THE Rivers State Police Command has launched a manhunt for suspected pirates who attacked passenger boats and abducted no fewer than 13 individuals. The incident took place on the Isaka River in the Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State on Tuesday afternoon. According to reports, one of the targeted …
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Cardinals are entering the second day of the papal conclave to elect a new pope. On Wednesday evening, black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that the cardinals meeting in the conclave had not yet reached a decision Thousands of people gathered in St Peter’s Square to wait …
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BLACK smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday evening, signalling an inconclusive first vote by cardinals locked in the Sistine Chapel in a conclave to elect a new pope to guide the Roman Catholic Church. Thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square waiting for smoke …
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THE Federal Government on Wednesday signed a financing agreement for the Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN), as part of ongoing efforts to revolutionise the nation’s agriculture sector. Newsextra24 reports that with the signing of the agreement, the implementation of the 158.15 million dollars VCN project begins immediately to …
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THE Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has emphasised the need to align African engineering education with global standards, while adapting such standards to local realities. The society also called for greater investment in infrastructure, partnerships, and digital tools to bridge the gap between academia and industry. Mrs Margaret Oguntala, President …
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Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Wednesday said that his administration has taken decisive steps to revive the state fire service. Speaking at the inauguration of three fire trucks in Osogbo, Adeleke said that the last purchase of fire trucks in the state was over 14 years ago, describing the …
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Seplat Energy Plc, says it will start exporting gas to enhance foreign exchange (FX) earnings and deliver greater value to stakeholders. Mr Dotun Isiaka, Managing Director of Seplat Producing Nigeria Unlimited (SEPNU), disclosed this during a panel session organised by the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) at the ongoing …
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THE House of Representatives is to investigate disbursement and utilisation of the N200 billion Naira Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) loan for National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP) to Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) The Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Uchenna Okonkwo (LP-Anambra) made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday …
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A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu – the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) – has said Kanu confirmed making broadcast in which he called for the assassination of President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. …
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THE Nigeria Police Force has arrested two fugitives wanted internationally for serious crimes, including human trafficking and armed robbery. Felix Omoregie, also known as Eghosa Johnson Omoregie, was arrested in Benin City, Edo State. He is wanted in Belgium, where he was convicted in absentia in 2021 for leading a …
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