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Retired Military Personnel Protest Unpaid Gratuities

Retired Army personnel on Monday morning barricaded the entrance gate of the Federal Ministry of Finance over unpaid gratuities. In their numbers under the platform of Voluntary Discharged Soldiers (1st and 2nd Quarter Retirees), they urged the government to offset the payment of their outstanding entitlements. Dressed in military camouflage, they are demanding the immediate...
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Fuel Imports Surge to 71%, Marketers Ditch Local Refineries

Fresh data from the downstream regulator of the oil sector has revealed that marketers have resumed large-scale importation of refined petroleum products, choosing not to patronise local refineries. Findings by The PUNCH, based on the latest fuel supply data obtained from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, showed that a staggering 71.38 per...
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Benue SEMA Acknowledges Receipt Of N7.1m From Akume

…Dismisses widespread claims of embezzlement of money The authorities of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA) yesterday acknowledged the receipt of a total of N7.1 million from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume and Engr. Hyacinth Abella for onward distribution to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of the...
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Olamide Reveals Why He’d Choose Broccoli Over Amala

Popular Nigerian rapper and record executive, “Olamide Gbenga Adedeji, widely known as Olamide Badoo, has opened up that he doesn’t really gloat about traditional Nigerian meals like amala; instead, he now prefers “broccoli”, “Sea bass”, “Lamb chops” and “Caviar”. During a Discussion with a content creator, “Korty EO”, Olamide surprised viewers when he answered the...
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Lagos Govt Calls For Calm Amid Persistent Rainfall

The Lagos State Government on Monday called for calm amid heavy rainfall in parts of the state, warning that more downpours are expected in the coming days. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this call in a fresh advisory from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). According to him, NiMet predicted...
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No Proposal For Automatic Tickets For APC Lawmakers

The Senator representing Ondo North Senatorial District, Dr Jide Ipinsagba, has dispelled the rumour of the alleged move by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to grant automatic tickets to its members at the National Assembly. Ipinsagba, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Affairs, told reporters that no such decision had been taken at...
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Burnley Reach Agreement With Chelsea To Sign Ugochukwu

Burnley are set to strengthen the midfield ahead of their return to the Premier League after reaching an agreement with Chelsea to sign Lesley Ugochukwu. The 21-year-old France youth international has been granted permission to travel for medical tests and complete a permanent move to Turf Moor. This was confirmed by football transfer expert David...
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Sokoto Health Sector Revived from ICU – Commissioner

The Sokoto State Commissioner for Health, Dr Faruk Umar Abubakar, has stated that the state’s healthcare sector is witnessing an unprecedented revival under Governor Ahmad Aliyu. Dr. Abubakar noted that the Aliyu-led administration inherited the sector in dire straits, which is now being rapidly repositioned for service delivery and efficiency. The Commissioner, a veteran health...
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