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Month: August 2024

Lagos govt announces 2-day traffic diversion on Bourdillon Road

Osiyemi explained that motorists on the lane inbound Alexander Avenue from Falomo Roundabout, will not be affected by the diversion. The Lagos State Government will divert vehicular traffic from Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi, for two days for construction work on the corridor. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement on Thursday in…

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First Lady inaugurates ₦1.85bn empowerment support to women petty traders

The first lady commended the beneficiaries and charged them to put the grants to good use to boost their businesses and support their families. The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the disbursement of ₦1.85 billion capitalisation empowerment support for 37,000 women petty traders across Nigeria. Speaking at the event in Asaba, Delta,…

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US govt petitioned over NNPCL’s alleged violation of Russian oil sanctions

The petition calls on OFAC to urgently investigate the involvement of Kyari, other NNPCL staff, and associated entities, including Matrix Energy and Poly Pro Trading DMCC. A coalition of concerned Nigerian citizens has petitioned the United States government to investigate and impose sanctions on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its CEO, Mele…

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COAS orders investigation into alleged killing of 3 locals, cattle in Kaduna

Nwachukwu appealed for calm and assured the public that the outcome of the investigation would also be made public. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has ordered an investigation into the alleged killing of three locals and some cattle by Nigerian troops at the Sabon Birni community of Kaduna State. The Director, Army…

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EFCC arrests Abuja billionaire over alleged internet fraud, money laundering

Oyewale said that investigations were still ongoing and the suspect would be charged in court as soon as investigations were concluded. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a billionaire, Hyginus Nkwocha, for alleged internet fraud and money laundering in Abuja. The Commission’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said in a statement on Thursday in…

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Akwa Ibom Chief Judge frees 44 inmates after visit to correctional centres

Obot expressed the commitment of the state judiciary not to grant freedom to anyone who would be a detriment to society. The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom, Justice Ekaette Obot, on Thursday, granted freedom to 44 inmates awaiting trial at different correctional centres in the state. The News Agency Agency (NAN) reports that the chief…

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Kano govt inaugurates committee to resolve crisis in Yoruba community

The committee is tasked to find out the immediate and remote causes of the crisis and the roles played by various parties both internal and external. The Kano State Government has inaugurated a Reconciliation Committee to resolve the prevailing crisis in the Yoruba community in the state. Dr Abdullahi Bichi, the Secretary to the State…

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Are you an extrovert? 5 signs and personality traits

Extroverts gain energy from social interactions. Do you crave social interaction? Does spending time with others energise you, leaving you feeling happy and fulfilled? Do you find yourself naturally drawn to the spotlight, comfortable initiating conversations, and ready to jump into new experiences? If you answered yes to most of these questions, you might be…

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Army denies invading churches, dispersing congregation in Anambra

Nwachukwu said that troop deployment in the area was expedient because of increased cases of kidnapping and ransom collection by criminals in Umunze. The Nigerian Army has dismissed a report that its personnel invaded churches and dispersed the congregation in their places of worship at Umunze in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra. The…

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British envoy visits Otti, explores areas of economic partnership with Abia

Montgomery also sought their insights and advice on efforts to advance UK investment in the state. The British High Commissioner, Dr Richard Montgomery’s recent visit to Abia will avail the U-K an opportunity to explore areas of economic partnership with the state government. This is according to a statement by Atinuke Akande-Alegbe, Senior Communications and…

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