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Stock market declines by N659bn

The stock market opened the week on a negative note, with performance indices showing mixed results. Specifically, the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) market capitalisation declined by N659 billion or 1.01…

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Plateau Gov Mutfwang lauds NEMA’s post Bokkos’ attack intervention

The Governor of Plateau State, Mr. Caleb Mutfwang, has commended the prompt response of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in providing critical support to individuals affected by the recent…

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Afe Babalola urges NUC to end era of mushroom varsities

Legal luminary and elder statesman, Chief Afe Babalola, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has warned the Federal Government to stop mass approval of  licenses  for new universities. Babalola, who is…

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DHQ: Military operation secured Gen Tsiga’s release

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has faulted the claims that military generals contributed money to secure the release of retired Brig.-Gen. Mahrazu Tsiga, who was held captive for 56 days. The…

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Kwara Gov condoles with Olofa over mother’s death

Biodun Esan, IlorinGovernor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has sent his condolences to His Royal Majesty the Olofa of Offa Kingdom Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II on the passing of…

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NCDC reports rising cases of cerebrospinal meningitis, urges vigilance

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported a rising number of suspected cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) cases across the country. The NCDC’s official website stated on Sunday that, during…

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SERAP tasks Tinubu on $1.08bn World Bank loan, seeks probe of N233bn in NBET

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to reject the recently approved $1.08bn World Bank loan and instead direct the Attorney General of the Federation and…

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NDLEA nabs 75-year-old  with skunk in Abia

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 75-year-old, Felix Nnanna, with 1.6kg skunk, a strain of cannabis. Nnana was arrested during a raid at Umunteke Asa, Ukwa…

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Ojulari, new GCEO unveils agenda at NNPCL, takes over from Kyari 

…pledges to consolidate on predecessor’s achievements The new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Bayo Ojulari, has officially taken over the reins of…

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Navy confiscates vessels carrying illicit arms, crude oil

………in Niger Delta The Nigerian Navy says it apprehended some vessels carrying illicit arms and stolen crude oil and destroyed several illegal refining sites through its Operation Delta Sanity II…

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