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NewsNigeriaFuel Tanker Accident Burns Persons and Vehicles At Ugwu Onyeama In Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)January 25, 2025

The spate of fire incidents as a result of the fall of fuel-laden tankers in Nigeria has become worrisome as not less than eleven lives and 6 vehicles were burnt on Saturday at the infamous Ugwu Onyeama along the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway in Enugu State. Eye witness account states that the petrol tanker fell while navigating down the hill and exploded burning vehicles and persons. Meanwhile, Governor Peter Mbah, who visited the accident scene, commiserated with...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsFG Saves $10bn From Fuel Subsidy Removal In 2023 – Deputy Speaker 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 24, 2025

Hon. Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has outlined the gains in the fuel subsidy removal, saying that the policy has impacted the economy positively, with the Federal Government saving as much as $10bn in 2023. According to Kalu, the policy has led to a 22% increase in dollar remittances from the Diaspora, totalling $28 billion in 2024. The lawmaker disclosed this on Friday in a meeting with some investors and...

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EducationNewsNigeriaPoliticsKogi Govt Disburses Bursary Allowance, Scholarship Support To Students

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 24, 2025

Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has flagged off the disbursement of bursary allowance and scholarship support to students in tertiary institutions. The event took place at the Glass House of Government House, Lokoja on Friday, where the Governor was represented by his Deputy, Salifu Joel. The bursary allowance and scholarship support are part of the state government’s efforts to alleviate the financial burden on students and their families. A total of 8,750 students will...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsAtiku Mourns Useni, Says He Was Accomplished Public Administrator, Soldier 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 24, 2025

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the death of Lt. General Jeremiah Timbut Useni, saying that his demise is a monumental loss of a powerhouse insider and institutional library of the country. Atiku had in a condolence message on Friday, paid tribute to the former minister of Transport and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), noted that the late General was as a fine soldier, astute public administrator, people’s oriented politician, a kindhearted peace lover...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsEnugu Govt. Signs MOUs To Boost Agro-Industrialization and State Economy

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)January 24, 2025

The Enugu State Government plan to boost agriculture and grow the state’s economy has signed Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, with Fungtai Engineering Ltd and National Cashew Association of Nigeria, NCAN. The MOU signed with Fungtai Engineering Ltd. is for production of cash crops on 7,221 hectares of agricultural land at Ugwujoro, Nimbo, in Uzo-Uwani LGA while with the National Cashew Association of Nigeria, NCAN, for establishment of a pre-fabricated Domestic Export Warehouse at the Enugu...

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MediaNewsNigeriaAnambra State NUJ Re-Elects Odogwu As Chairman, Elects New Executive 

PilotnewsJanuary 24, 2025

Dr. Odogwu Emeka Odogwu has been returned re-elected as the Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalist, NUJ, Anambra State Council in an election held today at the Godwin Ezemo International Press Center, Awka. Dr Odogwu polled 173 votes to defeat her opponent, Comrade Ngozi Obileri who got 40 votes cast. Mr. Chibuzo Obidike of Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS Chapel of the Union was elected Treasurer. Comrade Obidike polled 168 votes to defeat the incumbent, Comrade Ogemdi...

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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria Appeal Court Upholds Hotelier’s Death Sentence

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 24, 2025

The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State has upheld the death sentence passed on Dr. Ramon Adedoyin, a hotelier prosecuted in connection with the murder of Timothy Adegoke, a former Master’s student at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State. The decision of the Osun State High Court which earlier convicted Adedoyin and sentenced him to death was affirmed by the appellate court on Thursday. Recall that Adegoke had lodged at Adedoyin’s Hilton...

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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMilitary, Police, and Local Vigilantes Foil Attacks In Adamawa, Yobe

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 24, 2025

Military, Police, and local vigilantes repelled coordinated attacks by gunmen on the Garaha community in Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State on Thursday. Mr Dauda Istakis, village head of the community who confirmed the incident, said the gunmen attacked the village around 12:15 am, firing sporadically for nearly 40 minutes before the arrival of the securities. Mr. Istakis commended the military, armed vigilantes, and police for their bravery and proactive which saved the entire community....

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NewsNigeriaTelecommunicationGrassroots Centre for Rights  Rejects Telecom Tariff Hike, Demands Reversal

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 23, 2025

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently approved a 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs, but the Civil Society Organization “The Grassroots Centre for Rights & Civic Orientation” has resisted and called for its reversal. The tariff adjustment, approved by NCC on January 20, was in response to requests from telecommunications companies, including MTN Nigeria, which had initially lobbied for a 100% increase, citing rising operational costs. The new tariff structure raises call rates from N11 to N16.50...

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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNAF Airstrikes Neutralise Scores Of Bandits In Alawa Forest, Shiroro Area

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 23, 2025

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) through its Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (AC OPFY) has recorded another significant achievement in its counter-terrorism campaign, killing scores of bandits and dismantling their logistics base at Alawa Forest in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. According to a press statement on Thursday signed by Olusola F Akinboyewa, Air Vice Marshal, Director Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force (NAF) stated that the operation was conducted...

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