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Tinubu orders urgent care for Niger tanker explosion victims
The Federal Government has directed the immediate transfer of victims of the recent tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Suleja, Niger State, to tertiary health facilities for advanced medical care. The directive was announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a visit to Suleja on Sunday. Speaking during the visit,
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The Federal Government has directed the immediate transfer of victims of the recent tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Suleja, Niger State, to tertiary health facilities for advanced medical care. The directive was announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a visit to Suleja on Sunday. Speaking during the visit,
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Vandals cripple power supply, destroy 18 towers in five days
No fewer than 18 electricity towers supplying power to various franchise areas in three states have been destroyed and stolen by vandals within five days. The states are Rivers, Abia, and Kano. The Transmission Company of Nigeria announced in a statement signed by the General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, on Sunday in Abuja. It
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No fewer than 18 electricity towers supplying power to various franchise areas in three states have been destroyed and stolen by vandals within five days. The states are Rivers, Abia, and Kano. The Transmission Company of Nigeria announced in a statement signed by the General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, on Sunday in Abuja. It
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Curfew stays in Osun warring communities until peace returns, declares govt
The Osun State Government has reiterated its commitment to resolving the ongoing communal clashes between Ilobu and Ifon Orolu communities, stating that the curfew imposed on the areas will remain until lasting peace is restored. The curfew, which runs from 7pm to 7am, was imposed last Thursday by Governor Ademola Adeleke following renewed violence between
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The Osun State Government has reiterated its commitment to resolving the ongoing communal clashes between Ilobu and Ifon Orolu communities, stating that the curfew imposed on the areas will remain until lasting peace is restored. The curfew, which runs from 7pm to 7am, was imposed last Thursday by Governor Ademola Adeleke following renewed violence between
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A’Ibom confirms cholera outbreak, begins campaigns
The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced the outbreak of a few cases of cholera with symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting in the fishing community of Emeroke in the Eastern Obolo Local Government Area. This was contained in a statement in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Patrick Essiet,
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The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced the outbreak of a few cases of cholera with symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting in the fishing community of Emeroke in the Eastern Obolo Local Government Area. This was contained in a statement in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Patrick Essiet,
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One killed, houses burnt in Ebonyi communal clash
At least one person was killed and no fewer than ten houses razed in Ndieguzu Agalegu Omege community in the Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, on Saturday night. PUNCH Metro learnt that many people were injured after suspected hoodlums attacked the community. The crisis allegedly ensued between the people of Omege Agalagu and
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At least one person was killed and no fewer than ten houses razed in Ndieguzu Agalegu Omege community in the Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, on Saturday night. PUNCH Metro learnt that many people were injured after suspected hoodlums attacked the community. The crisis allegedly ensued between the people of Omege Agalagu and
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La Liga: Mbappe shines as Real Madrid thrash Las Palmas 4-1
Kylian Mbappe struck twice and produced a brilliant performance to power Real Madrid to a 4-1 win over Las Palmas and take the reigning champions top of La Liga on Sunday. Los Blancos enjoyed a perfect weekend, overtaking Atletico Madrid by two points after their neighbours slipped up with a shock defeat at Leganes on
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Kylian Mbappe struck twice and produced a brilliant performance to power Real Madrid to a 4-1 win over Las Palmas and take the reigning champions top of La Liga on Sunday. Los Blancos enjoyed a perfect weekend, overtaking Atletico Madrid by two points after their neighbours slipped up with a shock defeat at Leganes on
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Plateau taskforce intercepts two trafficked children en route Lagos, arrests suspect
The Plateau State Taskforce successfully intercepted two children being trafficked from Langtang South Local Government Area to Lagos. The taskforce also apprehended a female suspect during the rescue operation. Confirming the incident, the Plateau State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Caroline Panglang Dafur, revealed that the victims were rescued at the Lagos Park in Jos.
