Bandits operating in Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, have shot and wounded two soldiers at a military base. Rafi is one of the troubled LGAs in Niger …
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NNPC denies inflating petrol subsidy claims by N3.3tn
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, on Monday, denied reports that it inflated the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, by N3.3tn during the administration of former President …
Read More »Smuggled Nigerian petrol floods W’African markets, sells N1,700/litre
The Federal Government, on Monday, raised the alarm over the renewed smuggling of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, following the massive hike in the pump price of the commodity …
Read More »One dies, five injured in Anambra road crash
One person has been killed and five others injured during a road accident at Ukpo junction along the Onitsha-Nteje-Awka Expressway in Anambra State. According to an eyewitness account, the road …
Read More »Tinubu removes Arase as PSC chair, appoints Argungu
President Bola Tinubu has appointed a retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Hashimu Argungu, as the new chairman of the Police Service Commission. His appointment brought to an end the tenure …
Read More »BREAKING: Abducted Kaduna Catholic priest regains freedom
The kidnapped Kaduna Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Gabriel Ukeh, of St Thomas Parish, Zaman Dabo in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State has been released barely 24 hours …
Read More »Female student murders newborn in Jigawa varsity hostel
A female student has reportedly murdered her newly delivered baby in the Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State school hostel. The student, whose identity remains undisclosed, was said to masterminded the …
Read More »Norrenberger Advisory to acquire 634 million shares in IEI takeover
Norrenberger Advisory Partners Limited has announced its intention to acquire an additional 634 million ordinary shares in International Energy Insurance Plc through a mandatory takeover bid. That was disclosed in …
Read More »Prolonged exposure to sun rays may cause cataracts, ophthalmologists warn
Leading ophthalmologists have warned against constant and prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun, noting that it may lead to cataracts and macular degeneration. They also said individuals who …
Read More »443,832 annual under-five deaths from diarrhoea preventable – Physicians
Childhood deaths from diarrhoea, physicians say have been on the increase and insist that no child should succumb to the preventable tragedy. They said despite being highly preventable and treatable, …
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