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Soldier, Others Killed As Bandits Attack Benue Community

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Soldier, Others Killed As Bandits Attack Benue Community Multiple individuals, including a soldier, were allegedly slain by suspected bandits in distinct assaults in Kwande and Apa Local Government Areas of Benue State. Reports revealed that the incidents occurred between Saturday and Sunday in the Udedeku community of Maav-Ya, Mkoonmom district of Mbaikyor, Turan Jato-Aka, and Ochumekwu in Kwande and Apa LGAs, respectively. Numerous casualties were reportedly recorded, with many others unaccounted for, following the bandit incursion into the Udedeku community in Kwande. The Force Commander of Operations Whirl Stroke, Major…

Economic Hardship: Buhari Sold Nigeria’s Future – Gov Mutfwang Alleges

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Economic Hardship: Buhari Sold Nigeria’s Future – Gov Mutfwang Alleges Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State made a strong assertion on Monday, attributing the current economic challenges faced by Nigerians to former President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of 22 Special Advisers and heads of government agencies at the Government House in Jos yesterday, Mutfwang emphasized that the nation’s future was compromised during the previous administration. The Plateau State Governor expressed his concerns about the critical state of the country. He stressed the importance of prioritizing governance over…

JAMB Announces Schedule For 2024 UTME Mock

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JAMB Announces Schedule For 2024 UTME Mock On Monday (today), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced that, unless there are any unexpected changes, a mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Mock-UTME) will be held on Thursday, March 7. In the public statement, the exam body stated that 260,249 candidates who expressed interest during registration will take part in the mock exam. It is worth recalling that the introduction of the Mock-UTME in 2017 by JAMB was aimed at giving interested candidates the chance to familiarize themselves with the CBT…

PDP Releases Timetable For Ondo Governorship Election

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PDP Releases Timetable For Ondo Governorship Election The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee has officially released its election agenda for the upcoming Ondo State gubernatorial election. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the state’s governorship election to take place on November 16, 2024. In preparation for the civic exercise, the PDP’s timetable, signed by the party’s national organizing secretary, Umar Bature, was displayed on a notice board at the PDP’s national office, Wadata Plaza, in Abuja, on Monday (today). As per the timetable, the…

AfDB Supports Food Production In Nigeria With $134 Million

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AfDB Supports Food Production In Nigeria With $134 Million The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced a significant investment of $134 million to bolster Nigeria’s agricultural sector. This interesting initiative was revealed by AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina, during his recent visit to the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) at Bayero University, Kano. Speaking, Adesina detailed the bank’s strategy, affirming their commitment to supporting the cultivation of 300,000 hectares of rice and maize, 150,000 hectares of cassava, and 50,000 hectares of soybeans in Nigeria for the upcoming 2024 planting season. He…

Lagos Govt Reveals When Monthly Rental Policy Will Be Fully Implemented

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Lagos Govt Reveals When Monthly Rental Policy Will Be Fully Implemented Governo Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s led government of Lagos State has announced that the state’s monthly rental policy will be implemented by the end of 2024 or at the beginning of next year. Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Housing, confirmed this at a press conference held by the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority in Ikeja, Lagos, on Sunday. She said, “We all see what is being done in other climes, rents are collected monthly. Hence, we…

Dangote Cement Shareholders To Get 50% Dividend Increase

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Dangote Cement Shareholders To Get 50% Dividend Increase Under the commitment made by Chairman Aliko Dangote at Dangote Cement’s 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) to provide increased returns on investments to shareholders and stakeholders, the company’s Management has proposed a 50% rise in dividend payout to N30 per share for the year ended December 31, 2023. The proposed dividend increase is contingent upon shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM. Suggesting a dividend of N30 per share during a time when many companies are reporting losses demonstrates Dangote Cement’s resilience and…

Economic Hardship: Jos Prison Inmates Protest Over Food Ration 

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Economic Hardship: Jos Prison Inmates Protest Over Food Ration  The Jos Correctional Center in Plateau State witnessed a protest on Friday as inmates expressed their discontent with the economic challenges facing the nation. According to reports, the protest erupted following the news of reduced food portions provided at the correctional facility. During the protest, the inmates reportedly defied orders from the custodial staff and skipped breakfast. It was also revealed that the inmates gathered at the center of the prison yard, raising their voices in protest. Custodial officials intervened in…

President Tinubu Orders Dangote, BUA, Others To Revert To Old Prices Of Cement

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President Tinubu Orders Dangote, BUA, Others To Revert To Old Prices Of Cement President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed cement companies in Nigeria to return to previous prices following the increase in the cost of the commodity. Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed the President’s verdict yesterday during his visit to the BUA cement factory in Sokoto State.“Mr President insisted that they should go back to the status quo as far as this cement price is concerned for the common man.“I want to encourage them to abide by the…

Tinubu’s Govt Slams $10 Billion Fine On Binance

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Tinubu’s Govt Slams $10 Billion Fine On Binance Binance, a cryptocurrency trading platform, has been hit with a hefty $10 billion fine by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the latest development during an interview with BBC on Friday (today). According to Onanuga, the reason behind this substantial fine is Binance’s involvement in illicit activities that have significantly contributed to the devaluation of Nigeria’s currency, the naira, in recent times. He pointed out that Binance has…