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Army cleans up Ogun market, drainages (PHOTOS)

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Soldiers of the 35 Artillery Brigade Alamala, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Wednesday, in commemoration of Army Day, embarked on a sanitation exercise at Lafenwa Market.

The soldiers, who were seen at about 7:30 a.m., swept through the market, its drainages, and the surrounding areas.

Speaking to DAILY POST, the Brigade Commander, Gen Mohammed Aminu, represented by Col Legborsi Nule, the Garrison Commander, said the gesture is to support the host environment and give back to the society.

He remarked that military personnel are members of the community and are involved in activities related to the country’s growth.

“This week is dedicated to the Nigerian Army; it is for the Nigerian Army Day Celebration and is a yearly event that takes place across the country. We use this period as a day to carry out activities like this in support of our host environment as part of giving back to our host communities.

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“Yesterday, we were at this Lafenwa school where we gave out some books and spent time with the students.

“So today, we decided to come to the market. We have been passing by here and noticed that the market was getting dirtier by the day, so we decided to clean it to help the civil authority and our host community.

“And to let them know, basically, that we in the military are part of the society, part of the community, and whatever has to do with the development of the country is also our responsibility as citizens of this country.”

The Commander urged the traders to maintain a clean environment in the wake of the state’s cholera outbreak.

“Because of the outbreak of cholera, we decided to clean the environment. This is a market, and all of us shop here, so there is no better place that should be kept clean than where you are buying your foodstuff.

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“So, marketers should help maintain their environment. When they sell, they should clean the environment in the evening before they go home,” he added.

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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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