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Exclusive: NNPCL, Others Import Tonnes of Off-Spec Fuel into Nigeria

NewsDeskNgSep 17, 2024September 17, 20240

Contrary to its assurances, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and independent marketers have continued to import substandard and off-specification Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, into Nigeria. Investigation revealed that the ‘dirty petrol’ could account for as much as a quarter of the estimated 50 million...

Biggie issues strike to Kassia, Wanni, Shaun, Handi

NewsDeskNgSep 17, 2024September 17, 20240

Biggie on Monday issued a strike to four housemates, Kassia, Wanni, Shaun and Handi. The trio received a strike for flaunting Big Brother’s rules on conspiracy and discussing nominations. Biggie had played a video of them speaking about who not to nominate during Monday’s nomination session. He said: “Handi, Kassia,...

Man allegedly commits suicide in Lagos

NewsDeskNgSep 17, 2024September 17, 20240

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that a 54-year-old man, simply called Benjamin, has taken his life in the Agege area of the state. The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Monday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that the incident happened on Sunday at about 8:00 pm. The...

Ighodalo sues Oshiomhole over alleged defamatory comments

NewsDeskNgSep 17, 2024September 17, 20240

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo sued Senator Adams Oshiomhole over comments on the Planwell scheme. Ighodalo slammed the former governor with a N20 billion lawsuit. The governorship candidate, through his counsel, Ayo Asala (SAN) & Associates,...

Gov Sanwo-Olu reopens rehabilitated Odo Iya Alaro Bridge, warns against vandalism

NewsDeskNgSep 17, 2024September 17, 20240

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday reopened the newly rehabilitated Odo Iya Alaro Bridge. According to the governor, the reopening will mark a significant step towards easing persistent gridlocks in the area. Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, said that the rehabilitation aligned with the administration’s...

Students’ Loan: NIMC boss, Coker-Odusote reveals number of beneficiaries so far

NewsDeskNgSep 17, 2024September 17, 20240

The Director-General and Chief Executive officer of the Nigeria Identity Management Commission, NIMC, Engineer Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has said that 332,715 students have been registered for loans, and over 18,000 students have already received payments from the federal government’s Student Loan initiative The DIrector-General spoke in Abuja on Monday to mark...

Only 1.5m people have National Identification Card in Jigawa – NIMC

NewsDeskNgSep 17, 2024September 17, 20240

The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, has said only 1.5m people out of over 6 million population have National Identification Cards in Jigawa State. NIMC state Coordinator, Alhaji Aminu Jakada, disclosed this while speaking to newsmen after a procession to commemorate the International Identity Day 2024 in Dutse. He said...

Fr Kelvin Ugwu: Treat church testimonies as fake unless verified

NewsDeskNgSep 17, 2024September 17, 20240

A Catholic missionary priest working in Gambia, Fr Kelvin Ugwu, has urged people not to be carried away by the miracle testimonies they hear in churches or ministries. The statement comes amid controversial videos of members of some churches sharing their extraordinary testimonies that have gone viral online, leaving many...

We are reforming Osun Amotekun – Gov Adeleke

NewsDeskNgSep 17, 2024September 17, 20240

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has announced that his administration has initiated a comprehensive reform of the Amotekun Corps in the state. Governor Adeleke also emphasised that the reform would strengthen the corps’ role as a bridge between local communities and federal security agencies. The governor made this known...

Senator Echocho extends heartfelt felicitations to Muslim Ummah on Maulud Nabiyi

NewsDeskNgSep 16, 2024September 16, 20240

As the Muslim world commemorates the auspicious occasion of Maulud Nabiy, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), Senator Isah Jibrin Echocho has extended his warmest felicitations to the Muslim faithful. In a statement imbued with deep reverence, Senator Echocho prayed for divine blessings and...

NUJ FCT puts spotlight on future of independent media, backs CHRICED’s ‘make it count’ initiative

Rubio Seeks To Reassure Gulf Allies As Concerns Over Iran Accord Persist

Court Declines Immediate Release For Sowore, Adjourns Till June 30

Exclusive: NNPCL, Others Import Tonnes of Off-Spec Fuel into Nigeria

Biggie issues strike to Kassia, Wanni, Shaun, Handi

Man allegedly commits suicide in Lagos

Ighodalo sues Oshiomhole over alleged defamatory comments

Gov Sanwo-Olu reopens rehabilitated Odo Iya Alaro Bridge, warns against vandalism

Students’ Loan: NIMC boss, Coker-Odusote reveals number of beneficiaries so far

Only 1.5m people have National Identification Card in Jigawa – NIMC

Fr Kelvin Ugwu: Treat church testimonies as fake unless verified

We are reforming Osun Amotekun – Gov Adeleke

Senator Echocho extends heartfelt felicitations to Muslim Ummah on Maulud Nabiyi