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Shell sued over alleged theft of 16 million barrels of cude oil
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has been asked to compel the federal government to nationalise and take over the assets and investments of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) Limited and all her sister companies. The applicant in the suit, Patriotic Youth Organisation, urged the court to order the
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NCPC will partner with credible airline in airlifting pilgrims – Rev Pam
From Gyang Bere, Jos The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev Yakubu Pam, has indicated interest in partnering with a credible airline in airlifting Nigerian pilgrims to the Holy Land. Rev Pam made the disclosure while receiving the Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace Airlines, Mr Allen Onyema, during a courtesy
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Kaduna: Stunted children statistics worries CS-SUNN, expresses fear over the calibre of future leaders
From Sola Ojo, Kaduna Worried by shocking statistics that over 40 per cent of under-five children in Kaduna State are stunted, the Civil Society-scaling up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has expressed fear over the calibre of leaders the state will be producing when these children reach adulthood. Stunted children are the children whose brains are
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Kebbi University VC assures justice for killed students
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Vice-Chancellor of the Kebbi State University of Science and Techology Aliero (KSUSTA), Prof Bashar Ladan Aliero, has asuured the students of the university and family of the Sharif Zuru, who was alledgely killed by a mob, that justice will prevail over the perpetrators. The Vice-Chancellor, who made the comment
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Jigawa PDP crisis lingers as party expel gubernatorial candidate
From Ahmed Abubakar, Dutse The crisis in the Jigawa State People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified with its State Working Committee announcing the immediate expulsion of Malam Aminu Ibrahim Ringim from the party. The PDP in the state stated in a press conference that it has dismissed its state gubernatorial candidate in the 2015 and
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2.6m Nigerians displaced-National Commission for Refugee
The National Commission for Refugees, Migrant and Internally Displaced Persons has said that about 2.6 million Nigerians are currently displaced persons in the country Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, Bashir Mohammad Garba disclosed this in Kano on Sunday He was speaking at the Government House while fagging off the
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Military joint operations raid dreaded criminal camps in Delta
From Ben Dunno, Warri Notorious criminal camps, especially those of the dreaded cult gangs that have terrorised residents of Sapele and its environs, were yesterday destroyed by soldiers. The joint operations of the military carried out by the Army and the Navy, with support from the DSS, Civil Defence Corp and local vigilante groups, saw
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Abia 2023: Zoning arrangement must be respected – Apugo
Former General Manager, Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA), Hon Okechukwu Apugo, has urged politicians in the state to respect rotation arrangement in the coming 2023 general election. Apugo, who is the son of strong man of Abia politics, Chief BB Apugo, said “power rotation is sacrosanct and must be respected by all political parties
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FG approves establishment of SIM swap centres, extension of enrolment licence tenure
By Chinenye Anuforo, Lagos The federal government has given approval to Mobile Network Operators for the establishment of dedicated SIM Swap Centres across Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria. This was announced during the 4th Ministerial Task Force meeting on the NIN-SIM registration held in Abuja. At the meeting, chaired by Minister of Communications and
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Governors reconcile after war of words
From Paul Orude Bauchi The very public war of words between Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed and his Benue State counterpart, Samuel Ortom, appear to be over, the two governors having publicly buried their differences and reconciled. This was contained in a press release by the Special Assistant to Governor Mohammed on New Media, Lawan Mu’azu
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Group drags Shell to court over alleged 16m barrels crude oil theft
Tunde Oyesina, Abuja A civil society organisation, Patriotic Youth Organisation has approached a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, to compel the Federal Government to nationalize and take over the assets and investments of Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited and all her sister companies. In the Originating Summons filed by the group through their lawyer,
Killings: Nigeria’s security architecture has completely collapsed – Ortom
Cephas Iorhemen, Makurdi Apparently miffed by the worsening insecurity situation ravaging the country, Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom Wednesday admonished the Presidency and governors in the country to come together save the nation’s security architecture which he said ‘has completely collapsed’ in order to save the lives of Nigerians. Ortom spoke to newsmen at
Police confirm murder of Sen. Suswam’s elder brother
The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the killing of Dr Terkula Suswam, an elder brother of Sen. Gabriel Suswam, by gunmen at Anyiin on Tuesday evening. The confirmation is contained in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DCP Catherine Anene, on Wednesday in Makurdi. ”At about 1930hrs information was
OPEC oil has advantage over US shale during pandemic recovery
The once-brash U.S. shale industry, which spent profusely in recent years to grab market share, is now focused on preserving cash, putting it at a disadvantage to low-cost OPEC producers as the global economy begins to gear up again. Prior to the pandemic-induced downturn, OPEC countries led by Saudi Arabia restrained their production, eager
Gunmen abduct another foreigner in Ekiti
Gunmen have kidnapped another foreigner along Igbemo Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Sunday Abutu, confirmed the kidnap to Channels Television, noting that the incident took place on Tuesday. The police spokesman asked residents not to get tensed as security operatives, noting
S’Korea probing two deaths after AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine
South Korean authorities said on Wednesday they are investigating the deaths of two people after a media report said the pair – both with pre-existing conditions – died within days of receiving AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine. A 63-year-old nursing home patient with cerebrovascular disease developed symptoms, including high fever, after being given the AstraZeneca vaccine,
Report: US gets ‘C-,’ faces $2.59trn in infrastructure needs over 10 years
The United States faces a $2.59 trillion shortfall in infrastructure needs that requires a massive jump in government spending to address crumbling roads, bridges and other programs, according to an assessment by an engineers group issued on Wednesday. The 170-page report by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) comes as President Joe Biden
China’s services sector grows at slowest rate in 10 months in Feb
China’s services sector activity grew at its slowest pace in 10 months in February as firms struggled with sluggish demand and high costs, a private sector survey showed on Wednesday, prompting them to cut jobs. The Caixin/Markit services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 51.5, the lowest since April, from 52.0 in January
Serie A: Ronaldo marks landmark appearance with 20th goal
Cristiano Ronaldo marked his 600th league appearance with his 20th Serie A goal of the season as Juventus comfortably beat Spezia on Tuesday night. All three goals came in the second half, with Ronaldo getting his side’s third when he finished off a quick counter-attack in the final minute, reports the BBC. Alvaro Morata
EPL: Man City extend winning run to 21 games
*Move 15 points clear Gabriel Jesus scored two late goals as Premier League leaders Manchester City beat Wolverhampton Wanderers to stretch their winning run to 21 games. Pep Guardiola’s side were dominant from the start and deservedly took the lead when Leander Dendoncker turned Riyad Mahrez’s cross into this own net, reports the BBC. Aymeric
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