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Kaduna Govt denies paying bandits to surrender

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State says no money was paid to bandits for them to surrender their arms. He affirmed that the state government would not enter into any form of dialogue or negotiations with some repentant bandits. Sani made this disclosure on Channels Television’s Politics Today, a day after the government received some
Kaduna Govt denies paying bandits to surrender

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State says no money was paid to bandits for them to surrender their arms.

He affirmed that the state government would not enter into any form of dialogue or negotiations with some repentant bandits.

Sani made this disclosure on Channels Television’s Politics Today, a day after the government received some repentant bandits in the state.

Asked if the state government made a financial bargain for the bandits to lay down their arms, the governor said, “We did not give them one naira.”

“There was no monetary issue at all. Most of them are tired, so we sat down with them and asked them, ‘why do you continue to remain in the bush just attacking our people, kidnapping them,” he asked.

DAILY POST recalls that on Thursday, the state government received the first set of repentant bandits in Birnin-Gwari and reopened the cattle market, which was closed for about 10 years due to insecurity in the area.

Governor Sani pointed out that it took his administration six months to broker peace with the bandits.

“It is a process that took almost six months precisely to reach this position. Birnin Gwari is one of the most critical local governments in terms of banditry, kidnapping and insurgency in the North-West.

“We also partner with the federal security agencies, the office of the National Security Adviser. So it is a collective effort,” Sani added.

According to him, the disarmament, mobilisation and integration of the repentant bandits are in process.

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Port Harcourt refinery yet to commence bulk sales – NNPCL

The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, says the Port Harcourt Refining Company, PHRC, has not yet begun bulk sales, stating that essential processes are still being finalized. The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, made this known in a statement on Friday. According to him, the products the refinery currently sells originate
Port Harcourt refinery yet to commence bulk sales – NNPCL

The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, says the Port Harcourt Refining Company, PHRC, has not yet begun bulk sales, stating that essential processes are still being finalized.

The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, made this known in a statement on Friday.

According to him, the products the refinery currently sells originate from the Dangote Refinery and it include applicable fees by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA.

“Products from PHRC are exclusively for our retail stores at this stage. Our pricing is reviewed and adjusted periodically as necessary to reflect operational realities,” the statement read.

NNPCL also urged the public to disregard any misleading information regarding pricing, adding that official announcements will be made if and when price reviews occur.

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General who assaulted me deleted video evidence, labelled me assassin – Abuja-based health worker

Brutalised by a military general and his boys over the right of way, an Abuja-based health worker, Vershima Mker, shares with AYOOLA OLASUPO how he sustained a head injury from the attack, his detention at the police station and the quest for justice Where were you going the day the incident happened? I was going
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Brutalised by a military general and his boys over the right of way, an Abuja-based health worker, Vershima Mker, shares with AYOOLA OLASUPO how he sustained a head injury from the attack, his detention at the police station and the quest for justice Where were you going the day the incident happened? I was going

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Okonjo-Iweala’s expertise earned her WTO re-appointment – Oborevwori

Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her reappointment as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, (WTO) on Friday. The Governor said Okonjo-Iweala has had exceptional career and expertise in economics and international development with focus on economic reform, poverty reduction, and global trade, earning her numerous accolades and widespread
Okonjo-Iweala’s expertise earned her WTO re-appointment – Oborevwori

Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her reappointment as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, (WTO) on Friday.

The Governor said Okonjo-Iweala has had exceptional career and expertise in economics and international development with focus on economic reform, poverty reduction, and global trade, earning her numerous accolades and widespread respect

Okonjo-Iweala, from Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, was a two-time Minister of Finance, who led Nigeria’s economy to exit foreign debt obligations during her first term under former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, on Friday, expressed appreciation to relevant stakeholders of the WTO for rewarding Okonjo-Iweala with a second term after she was first appointed in 2021.

The Governor described the appointment as testament to her competence and experience as a renowned economist and international development expert.

“On behalf of my family, the Government and people of Delta, I congratulate a worthy ambassador of Delta and Nigeria, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her reappointment as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation.

“Your reappointment without any opposition is indeed a reflection of the hard work you put in your first appointment.

“It is our prayer that as you continue in this remarkable journey, our prayers are with you always, you will re-enact that which you have always done by bringing pride and honour to Delta and Nigeria,” Oborevwori added.

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Adamawa raises NYSC members’ monthly allowance to N20,000

Adamawa State Government has raised the monthly allowance to members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, posted to the state to N20,000. The corps members had previously been drawing N10,000 each per month, meaning a 100 percent increase. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri announced the increment on Friday during the opening ceremony of the NYSC Batch
Adamawa raises NYSC members’ monthly allowance to N20,000

Adamawa State Government has raised the monthly allowance to members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, posted to the state to N20,000.

The corps members had previously been drawing N10,000 each per month, meaning a 100 percent increase.

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri announced the increment on Friday during the opening ceremony of the NYSC Batch C Stream 1 orientation course at the Damare NYSC camp in Girei Local Government Area.

The Governor congratulated the corps members on their successful graduation from their various institutions and posting to the state for national service.

He assured them of peace in the state and encouraged them to contribute to the development of their places of primary assignment.

The state Coordinator of the NYSC, Mr. Ateli Samson, expressed gratitude to the governor for his support towards the welfare of corps members.

A total of 1,500 corps members were registered for the current orientation camp.

Adamawa raises NYSC members’ monthly allowance to N20,000