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NOG: Enact enforceable local content laws to build capacity – Nestoil Limited

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UGO AMADI In a bid to ensure a robust local content for the nation, Nestoil Limited Chairman , Dr Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi has called for the enactment of Local Content Laws that are enforceable to build and protect local capacity.…

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Diezani’s ex-husband, Madueke asks court to stop her from using his name

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A former Chief of Naval Staff, CNS, Rear Admiral Alison Madueke (rtd) has filed a petition with the Lagos State High Court, seeking a formal declaration to dissolve his marriage to ex-Petroleum Resources Minister, Mrs Diezani Madueke. The…

Obaseki gives Shaibu 7-day ultimatum to return govt vehicles

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Obaseki gives Shuaibu 7-day ultimatum to return govt vehicles Edo State Government has issued a 7 days ultimatum to the impeached former Deputy Governor of the state, Comrade Philip Shaibu to return over 20 vehicles still in his possession…

Monarchs to Tinubu: Ignore calls for state of emergency in Rivers

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Emmanuel Nlewedum, Port Harcourt Forum of Government First Class Traditional Rulers in Rivers State has called on President Bola Tinubu to ignore calls for declaration of state of emergency in the state. The Monarchs, under the aegis of…

South East Govs to meet Tinubu over Nnamdi Kanu’s release

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Governors under the aegis of the South East Governors’ Forum on Tuesday resolved to meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to seek the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Governor…

Minimum Wage: SSANU condemns slow pace in concluding negotiation

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The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has condemned the slow pace by government in concluding negotiation process on new national minimum wage for workers in the country. Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, National President of…

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Foreign investment: EU-Nigeria trade hits €35bn in 2023 – Envoy

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The European Union (EU), says it remains Nigeria’s largest trading partner, with a total trade of almost €35 billion in 2023, accounting for about one-third of Nigeria’s foreign investment. Ms Samuela Isopi, the European Union Ambassador…

Shettima demands prioritisation of local content, Made- in-Nigeria goods

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Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday called for the prioritisation of local content and promotion of Made-in-Nigeria products. Shettima made the call while declaring open a three-day National Manufacturing Policy Summit at the Banquet…

Reps introduced 1,351 bills in one year, say it’s highest ever

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The House of Representatives, said it introduced 1,351 bills in the first session of its sittings, which it claimed is the highest number in any first session since 1999, out of which 89 were passed. The Deputy Speaker, Rep. Benjamin Kalu,…

Sporadic gunshots in Osogbo as factions of park mgt system clash

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.One injured Tunde Adeleke, Osogbo Parts of Osogbo, Osun State capital, were thrown into chaos on Tuesday when two factions of the Osun State Transport Management System, OSTMS, clashed at Ilesha garage, Oke Ayepe, Sadiat area of the state…

First Lady pays condolence visit to VP’s wife

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The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has said that “the loss of a mother is really a painful thing and no matter how old she is, you will not want her to go”. She asserted this during a condolence visit to the wife of the Vice President,…

Reps probe CBN’s N1.12trn Anchor Borrowers’ Programme, NIRSAL’s N215bn loan

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.As AGF takes over alleged N6.6bn fraud case against Polaris Bank staff The House of Representatives has ordered probes into the N1.12 trillion anchor borrowers scheme, an initiative of the Federal Government’s interventions and…

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Imo Assembly suspends four members over impeachment plot

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The Seaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Chike Olemgbe, on Tuesday, announced the suspension of four members for an alleged plot to impeach the speaker. The suspended lawmakers included Ahiazu-Mbaise, Samuel Otuibe; Ezinihitte-Mbaise,…

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Nnamdi Kanu: Abia born Lawmaker Hon. Aguocha holds talks with Buhari as Ex-President extols lawmaker’s humility

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JONAS EZIEKE, Abuja Member of the House of Representatives representing Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency, Hon.Obi Aguocha recently visited former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, at his country home in Daura,…

