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The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), with the price now adjusted from ₦1,045 per litre to ₦1,030 per litre.   The association’s National President, Dr. Billy Harry, revealed this development during a strategic meeting and award …

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced notable reductions in new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths across Africa, marking a significant milestone in the continent’s fight against the epidemic.    The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, shared this in her statement on Friday, November 29, to commemorate World AIDS Day under the theme, “Take the Rights …

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has voiced strong criticism of the tax reform bills currently under consideration, stating that their implementation would hinder the progress of the northern region and adversely affect other parts of the country.   The bills, introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in September, have sparked significant opposition, particularly in the north. Stakeholders, including …

Angry residents have beaten a man to a bloody pulp in Adavi-Eba, Kogi State, after accusing him of stealing.     The incident happened in the early hours of Friday, November 29, 2024.     According to reports, the suspect allegedly specialises in stealing phones and other valuables through the windows of houses. It was alleged that he tried to …

Angry youths on Friday, Nov. 29, burned down suspected cult members in Jenta Adamu community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.   The spokesman of the state police command, DSP Alabo Alfred, who confirmed the incident to newsmen, said it happened around 9:20am but did not state how many the victims were.   Mr Alfred said the police received a …

A young bride was found de@d just days after her wedding while on her dream honeymoon to Miami.     Aleksandra Leczycka, 26, tragically died of a suspected drug overdose or severe allergic reaction to them after travelling from Poland to celebrate with her husband, officials say.     According to Mail Online, Leczycka and her husband David Leczycki, from Siedlce, had gotten …

  A 16-year-old girl has been charged with mu&dering a homeless man after he was attacked at Kings Cross Station.  Anthony Marks, 51, d!ed after being assaulted on Cromer Street on Saturday, August 10.  The teenager, from Brixton South London, will appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court later today charged with the murder.  Marks, who was homeless, was believed to have sheltered in a bin shed during the attack.   A 17-year-old …

A female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Kwara State, was allegedly assaulted by some teachers in Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende area of Ilorin for not greeting them properly.   According to the Nigerian Tribune, the incident happened on Thursday, November 28, 2024, when the corps member, names withheld, visited the school to collect …

The federal high court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted 50 persons alleged to be members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and charged with alleged terrorism.   On Friday, Nov. 29, trial judge James Omotosho ruled that the police failed to establish a prima facie case against the 50 defendants, including four women.   The trial judge upheld the no-case …

  Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen has pledged to bring European glory to his Turkish club, Galatasaray. Osimhen made the statement on Thursday night, November 28, following Galatasaray’s  1-1 draw against AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League.   The former Lille striker, who played in the clash, scored a crucial equaliser in the 43rd minute after the …