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Month: July 2024

Shaibu resumes as deputy governor, tells Obaseki ‘I will work from home’

The judgment reinstating him, he said, was declarative and had to be carried out before an appeal could be entertained in the case. Philip Shaibu says he has resumed as the deputy governor of Edo and recalled all the aides in his office. Shaibu said on Friday in Benin that he would be working from…

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FG targets 2 million installations annually to bridge metering gap

The minister decried the issue of estimated billings by DisCos, saying that such practice was not transparent and fair. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says the Federal Government is targeting to install two million meters annually to bridge the metering gap in the country. Adelabu disclosed this on Friday during a facility tour of…

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1m Nigerian children die annually before their 5th birthday – Official

According to Fasawe, considerable achievements have been made through MNCHW to reduce the current indices, but there is a need to do more. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says that approximately one million Nigerian children die annually before their fifth birthday due to various illnesses. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, the Mandate Secretary, Health Services and…

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We trust you and want everybody in Europe to do so – Eni boss tells Tinubu

Tinubu also said the reforms embarked upon by his administration would be sustained for the mutual benefit of investors and Nigerians. President Bola Tinubu said on Friday that the reforms embarked upon by his administration would make Nigeria competitive. He said this when he received a delegation of the international energy company, ENI, led by…

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Edo 2024: APC candidate demands justice for slain police aide

Senator Okpebholo assured the family that the violent death of Inspector Onu would not be ignored and vowed to ensure that those responsible were brought to justice. Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the upcoming Edo State governorship election on September 21, 2024, has pledged to seek justice for his police…

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Police arrest 38 criminal suspects in Taraba for kidnapping, murder

Iloyanomon commended members of the public, urging them to sustain the cooperation by volunteering timely information about criminal activities in their domains. The Police Command in the Taraba area arrested 38 suspected criminals at different locations in the state, the Commissioner, David Iloyanomon, has said. Iloyanomon stated this while addressing newsmen on the arrest on…

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President Tinubu vows to revive smelter company in Akwa Ibom

Tinubu emphasised the need for clear vision and detailed plans in the steel and energy sector, adding that “there must be timelines.” President Bola Tinubu on Friday said the Federal Government would ensure that investments in key sectors of the economy followed clear timelines and must impact the lives of citizens. President Tinubu, who received…

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FG offers 3 bonds valued at ₦300bn for subscription

According to the DMO, FGN bonds are backed by the full faith and credit of the Federal Government of Nigeria and are charged upon the general assets of Nigeria. The Debt Management Office (DMO) is offering three Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds valued at ₦300 billion for subscription at ₦1,000 per unit. According to…

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Police blame mischief-makers for inventing kidnapping of Enugu travellers

Ndukwe said that contrary to the misleading report, a Joint Security team moved to the Enugu/Ebonyi States border point on the said date and time. The Police Command in Enugu State has denounced a media report alleging that 11 people were kidnapped at the Amechi-Idodo area of the Enugu/Abakaliki Expressway on Wednesday. The command described…

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Reps probe Dangote, Lafarge over rising price of cement

Gaza also said that the companies should provide details of tax waivers and other incentives enjoyed plus gas and explosives contract details. The Joint Committee of the House of Representatives investigating the arbitrary rise of cement prices in the country has asked major producers in the industry to tender documents on cost production to justify…

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