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Day: March 1, 2024

Hoodlums hijack BUA truck in Zaria, loot cartons of spaghetti

The incident happened when the truck driver packed by the roadside to observe the Jummah prayer. Hoodlums have attacked a BUA truck conveying cartons of spaghetti at the Dogarawa axis of the Zaria-Kano expressway in Kaduna, carting away the content. The incident occurred around 3 in the afternoon in Dogarawa, a settlement sitting on the…

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Otti discussing with Chinese firm to launch light rail construction in Abia

Otti said the light rail construction project is currently in the design phase, after which commercial considerations will follow. Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has disclosed that discussions are ongoing between his administration and a Chinese company to initiate a light rail construction project that will span the entire Southeast state. The plan was…

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Mother of late Chrisland pupil says her daughter had no medical condition

The 12-year-old student was allegedly electrocuted on Feb. 9, 2023, during the school’s inter-house sports competition at the Agege Stadium, Lagos State. Mrs Blessing Adeniran, the mother of the 12-year-old Chrisland student Whitney Adeniran, who died during the school inter-house sports competition, has said that her family doctor did not tell her that the deceased…

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Tinubu appoints 4 Executive Directors for TCN

Ngelale said the president approved the appointment based on the appointees’ strength of experience, competence level, qualifications, character and dedication. President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of four Nigerian professionals to serve as Executive Directors of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,…

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NLC asks Tinubu to use his energy to resolve Nigeria’s problems

Tinubu had criticised the labour unions over repeated strike actions against his government. The Nigeria Labour Congress (CBN) has responded to President Bola Tinubu’s condemnation of its strike actions, which he described as unacceptable. Organised labour has been at loggerheads with the Tinubu government since June 2023 over the removal of subsidies on petrol and…

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FG restates commitment to training female students in STEM

Miss Glory Obamhen, a participant from Junior Secondary School, Dutse Sangwari in Federal Capital Territory, expressed confidence in her success in the examination. The Federal Government has taken more proactive measures to empower female students to excel in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Education, Esther Walson-Jack,…

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CBN revokes licenses of 4,173 BDCs over breach of forex regulations

The CBN noted that the move aligned with its efforts towards restoring confidence in the nation’s foreign exchange market. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the licenses of 4,173 Bureau De Change (BDC) Operators over a breach of foreign exchange regulations. The apex bank made the announcement in a statement by its Acting…

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Tinubu appoints new management team for FGN Power company

The FGN Power Company Limited was established to secure financing, coordinate stakeholders, and Contractual arrangements to implement the PPI. President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new members of the management team of the FGN Power Company Limited. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to t the President…

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Women, youths’ involvement in drug abuse now frightening – NDLEA boss

Marwa called on youths to shun drug abuse adding that it was harmful to health and had the potential to destroy their future. Retired Brig-Gen. Bubs Marwa, the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says drug abuse among Nigerians is the main driver of insecurity in the country. Marwa said this during…

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Driver, conductor die in Anambra truck crash

While sympathising with the families of the dead victims, the Sector Commander warned motorists to desist from excessive speeding and drive within safe speed limits. A lone accident at Azia Junction, on Owerri-Ihiala Expressway in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra, claimed the lives of a truck driver and his conductor. The Sector Commander of…

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