ABIA State Governor, Alex Otti, has said he has not reneged on his promise to increase workers’ salaries. Newsextra24 reports that Otti disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists at the state capital, Umuahia. According to the Governor, implementing the salary review depends on the availability of funds, and a committee …
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THE House of Representatives has mandated the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to rescind its ban on sachet alcohol and alcohol sold per bottle. Newsextra24 reports that the chairman of the House Committee on NAFDAC, Regina Akume, announced the directive during a news conference in Abuja …
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THE Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended seven individuals suspected of producing illegal rifles and pistols within the Abuja metropolis. According to a statement released on Wednesday (today) by the NSCDC National Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, the criminal activity was thwarted thanks to a tip-off. Afolabi …
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A 17-year-old girl, simply identified as Wumi, has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly stabbing her foster mother, Funmilayo Adelayi, to death. Newsextra24 learnt that the incident reportedly happened last Wednesday at the Oda, Akure residence of the deceased. It was gathered that the decomposing body of the …
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THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cleared the $7 billion foreign exchange (FX) backlog which was pending when Yemi Cardoso took over as the Governor of the apex bank. This development was announced in a statement on Wednesday by the CBN Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi Ali. According to her, …
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THE Lagos Police Command has announced the seizure of 257 motorcycles for operating on restricted roads and other related offences. Newsextra24 reports that the state command spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, revealed that the operation was carried out by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) during a special patrol in the state on …
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NIGERIAN track and field record-holder, Tobi Amusan, won her third gold medal in the history of the African Games on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Tobi Amusan won gold in the 100-meter hurdles at the ongoing 2024 All-African Games in Accra, Ghana. The fastest woman in the world of track and …
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Access Bank is set to purchase the National Bank of Kenya from the KCB Group, marking its second acquisition of a Kenyan bank in less than five years. Following its acquisition of Transnational Bank Limited in 2019, this marks the second purchase for the Nigerian lender in Kenya. According to a …
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A distressing incident unfolded at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) on Tuesday, as a fire outbreak ravaged a female student’s hostel, resulting in significant property and document losses. GWG.com learnt that the incident specifically affected the Hall 2 of the university’s hostel accommodations. The incident came to light through a social media …
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The House of Representatives has given its nod to the N1.28 trillion budget earmarked for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the fiscal year 2024. This significant financial plan was passed on Tuesday, marking a crucial step in the legislative process for the nation’s capital’s annual fiscal planning. The budget …
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