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Hardship: FG donates1,419 metric tones of maize, garri to Oyo State

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The Federal Government has donated 1,287 metric tonnes of maize and 132 metric tonnes of gari to Oyo state government for distribution to vulnerable members of the society. The Director General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA),…

EFCC’s 13th witness concludes evidence in trial of ex-gov Fayose

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A prosecution witness, Mr Abubakar Madaki, on Monday told a Federal High Court in Lagos that former Gov. Ayodele Fayose, did not personally make any of the financial transactions relevant to the charge before the court. Madaki gave the…

Bauchi, Jigawa, Gombe scale up campaign against cholera

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Health authorities in Bauchi, Jigawa and Gombe have embarked on sensitisation and water chlorination exercises to avert cholera outbreak in the states. The officials of the health agencies told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi,…

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13 students of Ajayi Crowther University to face trial for killing colleague, 12 others discharged

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Twelve out of the 25 students of Ajayi Crowther University,Oyo, brought before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan for alleged murder were on Monday discharged. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 25 students,…

INEC proposes 142 recommendations to improve electoral process

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Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the commission has come with 142 recommendations to improve future electoral process . Yakubu said this at the opening of a two-day Induction Retreat…

Alleged rights breach: Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s N1bn suit

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A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed a N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government and Department of State Services (DSS). Justice…

Cardoso tasks sub-regional financial institutions on money laundering, cybersecurity regulations

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has urged Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFI) in the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) to strengthen anti-money laundering practices. Cardoso said this on Monday in Abuja, in his…

Okuama killings: Ex-LG boss files N2bn rights suit against Nigerian Army

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.Demands apologies from Defence Chiefs A former Caretaker Chairman, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Mr. Lucky Okodeh, has sued the Nigerian Army for allegedly publishing his photograph among those wanted in connection…

Monday, Jul 1

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LSETF gives N10bn to 500,000 businesses within eight years

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IBRAHIM QUADRI Lagos State government says it has disbursed N10 billion to 500,000 businesses since inception in the State as a form of empowerment, hereby creating jobs for Lagosians. This was done through the Lagos State Employment Trust…

Sunday, Jun 30

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Olu Jacob’s family debunks Nollywood actor’s death

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IBRAHIM QUADRI The family of Nollywood veteran Olu Jacobs on Sunday debunked the raging rumours that emanated from social media about his purported death. The first son of the acting legend, Soji said his ooctogenarian father is not dead…

Sexual intercourse with minors under 13 attracts life jail -Delta PPRO

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The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, has warned that engaging in sexual intercourse with either a boy or girl under 13 years old is considered defilement and is punishable by law with a maximum sentence of life…

Cholera: Lagos records 25 cases in Kirikiri Correctional Centre

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The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi disclosed that 25 cases of severe gastroenteritis confirmed to be caused by Cholera were reported at Kirikiri Correctional Centre. This was made known in a press statement on…

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NDLEA arrests 60 suspects at Abuja drug party

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.Two suspects excrete 150 wraps of cocaine at Lagos airport No fewer than 60 persons have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency during a drug party organised in the Federal Capital Territory on Friday. The…

Ebonyi : We didn’t engage police in any gun battle – IPOB

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Phil Okose, Onitsha Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), on Sunday denied engaging the police in any gun battle in Ishinwike, Ebonyi State describing the allegation that it engaged the police there as fallacious and fabricated claim by the…

Kano Governor Queries REMASAB, KAROTA over Poor Service, Orders Inventory of Equipment

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Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed disappointment and concern over the poor performance of the Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB) and the Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA). This was contained in a statement…

Salpha Energy wins Ashden Awards (patron HRH King Charles III) for outstanding climate innovation

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Salpha Energy has won the Ashden Award for Energy Innovation (Global South), supported by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The annual Ashden Awards revealed their 2024 winners at London Climate Action Week, the largest city…