The Rivers House of Assembly has written to Gov. Siminalay Fubara, urging him to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill within 48 hours. The House made this known in a five-point resolution by Mr Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly at plenary on Monday in Port-Harcourt. The Amaewhule-led members of …
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THE establishment of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals has helped in combating illegal mining activities and preserving revenue. Dr Abubakar Audi, the Commandant-General (CG) of the NSCDC, made this known when he presented cheques worth over N600 million Group Life Assurance benefits to families of more …
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Oil-producing African countries have increased their crude production quota, now accounting for 35 per cent of newly discovered oil reserves in 2024, a substantial rise from just seven per cent in 2023, a new report by S&P Global has stated. The production upsurge shows that African nations are now leading …
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FOREIGN investors withdrew N45.85bn from the Nigerian stock market in January 2025, an outflow that significantly overshadowed the N25.66bn recorded as foreign inflows within the same period. The latest Nigerian Exchange Domestic and Foreign Portfolio Investment Report revealed that foreign outflows accounted for 64.12 per cent of total foreign transactions …
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TWO Palestinians were shot dead by Israeli soldiers in Rafah in the Gaza Strip on Monday, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. The Israeli army said that two suspects approached Israeli troops in the south of the Gaza Strip and posed an immediate threat, prompting the soldiers to fire at …
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An Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court, on Monday, remanded 60-year-old man, Rufus Adebisi, standing trial over alleged N8.9 million visa fraud, at the Federal Custodial Centre in Ile Ife. Adebisi is facing trial on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, converting money to personal use and obtaining by false pretences. The …
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THE Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Akwa Ibom Command, has renewed its commitment to protect critical infrastructure and ensure disaster reduction in the state. The State Commandant, Mr Bashar Hussaini, said this on Monday during the commemoration of the 2025 International Civil Defence Day in Uyo. The News …
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THE governments of the United Kingdom and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade relations and economic growth through the implementation of Nigeria’s National Quality Policy (NNQP). In a statement on Monday, the British Mission said this initiative falls under Phase II of the Standards Partnership Programme (SPP). The …
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Mojisola Meranda has resigned as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, clearing the way for Mudashiru Obasa’s reinstatement. Meranda, who served for just 43 days, made the announcement on the floor of the House during Monday’s plenary session. She resigned at exactly 1:20 pm. As the first female …
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IN a seemingly unending drama and curious reversal of decisions on the floor, Mojisola Meranda has been re-elected as the deputy speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, following her resignation from the position of Speaker, which she occupied for 49 days. Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency I, was …
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