LUCARA Diamond Corp, a Canadian mining company, announced the discovery of a colossal 2,492 carat diamond at its Karowe mine in Botswana, marking one of the largest diamonds ever unearthed. The company did not specify the gem quality of the stone but confirmed that its size places it as the …
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EKITI State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has approved the appointment of Dr Sunday Osinkolu Ajeigbe as the new Rector of Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti. Ajeigbe, who holds a doctorate degree in Chemistry, is until the appointment, the Deputy Rector, Federal Polytechnic Ile- Oluji, Ondo State. Dr Ajeigbe’s appointment as Rector …
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The Federal Government says it will begin crude oil sales in Naira to Dangote Refinery and others in October 2024. This is according to a statement by the Director Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Mr Mohammed Manga in Abuja on Monday. Manga said …
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An Osogbo-based cleric, identified as Femi has been accused of having non-consensual sex and impregnating his stepdaughter when she was 13 years of age. The allegations were brought against Femi by his 16-year-old stepdaughter, name (withheld). The victim, aged 16, had approached a Non-Governmental Organisation, the World Institute for Peace, …
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THE Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Ogun State, Niyi Ijalaye is dead. Ijalaye slumped and died on Monday evening after a meeting of RECs at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. A source within Ogun INEC, who spoke under anonymity, said the Ondo-born REC had …
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THE Federal Government has disclosed that sales of crude oil to Dangote Refinery and other local refineries will commence October 1, 2024. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made the announcement during a meeting with the Implementation Committee on Monday in Abuja. …
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Isese Day, a significant cultural celebration for traditional worshippers, will be observed in Lagos State as a public holiday on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. This historic declaration by the Lagos State Government marks the first time Isese Day is officially recognized as a work-free day for public servants, underscoring the growing …
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Daar Communications PLC, the parent company of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and RayPower, has mandated the retirement of directors who have held executive roles for 10 years or more. This decision is set to take effect in November. https://newsextra24.com/akpabio-leads-senate-delegation-to-condole-senator-ubahs-family/ Notable executives affected by the directive include Tony Akiotu, Tosin Dokpesi, …
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THE Police Command in Kaduna State has said that 35 suspected phone snatchers were being detained after successfully raiding some black spots in Kaduna metropolis. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Kaduna and made available to newsmen on …
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THE Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, announced on Monday that the Defence Industry Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has the capacity to produce arms and ammunition for Nigeria’s security forces and other African nations. He emphasised that several African countries are now procuring their arms and ammunition from DICON, …
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