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Bandits In Taraba State-Demand Beer Payments As Harvest Levies From Local-Farmers (Details)
Bandits in the vicinity of Ardo-Kola local government area in Taraba State have adopted a peculiar method of extorting levies from farmers, demanding beer payments before permitting them to harvest their crops, as per a report from Nivo News…..CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
An undisclosed senior civil servant in Jalingo recounted that he had to purchase beer amounting to over N200,000 to gain permission for harvesting his Benniseed farm. The bandits reportedly impose levies ranging from N20,000 to N100,000 based on the farm’s size.
“I had to pay with beer worth N200,000 to secure access to my farm,” he disclosed.
The farming communities affected by this unusual levy system include Baka, Kasakuru, Majowere, Digun, Nyapori, Buzi, Dare, and Sakala, according to the report. A local resident, Mallam Dantala Bello, noted that farmers have grown accustomed to paying these levies to the bandits before every harvest.
“Some farmers abandon their farms if the levies are excessive, fearing they won’t recover the amount invested after the harvest,” he remarked.
Another source in the area indicated that the bandits collaborate with informants to gather information on individuals intending to harvest their crops in the region.
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Lagos-Badagry Showdown! Governor Sanwo-Olu Issues Ruthless 72-Hour Ultimatum To Shanty Occupants!.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has issued a 72-hour eviction notice to individuals residing in shanties and makeshift structures located on the median of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. The Governor issued this directive on Saturday following a monthly environmental sanitation exercise in the Surulere Local Government Area, which he attended alongside his wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Eviction and Enforcement: Governor Sanwo-Olu stated that enforcement officials will begin removing all illegal structures on the expressway median—spanning from Orile-Iganmu to Okokomaiko—starting next week to prevent the international gateway from becoming a slum.
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Waste Management Improvements: To boost sanitation efforts, the state plans to add 150 compactors to its fleet and deploy waste tricycles to reach inner communities.
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Long-term Infrastructure: The government is investing in a modern material recovery and recycling facility designed to process approximately 4,250 metric tonnes of waste daily.
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Resident Responsibility: The Governor emphasized that waste management is a collective responsibility and urged residents to dispose of waste properly and pay their collection bills to support PSP operators.
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Sustainability Transition: Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, noted that the state is moving away from a “collect and dump” linear waste management system toward one that converts waste into resources, such as wealth and energy.
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Facility Plans: A new material recovery facility is expected to begin operations in Ikorodu before the end of the year, supported by transfer loading stations.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will reach a lawful and informed decision based on the court’s directives once its legal department obtains and reviews the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Federal High Court judgment from Lokoja that nullified the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) registration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Commission’s position, as shared by Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser Adedayo Oketola, includes the following points:
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INEC is aware of the media reports surrounding the June 26, 2026, ruling.
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The Commission cannot address the specific details of the judgment until the legal department has thoroughly studied the official court order.
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INEC has requested that the public wait for a formal response from the Commission regarding this matter.
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Economic Breakthrough! Shock Price Slash At The Pumps: NNPCL Brings Massive Relief To Struggling Households!.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has lowered its retail petrol price for the second time in less than a week. Following a market survey in Abuja, NNPCL outlets at locations including Airport Junction, Wuse Zone 6, and Berger are now selling petrol at ₦1,210 per litre, marking a ₦50 reduction from the previous price of ₦1,260 per litre. This move follows a prior adjustment four days earlier, where the company had already cut prices by ₦75 per litre. Consequently, petrol prices in the Abuja region are currently fluctuating between ₦1,210 and ₦1,305 per litre.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
These domestic price adjustments are occurring alongside a general decline in global crude oil prices—with Brent crude at approximately $71 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate at roughly $69 per barrel—largely driven by the easing of Middle East tensions.
Additional developments from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery reflect this broader trend of price reductions:
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The refinery recently lowered its petrol gantry price by ₦50, bringing it to ₦1,125 per litre.
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Prior to this, the refinery had announced a ₦75 reduction for petrol, moving the price from ₦1,250 to ₦1,175 per litre.
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Diesel prices (Automotive Gas Oil) saw a ₦100 drop, falling from ₦1,700 to ₦1,600 per litre.
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Aviation fuel (Aviation Turbine Kerosene) also experienced a ₦100 reduction, decreasing from ₦1,550 to ₦1,450 per litre.
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