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The Auditor of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State, Lukman Anwo is dead. The auditor’s death was announced on Saturday. Chronicle NG gathered that Anwo is a former Chairman of the Afijio local government area. Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli in his reaction expressed profound grief over the passing of the deceased. Alli who represents Oyo South Senatorial District in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, described Anwo’s death as a rude shock. The statement was made available to newsmen on Saturday. He added that…

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has rejected claims that petroleum products from his refinery are substandard. Dangote rejected the allegations on Saturday when the leadership of the House of Representatives visited and toured the refinery located at the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos. Reps Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and his deputy Benjamin Kalu led the delegation from the House which included Hon Ikenga Ugochinyere. To back his position, Dangote and his team tested diesel bought from two filling stations and that from his refinery at the refinery’s laboratories. The tested diesel from other stations was bought in the presence of…

The Nigeria Police Fore have arrested three suspects in connection with housebreaking and the robbery of gold and other valuables in Abuja. This was announced by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, during a media briefing in the capital. According to Adejobi, the arrests followed an investigation by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT). He revealed that the prime suspect in the case was a fish trader at the Kado fish market in Abuja. He narrated that the suspects had reportedly raided three houses in the Lugbe area before targeting a fourth house. They jumped the fence…

The reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has formally rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The deputy governor was accompanied by prominent members of the Dan Orbih-led Legacy Group of the PDP as he made his return to APC. Shaibu walked straight to where former Governor of the state, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, was seated at the venue and knelt before him, drawing applause from party supporters. He said, “On behalf of the Legacy Group, I announce our movement to the APC. We have come to add value to the party. “It is…

Leaders and members of the Afaraukwu Ancient Kingdom of Ibeku, the kinsmen of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Judiciary to grant their son unconditional release, using political solutions. The Afaraukwu indigenes who made the call during a press briefing at Orie Ogwu Afaraukwu, Umuahia, also declared a one-month prayer and fasting period, which they believe would touch the hearts of concerned authorities to release their son. In the press release signed by Ugwumba Oriaku, the President General of Afaraukwu Development Union, Eze Edward Ibeabuchi,…

The Joint Committee of the House of Representatives is investigating the arbitrary rise in cement prices in the country. Major producers in the industry, including Dangote Cement Company and Lafarge Africa PLC, have been asked to submit documents detailing their production costs to justify the current market price of cement. The committee, led by Chairman Rep. Jonathan Gaza (APC-Nasarawa), resolved to visit the production plants of these companies after reviewing their financial records. The goal is to ascertain the cost of production and determine a fair price of commodity price for all Nigerians. Gaza made this demand on Friday during…

At least 11 people have been killed and dozens more are missing after a highway bridge collapsed in northwest China, authorities said. China’s President Xi Jinping has ordered an all-out rescue effort following the disaster in Shaanxi province, which happened around 8.40 pm local time on Friday and followed heavy storms and flooding. Xinhua News Agency said rescue operations were still under way on Saturday in the province’s Zhashui county, with some 20 cars and 30 people still missing. It said five vehicles that fell off the bridge have been recovered. The agency released a photo showing a section of…

Legendary WWE wrestler and actor Hulk Hogan has openly declared support for Donald Trump ahead of the United States presidential election. Trump is the presidential candidate of the Republican Party in the November 2024 election. Appearing at the Republican National Convention on Thursday night, Hogan tore off his shirt on stage to declare support for Trump. Hogan called Trump a “gladiator” before ripping off his shirt to reveal a red Trump Vance muscle shirt. “You know guys, I have known Donald Trump for more than 35 years. He is going to win in November and we are all going to…

The Nigerian government slammed US-based tech firm Meta, owners of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and thread with $220 million fine for violating consumer rights and data breaches after years of investigations. The acting Executive Vice Chairman of Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), disclosed this in a statement to on Friday. The consumer competition watchdog said after investigations that the data-sharing on social platforms violated local consumer, data protection and privacy laws. The commission said the tech giant appropriated the data of Nigerian users on its platforms without their consent, abused its market dominance by forcing exploitative privacy policies…

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, said on Friday that the crime rate in the country is on the decline. The IGP addressed State House reporters after meeting with President Bola Tinubu in the company of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa. According to him, the president wants the security heads to synergise and bring crime to the barest minimum. “Mr President is satisfied with our report; he has challenged us to continue to work together and improve our synergy,” he said. “We have records of all reported crimes across the country and can tell you that crime…