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Month: May 2024

Why we suspended helicopter landing levy – FG

NAN reports that the ministry had, in April, announced the helicopter landing levy, giving NAEBI Dynamic Concept Ltd. the sole right to collect the levy. The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development says the 300-dollar helicopter landing levy collection by its concessionaire has been suspended. Odutayo Oluseyi, Head, Press and Public Affairs Unit of the…

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Nigerians fume as Aisha Yesufu refuses to stand up for new national anthem

Yesufu joined other Nigerians who have taken a deviant stance regarding the reintroduced national anthem. Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu, has come under fire from Nigerians on social media after refusing to stand up while the newly adopted national anthem was being rendered. Yesufu’s action was in protest of President Bola Tinubu’s decision to sign the…

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Gov Otu splashes ₦10m gift on Super Eagles star for AFCON success

Governor Otu commended Moffi for representing Cross River admirably and serving as a role model for Nigerian youths. Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has doled out an N10 million reward to Super Eagles striker, Terem Moffi, for his role in Nigeria’s second-place finish at the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote…

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Minimum Wage: Concerns as labour starts indefinite strike on Monday

The Organised Labour also called on Nigerians to defend their interests amidst the government’s failure to prioritise workers’ welfare. Members of the Organised Labour have announced plans to commence an indefinite strike starting Monday, June 3, 2024, over the federal government’s failure to meet their demand for the new national minimum wage. Speaking at a…

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Hunters demand better recognition after busting kidnappers’ den in Anambra

Metchie described hunters as a critical link to the nation’s security architecture, stressing the need for government to accord hunters due recognition in the security architecture. The Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS), Anambra Command, has busted a kidnappers’ den in Anam forest, Anambra-West Local Government Area of the state. Dr John Metchie, NHFSS…

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2 friends dragged to court for allegedly stealing 1,000 litres of petrol

Opaleye said the offences contravene Sections 516 and 3909(9) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000. Two friends – Olawale Ayodeji, 48, and Akorede Hammed, 35 – on Friday appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrate’s Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing 1,000 litres of petrol. The defendants, whose addresses were not provided, are charged with conspiracy…

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WHO advocates ban on tobacco use in Nigeria to save 4.5 million users

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that World No Tobacco Day is commemorated every year on May 31. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is desirous of a tobacco-free Nigeria and for its products to be completely banned in the nation. The Country Representative to Nigeria, Dr Walter Mulombo, said this on Friday…

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2 teenagers in court for allegedly damaging ₦10m equipment, stealing ₦2.8m

The defendants, whose addresses were not provided, are charged with conspiracy, assault, malicious damage and stealing. Two teenagers – Emmanuel Adeniyi, 18, and Malik Alhaji, 18 – on Friday appeared before a Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan for allegedly damaging a filling station’s equipment worth ₦10 million. The teenagers appeared with two others before…

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Military declares 11 suspects wanted over recent attacks in Plateau

For those still at large, over time we exploited the use of technology to conduct forensic examination which revealed their identities, the military said. Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), the special task force saddled with maintaining peace in Plateau and environs, has declared 11 persons suspected to be behind the recent attacks in the state wanted….

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Nigeria needs you – Minister tells 1793 matriculants of petroleum institute

The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Delta State, on Friday matriculated 1,793 students for the 2023/2024 academic session. Dr Samuel Onoji, the Acting Principal/Chief Executive of the Institute, administered the matriculation oath to the students. Addressing the students, Onoji urged them to abstain from social vices on the campus, advising them to concentrate on their…

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