62 m. ago Uromi killings: DSS operatives arrest two principal suspects

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) have arrested two principal suspects allegedly involved in the killing of 16 travellers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government, last week. The suspects were said to have been arrested in Uromi following credible intelligence. It was learnt that operatives of various security […] The post Uromi killings: DSS operatives arrest two principal suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago EU fines BMW, Ford, VW other carmakers $495m for recycling cartel

The European Commission on Tuesday fined 15 major carmakers and an industry group a total of about 458 million euros ($495 million) for taking part in a cartel over vehicle recycling. Manufacturers, including BMW, Ford, Jeep maker Stellantis and Volkswagen, entered into anti-competitive agreements to avoid paying car dismantlers and lower consumer pressure to recycle Read More

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3 h. ago Soludo’s road projects boosting real estate sector growth in Anambra – Okonkwo

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Majescity Real Estate and Investment, Mr Okwuchukwu Okonkwo, has identified road construction across the hinterlands by Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, as a major boost aiding the growth of the real estate business in the state. Okonkwo, who made this disclosure in Awka […] The post Soludo’s road projects boosting real estate sector growth in Anambra – Okonkwo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Makinde Suspends Demolition Of Popular Oyo Market Razed By Fire

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has ordered the suspension of the planned demolition of a section of popular Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, the state capital, until proper alternative had been provided for traders. Governor Makinde stated this on Tuesday when he carried out an on-the-site inspection of the market, regretting that the fire station in […]

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3 h. ago 24 hours after lessor seizes Green Africa planes, airline buys aircraft

Barely 24 hours after Green Africa was grounded following the retrieval of all its three aircraft by its lessor, ACIA Aero Leasing, the airline in collaboration with Access Bank has procured an aircraft. The airline made this known through a statement signed by its media officer, Omolara Kehinde, and made available to our correspondent on Read More

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4 h. ago Benue: Tension as angry residents protest rising killings in Otukpo

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Angry residents, allegedly from the Asa community of Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State, took to the streets on Tuesday, protesting the rising cases of killings and kidnappings in the area perpetrated by armed herdsmen. Videos trending on social media showed the protesters blocking major roads in Otukpo town, […] The post Benue: Tension as angry residents protest rising killings in Otukpo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Benue: Tension as angry residents protest incessant killings in Otukpo

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Angry residents, allegedly from the Asa community of Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State, took to the streets on Tuesday, protesting the rising cases of killings and kidnappings in the area perpetrated by armed herdsmen. Videos trending on social media showed the protesters blocking major roads in Otukpo town, […] The post Benue: Tension as angry residents protest incessant killings in Otukpo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago PICTORIAL: Natasha’s supporters flood streets despite police warning, government ban

Supporters of the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, have taken to the streets in preparation for her homecoming rally, despite a ban on public gatherings imposed by Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo. The Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, reinforced the government’s directive on Monday, emphasizing that the planned rally violates the ban Read More

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5 h. ago Kogi Police Urge Senator Natasha To Cancel Sallah Rally Over Security Concerns

The Kogi State Police Command has urged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan to cancel her planned Sallah homecoming rally in the Central Senatorial District, citing security concerns. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP William Aya, on behalf of the State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, the command emphasised the need […] The post Kogi Police Urge Senator Natasha To Cancel Sallah Rally Over Security Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Flight turns around after passenger tries to force plane door open over Indian Ocean

A Jetstar plane carrying more than 200 people from Bali, Indonesia to Melbourne, Australia was forced to turn around after read more Flight turns around after passenger tries to force plane door open over Indian Ocean

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6 h. ago Federal Gov’t Seeks Tangible Investment By International Oil Firms

  The federal government has called on major oil companies operating in the country to reciprocate its efforts in enhancing the investment climate by committing tangible investments to the sector. This appeal comes after significant reforms aimed at improving regulatory stability and fiscal competitiveness in the oil and gas industry. Minister of State for Petroleum […]

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9 h. ago Kogi Sallah Party: Hold Ododo, Bello, Akpabio Responsible If It Turns Violent, Natasha Tells Nigerians

Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has told Nigerians to hold Kogi State governor Ahmed Ododo, former Governor Yahaya Bello, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, responsible if her planned Eid-el-Fitr celebrations slated for this Tuesday in Kogi Central turned violent. Akpoti-Uduaghan disclosed this on Tuesday via her Facebook page, reaffirming her commitment to attending […]

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11 h. ago Kogi: Why your homecoming should be cancelled – Police to Natasha

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been urged to cancel her planned Sallah rally in the Central Senatorial District of Kogi State. The advice was given by the State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP William Aya. Dantawaye stated that the rally is a breach of the […] The post Kogi: Why your homecoming should be cancelled – Police to Natasha appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Adamant Natasha Insists On Sallah Visit To Kogi Constituency

Despite a recent ban on public gatherings and rallies by the Kogi State hovernment, the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has reaffirmed her plans to visit her constituency for the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. In a statement issued by her media team on Tuesday, the Senator dismissed speculations that she had cancelled her scheduled visit, […]

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11 h. ago NSCDC Confiscates 70,000 Litres Of Stolen Petroleum In Rivers

A long container truck carrying 70,000 litres of stolen petroleum products concealed in an integrated storage tank in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has been seized by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. In a post on X on Monday, the NSCDC stated that its Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad conducted the operation as part […] The post NSCDC Confiscates 70,000 Litres Of Stolen Petroleum In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Equinor to cut renewables investment by 50%, boost oil output

Equinor has announced significant changes to its investment strategy, reducing investments in renewables over the next 2 years by 50% read more Equinor to cut renewables investment by 50%, boost oil output

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14 h. ago Natasha defies Kogi rally ban, confirms Sallah visit to constituency

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, announced that she would not back out on her plan to return to her constituency for the Sallah break. The senator also urged her supporters to disregard speculations making the round that she has cancelled her scheduled visit. She disclosed this in a statement Read More

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15 h. ago Hunger: Tinubu Tackling Food Challenges Squarely – Uyo Varsity VC

The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, Prof Nyaudo Ndaeyo, has expressed concern that overcoming the prevailing hunger and malnutrition challenges in Nigeria would remain a mirage unless a holistic action plan involving governments, students and other stakeholders was in place to confront the problem. He noted that the […]

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20 h. ago Why we splashed N70bn on TVET programme – TETFUND boss, Echono

The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Sonny Echono, highlights TETFUND’s massive investments in research and development and the plan to make the nation an ICT hub, in this interview with ADELANI ADEPEGBA and LARA ADEJORO TETFUND is heavily funding research across the universities. Can you share with us the fruits of your investment in Read More

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23 h. ago Kogi Gov’t Bans Rallies, Regulation Of Security Convoys, Others

The Kogi State government has placed a total ban on all forms of rallies or public gatherings that have the potential to disrupt public peace in order to check security breeches in some parts of the state. In a statement by State’s Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, the decision was necessitated by intelligence […]

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