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Trailer crash causes gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Written by on 18 December 2024

The crash, which occurred earlier in the day, involved a trailer carrying containers that fell, narrowing the lanes and creating significant traffic gridlock. The FRSC Lagos Sector Commander, Kehinde Hamzat, in a statement urged motorists to remain calm and avoid actions that could aggravate the situation. Read Also: One dead, 10 injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway […]

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Osun governor orders probe, clemency for man sentenced to death for stealing fowl

Written by on 18 December 2024

In a statement on X.com,  Adeleke directed the state’s attorney general and commissioner for justice to launch a full investigation into the case and initiate processes to grant the young man a prerogative of mercy. The case, which has attracted widespread attention, reportedly involved a young man who was reportedly arrested in 2010 and sentenced […]

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Bill to ban use of dollars, foreign currencies in Nigeria scales first reading at Senate

Written by on 17 December 2024

The proposed legislation, sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko, seeks to amend the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007. The bill aims to ensure that all payments, including salaries and transactions, are made using the Nigerian naira. Read Also: Bill To End Exportation Of Raw Materials Scales Second Reading In Senate According to Senator Nwoko, the […]

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Reps probe N141bn tractor deal after non-delivery of equipment

Written by on 17 December 2024

It also mandated the Committee to investigate the N138.61bn agreement signed by the Federal Government and the AFTRADE DMCC for the establishment of a tractor assembly plant in Nigeria. The House arrived at the resolution following the adoption of a motion at plenary sponsored by the member representing Edu/Moro/Patigi Federal Constituency, Kwara State,  Saba Adam. […]

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Oyetola seeks stricter safety measures to reduce boat accidents 

Written by on 17 December 2024

This is contained in a statement by the ministry’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Muhammad Zakari. The incident involved a commercial wooden boat conveying approximately 70 to 80 passengers, which capsized while crossing the River Benue en route to Odenyi in the Nasarawa Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Reports suggest the victims, […]

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2025 budget: FEC orders final adjustments as Tinubu presents Wednesday

Written by on 17 December 2024

This follows the Senate’s endorsement of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework 2025 – 2027 on November 22. President Bola Tinubu will present the proposed N47.96tn budget to the joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday. The exercise, earlier slated for Tuesday (today), was postponed to allow the executive arm to make final adjustments to the […]

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ECOWAS Intensifies Efforts On Regional Single Currency

Written by on 17 December 2024

This was revealed in a communiqué issued at the end of the 66th ordinary session of the authority of the head of state and government meeting held in Abuja. The ECOWAS bloc of 15 countries had previously planned to launch the currency in 2020, but the coronavirus pandemic caused delays and set a new launch […]

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