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The Defence Headquarters has announced that the military has destroyed 84 illegal refinery sites and denied stealing crude oil worth N943.16 million in the Niger Delta region. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defense Media Operations, said the military had made significant progress in combating crude oil theft and illegal refining. “We have not achieved the daily crude oil production …

NASCON Allied Industries PLX, a subsidiary of Dangote Industries Limited, as part of its social investment initiatives, during the week inaugurated and handed over a borehole to one of its host communities, Alayabiagba Community Ajegunle, in Ajeromi Ifelodun LGA, Lagos. The move is to help address the water scarcity issue in the community. L–R, NASCON Allied Industries PLC, Human Resources …

The Military High Command has appealed to Nigerians to divert the energy and support shown during recent protests against bad governance towards the fight against insecurity and criminality. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defense Media Operations, made the call on Thursday, stressing that the military cannot address the problem alone. Buba noted that the protests, which took various forms …

Sen. Monday Okpebholo: Family man and visionary leader. In a touching display of family values ​​and dedication to public service, Senator Monday Okpebholo took his two adorable daughters with him on his campaign trail in Benin City, the Edo State capital. The touching moment showcased his devotion to his family and his passion for building a better future for the …

For the first time since December 2022, Nigeria’s headline inflation rate fell to 33.40 percent in July 2024, the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed. This figure is down from 34.19 percent in June 2024. This marks the first decline in the headline inflation rate since December 2022, when it last fell to 21.34 percent. The …

Up-and-coming tech company Sahara AI has received $43 million for its ambitious goal of integrating blockchain technology with artificial intelligence to create a decentralized collaborative platform. Leading investors in this investment round include Matrix Partners, Samsung NEXT, and Pantera Capital, with contributions from Polychain Capital and Binance Labs. In the AI ​​business, where large, centralized companies typically dominate the creation …

    Billionaire Richard Lugner has died at the age of 91, just two months after marrying his sixth wife, Simone Reiländer. The Austrian businessman died on Monday, August 12, at his villa in Vienna, according to Agence France-Presse. Emergency services were unable to revive Lugner after he rushed home on Monday, the US Sun newspaper reported. According to the …

The Katsina State Police Command has foiled two kidnapping attempts in the state and rescued a total of seven victims. According to the command’s spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the first incident occurred on Wednesday at Yan Shantuma village in Danmusa Local Government Area. “On Wednesday, at about 4:30 p.m., a distress call was received at the Danmusa Divisional Police Headquarters …

A Tunisian court has sentenced rapper Karim Gharbi, also known as K2Rhym, to four years in prison in absentia for allegedly buying voter signatures to qualify for the upcoming presidential election. The court also fined Gharbi 5,000 dinars (about $1,600) and stripped him of his voting rights. Gharbi, who lives abroad, has announced his intention to run in the presidential …

Edo 2024: Senator Monday Okpebholo’s promise of a better life for Edo State Senator Monday Okpebholo made a bold statement: “I am here and victory is certain.” We must take him seriously because his actions speak for themselves. Since August 14, 2024, he has offered free bus rides to all citizens of Edo State, a testament to his commitment to …