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Wike reveals source of funds for FCT projects

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said that there are no other means of generation of funds for projects in the nation’s capital apart from the Internally Generated Revenues, IGR. Wike said it is the only way the FCT Administration has been able to fund the numerous projects in both the city center and area councils. The minister said on Thursday that the FCT Administration […]

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Bolt driver makes u-turn, apologises to Abia Rep Ikwechegh

An e-hailing driver, Stephen Abuwatseya has apologised to the House of Representatives member representing ABA North/South of Abia State in the National Assembly, Alex Ikwechegh who assaulted him after an altercation occurred during a package delivery. In a video statement released to the press on Thursday, Abuwatseya expressed regret for provoking Ikwechegh and asked Nigerians for forgiveness. He also urged everyone to move on from the incident. Recall that Ikwechegh […]

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NNPCL debunks video of adulterated fuel sold in bottles, jerrycans

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has disclaimed a viral video alleging that it sold adulterated Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, in bottles and jerrycans. Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL in a statement on Thursday said that it had carried out spot checks at all its outlets and found the claim to be false. Recall that a video clip of someone pouring a dark liquid which […]

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World

Bank Of England Cuts Interest Rate As Inflation Slows

Bank of England on Thursday said it was cutting its key interest further after UK inflation hit a three-year low and signalled more reductions. As widely expected, the BoE trimmed borrowing costs by 25 basis points to 4.75 percent at a regular policy meeting, it is second reduction since August as the Consumer Prices Index in Britain stands at 1.7 percent, the lowest level since 2021 and below the two-percent […]

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Entertainment News

Shallipopi parts ways with record label, Dapper Music

Popular Nigerian musician, Shallipopi, has parted ways with the Dapper Music record label. He was earlier rumoured to have separated from the label, whose partnership rocketed him to fame in 2023. However, a check on Shallipopi’s social media pages shows that he has removed Dapper Music’s name from his bio and unfollowed the record label boss. The split came few months after Shallipopi unveiled his label called Plutomania Records with […]

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Sports News

Trabzonspor prepare January bid for Onuachu

Turkish side, Trabzonspor will make a move for Paul Onuachu when the transfer window reopens in January next year. Onuachu spent the 2023/24 season on loan with the Black Sea Storm from Southampton. The 30-year-old made a big impression at the club, scoring 17 goals and providing four assists in 25 league appearances. Trabzonspor, however, failed to sign him on a permanent deal after their €7 million offer was rejected […]

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Defence Headquarters declare 9 terrorist leaders wanted

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared nine notorious terrorist leaders, operating in the North West region, wanted and is calling on the public to assist with any information that could lead to their capture. The DHQ, in a statement released on Thursday, urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any sightings or knowledge of the whereabouts of these high-profile suspects. The wanted individuals are identified as Abu Khadijah, Abdulrahman, […]

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Nigerian Navy arrests three suspects with stolen crude oil

The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Ibaka, Akwa Ibom State, has apprehended three suspected oil thieves in possession of crude oil valued at N32 million. Uche Aneke, the Commanding Officer, made the disclosure on Thursday during the handover of the suspects and seized items to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Akwa Ibom. According to Aneke, the arrest took place Tuesday morning around 9:05 a.m., following […]

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Presidency defends CNG vehicle safety amid Malaysia’s phase-out plan

The Nigerian Presidency is addressing public concerns about the safety of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles, recently introduced as an alternative to petrol vehicles. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on X handle on Thursday dismissed these concerns following reports that Malaysia plans to phase out CNG vehicles by 2025. According to Malaysian authorities, the decision is driven by safety concerns over ageing […]

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NUJ calls for federal interventions in fixing dilapidated roads in Cross River

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Cross River State has urged the federal government to prioritize rehabilitation of the Calabar-Uyo highway and other deteriorating federal roads across the state. In a communique following their recent congress held in Calabar, on Thursday, signed by State Chairman Archibong Bassey, the union expressed concern over the poor condition and slow repairs of these roads, noting significant impacts such as delays, fatalities, economic […]

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