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Over 70 Terrorists, 22 Soldiers Killed In Borno Terrorist Attacks

  Some armed terrorists suspected to be Boko Haram/ISWAP have reportedly killed a military Commander, two other senior military officers and 17 soldiers at a military base in Malam–Fatori, the headquarters of Abadam local government area of the State. This came two days after the killing of 20 fishermen at Gadan Gari fishing community in Bama local government area of ...

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Imported Petrol Now Cheaper Than Dangote Fuel

  Oil marketers have revealed that the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) as of Friday was N922.65 per litre. This amount is a considerable reduction of N32.35 from the N955 per litre offered at the loading gantry of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The Punch reported that dealers said this cost factored in various expenses including shipping, import duties, ...

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50% Telecom Tariff Hike: SERAP Sues Tinubu, NCC

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the government of President Bola Tinubu over “the arbitrary, unconstitutional, unlawful, unfair, and unreasonable 50 percent telecom tariff hike by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).” Joined in the suit as Defendant is the NCC. The NCC had recently approved a 50 percent hike in telecom tariffs. By the increase, the ...

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Obi Ups Support For Healthcare, Donates Total Of 100m To IHM Health System

Presidential standard-bearer of the Labour Party (LP) during the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has further increased his support for healthcare in the country with fresh donation to the IHM Health System in Mmiata-Anam, Anambra State. The IHM Health System, managed by the Immaculate Heart Sisters, plays a pivotal role in providing essential healthcare services to the rural community of ...

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Soludo Congratulates Bishop Jonas Benson Okoye On His Birthday

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Catholic Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, the Most Rev. Jonas Benson Okoye on his birthday. Governor Soludo lauded Bishop Okoye for his unwavering dedication, spiritual leadership, and immense contributions to the growth and development of the Catholic Church, particularly within the Nnewi Diocese. The Governor remarked ...

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I Remain Lagos Speaker — Obasa

The impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has faulted his removal by lawmakers, saying he remains the Speaker. Saturday Punch reports that Obasa, who spoke on his removal for the first time on Saturday, said it was important for the lawmakers to follow the constitutional procedure to remove him as speaker. The former speaker also ...

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Tanker Explosion In Enugu Claims 15 Lives

At least 15 people tragically lost their lives in a fuel tanker explosion at Ugwu Onyeama, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Saturday Sunday reports that the explosion occurred around 11:30 AM when a fuel-laden tanker exploded while navigating the busy expressway. Witnesses described the blast as devastating as it destroyed nearby vehicles and ...

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Obi Visits Schools, Interacts With Students To Commemorate International Day Of Education

Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, on Friday marked the 2025 International Day of Education by reaffirming his unwavering belief in the transformative power of education to drive development and innovation. The event coincided with the Centenary Anniversary of Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS), Onitsha, taking place today. To honour these intertwined milestones, Obi visited schools across Anambra ...

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Ganduje, Magnus Abe, Morka, Others Make List Of Tinubu’s Fresh Appointments

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of board Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers for 42 federal organisations. Also appointed is a secretary to the board of the Civil Defence, Immigration, and Prisons Services. In a State House release issued on Thursday, the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said all the appointments took immediate effect. “The ...

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