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The Edo State Police Command has arrested three persons in connection with the killing of two welders in Benin City. DAILY POST reports that the two welders were allegedly killed by the suspects who mistook them for armed robbers. The arrested suspects are Frank Abolo, 37, Samson Odewole, 22, and Happy Ohiowere, 25. The Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Police Command, SP Moses Yamu who confirmed the incident said the three suspects have been charged to court for murder. According to him, the Command is aware of the incident where two young boys unfortunately met their unfortunate situation.…

G7 Foreign ministers are set for a meeting to reach a common position on the recent arrest warrant issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by the International Criminal Court of Justice, ICC. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who is hosting the two-day conference in the small Italian town of Fiuggi, said on Monday that he does not think reaching a consensus on the arrest warrant will be difficult. “It’s not an immediate and actual problem. I don’t think Netanyahu will come to Italy or anywhere else,” he told the Italian daily newspaper Corriere della Sera before the meeting. DAILY…

President Bola Tinubu has underscored the need for improved funding to boost prospects for the national space programme. Tinubu specifically tasked the National Assembly with funding priority, stressing that it will ensure the nation plays a leading role in the fourth industrial revolution. The President gave the charge on Monday at the celebration of Nigeria’s 25 years in Space and Technology, organised by the National Space Research and Development Agency, at the Banquet hall of the State House, Abuja. Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, called for strengthening the act establishing…

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA on Monday threatened to take legal action against the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, over his allegations that lawyers facilitate corruption and aid illicit financial flows to offshore accounts. In a speech at the 6th Annual Criminal Law Review Conference in Abuja, the EFCC Chairman claimed that no major financial fraud could occur without lawyers’ involvement. He said the troubling discovery by the EFCC, means that lawyers prioritize personal gain over national interest, particularly in cases like the P&ID scam and the Mambilla Power Project. He also criticized the…

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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the reduction in the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly called petrol from N990 to N970 per litre. Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, said in a statement on Sunday, saying the reduction was to appreciate Nigerians as the year ends. “As the year comes to an end, this is our way of appreciating the good people of Nigeria for their unwavering support in making the refinery a dream come true. “In addition, this is to thank the government for their support as this will complement the…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is partnering with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) to strengthen their collaboration in tackling climate change and other climatic challenges that will enhance Nigeria’s continued socio-economic development. Speaking at a meeting held at the NGF’s Office in Abuja over the weekend, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike said a formal relationship between the NGF and NiMet is in the best interest of the country as it stands to benefit the people. According to him, “It’s no longer news that we are seeing increasingly weather events that are affecting our communities.…

In a bid to further right the wrongs of the immediate-past administration and foster cordial relations between the government and the people, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has directed full restoration of statutory rights of the Benin Monarch over the contentious issue of the ownership of ancient artefacts looted from the palace of the Oba of Benin during the 1897 Benin Massacre by the British colonial forces. The state government also withdrew the letter revoking the concession of the Oba Akenzua II Cultural Centre issued by the last administration to be used as a motor park. In a statement…

The Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Rev. Matthew Kukah, has said that one of the most fundamental things that is missing in Nigeria is knowledge. According to the cleric, without requisite knowledge and adequate preparation, many leaders in the country emerged by historical accident or one circumstances or the other. Kukah stated this in his keynote address at the 4th Amaka Ndoma-Egba Memorial Lecture with the theme, “Leaders of Tomorrow: Creating Lasting Change In A Complex World”, held in Abuja at the weekend. Amaka, a deceased wife of the former Senate Leader, Senator Ndoma Egba, died in an…

Mohamed Salah sent Liverpool eight points clear at the top of the Premier League by scoring twice to help his team rally to a 3-2 win over last-place Southampton on Sunday. It was a 10th victory in 12 league games for Liverpool, which took advantage of defending champion Manchester City’s stunning third straight league loss — 4-0 at home to Tottenham on Saturday — and fifth in a row in all competitions. cbs42.com reports that Liverpool was trailing 2-1 when Salah equalized in the 65th after running onto a long pass forward from Ryan Gravenberch. The Egypt forward then converted…