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Dangote refinery: What Nigerians should expect on fuel price – Retailers

Petroleum product retailers have revealed what Nigerians should expect as fuel prices following the commencement of operations at Dangote refinery. DAILY POST reports that the Dangote refinery announced the commencement of production last Friday. The company had expressed readiness to supply the Nigerian market diesel and JetA1 or aviation fuel pending approval from the Federal Government. It…

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Ibadan explosion: Security agencies, others commence rescue operations [PHOTOS]

Security agencies and other teams deployed to the scene of the Tuesday night explosion in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, have began rescue operations. DAILY POST reports that the explosion occured at a building located at Dejo Oyelese close, Bodija Housing Estate in Ibadan. Our correspondent, who is currently at the scene, reports that sniffer dogs detected a man, prompting the security agents to…

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Malaika: I had panic attacks, was hospitalised due to piracy — Toyin Abraham

‘Malaika’, Toyin Abraham’s latest movie starring Emeka Ike, was released initially for cinema viewing only on 21 December 2023. The post Malaika: I had panic attacks, was hospitalised due to piracy — Toyin Abraham appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

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Kano govt to spend N8bn on three “mega primary schools”

The Kano State Government has earmarked N8 billion for the construction of three “mega primary schools” across the state. The schools, according to Gov. Abba Yusuf, would have full educational facilities that would give enough conducive atmosphere for children coming from poor parents to have a sound educational background for their prosperous future. The governor said the schools would be sited…

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Police storm Radio/TV station, arrest guest during live programme in Umuahia

An Umuahia-based Radio/TV online station, ABN, was on Tuesday thrown into darkness after a guest, Mr Udensi Donald, who was on a live programme, was arrested by policemen. Donald, who was live on a program “Youth Rendezvous”, was whisked away by policemen who broke into the studio of the station located in front of Matter Dei Cathedral, the headquarters of Catholic Diocese of Umuahia, the Abia…

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Sporting Lagos summons coach Offor over team’s poor run

Sporting Lagos management has summoned head coach Paul Offor over the club’s recent poor run of form in the Nigeria Premier Football League, DAILY POST reports. According to reports, the young tactician is scheduled to meet with the club’s hierarchy later in the week. Offor is understood to be losing the trust of the management with his team’s struggles on the pitch. Sporting Lagos are winless in…

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Ufere happy to open goal account for Sporting Lagos

Sporting Lagos midfielder Chinedu Ufere says he felt delighted to have scored his first goal for the club. Ufere scored the first goal for Sporting Lagos in their 2-2 draw against Shooting Stars at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Wednesday. The combative midfielder said the goal was as a result of the confidence instilled in him by the coaches. Jonathan Alukwu netted the second goal for Sporting…

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Breakdance: Two dancers to represent Nigeria in Paris

The grand finale had 32 finalists battling for a Samsung fold phone and a cash prize of N300,000. The post Breakdance: Two dancers to represent Nigeria in Paris appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

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Vigilante group raids kidnappers’ den, rescues victims in Benue

The Benue State Community Vigilante Group, BSCVG, rescued some kidnapped victims in Orokam community, Ogbadibo Local Goverment Area of Benue State on Tuesday. DAILY POST recalls that over 35 passengers were snatched from three commercial vehicles by yet-to-be-identified gun-wielding kidnappers on Otukpo-Enugu Road in Orokam on Sunday. The successful operation by the vigilante group attracted wild…

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AFCON Day 4 Review: Namibia, Burkina Faso record late wins as Mali soar past South Africa

Two games on Tuesday seemed like they would end in scoreless draws before the deadlocks were broken. The post AFCON Day 4 Review: Namibia, Burkina Faso record late wins as Mali soar past South Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

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PDP Replies Presidency, Accuses APC Of Bitterness File photo: Kola Ologbondiyan The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) responded to a statement by the Presidency in which it was asked to return the money it allegedly stole from Nigerians.

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PDP Replies Presidency, Accuses APC Of Bitterness File photo: Kola Ologbondiyan The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) responded to a statement by the Presidency in which it was asked to return the money it allegedly stole from Nigerians.

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Spy attack: Russia expels four French diplomats

Spy attack: Russia expels four French diplomats

Russia has expelled four French diplomats in retaliation for France’s decision to order the same number of Russian envoys to quit its territory over the poisoning of a former Russian spy in Britain, the foreign ministry said Friday.

“We can only regret” Moscow’s move, the ministry said in statement, but added that “up to now, Russia has refused to offer the expected explanations concerning…

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Melaye: Police confirm rearrest of three suspects who escaped from custody

Melaye: Police confirm rearrest of three suspects who escaped from custody

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The Kogi state police command has confirmed the re-arrest of three out of the six suspects involved in the arms case against Senator Dino Melaye who escaped from custody on Wednesday.

The outgoing state commissioner of police, Ali Janga, who confirmed this, however, did not disclose the names of the arrested suspects.

“Yes, it is confirmed, but note that I am no longer the…

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Isner stuns Del Potro to reach Miami final

Isner stuns Del Potro to reach Miami final

John Isner produced a blistering Miami Open semi-final display against crowd favourite Juan Martin del Potro to win 6-1, 7-6 (7/2) and snap the former US Open champion’s 15-match winning streak.

It was a phenomenal effort from the American who blasted down 13 aces and took just one hour and 23 minutes to floor Argentina’s Del Potro and book his place in Sunday’s final.

Isner will meet either…

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Rep. Jibril laid to rest in Lokoja

Rep. Jibril laid to rest in Lokoja

Former House of Representative member, Buba Jibril, (APC/Lokoja/Kogi) who died on Friday in Abuja, has been buried in Lokoja, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.

Jibril, 58, a three-term member of the House of Representatives, was buried amidst tears from families, friends and colleagues that thronged Lokoja for the burial.

The burial was attended by the Speaker of the House of Representatives,…

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