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Petrol price increased from N185 in 2022 to N264/litre in 2023 — NBS

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Petrol price increased from N185 in 2022 to N264/litre in 2023 — NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says the average retail price of a litre of petrol has increased from N185.30 in March 2022 to N264.29 in March 2023.

It made the declaration in its Petrol Price Watch for March 2023 released in Abuja on Monday.

It stated that the March 2023 price of N264.29 represented a 42.63 per cent increase over the price of N185.30 recorded in March 2022.

“Comparing the average price value with the previous month of February 2023, the average retail price increased by 0.20 per cent from N263.76.

“On states profiles analysis, Imo paid the highest average retail price of N332.67 per litre, followed by Taraba at N330.00 and Borno at N324.55.

“Conversely, Benue paid the lowest average retail price of N195.00, followed by Plateau at N196.79 and Nasarawa at N197.50, ” it stated.

Analysis by zone showed that the South-East recorded the highest average retail price in March 2023 at N306.00 per litre, while the North-Central recorded the lowest at N205.10 per litre.

The NBS also stated in its Diesel Price Watch Report for March 2023 that the average retail price paid by consumers increased by 55.90 per cent on a year on year basis.

It explained that the retail price moved from a lower cost of N539.32 per litre recorded in March 2022 to a higher cost of N836.81 per litre in March 2023.

“On a month-on-month basis, the price increased by 0.47 per cent from the N836.91 per litre recorded in February 2023 to an average of N840.81 in March 2023 ,’’ it added.

On state profiles analysis, the report said the highest average price of diesel in March 2023 was recorded in Bauchi at N910.46 per litre, followed by Abuja at N889.44 and Adamawa at N880.33 per litre.

On the other hand, the lowest price was recorded in Bayelsa at N768.04 per litre, followed by Katsina at N779.78 per litre and Edo at N797.14 per litre.

In addition, the analysis by zone showed that the North East had the highest price at N856.42 per litre, while the South-South Zone recorded the lowest price at N816.92 per litre. 

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There’re 222.5m telephone users in Nigeria — NBS

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There’re 222.5m telephone users in Nigeria — NBS

There were 222.6 million telephone subscribers in Nigeria as at end of 2022, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said.

The 2022 figure showed an increase of 27.1 million subscribers over the 195.5 million subscribers recorded at the end of 2021.

The NBS stated the figures in its Telecoms Data: Active Voice and Internet per State, Porting and Tariff Information report for the last quarter of 2022, released in Abuja on Monday.

The report showed that the figure for the last quarter of 2022 represented a 13.87 per cent rise in voice subscriptions on a year-on-year basis.

On a quarter-on-quarter basis, the report showed growth stood at 4.89 per cent.

The NBS also recorded a total of 154.9 million active internet subscribers at the end of 2022 compared to 142 million recoded at the end of 2021.

“This represents a 9.07 per cent increase in active internet subscriptions year-on-year, while on a quarter-on-quarter basis, internet subscription grew by 1.35 per cent,’’ it stated.

On state-by-state analysis, the report showed that Lagos State had the highest number of active telephone users in 2022 at 26.5 million, followed by Ogun with 13 million users.

Kano State came third with 12.4 million telephone users.

The report showed that Bayelsa had the least number of telephone users at 1.6 million subscribers, followed by Ebonyi and Ekiti with 1.9 million users and two million users, respectively.

It also showed that Lagos State had the highest number of internet users at 18.7 million subscribers, followed by Ogun with 9.2 million subscribers and Kano State with 8.5 million subscribers.

“On the other hand, Bayelsa recorded the least number of 1.1 million internet users, followed by Ebonyi and Ekiti with 1.3 million and 1.5 million subscribers, respectively,’’ it stated.

The NBS report showed that majority of telephone users in Nigeria in 2022 were MTN subscribers.

Top Regions in Nigeria With Most Multidimensionally Poor People

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Top Regions in Nigeria With Most Multidimensionally Poor People

Nigeria in the World Bank’s 2022 Poverty and Prosperity Report was noted to have added three million people to global extreme poverty, while the country is “home to a large share of the global extreme poor.”

A 2022 Global Hunger Index (GHI) ranked Nigeria 103 out of 121 countries.

Aside from this, statistics compiled by StatiSense, showed Nigeria has about 367 multidimensionally poor people per square mile in 2021.

Multidimensional Poverty Measure is an index that captures the percentage of households in a country deprived along three dimensions of well-being – monetary poverty, education, and basic infrastructure services – to provide a complete picture of poverty.

