Sokoto accidental bombing: Military blames villagers as ex-gov, others demand probe

Sokoto accidental bombing: Military blames villagers as ex-gov, others demand probe

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has warned civilians harbouring suspected criminals to desist from such acts or face the consequences of their actions. He stated this during his visit to the troops of Operation FASAN YANMA at 8 Division Headquarters in Sokoto. The CDS said this in response to the Christmas day bombing of civilians in two communities in the Silame Local Government by the Nigerian Air […]

December 27, 2024 9

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CBN blames ageing pipelines for oil revenue crash

The Central Bank of Nigeria has attributed the significant decline in oil revenue for the third quarter of 2024 to ageing pipeline infrastructure and operational inefficiencies. According to the apex bank’s latest economic report for the third quarter of 2024, oil revenue fell by 24.72 per cent to N1.30tn compared to the second quarter of 2024. This drop was largely due to lower receipts from petroleum profit tax and royalties. […]

December 27, 2024 8

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Ondo poll: LP candidate blames Obi, NLC for defeat

The reinstated Labour Party governorship candidate in Ondo State, Ayodele Olorunfemi, has bemoaned his failure to win Saturday’s election, blaming former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, and the Nigeria Labour Congress for his predicament. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the ruling All Progressives Congress was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission after sweeping the 18 local government areas in Ondo. In the final declaration of the result by […]

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