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Day: July 20, 2024

Presidency plotting to frame, arrest Obi over planned protest, media office

The Presidency had earlier alleged that Obi supporters were the ones behind the planned nationwide protest. The Peter Obi Media Reach has alleged that plans were being hatched by the Federal Government to frame and arrest the former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over the proposed nationwide strike. This followed a claim by presidential…

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FG to distribute 30,000 CNG conversion kits to commercial drivers

NAN reports that 14 conversion centres were represented for signing of the dotted line for mass distribution. Michael Oluwagbemi, Chief Executive Officer/Programme Director, Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative, says 30,000 CNG conversion kits have been procured to be distributed to commercial drivers within 90 days. Oluwagbemi disclosed this at the Park-to–Park CNG Conversion Mobilisation…

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Fish trader leads gang of robbers to steal gold in Abuja, sell items ₦60m

Adejobi said operatives of the IRT had also arrested 16 suspects in connection with the theft and robbery of motorcycles and tricycles in Plateau. The Police said they have arrested three suspects over housebreaking, and robbery of gold and other valuables in Abuja. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this during a…

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Gory details of how bandits assembled 18 persons, shot them dead in Benue

Suspected gunmen, on Friday, attacked Mbache Ward in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, reportedly killing 18 persons. Confirming the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday by telephone, the Caretaker Chairman of the LG council, Justine Shaku, said that a father and his two children were also kidnapped during the attack. Shaku said…

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Ganduje inaugurates Edo APC campaign council, vows to reclaim state for APC

The former governor of Kano State said that if the state was not connected to the centre, it would not experience full political participation and dividends of democracy. The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Umar Ganduje on Saturday inaugurated the national campaign council of the party for the 2024 governorship election…

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Fola David makes history, breaks Guinness World Record for largest painting

David’s remarkable achievement has garnered widespread acclaim from fans and well-wishers, who congratulated him on this outstanding feat. Nigerian doctor and visual artist, Fola David, has made history by surpassing the existing Guinness World Record (GWR) for the world’s largest painting by an individual. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that his massive artwork,…

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Stay calm, shun planned protest – APC group tells Nigerians

The National Chairman urged Nigerians to support the government in rebuilding the country, which was on the part of regaining its lost glory. Hammanjulde Yahaya, National Chairman of the Tinubu/Shettima Foundation has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with the present administration and shun the proposed national protest in the country. Yahaya made the appeal…

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Nigerians want NMDPRA boss sacked for anti-Dangote refinery comments

NMDPRA boss recently said the diesel being churned out from the Dangote refinery doesn’t meet the required quality for Nigerian consumers. Nigerians have asked President Bola Tinubu to sack the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Authority (NMDPRA) Chief Executive, Farouk Ahmed, over his remarks about the Dangote Petrochemical refinery. During the week, Ahmed dropped a…

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Police demote Inspector to Sergeant for trying to extort drone operator

He said that the police officers acted within the ambit of the law to demand to see a permit. The Police Command in Lagos State has demoted a police Inspector to a Sergeant for trying to extort money from a drone operator. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the demotion to the News Agency…

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Buhari’s minister Dalung under fire from Arewa group for calling for protest

In recent times, Dalung has deployed his social media platforms to promote calls for revolution against incompetent governance in the country. A northern group, the Arewa Progressives For Good Governance (APGG), has slammed the former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, over his support for the proposed nationwide protest against economic hardship. Some Nigerians…

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