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APC, PDP bicker as gunshots erupt near Edo tribunal
The All Progressives Congress and Peoples Democratic Party threw accusations as suspected masked thugs fired sporadically on Reservation Street, by Ezoti Junction, next to the High Court complex in Benin City, on Wednesday. In a viral video, a youth wearing a PDP fez cap emerged from an unregistered white Toyota Hilux and began firing into
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The All Progressives Congress and Peoples Democratic Party threw accusations as suspected masked thugs fired sporadically on Reservation Street, by Ezoti Junction, next to the High Court complex in Benin City, on Wednesday. In a viral video, a youth wearing a PDP fez cap emerged from an unregistered white Toyota Hilux and began firing into
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Oil spill fire devastates aquatic life in Rivers communities
A massive oil spill from a wellhead of Oil Mining Lease-15, a facility of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, has ignited a fire affecting aquatic life in Buguma in the Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. The spill, which is said to have affected Asari-Ttoru and the neighbouring Degema LGA of the state,
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A massive oil spill from a wellhead of Oil Mining Lease-15, a facility of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, has ignited a fire affecting aquatic life in Buguma in the Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. The spill, which is said to have affected Asari-Ttoru and the neighbouring Degema LGA of the state,
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Eight Niger farmers crushed to death in road crash
A head-on collision in Niger State has left no fewer than eight farmers dead in a road accident involving a Toyota Corolla and a tanker trailer. The incident occurred at 8 pm on Monday night around Batati/Lanle Road and heading to Kutigi in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State. The speeding Toyota Corolla was
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A head-on collision in Niger State has left no fewer than eight farmers dead in a road accident involving a Toyota Corolla and a tanker trailer. The incident occurred at 8 pm on Monday night around Batati/Lanle Road and heading to Kutigi in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State. The speeding Toyota Corolla was
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Six killed, 60 injured in Kogi road crash
A tragic road accident in Lokoja, Kogi State, has claimed the lives of six individuals and left 60 others injured. PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident occurred on Tuesday around 3:00 p.m. near the ‘zone 8’ Roundabout along Hassan Katsina Road, Lokoja. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Kogi, Mr Samuel
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A tragic road accident in Lokoja, Kogi State, has claimed the lives of six individuals and left 60 others injured. PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident occurred on Tuesday around 3:00 p.m. near the ‘zone 8’ Roundabout along Hassan Katsina Road, Lokoja. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Kogi, Mr Samuel
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FAMAD holds AGM today
A shoe manufacturing firm, Footwear Accessories Manufacturing and Distribution, will today (Thursday) hold multiple Annual General Meetings at the Grandeur Events Centre, Oregun, Lagos. A statement by the board chairman of FAMAD Plc, Ituah Ighodalo, indicated that the AGMs will enable shareholders to X-ray the performance of the company over the years. In particular, the
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A shoe manufacturing firm, Footwear Accessories Manufacturing and Distribution, will today (Thursday) hold multiple Annual General Meetings at the Grandeur Events Centre, Oregun, Lagos. A statement by the board chairman of FAMAD Plc, Ituah Ighodalo, indicated that the AGMs will enable shareholders to X-ray the performance of the company over the years. In particular, the
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Terminal operator donates solar power systems to host communities
The West Africa Container Terminal Nigeria has donated and commissioned solar power systems to two primary healthcare centres in its host communities of Onne and Ogu, in its determination to enhance primary healthcare delivery in Rivers State. In a statement on Tuesday, the terminal operators disclosed that the beneficiaries of the solar projects include the
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The West Africa Container Terminal Nigeria has donated and commissioned solar power systems to two primary healthcare centres in its host communities of Onne and Ogu, in its determination to enhance primary healthcare delivery in Rivers State. In a statement on Tuesday, the terminal operators disclosed that the beneficiaries of the solar projects include the
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- January 16, 2025
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NCS boss bags maritime personality award
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has bagged the Iconic Maritime Personality of the Year 2024 award, which is organised by maritime journalists. This was contained in Tuesday’s release signed by the chairman and secretary of the Award Planning Committee, Dele Aderibigbe and Innocent Orok, respectively. Aderebigbe explained that the need for
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The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has bagged the Iconic Maritime Personality of the Year 2024 award, which is organised by maritime journalists. This was contained in Tuesday’s release signed by the chairman and secretary of the Award Planning Committee, Dele Aderibigbe and Innocent Orok, respectively. Aderebigbe explained that the need for
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How bullet shot by Ogun policeman damaged my womb – Caterer
A graduate of Mass Communication, single mother and caterer, Tomiwa Oni, in this interview with DAYO OYEWO, recounts her harrowing encounter with officers of the Ogun State Police Command, who she alleged shot her while returning from her place of work in the Ota area of the state. Excerpts: Where were you coming from on
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A graduate of Mass Communication, single mother and caterer, Tomiwa Oni, in this interview with DAYO OYEWO, recounts her harrowing encounter with officers of the Ogun State Police Command, who she alleged shot her while returning from her place of work in the Ota area of the state. Excerpts: Where were you coming from on
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- January 16, 2025
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Customs seized 397 vehicles in 2024 – CGC
The Nigeria Customs Service said that it recorded 397 seizures of vehicles valued at N5.64bn in 2024, as it continued to enforce import regulations and protect government revenue. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adenbiyi, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday during a press briefing on the service’s activities for 2024. According to him, “the service
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The Nigeria Customs Service said that it recorded 397 seizures of vehicles valued at N5.64bn in 2024, as it continued to enforce import regulations and protect government revenue. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adenbiyi, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday during a press briefing on the service’s activities for 2024. According to him, “the service
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ICPC charges another El-Rufai’s aide with money laundering
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has filed five counts of money laundering against Jimi Lawal, a former aide to Malam Nasir El-Rufai. Lawal, who served as Senior Special Adviser/Counsellor to the former governor, was charged alongside Umar Waziri, Yusuf Inuwa, and Solar Life Nigeria Limited. He becomes the second ally of
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has filed five counts of money laundering against Jimi Lawal, a former aide to Malam Nasir El-Rufai. Lawal, who served as Senior Special Adviser/Counsellor to the former governor, was charged alongside Umar Waziri, Yusuf Inuwa, and Solar Life Nigeria Limited. He becomes the second ally of
