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Cooking gas price rose by 39% in 12 months – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that the price of 12.5kg of cooking gas rose from N7,413.25 recorded in January 2022 to N10,277.17 in January 2023, representing a 38.63 percent increase on a year-on-year basis. However, the cost to refill it rose by only 0.28 per cent on a month-on-month basis from N10,248.97 in
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Anambra party chairmen, journalists kick over electoral material inspection
AVarious party chairmen and journalists who were at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Awka, on Thursday, were left stranded as the state Resident Electoral Commission, Dr Queen Agwu, refused to attend to their enquiries. The party chairmen and the media men had wanted to observe the movement of electoral materials from the
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Why Sergio Ramos retired from international football
Spain’s most capped player, Sergio Ramos, has explained the reasons for announcing his retirement from the Spanish national team. The 36-year-old Paris Saint-Germain defender, who won the FIFA World Cup in 2010 as well as two European Championships, has not played for Spain since March 2021. He cited a lack of playtime and exclusion from
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Russia to buy Chinese drones for Ukraine war – Report
Russia is in talks with a Chinese drone maker to supply it with self-explosive drones that could be deployed in Ukraine, German magazine Der Spiegel reported Friday. The magazine said it has seen information indicating that Russia’s military is negotiating with Chinese drone manufacturer Xi’an Bingo Intelligent Aviation Technology to produce such drones for Moscow
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UPDATED Polls: Police arrest Rivers Rep member with $498,100
A few days after his Television and Radio Stations were allegedly bombed by gunmen, Dr Chinyere Igwe, a member of the House of Representatives has been arrested with a bundle of dollars along Ana Road, Port Harcourt very early on Friday morning. The police while confirming Igwe’ss arrest gave the total sum as 498,100 USD,
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How to curb silent killer diseases — Experts
Medical experts have urged Nigerians to embrace regular visits to the hospital for health checks, noting that it can help in early diagnosis and treatment of silent killer diseases. The experts made the call during a medical outreach organised by the Gbagada General Hospital. According to the Managing Director of the hospital, Dr. Segun Babafemi,
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IG deploys three CPs to Imo on election duty
Ahead of tomorrow’s elections, the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, has deployed three Commissioners of Police to Imo State. A statement issued by Imo police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, said that the deployment of the three CPs was to ensure that the elections are successful. Each of the three CPs would be in charge of
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Enchanteur Nigeria celebrates Valentine 2023 in Grand Style
Enchanteur Nigeria, a subsidiary of Wipro Unza celebrated Valentine’s Day this year 2023 with its campaign “How well do you know your partner?”. The campaign which was launched on February 5th 2023, enabled the audience to express knowledge about their partners in the most assertive and romantic way. Enchanteur Nigeria hosted an Instagram Live session on its Instagram page @enchanteurng in collaboration with the Ex Big Brother Naijahousemate, @officialdoyin_ . Couples tuned in on Instagram Live to play the question game
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Netflix cuts subscription prices in more than 30 countries
Netflix has slashed subscription rates in more than 30 countries across Asia, Europe, Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. The streaming giant announced the decision on Thursday as it attempts to attract more subscribers amid stiff competition and strained consumer spending. Netflix had in recent times reduced prices in India and some parts
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Bauchi: 15 die in commercial bus, truck collision
A fatal crash that occurred on Thursday afternoon at Nabardo town along Bauchi – Jos road in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State has claimed the lives of 15 people. Seven other people sustained varying degrees of injuries in the crash that was caused by speed violation and dangerous driving. The crash involved two
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