Author: Ebunoluwa Onyebuchi
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Enugu coal mining communities decry pollution of water source
Some communities in Enugu State have expressed concern over contamination of their sources of drinking water and livelihood by the activities of coal miners. They also expressed displeasure over the frequent violation of environmental safety and disregard for their health
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Alleged N7.6bn fraud: Appeal Court strikes out FG’s bid to retry Sen Orji Kalu
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has struck out the bid by the Federal Government to begin fresh prosecution of former Abia Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, in the N7.6 billion fraud and money laundering case brought against him. The appellate court threw away the government’s move in a judgment delivered in Abuja by Justice Joseph
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African Games: 20-Man Nigeria Wrestling to land in Ghana Wednesday
A 20-Man Nigeria Wrestling team will arrive in Ghana on Wednesday ahead of the 13th African Games. The team, on Tuesday departed Yenagoa where the they having been camping. The team led by Daniel Kigali, the President, Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) left Yenagoa for Port-Harcourt airport en-route to Abuja.
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We need military support to safeguard warehouses in Kaduna – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has solicited the military`s support to forestall any security breach at its facilities in Kaduna. Mr Imam Garki, NEMA North West Zonal Coordinator, stated this during a visit to the Commanding Officer of 2 Battalion Nigerian
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Alia denies receiving N44bn from FG
Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue has denied receiving N44 billion from the Federal Government, as part of President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to address food shortage in the country. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue, had alleged that Alia received N44 billion special intervention grants from the Federal Government
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Addressing food insecurity immediate priority for Nigerian govt- IMF
T he International Monetary Fund (IMF), says addressing food insecurity should be the immediate priority for the Nigerian government. The IMF said this in its End-of-Mission statement issued after the completion of the IMF Staff 2024 Article IV Mission to Nigeria,
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NGO tasks FG on hardship in Nigeria
The Ideal Women for Better Society (IWBS), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has appealed to the Federal Government to tackle the hardship being faced in Nigeria, ahead of the March 8 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration.
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Navy destroys 3 illegal refinery sites, wooden boat in Bayelsa
The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base in Brass, Bayelsa, has destroyed three illegal refinery sites, a wooden boat and a total of 160,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil. The operation, a fallout of the recently launched Nigerian Navy Operation DELTA SANITY, is aimed at combating il
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Gov. Sani inaugurates committee to resettle displaced Southern Kaduna communities
Gov. Uba Sani on Monday inaugurated a 10-member committee to resettle displaced communities of Southern Kaduna affected by various incidents of insecurity. Speaking during the inauguration, Sani who was represented by his deputy, Dr Hadiza Balarabe said the move was in response to a recommendation by the State Security Council on Nov. 8, 2023.
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Customs generates N9.7 bn in February in Kano/Jigawa
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano Area Command, has generated a total of N9.7 billion in February as revenue from Duty Paid Value (DPV) on imports and excise. Mr Dauda Chana, Customs Area Comptroller in charge of Kano and Jigawa states, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Kano on Monday.