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The Federal Government has announced plans to establish Blood Collection Centres in all 774 local government areas, including the Federal Capital Territory. This is done in an effort to address the ongoing problem of blood shortages that occur during medical emergencies and blood transfusions. According to a statement issued by the Head, Media and Publicity, National Blood Services Agency, Abdullahi …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC Ltd) has denied claims made by Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) that it is harming Dangote Refinery Limited (DRL) by controlling prices and being the sole buyer of its products. In a statement released on Saturday by Olufemi Soneye, Head of Corporate Communications of NNPC Ltd, the company stressed that the prices of petroleum …

The Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has vowed to mobilize all its resources and strength to safeguard the Dangote Refinery from attempts by “economic saboteurs” to hamper its operations. This comes as the refinery began rolling out premium motor spirit (PMS) also known as petrol to the Nigerian market. In a letter addressed to the Vice …

Nigerian talented musician Raoul John Njeng Njeng popular in the music world by the name Skales has revealed how a sick pilot cost him N15 million in performance fees. In a post on his Instagram page, the versatile musician expressed his disgust and anger after the flight he was on was cancelled because the pilot was not feeling well. Skales …

Nigerian comedian Lawrence Oluwaseyitan Aletile popular in showbiz as Seyi Law has explained how he deals with online trolls and backlash on social media. The humor merchant was open when he appeared as a guest on HIP TV admits to keeping online negativity from affecting his moral principles in real life and never letting it affect him personally. Speaking about …

Claiming: Protesters chase President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s son during a recent demonstration in Lagos State. The indictment: Wrong. The viral video is old; Tinubu’s son was not chased during the #EndBadGovernance protests last month. Full Text: A content creator on Facebook recently shared a video with claim that protesters in Lagos State were chasing the son of the Nigerian president. …

The Oyo State Government has condemned the continued sale of fake diesel products at unlicensed outlets along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, describing it as unethical. Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Architect Abdulmojeed Olawale Mogbonjubola, during a monitoring and enforcement exercise along the route ordered the demolition of all buildings housing “illegal traders” of diesel products. The Commissioner, while addressing the …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. Alarming NHRC report says 467 Nigerians killed in four states in two months At least 467 Nigerians lost their lives in four states – Kaduna, Benue, Katsina and Plateau – between July and August 2024, according to an alarming report by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).Read more …

The Kebbi state police command said its officers killed an alleged bandit who was terrorizing a local community and arrested two others. The command’s spokesman, Nafiu Abubakar, in a statement released on Friday, said three AK-47 rifles and ammunition were recovered during the operation. The statement read: “In its continued crackdown on banditry and other serious crimes in the State, …

Hunter, the son of US President Joe Biden, has pleaded guilty to all charges in a criminal tax case against him in Los Angeles federal court. The 54-year-old was indicted in California in December on nine counts related to a Justice Department investigation into his taxes. Federal prosecutors charged him with evading at least $1.4 million in taxes. President Biden’s …