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Day: September 5, 2024

FG increases inmates’ feeding allowance by 50%

The spokesperson stated that since the change in name of the organisation, significant progress has been made in reforming those who were in NCoS custody. The Federal Government has increased the feeding allowance for inmates at the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCos) by 50 per cent. The service spokesperson, Umar Abubakar, made the disclosure at the…

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Omoni Oboli’s ‘Last Year Single’ debuts on Netflix this September

Last Year Single is Oboli’s first series, which began production during the pandemic. Nollywood actress and director, Omoni Oboli has announced that her first series, Last Year Single, which was produced in 2020, will premiere on Netflix on September 6, 2024. Omoni Oboli started her acting career with her debut role in Bitter Encounter (1996)…

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Omoni Oboli’s ‘Last Year Single’ debuts on Netflix this September

Last Year Single is Oboli’s first series, which began production during the pandemic. Nollywood actress and director, Omoni Oboli has announced that her first series, Last Year Single, which was produced in 2020, will premiere on Netflix on September 6, 2024. Omoni Oboli started her acting career with her debut role in Bitter Encounter (1996)…

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Fuel Price: Depression, hospital admissions will rise, doctors tell Tinubu

Saheed emphasised that with decisive and compassionate leadership, Nigeria could overcome its challenges and create a more equitable and sustainable future for all. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to prioritise the welfare of Nigerians by urgently reversing the price increase of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Its Lagos State Chairman,…

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Kwara deploys free buses to ease residents’ movement amid fuel price hike

NAN reports that transporters within Ilorin had on Thursday embarked on a strike to protest the increase in fuel prices, thereby leaving residents stranded. Kwara’s Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday in Ilorin directed the immediate deployment of buses to different parts of the metropolis to ease the movement of commuters. AbdulRazaq’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu…

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Our detention facilities one of the best in the country – EFCC boss

Olukoyede said that EFCC’s holding facilities offer comfort in tune with recommended global standards. Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has described the commission’s detention facilities as one of the best in the country, conforming with global standards. Dele Oyewale, Spokesperson, Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), said this in…

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No nepotism, favouritism in appointments of directors, commanders – NDLEA

Babafemi assured the public that the agency leadership remained focused and committed to the goal of curbing the scourge of illicit drug trafficking. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismissed claims of nepotism and favouritism in its appointments of Directors and Commanders, describing the allegations as baseless and false. A statement by the…

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Edo declares cholera outbreak, confirms 6 cases

He advised against self-medication urging persons suffering from watery stool and diarrhoea to visit the hospital for treatment. The Ministry of Health in Edo on Thursday declared a cholera outbreak in the state, confirming six cases of the disease so far. Dr Stephenson Ojeifo, Director of Public Health in the ministry, announced this during a…

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ICPC operatives grill Ngige for 5 hours over ‘contracts, job racketeering’

Ngige was questioned on his role in an alleged contract and job racketeering, which took place during his time in office. Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment under immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, has been grilled by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). It was gathered that the former…

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Oyo govt demolishes structures harbouring illegal diesel marketers

He decried the lackadaisical attitudes of the illegal marketers, despite several warnings on the position of the state government against the illegal business. The Oyo State Government on Thursday demolished all structures harbouring illegal marketers of diesel oil on the Ibadan-Lagos expressway. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, who led his ministry’s…

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