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NNPCL to Appeal Court Judgement in Favor of Ararume

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has taken steps to appeal the restoration of Ifeanyi Ararume as the company’s non-executive Chairman. This was contained a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. The statement stated that the President has taken notice of the judgment by the Federal High Court, which reinstated Ararume, adding that his administration respects the Rule of Law. It sued […]

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Sports News

Raducanu Beaten by Ostapenko

Emma Raducanu's first clay-court match of the season ended in a one-sided defeat by Jelena Ostapenko. Raducanu struggled to deal with ferocious hitting from the Ostapenko and lost 6-2 6-1 in 59 minutes. Ostapenko will play Tunisia's third seed Ons Jabeur in the last 16.

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Business

Federal Government to Increase Excise Tax on Tobacco Products

The Federal Government says it will increase excise tax on tobacco products from 30 per cent to 50 per cent. Head, Tobacco Control Unit, Noncommunicable Disease Division, Federal Ministry of Health, Mangai Malau, disclosed this at the National Tobacco Control Budget Advocates Meeting in Abuja. Malau revealed that presently, the Federal Government imposed a 30 per cent tax on tobacco products, as part of measures to control tobacco smoking in the […]

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World

Doctors Reveal Number of Hospitals Bombed in Sudan

A Sudanese doctors' union have revealed that that 39 out of 59 hospitals in Khartoum and nearby states are out of service. A statement issued by the Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors, said only 20 hospitals are fully or partially operational. The statement noted that among the hospitals that have stopped working, there are nine hospitals that were bombed, and 16 hospitals that were subjected to forced evacuation. Fighting is continuing […]

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News

Aregbesola Launches Strategy to Drive Internal Security

The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has launched a five-year strategic plan to drive the country’s internal security. Aregbesola stated this at the launch of the Five Year Strategic Plan of the ministry in Abuja He noted that the plan would capitalise on the ministry’s strengths to significantly impact the critical issues bordering Nigeria’s internal security. The minister added that the required synergy to drive the internal security has been […]

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News

Ikpeazu Threatens to Seals Banks Wit-holding State Funds

Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has warned that his administration would seal any bank that continues to withhold the State’s funds. A statement signed by the Secretary to the State government, Chris Ezem, said an Abuja High Court which earlier froze the State accounts, had also vacated the same order. The statement advised banks that have continued to place Post No Debit, on the State accounts to immediately resume financial transactions. It […]

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Sports News

Manchester City to Expand Stadium

Manchester City has submitted a planning application to expand the capacity of their Etihad Stadium to more than 60,000. The plans will add around 7,000 new seats to the stadium as well as a new covered fan zone, club shop, museum and 400-bed hotel. Last week, the Etihad was included on the list of 10 stadia which would host matches if the UK and Ireland’s joint bid for organising Euro […]

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World

Sudan’s Commanders Agree to Cease Fire

Sudan's rival commanders have agreed to a 24-hour ceasefire from Tuesday evening. According to a member of Sudan's ruling military council, Shams Kabbashi, said the ceasefire will start at 6 p.m. and will not extend beyond the agreed 24 hours. This comes after pressure from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken over deadly fighting that has engulfed the capital Khartoum. The conflict between Sudan's armed ruling factions broke out four days ago and […]

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News

Chinese Government Denies Funding Militants in Nigeria

Chinese Government has denied funding militants to access Nigerian mining sites. The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, described a report insinuating terrorism financing in Nigeria by the Chinese Government as totally irresponsible. The Embassy added that the report is based on unverified, unclear and unproven information.

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