCC confirms officer killed during raid in Anambra, arrests suspected killer
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the death of Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC (ASE II), Aminu Sahabi Salisu, who was shot and killed during an official operation in Ifite, Awka, Anambra State, on January 17, 2025. The Commission also announced the arrest of the suspect, identified as Joshua Chukwubueze Ikechukwu, an alleged internet fraudster. In a…
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FG to evacuate victims involved in Suleja tanker explosion to tertiary hospitals
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has directed the immediate transfer of victims of the Suleja tanker explosion to tertiary medical facilities to ensure they receive advanced medical care. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced this directive on Sunday during a visit to assess the situation in Niger State. Leading a high-level delegation, including the Minister of…
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President Tinubu mourns victims of Niger tanker explosion, orders preventive measures
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound grief over the tragic fuel tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State, which claimed over 80 lives and left many others injured. In a statement released on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the President extended his condolences…
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NNPC mourns victims of Suleja tanker explosion, urges public caution
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has expressed deep condolences to the victims of the tragic petrol tanker explosion at Dikko-Maje Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Road in Suleja Local Government Area, Niger State. The company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, signed the condolence message on behalf of NNPC Ltd. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, resulted in…
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Many feared dead in Niger tanker explosion
Seventy-seven lives were lost in a tanker explosion at Dikko Junction, Niger State. The tragic event, which occurred on Saturday, has plunged the community into mourning and raised concerns about safety measures in the area. The Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Abdullahi Baba-Arah, confirmed the death toll to Channels Television. According to Baba-Arah, 25 injured…
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