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Edo: Soldiers, policemen in show of force ahead of poll

Edo: Soldiers, policemen in show of force ahead of poll

Thousands of security operatives, including soldiers, riot and regular policemen as well as men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) yesterday embarked on a show of force ahead of Saturday’s governorship election…

We’re ready for Edo election, says INEC

We’re ready for Edo election, says INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it is ready for tomorrow’s governorship election in Edo State. The commission, in a statement by National Commissioner, Festus Okoye, said sensitive materials for the election have been…

NNPC’s trading surplus hits N20.36bn in July

NNPC’s trading surplus hits N20.36bn in July

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) had a clean slate in July, recording 858 per cent increase in trading surplus of N20.36 billion in July 2020 compared to the N2.12 billion surplus in June 2020.…

Why govs kick against LGs’ autonomy, by el-Rufai

Why govs kick against LGs’ autonomy, by el-Rufai

Govs direct states’ AGs to review Water Bill, others Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el Rufai, has said that corruption and lack of a credible audit system have been the main reasons some state…

FG orders Nigerians with bank accounts to register again

FG orders Nigerians with bank accounts to register again

The Federal Government has ordered all persons holding accounts across financial institutions and insurance firms to complete and submit self-certification forms. The directive was announced, yesterday, via the Federal Government’s Twitter handle. The government warned…

Smoking increases risk of bleeding in the brain

Smoking increases risk of bleeding in the brain

Researchers in Finland have reaffirmed a link between smoking and bleeding in the brain. This is the result of a new study published yesterday in the journal ‘Stroke’. The bleeding which is known as subarachnoid…

Edo poll must be a departure from the past

Edo poll must be a departure from the past

The Edo State governorship election holding on Saturday, September 19, 2020, provides the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and especially the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), another opportunity to prove their professionalism, redeem their sagging image…

NNPC steps up action on refineries’ rehabilitation

NNPC steps up action on refineries’ rehabilitation

…to deliver Port Harcourt Refinery March 2023 In a strategic effort to crash fuel prices and guarantee energy security, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has started mobilising funds and technical resources to restore the…

Police arrest 30 in Lagos, disrupt protest against fuel price, electricity tariff hike

Police arrest 30 in Lagos, disrupt protest against fuel price, electricity tariff hike

The Nigeria Police, yesterday in Lagos, arrested over 30 members of the Joint Action Front (JAF) and some members of the civil society protesting against recent fuel price hike and increase in electricity tariff by…

Court orders Resident Doctors to call off strike

Court orders Resident Doctors to call off strike

National Industrial Court (NIC), sitting in Abuja, yesterday granted an order of interim injunction directing the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to immediately cease its industrial action and return to work. Justice Ibrahim Galadima…