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Emir Begs Yobe Traders To Reduce Food Prices

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The Emir of Damaturu, Dr. Shehu Hashimi II Ibn Umar El-Kanemi, has urged traders to support ordinary people by reducing the prices of essential goods in the state.

He expressed concern over the high and unaffordable prices of essential commodities for the common man.

Speaking from his palace in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, the Emir highlighted the hardships Nigerians face in various aspects of life.

“There is an urgent need to urge business tycoons to lower the prices of food items to make them affordable for the poor,” he stated.

The monarch called on traders in the state to do everything possible to reduce commodity prices in the interest of the people and to assist the less privileged.

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He emphasized, “We are concerned about the rising prices of commodities in the state. We urge traders to make essential goods more affordable for the general public.”

He stressed that making excessive profits, especially on essential items like food, goes against moral principles.

He acknowledged the economic hardships faced by the less fortunate, particularly their struggles to afford essential food items in Yobe and across Nigeria.

The Emir advised traders to find ways to make their prices affordable to ordinary citizens without incurring financial losses.

He also encouraged organizations to increase their efforts to assist people with disabilities and those with fewer privileges.

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We’ll be forced to export 97% of our petrol – Dangote Refinery warns

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Dangote Refinery has announced that it will need to export 95-97 percent of its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) due to low interest from Nigerian marketers. The refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, revealed that only 3 to 5 percent of petrol marketers are purchasing its fuel.

Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, shared these details during an X Space session hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday. He highlighted the challenges facing both the Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.

Edwin explained, “I’m selling 2 to 3 percent to small traders who are willing to buy, while the remaining 95 to 97 percent has to be exported,” referring to the local sales of the refinery’s products.

This situation arises as the NNPCL’s deadline for adjusting the Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution approaches without a clear plan in sight. It is worth noting that while Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has announced the refinery’s initial petrol rollout, its distribution to marketers is contingent upon NNPCL’s decisions.

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FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Round of 16 fixtures confirmed [Full list]

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The final sixteen teams for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia have been determined following the conclusion of the group stage.

In recent matches, Ghana triumphed over New Zealand with a score of 3-1, and Japan secured a 2-0 victory against Austria.

As a result, Japan has advanced to the Round of 16, joining the other 15 teams in this knockout stage.

The Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

The full lineup for the Round of 16 is as follows:

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  • Spain vs Canada
  • Brazil vs Cameroon
  • Colombia vs South Korea
  • Mexico vs USA
  • North Korea vs Austria
  • Germany vs Argentina
  • Netherlands vs France
  • Japan vs Nigeria
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Nigerian Army debunks reported mass resignation of soldiers

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The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of widespread resignations among its soldiers due to issues like corruption and low morale.

In a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, dismissed these reports as unfounded.

A news outlet had alleged that numerous Nigerian soldiers were resigning because of corruption and low morale. However, the statement condemned these allegations as misleading and a deliberate attempt to create discontent and undermine the Nigerian Army’s reputation and the dedication of its personnel.

Major General Nwachukwu clarified that, similar to other military organizations worldwide, service in the Nigerian Army is voluntary rather than mandatory. This means that personnel have the freedom to resign following established procedures.

He explained that the resignation process allows personnel to prepare and manage their entitlements, including pensions and gratuities, as outlined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers).

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Contrary to the report’s implications, the statement emphasized that Nigerian Army personnel are highly motivated, and their welfare is a priority under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.

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