HURIWA calls for Sirika’s arrest over alleged fraud in Nigeria Air

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for the arrest of the immediate past Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, over what it described as the “fraudulent” Nigeria Air. This is contained in a statement signed by the group’s National Coordinator, Mr. Emmanuel Onwubiko, and made available to newsmen in Owerri on Wednesday. […]

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ASUU to Tinubu, IGP: Arrest killers of Prof. Ajewole

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan (UI) Chapter, has urged the Inspector General of Police, Alkali Baba, to assist the Oyo State Police Command with all logistics needed to unravel and arrest the killers of Prof. Opeyemi Ajewole. This is contained in a release signed by the Chairman, UI Chapter of […]

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Okonjo-Iweala calls for adoption of e-commerce to grow economy, create jobs

Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said yesterday the international community has a collective responsibility to help members harness the full potential of the digital economy for economic growth, job creation, and trade diversification. She said this at a workshop held under the Work Programme on e-Commerce as a follow-up to the […]

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Despite criticisms, Lawan scores Ninth National Assembly high, cites 112 signed bills

Despite the opinions of the majority of Nigerians that the Ninth National Assembly was more of an appendage of the executive arm of government, outgoing Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has scored the legislature high, citing the 112 bills assented to by former President Muhammadu Buhari. Lawan, who spoke at an interactive valedictory session with the […]

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FG allays fears over Third Mainland Bridge stability, safety

Chiseled part of Third Mainland Bridge pile-cap • Says pile cap not vandalised The Federal Government, yesterday, allayed the fears of motorists and residents on the safety and stability of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The assurance followed a photo clip spreading fears about the bridge. Picture of the third mainland Bridge pile cap […]

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Abia Baby Factory: Rescued inmate tests HIV positive, another delivers baby

Mrs. Otti with one of the inmates’ babies during the visit • Ministry revokes facility’s operating licence One of the 21 pregnant girls rescued during a raid on a baby factory by troops of the 14 Army Brigade, Ohafia, Abia State, on Sunday, has tested positive for Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV). It was also learned […]

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Canada wildfires shroud New York in apocalyptic haze

Smoke from Canada’s wildfires casts a haze over the Philadelphia skyline, as seen from Camden, New Jersey on June 7, 2023. An orange-tinged smog caused by Canada’s wildfires shrouded New York on June 7, 2023, obscuring skyscrapers and causing residents to don face masks, as cities along the US East Coast issued air quality alerts. […]

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Oil refinery investor seeks support for subsidy removal

Port Harcourt Refinery African Refinery Port Harcourt Limited, the NNPC Joint Venture Partner in the 100,000 barrels per day refinery currently being developed within the Port Harcourt Refinery Complex, has lauded the bold decision to remove the premium motor spirit (PMS) subsidy. In a statement made available to journalists, African Refinery’s Chief Executive Officer, Omotayo […]

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Uproar over NNPC’s sleazy $25.9b oil swap, N13.9tr subsidy payment

NNPC Headquarters • Amid closure, CSOs, stakeholders seek audit of DSDP, subsidy payments • NNPC turned down our request for details of DSDP contracts, says CTA • Experts fear auditing of DSDP, subsidy will achieve nothing • NNPC mum over scathing allegations Although exact figures and terms of reference remain a secret as transparency and […]

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White Florida woman arrested for fatally shooting Black neighbor

A Florida woman has been arrested for fatally shooting her neighbour through a door in an allegedly racially charged confrontation over the slain woman’s children. Susan Lorincz, 58, has been taken into custody on manslaughter charges for the death of 35-year-old Ajike Owens, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. Lorincz is white […]

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