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Gunmen have abducted three people at the Enugu State College of Health Technology in the Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State on Thursday. The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed the incident on Saturday. Ndukwe said the police received information about the abduction and immediately responded to the scene, rescuing…
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At least 250 homes have been destroyed in Natsinta community in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State following three days of torrential rainfall and attendant flooding. Though no lives were lost, several people were said to have sustained injuries, with some currently receiving treatment in hospitals. The affected houses, mostly mud-brick structures, were totally…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has refuted claims that it owes international oil traders $6.8 billion. The NNPC’s statement follows a recent report alleging that the oil giant was in debt to foreign oil traders and had failed to remit revenue to the Federation Account since January. Reacting to this, NNPC, in…
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With the approval of the new minimum wage by President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Government, on Saturday, declared that it will no longer tolerate massive recruitment into agencies without sanction or waiver, as well as selective promotions. Permanent Secretary Olufunsho Adebiyi made this indication at the opening of a one-day retreat organised by the State…
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Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged heads of agencies to be guided by the extant provisions that established their organisations in preparing their 2025 budget. Shettima, represented by Sen. Ibrahim Hadejia, made the call during a retreat for the Chief Executives of the Ministries Department and Agencies (MDAs) under the supervision of the State House on…