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The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), otherwise known as cooking gas, has risen by 17 per cent in October 2023 as the 12.5kg now sells at N10,250 from N8,500 recorded in August 2023. This is even as the price of 1 Kg rose by 11 per cent to N900 from N800 while 3kg rose by 18 percent to N2,500 …

The Federal Government has officially closed all land borders linking Nigeria with Niger Republic over the recent coup d’etat in the country. The Acting Controller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Bashir Adewale, disclosed this to journalists during a visit to the Jibia border in Katsina State. He said the decision was in line with the Economic Community of …

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdallah Yakubu has insisted that the choice of Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the party would pave the way for true reconciliation. NAN reports that Yakubu disclosed this in a statement in Abuja while applauding the National Executive Council, NEC, of the APC for endorsing Ganduje, based on wisdom and …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will transmit the results of the November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa State manually. The state’s INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr. Obo Effanga, stated this during an interactive section with religious leaders and faith-based organisations on Wednesday in Yenagoa. He said the commission was ready to conduct a free and fair election, adding …

The House of Representatives on Wednesday launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the cancellation of visas of 264 passengers aboard Air Peace Airline. Saudi Arabia authorities on Monday cancelled the visas of the passengers that left the Aminu Kano International Airport aboard an Air Peace plane shortly after they landed in Jeddah. The House resolution followed the adoption of …

President Bola Tinubu said on Friday a comprehensive forensic audit of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has commenced. The president stated this during an audience with the President of the World Bank, Mr. Ajay Banga, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said the Federal Government would also undertake a thorough overhaul of the civil service payroll to ensure transparency …

A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) has been signed between the Niger State Government and Kent State University in Ohio, United States for establishment of a study centre in Minna, the state capital. This agreement encompasses various areas of cooperation, such as student and lecturer exchange programs, scholarships, vocational and executive education, and institutional capacity enhancement for educational establishments, among others. …

Ogun state government has clamped down on 10 unapproved medical facilities operating at Ado-Odo Ota local government area of the state, just as it reads riot act against quackery in the health sector.  The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, who led a team of medical personnel from the Hospital Services Department of the Ministry, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Association …

The Taraba State House of Assembly on Friday passed the 2023 supplementary budget of N206.7 billion. Governor Agbu Kefas had in a letter to the House and read by the Speaker, Mr. John Bonzena, requested approval for the supplementary budget to enable his administration to execute projects for the benefit of the people of the state. He said the budget …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a suspected drug kingpin, Ngene Onyedikachi, who allegedly recruited a fake couple, Kingsley Ilonzeh and Roseline Ilonzeh for drug trafficking. The NDLEA’s Head of Media and Publicity, Femi Babafemi, said in a statement on Sunday in Abuja the fake couple were arrested for allegedly ingesting 1.822kg and 1.50kg of cocaine respectively …