1 hour ago I warned my wife against going for food distribution – Anambra husband

The husband of one of the victims of the stampede that occurred at Okija, in Anambra State on Saturday, identified as Uchenna Nwaudo, has lamented the loss of his wife in the incident, saying he had warned her not to attend the programme, but she did not need his advice. No fewer than 22 persons Read More

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5 hours ago Organisers responsible for fatal stampedes in Ibadan, Anambra, Abuja — Tinubu

Tribune Online Organisers responsible for fatal stampedes in Ibadan, Anambra, Abuja — Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has condemned the recent fatal stampedes in Ibadan, Anambra, and Abuja, blaming the organisers of the palliative distribution events for the tragedies. The stampedes, which occurred while residents were trying to collect groceries, resulted in the loss of over 60 lives, including children.¹ Tinubu, in a media chat on Monday, described the […] Organisers responsible for fatal stampedes in Ibadan, Anambra, Abuja — Tinubu Tribune Online

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7 hours ago Hope rises for crude oil boost as pipeline protection firm, PINL, concludes one week gifts tour of 215 communities

After touring 215 communities with gifts and palliatives, PINL, one of the pipeline protection firms, has returned with a message read more Hope rises for crude oil boost as pipeline protection firm, PINL, concludes one week gifts tour of 215 communities

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11 hours ago IGP Unveils Police Insurance Firm, Decorates 26 Promoted Senior Officers

The inspector-general of police, IGP Olukayode Egbetekun, has unveiled the Police Insurance Company Ltd, which is aimed at securing the future of the families of Police officers and Nigerians at large. Speaking at the unveiling event in Abuja on Monday, the IGP said the concept of establishing the insurance company was conceived six years ago […]

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12 hours ago XRP Dumps 10% Amid FOMC Chaos; Ripple Community Hopes of Fast Recovery; DTX Exchange Steady For 950% Upside  

A quick Bitcoin (BTC) drop snowballed into over $500 million in liquidations, with the XRP price recording an unusually high loss of over 15%. This drop was from $2.58 to $2.19, eventually correcting to $2.43 as markets recovered. Currently, XRP price is down by 7% and is trading at $2.39. This drop coincided with BTC Read More

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16 hours ago Palliative stampedes: NAS condoles deceased families, wants FG to tackle rising hunger

By Adewale Sanyaolu The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has expressed concern over the tragic loss of over 60 lives in Oyo, Anambra, and Abuja during the recent palliative distribution stampedes. The association, in a statement on Monday by the NAS Capn, Dr. Joseph Oteri, said these needless deaths, a grim reflection of the […] The post Palliative stampedes: NAS condoles deceased families, wants FG to tackle rising hunger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 hours ago Nasarawa govt seals mining site, arrests manager over illegal operations

Nasarawa State Government has sealed and cordoned the mining site of Trimadix Geomin Consult Limited, a lithium mining firm, with read more Nasarawa govt seals mining site, arrests manager over illegal operations

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26 hours ago IOCs divestment: Unlocking growth opportunities for indigenous oil firms

In recent years, international oil companies operating in Africa have been selling off some of their assets and relocating to more profitable, environmentally and socially friendly operational landscapes. While some considered moving from one jurisdiction to another within the continent, others contemplated a complete exit. About 26 oil blocks were to change hands in the Read More

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