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Point News247 reports that Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, disclosed that the Federal Government is considering giving approval for the reconstruction of some federal roads in Ogun State by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company and other companies under tax credit scheme. Buhari disclosed this during his visit to the state for the inauguration of five landmark projects undertaken by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun. According to him, the roads being considered for reconstruction include the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway, Sango Otta-Idi-Iroko Expressway and the Sagamu-Ogijo road. The projects inaugurated included the 42km Sagamu Interchange-Abeokuta dual carriageway, renamed ‘President Muhammadu Buhari…

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, launched 200 Buffalo branded operational vehicles, bulletproof vests, protective helmets, medical and other security equipment at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Point News247 reports that the president warned officers and men of the police force not to misuse vehicles and security equipment that were purchased from resources of the Nigerian Police Trust Fund (NPTF). President Buhari, who was represented by the Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Dingyadi, urged the police force to continue to fight crime and criminality across the country without fear. He said the procurement by the current administration, through the NPTF…

Point News247 reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, visited Ogun state, south west Nigeria, to commission some projects. Buhari, who dressed in flowing agbada made with the popular local “Adire” fabrics arrived at the Gateway City Gate Monument, Sagamu-Interchange-Abeokuta at 11.37 am in the company of Abiodun. He was received by dignitaries including the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; his Lagos State counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti State), Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo State), Gbenga Oyetola (Osun State), Mai Mala Buni (Yobe State) Ogun State former governors, including Chief Olusegun Osoba, Gbenga Daniel, Senator Ibikunle Amosun among others. The…

Point News247 reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Thursday grilled socialite, Obi Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, for his alleged link to the illegal narcotic business. According to Punch, Iyiegbu, who is the Chairman, Cubana group of companies, was grilled for about five hours at the Abuja headquarters of the NDLEA before he was granted bail and asked to return at a future date. Impeccable sources told Punch correspondent that suspicious payments were made into Cubana’s account by three convicted drug dealers from Malaysia, Nigeria and India. Operatives of the NDLEA and the Economic and…

Point News247 reports that Nigeria Customs operatives working at the Seme Border have seized premium motor spirit valued at N6,974,750.00 from smugglers, who were trying to take the product out of Nigeria. Controller of Customs at Seme Border, Bello Mohammed Jibo while showing the seized petroleum products to newsmen said the command is more prepared to tackle smuggling following recently provided automobiles and support by the Comptroller General of Customs. A press release by Customs Public Relations Officer Hussaini Abdullahi quoted Jibo who commended the doggedness, patriotism, dedication and high level of professionalism exhibited by his men. He added that…

Point News247 reports that Nigeria Customs operatives working at the Seme Border have seized premium motor spirit valued at N6,974,750.00 from smugglers, who were trying to take the product out of Nigeria. Controller of Customs at Seme Border, Bello Mohammed Jibo while showing the seized petroleum products to newsmen said the command is more prepared to tackle smuggling following recently provided automobiles and support by the Comptroller General of Customs. A press release by Customs Public Relations Officer Hussaini Abdullahi quoted Jibo who commended the doggedness, patriotism, dedication and high level of professionalism exhibited by his men. He added that…

Point News247 reports that Standard Chartered Bank has confirmed the closure of 50 percent of its Nigerian branches. The bank however assured that none of its staff in Nigeria will be affected in the process. It was earlier reported that Standard Chartered Bank may drop 13 out of its 25 branches and focus more on digital banking. The bank, in a statement by its head of corporate affairs, brand and marketing, on Wednesday, said it has assured employees that there would be no job losses. “We have continued to retrain and redeploy staff who are impacted by the closure of…

Some Nigerians on Twitter heavily criticised the first tweet by presidential aide Garba Shehu a few hours after Twitter operations were formally restored in Nigeria. Point News247 reports that Shehu had tweeted midnight that Nigeria gained “immeasurably” from the shutdown of Twitter when the Nigerians tackled him. He posted, “Welcome back – Let me join fellow countrymen and women in welcoming the resolution of the impasse between the Federal Government of Nigeria and Twitter Inc., leading to the laying of a “foundation for a mutually beneficial future with endless possibilities. “I join the leaders of government in appreciating all Nigerians,…

Point News247 reports that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially opened a Visa Application and document attestation Centre in Lagos, Nigeria at the office of the Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates, 8th floor, Nipost Towers, 1, Ologun Agbaje Street, off Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Consul General Dr Abdulla Al Mandoos in the presence of prominent government officials such as the special adviser to the Lagos State Government on Sustainable Development Goals and Investment, Solape Hammond; Comptroller General of Immigration for Lagos State, Ahmed Aliyu; Country Manager of Emirates airline, Paulos Legesse; Vice president of the…

Point News247 reports that fifty-two persons have been killed in separate attacks on communities in Plateau and Niger states. While 18 persons were confirmed killed after gunmen attacked the Ncha community in the Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, gunmen on Wednesday attacked two communities in Niger State and killed 34 persons. The Niger State incident appeared to be reprisal as a few weeks ago some special hunters and local vigilantes killed scores of gunmen who were e terrorising the communities. The gunmen launched Wednesday’s attack on Nakuna and Wurukuchi communities when the villagers were on their farms harvesting…