Tiaga’s counsel communicated the unavailability of the death certificate, requesting additional time. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is steadfast in its demand for the death certificate of the late Grace Tiaga, a former director of legal services at the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, to be submitted in court. Tiaga faced charges brought by…
One of the youths leaders says selling crude oil to the refinery in foreign currency would subject the masses to untold hardship. Northern Youth Ambassadors, a coalition of youth groups in the 19 northern states have made a call to the Federal Government on the supply of crude oil to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Speaking…
The move is part of the wave of social reforms embedded in Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 reform agenda. In a move viewed as modifying its uncompromising stance on liquor, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia plans to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages to non-Muslim diplomats for the first time. Alcohol sales and…
Cardoso said the CBN has collaborated with the NNPCL and Ministry of Finance to ensure that all forex inflows are returned to the apex bank to boost reserves accretion. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi (Yemi) Cardoso, has predicted that the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, will…
During her cross-examination by Ahonaruogho, the bereaved mother said that she did not know the effects of the combination of Nitrazepam and Amitriptyline drugs. Blessing Adeniran, mother of a late student of Chrisland Schools, Opebi, Lagos, on Wednesday, testified at the trial of the school and four others for involuntary manslaughter. The bereaved mother testified…
While commending the efforts of the Federal and Oyo State Governments, Bamgbose noted the need to learn from the explosion to better prepare for emergency operations. Bodija Estate Residents Association (BERA) on Wednesday in Ibadan said about 10 people were still missing following the January 17 explosion in the area. “I think it is now…
Sanwo-Olu stated that the market, having stood the test of time as an integral part of the community’s history of over 70 years, offered a convenient alternative to the renowned Oyingbo Market. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Wednesday, tasked traders and stakeholders with proper environmental sanitation of markets and environs. Sanwo-Olu gave the…
Nkem said the commission is highly prepared and working to conduct free, fair and credible elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is not recruiting new ad hoc staff for the Feb. 3 rerun and by-elections. INEC Director of Voter Education and Publicity Department, Mary Nkem stated this in an interview with the…
Have you ever wondered why most commercial airplanes are painted white? Even if you’ve never been on an airplane before, you most likely have seen a couple in the sky or in movies. And one thing is peculiar to them, especially commercial airplanes – they are usually primarily white in colour. If you have ever…
NAN recalls that the State Government had earlier announced its plans to earmark over 100,000 hectares of land to boost cassava production for export and job creation. The Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Enugu State, Mr Romanus Eze, has expressed the hope that there will be a boom in cassava production in…
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