Thursday, April 18

Price Enforcement Campaign by FCCPC in Abuja Supermarkets
18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Price Enforcement Campaign by FCCPC in Abuja Supermarkets

Initiating a campaign to ensure price display and quantity compliance, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is actively visiting supermarkets across Abuja. The enforcement action commenced at 4U Supermarket in Wuse 2, Abuja, on a Thursday. This effort is a direct response to consumer concerns regarding the escalating prices of goods amidst the recent strengthening of the naira. The Commission highlighted the persistent issue of price discrepancies. Emphasizing the importance of consumer awareness, the Commission reiterated consumers' right to know the prices of products they wish to purchase.
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Warning to Smugglers in Akwa-Ibom: NSCDC Seizes Petrol
18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Warning to Smugglers in Akwa-Ibom: NSCDC Seizes Petrol

Impounding a total of 8,400 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), the Akwa-Ibom State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intercepted petrol intended for smuggling to Cameroon. During a press briefing in Uyo on Thursday, the state Commandant, Mr. Eluyemi Eluwade, revealed that the PMS was hidden in 28 drums. On April 13, the command's marine unit intercepted and confiscated the product along the Mbo River, as disclosed by Eluwade. Eluwade mentioned, "Our marine squad, equipped with a gunboat, encountered a long wooden boat transporting the product while on a routine patrol along the waterways." "The interception took place near the international waters between Nigeria and Cameroon, prompting the suspects to jump into the river in an attempt to eva...
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Ruling on Substituted Service for Yahaya Bello in EFCC Case Set for April 23
18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Ruling on Substituted Service for Yahaya Bello in EFCC Case Set for April 23

April 23 has been fixed by an Abuja Federal High Court for a ruling on an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for a substituted service of the charge filed against the immediate-past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. Ruling on the application was postponed to April 23 by Justice Emeka Nwite after arguments were presented by counsel for the EFCC, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, and the ex-governor’s lawyer, Abdulwahab Mohammed, SAN. When the case was called for Bello’s arraignment on a 19-count money laundering charge, the former governor was not present in court, but his legal team, including Adeola Adedipe, SAN, was present. Mohammed, representing Bello, contested the charge's validity, citing jurisdictional issues and the arrest warrant issued against his clien...
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Al-Nassr picks 20-year-old star as Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement
18Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
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Al-Nassr picks 20-year-old star as Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement

Al-Nassr opts for 20-year-old sensation as Cristiano Ronaldo's stand-in In the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, 39, who received a red card in the Saudi Super Cup clash against Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr has turned to young talent Meshari Al-Nemer, 20, to fill the striker position for the upcoming two matches. Despite Al-Nassr's unsuccessful appeal, Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the next two league games. Manager Luis Castro has made the call to field Al-Nemer as a replacement for the renowned Portuguese star, according to Essentially Sports. Ronaldo's dismissal in the 1-2 defeat to Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup semifinal left a void in the Al-Nassr lineup. The altercation that led to the red card involved Ronaldo making contact with defender Ali Al-Bulayhi during a scuffle. Formerly associated w...
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Obi’s Concern Over Rising Insecurity & Urgent Call for Rescue Operation of Chibok Girls
18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Obi’s Concern Over Rising Insecurity & Urgent Call for Rescue Operation of Chibok Girls

Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, voiced his distress over the escalating security challenges prevailing in Nigeria and advocated for swift action to liberate the remaining Chibok girls still in captivity. In a statement, the former Anambra governor expressed dismay that the 276 schoolgirls abducted in April 2014 continue to endure various traumatic ordeals at the hands of their kidnappers. Reflecting on the situation, Obi lamented, "It is disheartening that a decade has passed since the unfortunate abduction of over 250 young girls from Chibok in Borno State, and 91 of them are still held captive." Highlighting the deteriorating security landscape across the nation, Obi remarked, "The worsening state of insecurity in the c...
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FA Cup to eliminate replays due to expanded UEFA fixtures
18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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FA Cup to eliminate replays due to expanded UEFA fixtures

