Following a viral video of decomposing corpses discovered in a forest at Avu in Imo State, the police have arrested five suspects in connection with the crime.In the video, the state hunters’ association discovered decomposing corpses and alleged some Fulani people were responsible for the incident.The Imo State police command
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The Rivers State House of Assembly has frowned at recent appointments approved by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, especially those appointed in an acting capacity.The appointments include those of Mr. Goodlife Ben as acting chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, Dr. Ine Briggs as acting director-general of Bureau for Public Procurement,
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) yesterday said it has held talks with a South Korean consortium led by Daewoo E & C on the development of gas projects in Nigeria.Nigeria, with a proven gas reserve of 208 trillion metric tons, aims to meet the net zero carbon
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned authorised dealers to ensure that transactions are conducted transparently.The apex bank warned that any form of distortion leading to market manipulation would face sanctions.In a statement issued in Abuja yesterday and signed by the Director, Financial Market Department, Aliyu Ashiru, the bank
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The Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s recent directive to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to transfer revenue from crude oil sales to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).The Senator representing Borno South in the red chamber said this in a chat
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The Senate has again summoned service chiefs to appear before it next week and proffer lasting solutions to the widespread insecurity in the country.The invitation followed a motion titled “Spate of Insecurity in Nigeria,” sponsored by all 109 senators during yesterday’s plenary.Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, who presented the motion, said:
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the senator representing Anambra Central, Victor Umeh, to pay N135,722,303.40 along with accrued interest to the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) over his unpaid bank loan.Justice Inyang Ekwo issued the order in a judgment delivered on Monday in a suit filed
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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has revealed that it is set to conduct its first computer-based examination, the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE), on Wednesday, January 31, and will end on Saturday, February 17, 2024.This was disclosed by the Head of National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, yesterday
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Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has denied involvement in the formation of Nomad Vigilante, recently launched by the leadership of the Fulani sociocultural association in the state.Governor Sule disowned the group during separate meetings with members of the State House of Assembly and representatives of the State Council of Chiefs
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Ahead of this Saturday's bye and re-run elections across 26 states, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is delivering materials to the affected locations. The election will be held in 80 local government areas in 26 states of the federation.The commission,
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