Many filling stations across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol. The development came in spite of a decline in international crude oil prices from 92 dollars barrel to 87.31 dollars per barrel. Brent crude stood at 88.10 …
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The Federal Government has underscored the importance of early cancer detection, saying the stage at which the disease is diagnosed determines the treatment approach and chances of cure. Dr Uchechukwu Nwokwu, National Coordinator, National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP), Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, said this in an interview …
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The Federal Government has tasked petroleum engineers and other industry professionals with supporting its drive to increase Nigeria’s crude oil production to three million barrels per day (bpd) by 2030. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, gave the charge on Saturday at the inauguration of …
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The Federal Government has inaugurated the first National Pilot Ranching Programme at the Gongoshi Livestock Grazing Reserve in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area of Adamawa. Inaugurating the project on Saturday, the Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, described the project as a major step toward transforming Nigeria’s livestock sector. Newsextra24 reports …
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Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Saturday issued an Executive Order establishing a Coroner Inquest/Panel of Inquiry into the killings and violence that occurred in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of the state on Monday. Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed, on Saturday in Osogbo, said …
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Some women have advised parents, particularly mothers, to stop putting undue pressure on their daughters to get married within a particular age bracket. According to them, readiness, compatibility and the right partner should take precedence over societal expectations. The women shared their views in separate interviews with the News Agency …
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Luanda, Angola, to represent Nigeria at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the African Union Assembly. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. Nkwocha said Shettima was received upon arrival by …
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Nigeria has called on the African Union (AU) to develop innovative and sustainable financing mechanisms to strengthen Africa’s capacity to prevent and resolve conflicts. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the call on Saturday at the 26th Extraordinary Session of the AU Executive Council. The session was …
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the Aug. 15 Osun governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has congratulated Gov. Ademola Adeleke on his re-election. Oyebamiji, in a statement on Saturday in Osogbo, urged Adeleke to protect the lives and property of all citizens, particularly during the post-election period. “In the …
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Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted ₦9.89 million ransom allegedly being conveyed for three kidnapped siblings and rescued 27 victims in separate operations. The operations were conducted between Aug. 27 and 28 across Kaduna, Zamfara and Kebbi states, according to an operational report made available to the News Agency …
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