THE governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has vowed not to rule the state on bended knees. He stated that he would only rule with pride and stand for what is right for the people. The governor said this at the country home of Sir Celestine Omehia in Ubima community, Ikwerre …
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Britain’s King Charles congratulated England for their last-gasp 2-1 victory over Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-final on Wednesday. He, however hoped there would be less drama in the final with England winning without needing late goals or penalties. Substitute Ollie Watkins scored in the 91st minute to send England …
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THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned against obstruction of its personnel while carrying out enforcement operation against substandard drugs and falsified goods. Mr Shaba Mohammed, Director of Investigation and Enforcement, NAFDAC gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria …
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UN humanitarians on Wednesday warned against Israeli evacuation orders in Gaza City, noting that it will only fuel mass further suffering for Palestinians. The directive, issued by the Israeli military, follows evacuation orders affecting several parts of the city in recent days. “These civilians must be protected – and their …
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THE UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said on Wednesday it was deeply concerned by reports of the recent abduction of a political activist whose whereabouts remain unknown. Al-Moatassim Al-Areebi, 29, was abducted on Monday in the north-western city of Misrata, located roughly 187 kilometres east of the capital;Tripoli. UNSMIL, …
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THE Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) on Wednesday said that Nigeria’s path to a safe digital economy was marked by significant progress. The National Commissioner, NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, said this at the 6th Edition of the Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFO) in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that …
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A former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Anamekwe Nwabuoku, on Wednesday, pleaded with Justice James Omotoso of the Federal High Court in Abuja to give him more time to conclude the refund of the public funds allegedly looted by him and his co-defendant. Nwabuoku and his co-defendant, Felix Nweke, are …
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THE Federal Government and crude oil producers in Nigeria have committed to working toward a sustainable supply of crude oil to local refineries under a market-determined pricing system. The aim is to ensure that while the operators do business optimally, the refineries are not starved of feedstock. Accordingly, the industry …
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Colombia beat Uruguay 1-0 in Wednesday’s Copa America semi-final in spite playing the second half with only 10 men. The victory for Colombia meant they set up a title decider against defending champions Argentina, before the night descended into chaos as players clashed with fans. The semi-final in Charlotte, North …
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ENGLAND substitute Ollie Watkins produced a stunning last-minute strike on Wednesday night in Dortmund to sweep England into the final of the 2024 European championships against Spain on Sunday night in Berlin. The Aston Villa attacker entered the fray in the 81st minute with Cole Palmer in place of skipper …
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