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Serving Senator escapes assassination in Abuja residence + Video

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2 years ago

December 5, 2022

Senator Sani Musa

The representative of Niger East, Senatorial District, Sani Musa, has escaped an assassination attempt on him by armed men.

The attempt on the life of the All Progressives Congress Senator was made on Saturday, it was learnt.

This was said to have occurred Musa’s residence in Abuja.

A chieftain of the APC, Femi Fani-Kayode, confirmed the development on his Twitter handle on Sunday.

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Fani-Kayode, one of the spokesmen of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, said some of the attackers have been arrested.

He tweeted: “The horrendous attempt to kill Sen. Sani Musa, a dear friend & brother of mine, a leading member of the APC and one of the Directors in the Tinubu/Shettima PCC in his home this evening by 9 well-armed, blood-thirsty and violent assassins is despicable.

“I wholeheartedly condemn it.”

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13 Nigerian girls rescued from traffickers in Ghana

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3 mins ago

November 16, 2024

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NiDCOM Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun

13 Nigerian girls rescued from traffickers in Ghana

Thirteen girls trafficked from Nigeria to Ghana have been rescued, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, has said.

The agency made the disclosure in a statement by its Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun.

According to Balogun, with the Ghana rescue operation, 163 people have now been repatriated back into the country within five months.

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“Among the 163 included the 13 girls that were rescued and brought back to Nigeria over the weekend,” the statement said.

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Group alleges scandal in NNPCL ₦3tn fuel importation

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14 mins ago

November 16, 2024

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Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mele Kyari

Group alleges scandal in NNPCL ₦3tn fuel importation

The Coalition for Economic Liberation and Transformation (CELT) has alleged a staggering ₦3 trillion fuel importation fraud involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its business partners.

Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, November 15, CELT’s Executive Director, Henry Owolabi, criticised NNPCL’s Group CEO, Mele Kyari, for favouring fuel imports over domestic refining.

Between October 1 and November 11, Nigeria imported 1.5 million metric tonnes of premium motor spirit, 414,018 metric tonnes of diesel, and 13,500 metric tonnes of aviation fuel.

Owolabi condemned this practice, citing the Dangote Refinery’s capacity to process 650,000 barrels of oil daily as a viable alternative.

“Kyari’s deliberate sabotage of our refineries is criminal,” Owolabi asserted, adding that the importation exacerbates Nigeria’s currency challenges.

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CELT claimed Kyari’s actions undermine President Bola Tinubu’s policies aimed at strengthening the naira through domestic crude sales to local refineries.

“This irresponsible importation compromises the naira and disrespects the President’s efforts to stabilise the economy,” Owolabi said.

The coalition urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to halt further payments for fuel imports, demanding regulatory scrutiny into the financial and quality aspects of imported fuel.

“Kyari and his cronies should source their own foreign exchange if they insist on importing what we can produce locally,” CELT declared.

Calling for Kyari’s dismissal, CELT emphasised the need for transparency and accountability in NNPCL operations. The group also advocated prioritising domestic refining to ensure energy security, reduce costs, and promote economic growth.

“This scandal is a wake-up call for the government to invest in functional refineries and redirect funds towards critical sectors like healthcare and education,” Owolabi concluded.

Group alleges scandal in NNPCL ₦3tn fuel importation

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Lagos announces closure of popular bridge in Apapa for 97 days

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18 mins ago

November 16, 2024

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Lagos announces closure of popular bridge in Apapa for 97 days

The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion on the Marine Bridge, outbound Apapa, for 97 days to allow for repairs on the asphalt section of the road.

The partial closure of Marine Bridge is scheduled to run from Monday, 18th November 2024, to Tuesday, 25th February 2025.

In a statement released on Friday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, advised motorists to use alternative routes during the period.

He stated, “Motorists heading to Lagos Island from Apapa are advised to go through Costain Roundabout inwards Eko Bridge to reach Lagos Island. Alternatively, they can use Ijora 7up through the Marine Bridge to access the ramp linking Ijora Causeway Access Road via Ijora Oloye and proceed to Eko Bridge to connect Lagos Island.”

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Osiyemi further explained the alternative routes for those heading to Ijora Causeway or Iddo from Apapa.

“Motorists from Apapa can go through Costain Roundabout to link Eko Bridge and access Ijora Causeway via the Eko Bridge access ramp, after which they can make a U-turn on Ijora Causeway to reach Iddo.