Year: 2024
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Just In: Port Harcourt Refinery Begins Operation
The Nation Newspaper The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Tuesday, November 26, announced that the Port Harcourt Refinery has commenc operations. Its Chief Corporate Communications Officer Mr Olufemi Soneye disclosed this in a message to The Nation. He said: “A Historic Milestone: Port Harcourt Refinery Begins Operations. “Today marks a monumental achievement for…
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63% female students sexually harassed in 12 universities – Report
The Alliances for Africa (AFA) and the Committee of Gender Directors in Nigerian Universities (CGDNU) has said 63 per cent of female students across 12 universities reported experiencing sexual harassment in the institutions. The Executive Director of AFA, Iheoma Obibi, said this on Sunday in Abuja at a joint briefing on ‘Campus Climate Survey Report…
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Dangote Refinery Reduces PMS Price
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has effected a reduction in the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) for marketers. Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of the Dangote Group, announced this in a statement on Sunday. He said the price was slashed from N990/litre to N970/litre “to appreciate the good people of Nigeria”. “As…
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What Your Eye Color Says About Your Health
Vanguard News Your eye colour is one of the most unique things about you. No one else in the world has the exact same shade or pattern, not even identical twins. Eye colour isn’t just a beautiful feature—it can also reveal hints about your genetics, health, and heritage, making it all the more fascinating. Eye…
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Naira Tumbles in Parallel Market Against U.S Dollar
The Naira on Friday tumbled to N1,750 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,745 per dollar on Thursday. But the Naira appreciated to N1,652.62 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM fell to N1,652.62 per dollar from N1,658.67 per dollar…
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One President, Many Spokesmen, and Mixed Messages Amid Misery by Farooq A. Kperogi
By Farooq A. Kperogi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unparalleled appointment of three official, cabinet-level spokesmen—in addition to 9 other senior media aides— symptomizes an insidious governmental malaise. It shows a government that is obsessed with public relations at the expense of public welfare, propaganda at the expense of progress, and mind management at the expense…
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Simon Ekpa: Nigerians in Finland panic as search for sponsors begins
Punch Newspaper Some Nigerians in Finland are in panic following the arrest and detention of separatist leader, Simon Ekpa.Some Nigerians in Finland are in panic following the arrest and detention of separatist leader, Simon Ekpa. Ekpa is one of the leaders of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra. According to sources, Nigerians in the European…
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20-hour Power Supply: NERC Issues Directive To Discos Over Band ‘A’ Customers
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity distribution companies (Discos) to immediately downgrade customers in the Band A category if they are unable to deliver the promised 20 hours of power supply daily. Dafe Apkeneye, NERC’s Commissioner for Licensing and Legal, disclosed this during an appearance on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Friday.…
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DHQ Gives Updates on on Arrest, Trial of Simon Ekpa in Finland
Nigerian Defence Headquarters, Abuja, has stated that Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed prime minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) will be extradited to the country to face charges against him. Speaking on the arrest of Ekpa in a short press statement made available to SaharaReporters, the Director of Defence Information, Brig Gen Tukur Gusau,…
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List of 24 Countries Qualified for AFCON 2025 in Morocco
The lineup for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is complete with Mozambique securing the final spot after a 2-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau. Set to begin in December 2025, the tournament will be hosted by Morocco, who automatically qualify as the host nation. This AFCON will showcase a thrilling mix of traditional powerhouses and…