Announced on Thursday, the Football Association revealed that FA Cup replays will be removed starting from the first round in the upcoming season. This decision comes as a result of an agreement reached with the Premier League. Previously, replays were already eliminated from the fifth round onwards. The complete removal of replays was deemed necessary "in light of changes to the calendar driven by the expanded UEFA (European) competitions". With an additional 64 games in the Champions League set to cause strain on the schedule, all FA Cup rounds will now be scheduled on weekends. This includes the fifth round, which has been played midweek for the past five seasons. During the weekends allocated for the fourth and fifth rounds as well as the quarter-finals, no ...
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Tragic incident in Anambra as vehicle breaks free from tow truck, resulting in a woman’s death
18Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
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Tragic incident in Anambra as vehicle breaks free from tow truck, resulting in a woman’s death

Confirmation has been received from the Anambra State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) regarding a fatal accident at Okpoko Market along the Asaba-Onitsha Road. Informing journalists in Awka, Sector Commander Mr. Adeoye Irelewuyi disclosed that the accident involved a commercial tow truck bearing registration number XA550BMA. According to reports from eyewitnesses, the truck was moving at an uncontrollable speed while towing a vehicle. Tragically, the towed vehicle disconnected from the truck and collided with a woman attempting to cross the road, causing her untimely demise. Upon the FRSC rescue team's arrival, the deceased woman was swiftly transported to Toronto Hospital in Onitsha, where her unfortunate passing was confirmed, and her body was subsequently place...
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Jail Sentence Handed to Man for Attacking KAI Officer in Lagos
18Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Jail Sentence Handed to Man for Attacking KAI Officer in Lagos

In a recent development, a man known as Paul has received a nine-month prison term from a mobile court in Oshodi. This sentence was issued due to his assault on an enforcement officer and his failure to utilize the pedestrian bridge located at the Agbado Oke-Ode area in Lagos State. Reports indicate that the officer incurred injuries while attempting to apprehend Paul for disregarding the use of the pedestrian bridge. On Thursday, the Commissioner of the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this information through his social media handle. "Paul was taken into custody on April 16 for neglecting to use the pedestrian bridge at Agbado Oke-Odo. During the incident, he proceeded to assault and harm the enforcement personnel of #LAGESCOfficial (KAI)," W...
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People Look to PDP for Rescue from APC, States BoT Chair Wabara at NEC Meeting
18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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People Look to PDP for Rescue from APC, States BoT Chair Wabara at NEC Meeting

Expressing his views, Adolphus Wabara, the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees (BoT) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), emphasized that Nigerians are hopeful for the party to unify and save the nation from the rule of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wabara pointed out the imperative need for PDP to undergo a restructuring process to position itself for claiming power in 2027, notwithstanding the ongoing hurdles. During his opening speech at the PDP BoT meeting conducted prior to the National Executive Committee (NEC) gathering, Wabara stressed the significance of unity in the face of challenges. Quoting Wabara, "Our collective strength is sufficient to conquer any barrier, tackle any obstacle, and achieve our joint objective of building a more robust, adaptable, and comprehe...
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A sensational revelation uncovers the truth about a German-American billionaire declared dead in 2021
18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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A sensational revelation uncovers the truth about a German-American billionaire declared dead in 2021

News has emerged that a German-American billionaire, who went missing mysteriously near Switzerland’s Matterhorn peak six years ago, has been discovered residing in Moscow with a Russian mistress. Karl-Erivan Haub, a renowned retail magnate, vanished in April 2018 while preparing for a ski mountaineering race in Zermatt, Switzerland. Witnesses recall seeing him ascending the mountain alone on a ski lift, a departure from his usual safety-conscious behavior. However, he never returned to his hotel room, sparking a massive search operation involving helicopters and rescue teams, which unfortunately yielded no results. In 2021, a German court legally declared Haub deceased, leaving behind a family and a vast business empire encompassing around 75,000 employees. ...
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