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IPMAN tasks filling station owners on fire safety measures

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has urged filling station owners to provide fire safety measures to guard against fire outbreaks and unnecessary loss of lives and property. The Chairman of IPMAN, Enugu Depot Unit, Mr Chinedu Anyaso, made the call on Sunday in Enugu while speaking on the need to check  fire

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Police arrest 3 over kidnap of Owerri resident

Operatives of Imo Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit have arrested three suspects for the conspiracy and kidnapping of Mr Sabinus Ibe, aged 48, from Owerri. The suspects, including Favour Dike, 22, Ifeanyi Kingsley, 30, and Wisdom Chikodi, 31, were arrested on March 18 after detailed investigations and operations. Police spokesman DSP Henry Okoye confirmed the development

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First Lady seeks collective commitment, investment to end TB

 The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called for collective commitment and investmentmen in ending the deadly Tuberculosis (TB) disease. Tinubu,  who is the National and Global Stop TB Champion, made the call in her message on Monday on the occasion of  the 2025 TB Day with theme: “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest,

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NYCN urges youth to embrace patriotism, join governance in 2025

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has urged Nigerian youth to embrace patriotism, unity, and active participation in governance. The NYCN President, Sara-Igbe Sukubo, in his New Year message on Wednesday in Abuja, stated that 2025 presented both challenges and opportunities that required a collective effort from all Nigerians for a fresh start for

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Police neutralise 40 bandits, rescue 319 kidnapped victims in Katsina — CP

 The Katsina State Police Command, says it has neutralised 40 suspected bandits who have been terrorising communities in different parts of the state in 2024. Mr Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, the State Commissioner of Police (CP), stated this on Tuesday in Katsina at the command’s maiden end-of-year celebrations and award presentations. CP Abubakar-Musa presenting an award to

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NAHCON remains neutral in discharging its obligations – Chairman

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reassured the public that it would remain neutral in discharging its obligations to stakeholders. The Executive Chairman of NAHCON, Prof. Saleh Usman, gave the assurance on Wednesday in a statement by the commission’s Assistant Director, Information and Publication, Mrs Fatima Usara. ” In the light of recent

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Power Sector: Expert warns of grim outlook

The Nigerian electricity sector is facing a grim outlook, says Mr Chinedu Bosah, the National Coordinator of the Coalition for Affordable and Regular Electricity (CARE). Bosah raised the alarm on Wednesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He said it was essential to address the issues plaguing the industry. According to

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Tinubu lauds NASS for support

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is encouraged by the National Assembly’s support over the last 19 months and is determined to take Nigeria to the Promised Land. The President spoke on Wednesday while receiving Vice President Kashim Shettima, the leadership of the National Assembly, and former principal officers of the National Assembly in Lagos.

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NiMet predicts 3-day dust haze weather condition from Monday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted moderate dust haze on Monday in the northern region with visibility range of 2Km to 5Km. It forecast localised visibility of less than or equal to 1km throughout the forecast

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Alleged terrorism financing: Court gives EFCC go-ahead to freeze 24 bank accounts

A Federal High Court in Abuja has okayed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s application to freeze 24 bank accounts domiciled in different banks over allegations bordering on terrorism financing. Justice Emeka Nwite, who granted the application after the EFCC’s lawyer, Martha Babatunde, moved an ex-parte motion to the effect, gave the commission the

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