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Month: June 2023

RCCG seeks support to complete multi-billion naira ‘Redeem City’

The general said that already graders were at site clearing the land purposely for erosion control to protect the plots and the roads as the raining had set in. The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has called for partnership with estate developers in the execution of a multi-billion Naira Glory-Royal Redeem City project in…

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NDLEA arrests 122 suspected drug dealers in Enugu

The commander added that they also prosecuted 54 drug suspects and successfully treated 45 victims of substance abuse disorder. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Enugu State Command, has arrested 122 illicit drug dealers between June 2022 and June 2023, the Acting State Commander, Peter Ogar, has said. Ogar said this while briefing newsmen…

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NAFDAC alerts on expired energy drink, arrests distributors

Adeyeye said the sealed warehouse in Abuja belonged to Feed Avenue Limited in the IDU industrial area. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has alerted the public on the distribution and sale of unregistered and expired G-Man organic energy drink. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of NAFDAC, made this known…

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Police arrest suspected cultists, traffic robbers, impersonators in Lagos

Hundeyin said that the 11 traffic robbers were apprehended at different areas with heavy vehicular traffic. The Police Command in Lagos State says it arrested 32 suspects, including 17 cultists, 11 traffic robbers, two armed robbers and two impersonators in one week. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, gave the figures on Thursday while parading…

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UK pledges close collaboration with NAN toward success of Tinubu’s govt

The NAN MD urged the government of the United Kingdom to support the new administration in Nigeria led by President Tinubu so that it will achieve huge success. British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery on Thursday pledged to work closely with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) toward the development of stronger ties between…

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Enugu Tribunal grants PRP leave to serve Gov Mbah subpoena to testify

During the cross examination, the petitioner witness told the court that he was the author of the statement he made concerning the governorship and house of assembly elections. The Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Enugu has granted the People Redemption Party (PRP), the leave to serve Peter Mbah subpoena to testify on the next…

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Oil marketers introduce ‘alternative fuel’ as relief for subsidy removal

Oil marketers assure relief by introducing alternative fuel to Nigerians. Following the recent elimination of fuel subsidies, which has resulted in a significant surge in the cost of Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS) from ₦187 per litre to over ₦500 per litre, oil marketers in Nigeria have given assurances that relief is on the horizon for…

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Wizkid set to drop new single, discloses next album is ready

Nigerian megastar Wizkid has shared that he’s set to release a new single and music video. Following the release of his 2022 album ‘More Love, Less Ego’, Wizkid is to kick off 2023 with the release of a new single ahead of his landmark concert at the Tottenham Stadium. On June 22, 2023, Wizkid shared…

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Cost of international flights increases as IATA sets new rate at $1/₦770

International flights on Nigerian routes are set to increase their ticket prices after the IATA increased the dollar exchange rates from ₦663 per dollar to ₦770 per dollar. . The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, pegged $1 to ₦770 following the recent decision of the FG to unify the naira….

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Africa continues to fight against the use of the dollar as Tanzania bans pricing in dollars

Bank of Tanzania instructs firms to comply with regulations and cease pricing products and services in dollars to relieve pressure on the local currency. The recent surge in foreign exchange demand prompts Tanzania to reinforce the ban on US currency usage and warns against unregulated foreign currency markets. Tanzania explores alternatives to reduce reliance on the dollar,…

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