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SON, NMDPRA Test Imported Petrol, Marketers Reply Dangote

Abibat Babalola

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority certify the imported Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, that is imported into Nigeria, oil marketers have said. They disclosed this on Thursday in response to claims by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery that off-spec petroleum products were imported into the country by dealers. On Tuesday the refinery informed Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited and other oil marketers that the deregulation of the downstream oil sector should not be used as a justification for the importation of…

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NNPC Ltd Visits Tijjani Babangida Over Loss Of Brother, Son

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), on Friday, paid a condolence visit to Nigeria’s ex-international, Tijjani Babangida, over the tragic loss of his son, Fadil and brother, Ibrahim. The two former Super Eagles’ players were involved in a ghastly road accident which occurred along the Zaria-Kaduna Road on Saturday, May 11, 2024. It would be recalled that, while Fadil and Ibrahim died in the unfortunate incident, Tijjani Babangida and his wife sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving medical attention. During the visit, GCEO NNPC Ltd., Mr. Mele…

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Mother Of Four Hacked To Death By Neighbour, Son

Ganiyu Amodu

A mother of four, Mrs Nata Igbinovia, was hacked to death by her neighbour and his son while trying to intervene in a fight. The incident occurred on Saturday at Okpagha-Ewuare, a community on the outskirts of Benin City, Edo State. Patience, the deceased’s daughter, said the incident occurred when her mother intervened in a dispute between her cousin and the neighbours. Speaking to newsmen, Patience said the suspects resorted to using a knife and an axe to take her life. “As he went to bring the small dagger, the…

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Mother, Son, One Other Electrocuted In Ogun

Ganiyu Amodu

No fewer than three people, including a mother and child, were reportedly electrocuted at Mowe Market in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The incident reportedly happened on Monday following the restoration of power after the Sunday downpour. The Chairman of the Local Government, Ambassador Adesina Ogunsola, during his visit to the market on Wednesday gave a seven-day notice to all the traders with shops and stalls under the high-tension powerline to vacate to forestall the recurrence of the tragic incident. An eyewitness said that the electric shock was…

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How, When Wigwe, Wife, Son’ll Be Buried – Family

ADEOLA YUSUF

The family of the late Herbert Wigwe, the former group chief executive officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc, has announced 6-day arrangements for his burial rites, alongside Chizoba, his wife; and Chizi, his son. Recall that earlier this month, Wigwe was involved in a chopper crash in the US alongside Chizoba and Chizi. The former group chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), Abimbola Ogunbanjo, was also aboard the chopper, with all passengers confirmed dead hours later. According to the burial programme, the funeral ceremony of the Wigwes will…

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Yul Edochie Deletes Instagram Photos Of Second Wife Judy, Son

Ganiyu Amodu

Popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has deleted many of his Instagram photos and videos, including those belonging to his second wife Judy Austin shared over the past year. The actor also removed the post he made in April 2022 to announce that he had a new son and a second wife. Meanwhile, the Nollywood star still has photos of his first wife May Yul Edochie and also spared the picture of him and his father. READ ALSO: Suspected Yahoo Boy killed For Crushing Four To Death In Ondo FG Bars…

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Couple Dies In Mysterious Fire After Crossover Service, Son, Maid Thrown Into River

ADEOLA YUSUF

Persons suspected to be arsonists in the early hours of Sunday set ablaze a couple shortly after they returned from crossover service in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The sad incident occurred at the couple’s private residence at Government Reservation Area, Ibara in Abeokuta. The suspected arsonistsm believed to have trailed the couple to their private residence before setting the house ablaze, were also reported to have whisked away the son of the victims. READ ALSO: Ikeja Electric Heightens Equipment Vandal’s Fight, Rallies NSCDC Pastor Adeboye of RCCG Releases Prophecies…

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Tears as Corper, Mother, Son, 7 Others Die in Lagos Building Collapse

Damilola Olonade

Buhari commiserates with victims’ families as Lagos ends search and rescue operations A distressed three-storey building, which collapsed in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos State, has claimed the lives of 10 tenants, including a member of the National Youth Service Corps, identified only as Oluwakemi. No fewer than 24 occupants were also injured in the tragic incident, which happened on Sunday. READ ALSO: Tears as Corper, Mother, Son, 7 Others Die in Lagos Building Collapse Mother, Son Recovered Dead, Lagos 3-Storey Building Fatalities Hit 8 2023: RCCG Pastor Demands…

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Sheikh Gumi: How Bandits Kidnapped my Brother, Killed Family Driver

Aliyu Aliyu

Gumi criticises new report on the Kidnap, which, he alleged, painted a picture “that the brother of the person supporting the bandits has also been kidnapped”   Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has opened up on the kidnap of his brother and killing of his father’s driver by bandits three years ago, stating that new report on the kidnap was done by mischief makers. Platforms Africa reports that Gumi, in a statement issued by his media consultant, Tukur Mamu, enjoined the public to disregard the latest news on tbe kidnap,…

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Confusion as Wife, Son, NECO bicker on How Registrar, Prof. Obioma Died

Adeola Yusuf

What Journalists should have done in reporting conflicting sources on NECO Registrar’s death – Professor of Applied Communication, Ayo Ojebode     The National Examination Council (NECO), Elizabeth, Wife of its registrar, Professor Godswill Obioma, and son, Prince Godswill, have reportedly given conflicting reports on the actual way the NECO boss died. Platforms Africa reports that Obioma, a Professor of educational measurement and evaluation, died in Minna, Niger State, North central Nigeria, after returning from an Abuja trip. “The assassins came in and killed him and left without taking anything,”…

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