Police arrest 23 suspected cultists, recover guns
The police say the suspects were arrested during operations across Yenagoa, where rival cult groups have engaged in attacks and reprisals.
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Nigeria trains 100 officials ahead of anti-money laundering assessment
The exercise comes nearly a year after Nigeria was removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list following steps to address weaknesses in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing system. The post Nigeria trains 100 officials ahead of anti-money la...
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FG approves N40.7 billion for healthcare delivery in Q3 2026
The Federal Government has approved N40.7 billion for healthcare delivery under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) for the third quarter of 2026. The post FG approves N40.7 billion for healthcare delivery in Q3 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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Tanker carrying 33,000 litres of groundnut oil overturns on Lagos-Ibadan
A tanker carrying 33,000 litres of groundnut oil overturned on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Abiola Garden, inward Toll Gate, Lagos, on Wednesday, causing a traffic gridlock. The incident reportedly occurred at about 2pm, spilling the tanker’s contents onto the road and disrup...
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Edo assembly considers N77.5bn supplementary appropriation bill
The bill scaled second reading during plenary on Tuesday, following a request by Governor Monday Okpebholo for legislative consideration of the proposed supplementary budget. The post Edo assembly considers N77.5bn supplementary appropriation bill appeared first on Premium Times ...
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WayvePay says no investor subscribed to Dangote Refinery IPO through its platform
Last Friday, SEC had warned the public against investing through WayvePay, stating that the platform was not registered to solicit investments from the public or operate in any capacity in the Nigerian capital market. The post WayvePay says no investor subscribed to Dangote Refin...
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Otti pledges accelerated work on Abia industrial park project
The governor made the pledge when he visited the project site at Owaza, Ukwa West Local Government Area. The post Otti pledges accelerated work on Abia industrial park project appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Tanker crash spills 33,000 litres of groundnut oil in Lagos, LASTMA warns against consumption
LASTMA has warned residents, traders and food vendors against consuming or selling the recovered oil that spilled from the tanker. The post Tanker crash spills 33,000 litres of groundnut oil in Lagos, LASTMA warns against consumption appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Police arrest suspected kidnapper, cultist, recover firearm
The arrests come amid other reported kidnapping incidents and police operations against suspected criminals in the oil-rich state. The post Police arrest suspected kidnapper, cultist, recover firearm appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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[VIDEO] APC Govs Are Proud Of What Tinubu Has Done Since 2023 — Uzodimma
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has reiterated the resolve of the 31 All Progressives Congress governors for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Uzodimma, who spoke at the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja on...
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Nigeria’s identity agency says its database is locally hosted and managed by staff
Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says its national identity database is hosted entirely in Nigeria and managed by its own employees, as digital identity verification becomes increasingly important to public services. Alvan Ikoku, director of NIMC’s Strateg...
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Fuel price relief not return to subsidy regime – CPPE
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise said the Nigerian Government’s fuel price relief initiative through the NNPC is a temporary response to the global energy crisis, not a reversal of petroleum subsidy removal. The post Fuel price relief not return to subsidy regim...
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2027: Four years not enough, Adeleke urges support for Tinubu
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, saying four years is not enough for his r Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-four-years-not-enough-adeleke-urges-support-for-tinubu/...