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Port Harcourt Refinery Company in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State has been gutted by fire on new year’s day. Point News247 reports that the fire which occured on Saturday morning lasted for less than an hour and has been put out. The source who prefered anonymity said,” Yes it is true that there was a fire outbreak this morning. An operation was going on when it happened. “There was a minor damage because it was immediately contained. So no loss of lives or property,” he stated. The Port Harcourt refinery which is currently undergoing repairs gulping $2.5billion dollars…

The Government of Edo State has reiterated its commitment to digitization of its processing and building the capacity of civil and public servants to better deliver services to Edo people in 2022. Point News247 reports that this was disclosed by the Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa Esq., in his New Year message to workers. He thanked the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for not only identifying the civil/public service as the engine of good governance, but also setting necessary machinery in motion to revolutionalise the Service to deliver better service to Edo people. According to him, “I…

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has asked all those still involved in the illicit drug business to turn over a new leaf or risk losing their freedom and assets in the new year. Point News247 reports that the Director, Media & Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja, Femi Babafemi, revealed this in a statement on Sunday 2nd January 2022. The NDLEA Boss in his new year message, said the agency and its workforce are moving into 2022 with a resolution to rid the country of illicit substances and to continue…

Ogun state Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has donated a sum of ten million naira and a van to the Nigerian Legion in the state. This is in a bid to support the logistics and operations of the veterans in boosting the state’s security. Point News247 reports that the announcement of the donation was made at the governor’s office while launching the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem. The governor called on the people, corporate organizations and government at all levels to support the worthy cause of remembering the heroes of the country by wearing the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem with…

Ghanaian pastors and other religious leaders are permitted to predict the future, but such predictions must be positive. Point News247 reports that this was contained in a statement issued by the police as the Year 2022 begins. The full statement is reproduced below: GHANA POLICE SERVICE STATEMENT ON COMMUNICATION OF PROPHECIES AND THEIR LEGAL IMPLICATIONS As the year 2021 draws to a close, the Ghana Police Service wishes to draw the attention of Ghanaians, especially religious groups, to the fact that whereas we have the right to religion, freedom of worship and free speech, all of these rights are subject…

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has urged residents of the state and the citizens of Nigeria to enter the New Year with renewed vigour and hope for a better 2022. Point News247 reports that the Speaker gave the advice in his New Year message to Nigerians while praising the resilience of the citizens of the country in the face of the various challenges that came with 2021, especially in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic that has continued to ravage the world. The New Year, the Speaker noted, holds a lot of…

Grammy award winner Burna Boy electrified fans at the FirstBank Decemberissavybe campaign with a sterling performance at the ‘Burna Boy The Live Experience’. The 30-year-old singer expressed how delighted he was to have relocated back to Nigeria at the concert. Point News247 reports that the self-claimed ‘African Giant’ performed a catalog of his songs from 2012 to 2021 at the Eko Convention Center Lagos which was filled to the brim with fans. FirstBank – through its yearly DecemberIssaVybe campaign – unveiled the 2021 calendar of events earlier in December as it reiterates its impact on the arts and entertainment industry.…

In recognition of Unity Bank Plc’s contribution to the growth of entrepreneurship among Nigerian youths, the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC has named the lender “Icon of Youth Empowerment” in an award presented to the Bank during the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Department, SAED Festival held in Abuja recently. The NYSC management said it was on record that Unity Bank under the able leadership of the MD/CEO, Mrs. Tomi Somefun had been unwavering in its commitment and support for the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme of the NYSC as evident in the Corpreneurship initiative through which businesses of hundreds…

UNICEF has lauded the recent signing into law of the Jigawa State Child Protection Bill, saying it was another achievement for children’s rights in Nigeria. Point News247 reports that the Jigawa State Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar signed the bill into law on 22 December 2021, 18 years after the Federal Government of Nigeria enacted the Child Rights Act 2003 and urged state governments to domesticate the Act into state law. A total of 29 states, including Jigawa, have now domesticated the Act into law, with eight remaining. All the remaining States are in the process of domestication and some have…

Point News247 reports that the paramount ruler of Pyem Chiefdom, Charles Mato Dakat, have been freed by his abductors. It was earlier reported that the paramount ruler of Gindiri in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Charles Mato Dakat of Jos, North Central Nigeria was kidnapped at his residence in the early hours of Sunday after a heavy gun battle. The Media Officer, Operation Safe Haven OpSH, Major Ishaku Takwa said, “Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN at Gyambus have been mobilized to the area and are on trail of the kidnappers.” A source in the traditional council, who pleaded…