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Youths Who Destroyed Govt Lodge Are From Neighbouring States – Gov Mohammed

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Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has alleged that hoodlums hiding under the #EndBadGovernance protest destroyed the government lodge and Katagum local government secretariat, which were imported from neighbouring states for the mission.

LEADERSHIP Friday gathered Bauchi authorities further relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on the Katagum local government area of the state following the wave of violence by the protesters leading to the destruction of government and private properties.

Speaking during an inspection visit to Azare to assess the level of damage yesterday, the governor said the hoodlums were imported from Yobe, Jigawa and Kano to cause mayhem and destroy property.

He, however, said the Bauchi government would consider granting a pardon to hoodlums arrested in connection with the violent #EndBadGovernance protests in the state, warning that anyone arrested again would be made to face the full wrath of the law.

He expressed dismay over the destruction of public and private properties, stating that it was a clear message to those in governance to rethink and provide good governance to the people.

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Governor Mohammed warned that any future breakdown of law and order would not be condoned.

He urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, and parents to take responsibility for ensuring their children did not engage in illicit activities.

It would be recalled that police arrested over 60 persons in connection with various breaches during the protests in the state.

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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