Navy offers free medical treatment to over 2,000 Bayelsa residents

The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base, FORMOSO, in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, has provided free medical services to more than 2,000 residents of Beletieama, one of its host communities. It was gathered that the Navy had earlier conducted a wellness survey to ascertain the prevalent health challenges in the community before selecting …

President Tinubu’s wife unveils OneNigeria/Unit Fabric with N25m price tag

Nigerian First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has unveiled the #OneNigeria/UnityFabric, a symbol of national unity and cultural diversity, which was designed by 25-year-old, Miss Mofinyinfoluwa Bamidele. Bamidele, who went home with a cash prize of N25 million, emerged the winner of a fabric designs competition, organised by the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), chaired by First Lady …

Katsina man who supplies illegal drugs to bandit caught

The Katsina Community Watch Corp (CWC) in Ɗandume Local Government Area have successfully apprehended a man named Umar Shehu, who was involved in trafficking illegal injections and drugs to supply to bandits engaged in kidnappings in Sabuwa LGA all in Katsina State. The security team gathered crucial information from Umar and others but only Umar …

Nigeria’s inflation rate declines for second consecutive month in August

Nigeria’s inflation rate dropped to 32.15 percent in August 2024, from 33.40 percent in July. This is according to National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, latest Consumer Price Index and Inflation Data released on Monday. According to the data, the country’s headline inflation cooled off by 1.25 percent in August compared to the 33.40 percent recorded …

NNPCL announces pump prices nationwide after lifting Dangote Refinery petrol

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company has released a breakdown of estimated prices of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) from Dangote Refinery in retail stations across the country based on September 2024 pricing. The Spokesperson of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye disclosed this in a statement on Monday. The company confirmed that it is paying Dangote Refinery in United …