Dangote Refinery Slashes Ex-Depot Petrol Price to N890 Per Litre

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja and Peter Uzoho in Lagos In a bold move to drive economic relief for Nigerians, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of its petrol…

Kogi CP directs full compliance of third party insurance

The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, Miller Dantawaye, has ordered strict adherence to the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on the enforcement of mandatory third-party insurance for all vehicles across the state. A statement issued on Saturday by Command’s Public Relations Officer SP William Aya stated that the compliance officially commences
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The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, Miller Dantawaye, has ordered strict adherence to the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on the enforcement of mandatory third-party insurance for all vehicles across the state. A statement issued on Saturday by Command’s Public Relations Officer SP William Aya stated that the compliance officially commences

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EPL: Salah’s controversial penalty fires Liverpool nine points clear

Mohamed Salah’s controversial penalty put Liverpool on course for a 2-0 win at Bournemouth as the Premier League leaders moved nine points clear on Saturday. Arne Slot’s side took the lead in the first half when Salah netted with a penalty awarded after Cody Gakpo appeared to trip over his own feet rather than go
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Mohamed Salah’s controversial penalty put Liverpool on course for a 2-0 win at Bournemouth as the Premier League leaders moved nine points clear on Saturday. Arne Slot’s side took the lead in the first half when Salah netted with a penalty awarded after Cody Gakpo appeared to trip over his own feet rather than go

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Resident doctors protest, demand probe into Lokoja teaching hospital

The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja Chapter, has once again taken to the streets, calling on President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Health, Ali Pate, to launch an investigation into the alleged wickedness, decay of facilities and the inhuman treatment going on at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, before the hospital
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The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja Chapter, has once again taken to the streets, calling on President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Health, Ali Pate, to launch an investigation into the alleged wickedness, decay of facilities and the inhuman treatment going on at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, before the hospital

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Resident doctors demand probe of Kogi teaching hospital

The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja Chapter, has once again taken to the streets, calling on President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Health, Ali Pate, to launch an investigation into the alleged wickedness, decay of facilities and the inhuman treatment going on at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, before the hospital
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The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja Chapter, has once again taken to the streets, calling on President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Health, Ali Pate, to launch an investigation into the alleged wickedness, decay of facilities and the inhuman treatment going on at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, before the hospital

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1,100 Kogi flood victims receive relief items from EU, Red Cross

No fewer than 1,100 households who were victims of the 2024 flood disaster have received relief items from the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations intervention project, through the International Federation of Red Cross and Crescent Society. The Acting Secretary, Kogi State Branch of the Nigeria Red Cross, Abdullahi Abubakar, disclosed this on Saturday,
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No fewer than 1,100 households who were victims of the 2024 flood disaster have received relief items from the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations intervention project, through the International Federation of Red Cross and Crescent Society. The Acting Secretary, Kogi State Branch of the Nigeria Red Cross, Abdullahi Abubakar, disclosed this on Saturday,

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Kwara gov names monarch as 2025 Amirul Hajj

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq, has appointed the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, Oba Ismail Alebiosu, as the leader of the state delegation for the 2025 Hajj. Alebiosu, who was recently appointed as Chancellor of the newly established State University of Education, would lead the state contingent to this year’s holy pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. The governor,
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Kwara State Governor, AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq, has appointed the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, Oba Ismail Alebiosu, as the leader of the state delegation for the 2025 Hajj. Alebiosu, who was recently appointed as Chancellor of the newly established State University of Education, would lead the state contingent to this year’s holy pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. The governor,

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Akinkunmi family appeals for immortalisation of Nigeria’s flag designer

The family of the National Flag designer, Taiwo Akinkunmi, has appealed to the Federal Government for the immortalisation of the late Akinkunmi. This is as it requested the FG for employment for the children of the deceased. The family’s appeal was contained in a statement by the son of the deceased, Akinkunmi Akinwumi, on Saturday.
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The family of the National Flag designer, Taiwo Akinkunmi, has appealed to the Federal Government for the immortalisation of the late Akinkunmi. This is as it requested the FG for employment for the children of the deceased. The family’s appeal was contained in a statement by the son of the deceased, Akinkunmi Akinwumi, on Saturday.

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Resident doctors urge FG to pay training funds, salary arrears

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has urged the Federal Government to pay the 2025 Medical Residency Training Funds, the outstanding 2023 and 2024 MRTF, and the arrears of the 2022 MRTF. NARD also expressed disappointment over the non-payment of the arrears of the upwardly revised Consolidated Medical Salary Structure salary and other outstanding salary
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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has urged the Federal Government to pay the 2025 Medical Residency Training Funds, the outstanding 2023 and 2024 MRTF, and the arrears of the 2022 MRTF. NARD also expressed disappointment over the non-payment of the arrears of the upwardly revised Consolidated Medical Salary Structure salary and other outstanding salary

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‘It’s not all mine,’ Funke Akindele speaks on N1.8bn box office earnings

Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has playfully reminded fans that the N1.8 billion box office earnings of her latest film, “Everybody Loves Jenifa” aren’t solely hers to keep. While urging fans to continue their support to reach a new milestone of N2 billion, Akindele acknowledged the N1.8 billion figure but clarified that the money is distributed
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Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has playfully reminded fans that the N1.8 billion box office earnings of her latest film, “Everybody Loves Jenifa” aren’t solely hers to keep. While urging fans to continue their support to reach a new milestone of N2 billion, Akindele acknowledged the N1.8 billion figure but clarified that the money is distributed

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