THE Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticized the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, over his heavy focus on land revocation and allocations to the detriment of other essential services and developmental priorities in Abuja. The rights group accused the minister of neglecting critical sectors such …
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THE Chief Magistrate of Osogbo has ordered the remand of three suspects at Ilesa Correctional Centre, including a mother and sons for allegedly stealing cocoa beans. The three suspects are Ayanda Olubunmi (45), Joshua Iyanda (24), and Prosper Iyanda (21). The three were charged with conspiring to steal cocoa beans …
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THE Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano State Command, has deployed 1,539 personnel to ensure effective traffic management throughout the festive season in the state. The State Sector Commander, Umar Matazu, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Command Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Labaran on Sunday in Kano. According …
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THE Anambra Police Command says it recorded 38 cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the state between January and December 21, 2024. Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Adaobi Elosia, Officer-in-Charge of GBV in the state, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday …
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THE Police Command in Anambra has confirmed 22 deaths in Saturday’s stampede at the scene of palliatives distribution in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the palliative distribution was organised by a philanthropist in the area. The police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who …
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US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed British TV executive Mark Burnett, who produced him on The Apprentice, as his special envoy to the UK. Trump said it was his “great honour” to pick his former colleague for the role, which is separate to the position of US ambassador to the …
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THE Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has called for proper crowd management during distribution of food and other items for charity to prevent stampedes and avoidable loss of lives. Her appeal followed recent incidents of stampedes across the country, notably at Ibadan, Oyo State; …
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Recruitment, apply for Dangote Group recruitment 2024 below. Newsextra24 reports that Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and product quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa. Dangote Group is recruiting to fill the …
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NIGERIAN National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reduced its ex-depot price of petrol to N899 per litre in Lagos. Newsextra24 reports that the development comes days after the Dangote refinery slashed the ex-depot price of the product to the same amount. Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) announced …
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Find below, the Dollar to Naira exchange rate for today, 22 December 2024. Newsextra24 has obtained the official dollar to the naira exchange rate in Nigeria today, including the Bureau De Change (BDC) rate and CBN rates. What Is The Official Exchange Rate For Dollar To Naira Today? The exchange rate between the Naira and the …
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