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No end to fuel scarcity until govt deregulates oil sector-Vice Chair, IPMAN, Western Zone
The Vice Chairman of the The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, Western Zone, Chief Joseph Oyewale-Akanni, has called on the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, deregulate the oil sector to prevent frequent fuel scarcity being encountered by Nigerians. This was, as he attributed the current fuel scarcity and increase in […]
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Mother of 2 slaughters 11 months old son in C’River
A mother of two, Mrs. Blessing Eno, Tuesday, reportedly slaughtered her 11-month-old baby, in Yonen community, Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, claiming she was sent to do so by a ‘spirit’. It was gathered that the suspect cut off the baby’s head with a cutlass, claiming that the child was disturbing […]
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Lagos Doctor, Olaleye, Accused Of Child Defilement, In Court
The medical director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, Dr Femi Olaleye, on Wednesday, appeared in court for arraignment on allegations of defiling his wife’s 15-year-old niece. The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court remanded him after he pleaded not guilty to two counts of child defilement and sexual assault by penetration preferred against him […]
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UK-based Nigerian Laments Constant ‘Billing’ From Relatives In Nigeria
A Nigerian lady based in the United Kingdom has lamented the rate of financial requests from her family and friends in Nigeria. In a video that went viral on Wednesday, the unidentified lady lamented how friends and relatives always ask for money when they talk on the phone. She said, “I can’t be the only […]
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FGM rampant in urban areas, rich households in Nigeria – NBS, UNICEF findings
A survey carried out by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) with technical support of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has shown that the percentage of women, aged 15 to 49 years, who have undergone Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is about two times higher in urban areas (20percent) than in rural areas (11percent). Similarly, […]
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How Naira Drops Slightly, Now 446 Per Dollar
Naira on Wednesday depreciated against the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window, exchanging at N446. The figure represents an appreciation of 0.11 per cent compared with N445.50 to dollar it exchanged on Tuesday. The open indicative rate closed at N444.17 to the dollar on Wednesday. An exchange rate of N447 to the dollar was […]
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FG-2nd Niger Bridge Will Soon Be Partially Open.
The 2nd Niger Bridge will partially be open for public use during the festive period. The announcement will bring respite to commuters playing the ever-busy Asaba-Onitsha road. The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN disclosed this while fielding questions from State House correspondents at the end of the weekly Federal Executive Council, […]
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Oyo Govt approves reconstruction of Magistrate Court, Police Station at Olomi Correctional Centre in Ibadan
Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, approved the award of the contract for the reconstruction of a Magistrate Court and a Police Station at the Olomi Correctional Centre, Ibadan. The projects which will be delivered through the Alternative Project Funding Approach (APFA) is expected to be completed in six months. The State Executive Council which made […]
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IBEDC-Nigerians were metered, under MAP Meter Asset Provider.
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in conjunction with the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), have jointly revealed their k to ensure the metering of four million Nigerians in a few years under the phase 1 of the National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP) of the Federal Government. The Commissioner, Consumer Affairs, NERC, Aisha Mahmud, said […]
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Group Lauds IGP, Oyo Police Boss over Auxiliary’s Arrest, Arraignment in Ibadan
The Progressives Elders Forum (PEF) in Oyo State on Friday commended the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba and the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Williams for gradually restoring sanity to the political landscape of the State. The PEF in a statement by their spokesman, Comrade Abegunde Agboola said the recent arrest and arraignment of […]
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Confusion Over Commencement As FG, Experts Clash
Ahead of the planned takeoff of a new national carrier, Nigeria Air, there is confusion over the possibility of the commencement period as experts have expressed doubts over its feasibility. This is as the Federal Government said the airline would commence operations before the end of the year. But experts doubted the plan, saying the […]
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Lagos Police Arrest Ex-convict Hours After Release From Prison
An ex-convict, Yakub Yusuf, 23, has been arrested hours after he was released from prison. According to a statement by the Lagos State Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin on Thursday, men of the Rapid Response Squad arrested Yusuf on Saturday morning. He was released from prison custody on Friday, after a non-governmental organisation paid his fine […]
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Police arrest, prosecute Auxiliary over destruction of Tinubu’s billboards, others
A Magistrate Court sitting in Ibadan North East on Thursday docked the Oyo state chairman of Motor Parks Management (PMS), Mukaila Lamidi popularly called auxiliary. He was arrested for destroying billboards, posters and properties of the opposition parties in the state, especially the billboards containing the photographs of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives […]
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INEC:DEPLOYMENT OF NEW RESIDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER IN OYO STATE
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Oyo State has received the newly deployed Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Adediran Rahmon Tella in the State. In a Media Release today, the Administrative Secretary, Biodun Onikate-Amosu stated that the newly deployed REC for the Pacesetter State arrived at INEC State office recently. The Administrative Secretary further stated […]
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NERC to Jos DisCo: Prioritise customers’ satisfaction
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has advised the Jos Electricity Distribution Plc (JED) to prioritise customer satisfaction. According to NERC, this can be done by ensuring that all complaints by customers are adequately and expeditiously addressed. The Vice Chairman of the commission, Dr Musiliu Oseni, gave the advice in Bauchi when he visited the […]
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Child right activist sues Peter Obi for involving toddler in election rally.
Child right activist sues Peter Obi for involving toddler in election rally.Child rights activist, Amb. Wale Ojo-Lanre, has served the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi a N50M lawsuit for allegedly involving a toddler in his political rally in Lagos. A few weeks ago, a video of a young child at a Labour […]
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A foundation built upon a lie won’t stand” – Mr Ibu’s daughter, Jasmine announces the end of her 9-month marriage
Jasmine, who met her husband on TikTok and tied the knot a few weeks after they met for the first time, said she was ending their marriage on the basis of a lie. “A foundation built upon a lie won’t stand” Veteran actor, Mr. Ibu‘s daughter, Jasmine, has announced the end of her nine-month marriage […]
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Photostory: Makinde And Daughter, Feyi Finish US Half Marathon In 3hrs
The governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that he ran a half marathon with his daughter, Feyi, in Berkeley, San Francisco, United States of America on Sunday. The governor made the disclosure late Sunday Sunday night Nigerian time his verifed Facebook page. He shared photos from the race saying, “Just finished running the […]
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INEC TO COMMENCE DISPLAY OF NATIONAL REGISTER OF VOTERS FOR CLAIMS AND OBJECTIONS-2022
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Oyo State is to commence the Display of Preliminary Register of Voters (PRC) across the State which is in line with the Electoral Act 2022 and also as part of preparations towards the forthcoming 2023 General Elections. In a Media Release today, the Administrative Secretary Biodun Onikate-Amosu stated that […]
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Truth, Journalist and Building a Great Nation
Since journalists stand for the truth, it means that they also stand for the development, progress and prosperity of the nation. It means they are working for the improvement and wellness of their country.” Every year journalists become more endangered in Nigeria as they are subjected to unwarranted arrest, physical attack, threat and harassment in […]
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