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Month: August 2024

States with the highest cost of diesel in Nigeria July 2024

Nigeria’s average daily diesel or Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) consumption was a staggering 14 million litres. Nigeria’s erratic power generation is believed to be the bane of the country’s economic growth as extra billions are spent on alternative energy sources to power homes and industries. According to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Agency…

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Obama endorses Harris as Democratic candidate with powerful rhetoric

Obama used his well-known rhetorical powers to deliver a thundering endorsement of the Democratic presidential nominee, Harris. Barack Obama, the 44th U.S. president and a marquee name in Democratic politics used his well-known rhetorical powers to deliver a thundering endorsement of Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris. Obama addresses the party faithful on Tuesday evening. He…

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Here’s why you’re always hungry, even after eating

Do you find yourself constantly craving food, even shortly after finishing a meal? Our bodies are complex machines that need fuel to function, and hunger is a normal signal that tells us it’s time to eat. However, when hunger strikes frequently, even after consuming food, there might be underlying factors at play. Note that if…

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16-year-old girl accuses stepfather of impregnating her

The teenage girl said she suffered constant abuse from her stepfather, whom she later reported to her schoolteacher. A 16-year-old girl, whose identity could not be disclosed, has accused her stepfather of impregnating her. The suspect, who’s a clergyman, was identified as Femi. The victim, who noted that her stepfather put her in the family…

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Bayelsa Deputy Gov urges tertiary institutions to produce quality graduates

The deputy governor lamented that the institutions had allowed the high standards they were known for in the past to go down the drain. Bayelsa Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has urged tertiary institutions to restore lost standards by producing quality graduates both in learning and character. Ewhrudjakpo made the call when the Governing Council of…

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NLC President Ajaero to honour Police invitation amid terrorism allegations

NLC deputy president called on all civil society allies and the general populace to stand in solidarity with the Nigeria Labour Congress in its critical moment. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says its President, Joe Ajaero will honour the invitation by the Nigeria Police Force for investigation over alleged terrorism, and subversion. Kabiru Sani, NLC…

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Widow dies alongside her 5 children after eating expired food in Kano

The woman and her five children reportedly lost their lives after eating a local Hausa dish in Kano State. A widow, identified as Alhakatu Abdulkarim, has passed away alongside her five children after eating what is believed to be expired food. The tragic incident occurred in Karkari village, Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State,…

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Lagos doctors protest, demand release of colleague abducted for 7months

The doctors urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts toward her safe release. The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), National Orthopedic Hospital Igbobi has joined the nationwide solidarity march of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) over the prolonged captivity of one of its members, Dr Popoola Ganiyat. The doctors during the walk on…

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Nationwide strike looms as NLC vows action if Ajaero is detained

The NLC’s warning highlights the growing tension between the labour union and the authorities, signalling the possibility of significant disruptions nationwide if the conflict intensifies. The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has warned sternly of a nationwide strike if its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, is detained by the Nigeria Police. This development follows an emergency National…

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Police, JTF raid criminal den, rescue kidnapped victims in Anambra.

The victim was rescued after operatives busted a criminal den at Umuduru, Ihiala Local Government Area of the state. The Police Command in Anambra and the Security Joint Task Force (JTF) have rescued a kidnap victim in the Ihiala area of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the rescue in…

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