Residents flee as oil spill sparks fire in Rivers community

Residents of Buguma in Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State on Wednesday fled their community following a massive oil spill from a wellhead of Oil Mining Lease-15, a facility of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited has ignited, affecting aquatic life in Buguma in Asari-Toru local government area of Rivers State. PUNCH Metro gathered
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Residents of Buguma in Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State on Wednesday fled their community following a massive oil spill from a wellhead of Oil Mining Lease-15, a facility of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited has ignited, affecting aquatic life in Buguma in Asari-Toru local government area of Rivers State. PUNCH Metro gathered

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AAC slams Soludo over insecurity in Anambra

Members of the African Action Congress have criticised the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, over the increasing insecurity in the state, saying that Anambra, which is known as the light of the nation, is now “struggling with the darkness of insecurity and fear of unknown gunmen” under the governor. The chairperson of the AAC
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Members of the African Action Congress have criticised the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, over the increasing insecurity in the state, saying that Anambra, which is known as the light of the nation, is now “struggling with the darkness of insecurity and fear of unknown gunmen” under the governor. The chairperson of the AAC

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Oyo approves appointments of 902 new civil servants

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the offer of appointment to 902 officers into various cadres in the mainstream of the state’s civil service. The recruitment said to be the first of its kind in the history of Oyo State, covered about 60 cadres across Ministries, Departments and Agencies, including Education Officers for
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The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the offer of appointment to 902 officers into various cadres in the mainstream of the state’s civil service. The recruitment said to be the first of its kind in the history of Oyo State, covered about 60 cadres across Ministries, Departments and Agencies, including Education Officers for

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EPL: Arsenal fightback sinks Spurs to boost title hopes

Arsenal reignited their Premier League title challenge with a stirring fightback to beat Tottenham 2-1 in the north London derby on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta’s side were rocked by Son Heung-min’s early opener at the Emirates Stadium. But they seized the bragging rights against their bitter rivals thanks to Dominic Solanke’s own goal and Leandro Trossard’s
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Arsenal reignited their Premier League title challenge with a stirring fightback to beat Tottenham 2-1 in the north London derby on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta’s side were rocked by Son Heung-min’s early opener at the Emirates Stadium. But they seized the bragging rights against their bitter rivals thanks to Dominic Solanke’s own goal and Leandro Trossard’s

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Kano unveils 14-member committee to review education policies

As part of efforts to tackle the numerous challenges facing the education sector, the Kano State Government on Wednesday inaugurated a 14-member committee tasked with reviewing existing education policies. This initiative follows the recent declaration of a state of emergency in the education sector, highlighting the government’s commitment to reform. The State Commissioner of Education,
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As part of efforts to tackle the numerous challenges facing the education sector, the Kano State Government on Wednesday inaugurated a 14-member committee tasked with reviewing existing education policies. This initiative follows the recent declaration of a state of emergency in the education sector, highlighting the government’s commitment to reform. The State Commissioner of Education,

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EPL: Isak’s double fires Newcastle into top four

Alexander Isak fired Newcastle into the Premier League’s top four on Wednesday, scoring twice in a 3-0 cruise against Wolves as David Moyes endured a miserable return to the Everton dugout. Red-hot Isak found the net for the eighth league match in a row as the Magpies leapfrogged faltering Chelsea into fourth spot in the
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Alexander Isak fired Newcastle into the Premier League’s top four on Wednesday, scoring twice in a 3-0 cruise against Wolves as David Moyes endured a miserable return to the Everton dugout. Red-hot Isak found the net for the eighth league match in a row as the Magpies leapfrogged faltering Chelsea into fourth spot in the

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Bundesliga: Sane hits brace as Bayern thump Hoffenheim 5-0

Leroy Sane scored a goal in each half as Bayern Munich thumped Hoffenheim 5-0 at home on Wednesday to restore their four-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga table. Bayer Leverkusen’s 1-0 home win over Mainz on Tuesday had drawn Xabi Alonso’s defending champions within one point, but Bayern had no mercy against a
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Leroy Sane scored a goal in each half as Bayern Munich thumped Hoffenheim 5-0 at home on Wednesday to restore their four-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga table. Bayer Leverkusen’s 1-0 home win over Mainz on Tuesday had drawn Xabi Alonso’s defending champions within one point, but Bayern had no mercy against a

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NNPCL remitted N10trn to federation account in 2024 – Kyari

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has remitted N10 trillion to the federation account, making it the highest taxpayer in the country and the only company in Nigeria that publishes 100% of its account statements annually. This is according to the Group Chief Executive Officer, Malam Mele Kyari, who stated this on Wednesday during a
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has remitted N10 trillion to the federation account, making it the highest taxpayer in the country and the only company in Nigeria that publishes 100% of its account statements annually. This is according to the Group Chief Executive Officer, Malam Mele Kyari, who stated this on Wednesday during a

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APC, LP to appeal as court upholds Anambra’s LG autonomy law

The Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka, the state capital, has dismissed the case filed by the All Progressives Congress and Labour Party, challenging the Local Government Autonomy bill passed into law by the State House of Assembly. The judgment was delivered by Justice Jude Okafor at about 8 pm on Tuesday. Speaking to
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The Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka, the state capital, has dismissed the case filed by the All Progressives Congress and Labour Party, challenging the Local Government Autonomy bill passed into law by the State House of Assembly. The judgment was delivered by Justice Jude Okafor at about 8 pm on Tuesday. Speaking to

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Bandits attack Katsina hospital, injure doctor, abduct staff

Bandits on Tuesday stormed the General Hospital in Kankara Local Government Area, injured a doctor and abducted a hospital staff member. The Katsina State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, confirmed the incident to our correspondent in a telephone conversation late Wednesday. “Yes, I am aware of the attack”, he stated. The attack,
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Bandits on Tuesday stormed the General Hospital in Kankara Local Government Area, injured a doctor and abducted a hospital staff member. The Katsina State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, confirmed the incident to our correspondent in a telephone conversation late Wednesday. “Yes, I am aware of the attack”, he stated. The attack,

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