A Forte Oil retail station is the last of such service facility to Nigeria’s Illela, Sokoto State border with Niger Republic. The station is now closed following a custom policy banning the supply of petroleum products to stations within 20 kilometres of Nigeria’s land borders. Nevertheless, it is a hub of activity, serving an inverted purpose. One January morning, dry …
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The US Senate Wednesday acquitted President Donald Trump of abuse of power, the first of two impeachment charges, following a historic two-week trial. The Republican-majority Senate voted 52-48 to acquit Trump of charges that he withheld military aid to Ukraine to pressure Kiev to investigate political rival Joe Biden and help his re-election effort. “Is the respondent, Donald John Trump, …
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The Coalition of Northern Groups on Wednesday unveiled the symbols of Operation Shege ka fasa, the security outfit that will tackle the kidnapping and banditry in the zone. The outfit, the group said would be formally inaugurated in the coming weeks when all necessary legal processes might have been formally adopted and ratified by the northern states’ governors. It is …
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• FG directs NCC to require NIN for SIM registration Ihuoma Chiedozie, Abuja An individual may no longer be able to own more than three phone lines going by a directive handed down to the Nigerian Communications Commission by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isah Pantami. The directive was based on security considerations. Pantami directed the NCC …
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By Isaac Eranga In response to the increasing number of Lassa fever cases in Edo State, the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Edo State Branch with the Edo State Rapid Response Team, penultimate weekend, took Lassa Fever sensitization campaign to Muslim worshipers during Jumaat Service at the Benin Central Mosque located on Upper Igun Street, Benin City. Speaking, the Branch Chairman, …
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By Isaac Eranga Benin City: A seasoned Premier League Match Commissioner with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)- Pst. (Dr.) Ikpomwonsa Cliff Ediae, said for Edo State Referees to record superlative performance in the 2019/2020 football season that is ongoing, there was need for them to strive for excellence. Dr. Ediae said this while speaking on a topic titled: A Fresh …
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United States-based organization, Edo United for Homeland Empowerment has commended Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki for his choice of renowned seasoned Marine Engineer and businessman, Engr. Greg Ogbeifun, as chairman of Benin River Seaport Technical Committee. In a statement issued from its Boston, Massachusetts office, signed by its President, Frank Ekhator (HRA), the organization said Obaseki’s decision was the …
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The presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, has faulted claims by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), that more Muslims are killed by Boko Haram. Atiku made his position known in a tweet on Wednesday. While replying to a report on Buhari’s claim, Atiku tackled Buhari for being concerned with the religion …
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…as AGs meet tomorrow on bill…Catholic bishops back Amotekun Speaker of the Houses of Assembly in the South West, yesterday, expressed their readiness to accelerate the passage of the bill on the security outfit, codenamed Amotekun, as soon as it is forwarded to them by the executive arm of government. They insisted that Amotekun is an idea which time has …
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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has urged the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to declare a state of emergency to tackle insecurity, especially kidnapping, terrorism, armed robbery and banditry in the country. The Director, Administration of NSCIA, Mr Yusuf Nwoha, made the call while speaking at a news conference on the state of the nation in Abuja. …
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