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Niger Vigilante Corps denies existence of factions in its camp

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Assistant State Operations Officer of the Niger State Vigilante Corps, Alhaji Sule Butu, has refuted the allegation of division among vigilantes.

Butu stated this while addressing officers and men of the corps shortly after a town hall meeting organised by the Niger State Government in Minna.

He explained that there is no faction or splinter group in Niger State Vigilante Corps, warning those trying to cause division to desist forthwith or be ready to face disciplinary actions.

He also asserted that Alhaji Nasiru Mohammed Manta remains the state commander of the body and is recognised as such by the Niger State Government.

He noted that armed banditry, kidnappings and other criminal tendencies in Niger State will soon be a thing of the past.

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” The state command of the Corps under Alh Nasiru Mohammed Manta has vowed to fight this negative tendency to its logical conclusion.

” For over nine months now, Maikunkele, Beji, Zungeru and Wushishi axis have not witnessed any cattle rustling or kidnapping and we assure you that it will be maintained,” Butu maintained.

He appealed to Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago to assist the vigilante corps with vehicles and other necessary working equipment to enable members to effectively and efficiently discharge their duty.

” We promise to work and fight the enemies of our land within the ambit of the law with the support and cooperation of other security apparatuses in the state for peace to return to our state,” Butu added.

CREDIT: DAILY POST

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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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