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FG’s 10-man panel to probe foreign airlines over high fares
In a bid to make air travel more affordable for Nigerians, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Chris Najomo, has set up a 10-man committee to probe foreign airlines over skyrocketing fares. This was disclosed in a press statement released to journalists on Thursday, signed by Director-General, NCAA, Chris Najomo, following…
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SIM-NIN linkage: NCC warns telcos against non-compliance
The Nigerian Communications Commission has said telecommunication companies that fail to comply with the directive to block Subscriber Identity Module cards not linked to National Identification Numbers will face sanctions. The Director of Public Affairs, NCC, Reuben Mouka, told on Thursday. According to Mouka, the regulatory directive mandates telecom operators to…
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FG pays $120m from gas debts as blackout spreads
The Federal Government has paid $120m out of the $1.3bn indebtedness to gas companies for the supply of gas to run gas-fired power plants across the country. Nigeria is currently suffering from low power supply because many gas suppliers have reduced, while others stopped supplying the commodity to power-generating companies…
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Cristiano Ronaldo suspended by Saudi Pro League after ‘obscene gesture’ suspended by Saudi Pro League after ‘obscene gesture’
Superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match after appearing to make an obscene gesture during a match in Saudi Arabia. Ronaldo was caught cupping his ear and repeatedly thrusting his hand forward near his pelvis in front of opposition fans. The incident happened on Sunday, minutes after…
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Lassa fever claims nine lives in Benue IDPs camps
Lassa fever has claimed nine lives in the past two months in Benue state. The state epidemiologist, Dr. Sam Ngishe, revealed this to newsmen on Thursday, Feb. 29, noting that some of the deceased were residing in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps. Dr. Ngishe said: “From our report so far,…
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Security situation getting better, not worse, says Police
The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi, says the security situation in Nigeria is getting better. “The security situation is getting better; I don’t agree that it is getting worse. It is improving,” Adejobi told newsmen in Ibadan on Wednesday. He stated this in Ibadan for the…
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2,497 doctors and others have been recruited – Minister of Health
Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate has said that 2,497 doctors, midwives/nurses and community health extension workers have been recruited in the last six months to bridge the manpower gap in the health sector due to the emigration of health workers. Pate revealed this at a press…
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Elon Musk reveals what should go on his gravestone when he dies
Elon Musk tweeted late Wednesday night, Feb. 28, that he has never gone to therapy, and he wants this to be immortalized on his gravestone. Several times in the past two months alone, the billionaire tweeted that he has never gone for therapy. Then, on Feb. 28, he tweeted: “Put…
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Basketmouth mocks former Abia Governors, says they were not up to LGA chairman level
Ace comedian, Basketmouth has taken a swipe at former Governors of Abia state. The comedian who extolled the current Governor of the state, Alex Otti, over his recent performance, said it means the former Governors were not up to local government chairman level. Basketmouth tweeted; “I wonder how ALL former…
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Subsidy removal: Petrol import crashes by 990million litres monthly
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Wednesday, said the importation of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, into Nigeria has reduced by 50 per cent since the withdrawal of subsidy on the commodity. During his inaugural speech on May 29, 2023, President Bola Tinubu declared that…