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Fuel scarcity: Hawkers now selling petrol cheaper than filling stations — report
While fuel might not be available at some filling stations, the report continued, motorists could easily find any quantity to buy from the nearby hawkers displaying the product mostly in white gallons.
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Police chief apologises to IGP after he was locked up for ‘ranting’ against Obaseki, PDP
His apology comes just eight days before the Edo governorship election, scheduled for September 21.
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Blind mother’s missing kids found in Lagos orphanage after 10-month search
The mother of the twins said that they were eventually seen at an orphanage home in the Bariga area of the state.
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Lagos announces 2-month traffic diversion on Eko bridge
The diversion is expected to start on Monday, September 16, 2024, and last for 8 weeks.
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PDP suspends Dino Melaye for ‘anti-party activities’
These actions demonstrate the PDP’s commitment to maintaining party discipline and unity. However, details of Melaye’s suspension are still emerging.
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Tougher times ahead for Fubara as Wike ‘takes control’ of Rivers PDP
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has solidified his position in the Peoples Democratic Party leadership crisis as the National Working Committee endorsed the Rivers State congresses.
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Ibadan man allegedly ‘offs’ uncle, grandad for ‘money ritual’
A middle-aged man, simply identified as Alfa Ahmed, has reportedly slaughtered his grandfather and uncle in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, for an alleged money ritual.
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VAT remains 7.5% — finance minister Wale Edun
In a statement signed by him, the Minister confirmed that the VAT rate remains at 7.5%, as stipulated by current tax laws.
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Sunday Ununu: Nigerian lawyer ‘mistakenly kills orphan after firing gunshots in jubilation’
A joyous occasion turned deadly when a lawyer, Sunday Ununu, fired a handgun into the air to celebrate the election of new leaders for the Izzi Unuphu community's Power of Attorney in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state.
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Government claims to be selling N40,000 rice but many Nigerians don’t know where
Despite the fanfare around the launch, FCT residents have expressed frustration over their inability to locate designated collection or payment points for the rice. Many say they have not seen any distribution points set up in their local areas.