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Day: January 5, 2024

Chinese, Nigerian firms sign $1bn gas flaring deal

Ruming thanked the Federal Government for allowing the company to carry out the work. A Chinese firm, Beijing Zhogmin Xinjunlong New Energy Technology Company Ltd. and NIGUS International, a Nigerian firm, have signed a $1 billion agreement to fund and develop gas flaring solutions for Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…

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Nollywood actor ‘Baba Olofa Ina’ buried in Ede

TAMPAN’s president said the late Aderemi played a significant role in the entertainment industry with many upcoming artists looking up to him as a role model. The late Nollywood actor, Adedeji Aderemi, popularly known as “Baba Olofa Ina” was buried at his residence in the Wakajaye area of Edeland in Osun on Friday. The News…

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Pay attention to your health, Lagos traditional ruler urges residents

Adesesan also urged the public to take their health very seriously by engaging in exercise and watching what they eat to avoid common diseases like hypertension and diabetes A traditional ruler in Lagos State, Oba Kabiru Shotobi, Ayangburen of Ikorodu, on Friday, advised residents to always pay attention to their health to avoid issues. Shotobi…

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FG restates commitment to tackle food inflation in 2024

The minister also said the Ministry has given full support for wheat production in Jigawa and other states. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, says plans are underway to reduce food inflation in the country. Kyari stated this when Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa paid him a courtesy on Friday in…

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Akwa Ibom Gov lauds fallen heroes of Nigerian armed forces

Eno lauded the Federal Government for setting aside January 15 annually to celebrate all the armed forces men and women who lost their lives while on duty to secure the nation. Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has saluted all fallen heroes of the Nigerian Armed Forces for the supreme sacrifices they made for the…

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Military neutralises 43 terrorists, arrests 115 others in 1 week

Buba added that troops also apprehended 17 perpetrators of oil theft and rescued 39 kidnapped hostages in the South-South region. The Defence Headquarters says no fewer than 43 terrorists have been neutralised and 115 others arrested by troops in different operations in the last week. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba said this…

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Share Tinubu’s rice to Nigerians now, MURIC tells NASS members

MURIC assured Nigerians that it will not stop calling out the lawmakers until they distribute what they have received. The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has called on members of the National Assembly (NASS) to ensure proper distribution of thousands of bags of rice and other foodstuffs recently given to them for sharing by President Bola…

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We’re ready to partner FG on poverty reduction in Abia State – Commissioner

Nwoko said that 22,850 Abia poor and vulnerable persons had already benefited from the Federal Government’s cash transfer programme in the past three to four years. Abia Government says it is poised to collaborate with the Federal Government to effectively implement the Conditional Cash Transfer for the poor and vulnerable persons in the state. The…

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International community recognises Nigeria’s importance — NIIA boss

Tuggar said Nigeria and Africa’s development depended on this new line of vision articulated in President Tinubu’s new foreign policy concept. Prof. Eghosa Osaghae, Director-General, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) says the international community recognises the importance of Nigeria as an African leader. According to Osaghae, Nigeria is not just Africa’s biggest economy but…

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211,699 persons to benefit from FG’s cash transfer programme in Kebbi State

The aim of the programme is to bring financial relief to vulnerable citizens in the state. The Kebbi Government says no fewer than 211,699 persons across 3,308 communities in the 21 local government areas of the state will benefit from the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Cash Transfer (RHCT) programme. Alhaji Muhammad Hamidu-Jarkuka, the state Commissioner…

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