THE stock market continued on a positive trend, with investors gaining N26 billion and performance indices rising by 0.04 per cent on Tuesday.Specifically, the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) market capitalisation increased by 0.04 per cent to N66.214 trillion from an opening of N66.188 trillion recorded on Monday. The All-Share Index …
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THE Plateau Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 10 suspected illegal miners in the state. The Corps Commandant, Mr Ishaku Musa, made the disclosure at a news conference on Tuesday in Jos. He said the arrest was in line with the subsisting order issued …
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THE Police Command in Anambra has detained two suspected cultists and armed robbers in separate operations, recovering arms and other incriminating items. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the arrests and detention in a statement on Sunday in Onitsha. According to Ikenga, the Commissioner of Police, CP …
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THE Federal Government says it will upgrade the Benue swine and crop improvement project in Yadev town of Gboko Local Government Area to full capacity. The Minister of Livestock Development, Alh. Idi Maiha, stated this on Saturday when he visited the project site at Akperan Orshi Polytechnic, Yadev. Maiha said …
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THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun investigating Okorie Sunday, arrested at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, with $578,000 by the Nigeria Customs Service. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, saying that the suspect would be charged to court following the …
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ALIKO Dangote Foundation on Saturday donated and distributed 30,000 bags of 50kg rice to support vulnerable residents in Niger. Ahmed Hashim, Group Managing Director, Dangote Group, Abuja, said the donation was part of the foundation’s efforts to alleviate hunger and poverty among vulnerable Nigerians in the state. According to him, …
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Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo, on Saturday, presented certificates and staff of office to 66 new traditional rulers in the state. In a speech at the event held at the Government House, Owerri, Uzodinma charged them to serve and treat their subjects in a manner that pleases God. He urged …
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THE First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the well-being and development of all children, regardless of their background. She made this statement in Nasarawa State on Saturday while inaugurating the new Nana Berry Orphanage and Children’s Home. According to the first lady, the project …
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GOV. Peter Mbah of Enugu State says his government will surpass the projected Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) target of ₦600 billion for 2025, to fund more development projects. Mbah gave the assurance on Saturday night in Enugu during his investiture as President of the Enugu Sports Club. The News Agency …
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FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, will chair a high-profile colloquium on Monday, March 24th, to mark the 60th birthday celebration of former governor of Imo State, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, CON. The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, will deliver the keynote address at the event, with the …
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