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The Plateau State Taskforce successfully intercepted two children being trafficked from Langtang South Local Government Area to Lagos. The taskforce also apprehended a female suspect during the rescue operation. Confirming the incident, the Plateau State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Caroline Panglang Dafur, revealed that the victims were rescued at the Lagos Park in Jos.
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Shettima to attend World Economic Forum in Switzerland
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday departed Abuja to represent Nigeria at the 2025 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum scheduled for Davos, Switzerland. “While in Davos, the Vice President will hold bilateral meetings with other leaders as well as participate in workshops and forums slated for the annual gathering,” his Senior Special Assistant
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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday departed Abuja to represent Nigeria at the 2025 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum scheduled for Davos, Switzerland. “While in Davos, the Vice President will hold bilateral meetings with other leaders as well as participate in workshops and forums slated for the annual gathering,” his Senior Special Assistant
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NNPCL commences rehabilitation of pipelines, depots
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, says it is undertaking rehabilitation of pipelines and depots to strengthen the country’s energy infrastructure. The Chief Corporate Communications Officer, CCCO, of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye stated this in an interview with journalists on Saturday. He noted that the ongoing rehabilitation project, which is expected to be completed within
NNPCL commences rehabilitation of pipelines, depots
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, says it is undertaking rehabilitation of pipelines and depots to strengthen the country’s energy infrastructure.
The Chief Corporate Communications Officer, CCCO, of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye stated this in an interview with journalists on Saturday.
He noted that the ongoing rehabilitation project, which is expected to be completed within 2 to 3 years, would resolve longstanding challenges in petroleum distribution.
Soneye further explained that upon completion, Nigeria will achieve sustainable crude oil supply to refineries, seamless product distribution through pipelines, reduced reliance on trucks, improved energy security and reduced fuel importation, lower transportation costs and reduced road hazards caused by fuel tankers.
In his words: “We can assure Nigerians that NNPC’s pipeline and depot rehabilitation project is With a structured financial model, strategic partnerships, and committed execution, the initiative is set to resolve longstanding challenges in petroleum supply and strengthen the country’s energy infrastructure for the long term.”
He continued that though there are limited financial resources, which continues to pose a challenge in executing both refinery and pipeline rehabilitation projects simultaneously, “we are exploring creative and innovative approaches to ensure a cost-effective funding model to proceed with the pipeline and depot rehabilitation.”
The company, Soneye acknowledged, has already designed a robust rehabilitation plan for the pipelines and depots, and would be deploying a new financial model – Finance, Build Operate and Transfer (FBOT) approach,” he stated.
Speaking further, he noted that apart from the fact that the ongoing activities won’t be limited to the construction of new crude oil and product pipelines to replace obsolete ones, he opined that advanced technology would be provided to enhance pipeline security, prevent vandalism and rehabilitation and modernization of storage terminals to support.
According to him, the NNPCL is working towards transforming Nigeria into a self-sufficient producer and net exporter of refined petroleum products and the very first step in that direction is the successful rehabilitation work that has birthed the renewed operations of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries.
“The rehabilitation and upgrade of the Old Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries by the end of 2024 marked a significant milestone in this journey.
“And, as you know, work on the new Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries is at advanced stages, reinforcing the commitment to eliminating fuel importation,” he stated.
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Police arrest man for allegedly stabbing in-law to death in Imo
The Imo State Police Command has apprehended 40-year-old Uchenna Okpara for allegedly stabbing his in-law, Uchenna Unakalamba, to death during an altercation involving their children. The Police Public Relations Officer in Imo State, Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement released on Sunday in Owerri. According to the statement, the tragic incident occurred on January
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The Imo State Police Command has apprehended 40-year-old Uchenna Okpara for allegedly stabbing his in-law, Uchenna Unakalamba, to death during an altercation involving their children. The Police Public Relations Officer in Imo State, Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement released on Sunday in Owerri. According to the statement, the tragic incident occurred on January