MULTIDIMENSIONALLY POOR PEOPLE IN NIGERIA PER SQUARE MILE 2021

1. South East: 970 people
2. South South: 597
3. South West: 537
4. North West: 528
5. North Central: 226
6. North East: 183

Cumulatively,

Southern Nigeria: 629
Northern Nigeria: 300

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Watch as singer Davido escapes attack while performing on stage at ‘Timeless’ concert in Lagos

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Watch as singer Davido escapes attack while performing on stage at ‘Timeless’ concert in Lagos

Nigerian afrobeats star, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has escaped attack by a yet-to-be-identified man while performing on stage at his ‘Timeless’ concert in Lagos on Sunday.

Recall that Davido threw a homecoming concert at Tafawa Belewa Square to celebrate his record-breaking fourth studio album, ‘Timeless’.

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But in the middle of his performance at the concert, the singer was almost attacked by an aggressive attendee, who forced his way through the mammoth crowd to the stage.

In a video making the rounds on social media, the attacker could be seen pointing at the singer, who appeared ready to defend himself.

However, the security guards acted swiftly and bundled the attacker off-stage.

The concert continued after the incident.

The ‘Timeless’ concert is Davido’s first concert since losing his son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, in a swimming pool accident last year.

Davido’s uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, was in attendance at the concert.

Population Commission assures Nigerians of server, data safety ahead of national census

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Population Commission assures Nigerians of server, data safety ahead of national census

The National Population Commission (NPC) has reassured the public of the safety of its server and data as they prepare for the 2023 Population and Housing Census.

Dr Isiaka Yahaya, Director, Public Affairs Department (PAD) said this in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a staff of the Commission and Comptroller of Chanchaga LGA, Niger State, Mr Sanusi Maigida had earlier claimed that the NPC server was hacked.

Maigida had cited this development as the reason for the postponement of the LGA-level training of the Supervisors and Enumerators for the 2023 Population and Housing Census.

Yahaya, who reaffirmed the commitment of the commission to a credible and acceptable census, said that its server was not hacked.

The public affairs department boss described as false and misleading, the information on hacking of the commission’s server.

“We wish to assure the public that the security of the data for the 2023 Population and Housing Census is absolutely guaranteed.

“The commission is committed to upholding the highest standards of data protection and maintaining the trust placed in us by the Nigerian population,” he said. 

Yahaya explained that the Commission’s Chairman, Alhaji Nasir Kwarra’s visit to the United Nations was to attend the 56th Session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development was to the benefit of the country.

He said the chairman also presented Nigeria’s statement on ‘Population and Development’ at the global event and has since returned to the country ahead of preparations for the first digital Census in Nigeria.

“Over the years, it has been the standard practice for the Chairman of the Commission to attend the annual event on Population and Development in line with the mandate of NPC as the coordinating agency on population matters in Nigeria.

“Consequently, the public is advised to disregard the false statement trending online about the hacking of the commission’s server and the subsequent travel of the NPC Chairman to restore the purported hacked server,” he said.

He assured of the commission’s determination to continue to update the populace on developments regarding the 2023 Population and Housing Census as events unfold.

Yahaya solicited for Nigerians’ support to ensure a secure and successful 2023 Census exercise.

‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha has said he would have cost around €150m in today’s transfer market

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‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha has said he would have cost around €150m in today’s transfer market

Former Super Eagles captain Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha has said he would have cost around €150m in today’s transfer market.

The legendary Nigerian midfielder joined Paris Saint-Germain from Turkish giants Fenerbahçe for a then African transfer record fee of £14m.

The 49-year-old move to PSG was finalised following his impressive performance for Nigeria at the France 1998 FIFA World Cup.

In an interview with Turkish outfit, Hurriyet, Okocha explained why he believed he would have attracted such a high transfer fee.

“They paid £106m for their defensive midfielder [at] Chelsea. For a player from Portugal. I would have cost around €150m. My assists, dribbles… World football started to pay a lot of money. Such would be the numbers of players of this quality,” he said.

The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner expressed his sadness at leaving Fenerbahçe, where he was adored by the fans.

“It was a really difficult decision. I left very sadly. I was very happy in Fenerbahçe. Moreover, I married my wife in Turkey. My children were about to be born,” he recalled.

“When I went to the World Cup, I had no such thing in mind. After the matches in the World Cup, an offer came from PSG. Aziz Yildirim was the president. He didn’t want to sell me. He didn’t even interview the PSG club. This process has been very difficult. Despite my sadness, when such an offer came, I wanted to make money for Fenerbahçe.”

After spending four years at PSG, Okocha joined English Premier League club Bolton and led them to the final of the League Cup in 2004.

Unfortunately, Bolton fell to a 2-1 defeat to Middlesbrough in the final.

Video: Three dead as Hausa and Gbagyi indigenes clash in the heart of Nigeria’s capital Gwarimpa Abuja

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Video: Three dead as Hausa and Gbagyi indigenes clash in the heart of Nigeria’s capital Gwarimpa Abuja

A violent clash erupted between Abuja indigenous people and Hausa youths in Gwarinpa 3rd Avenue during the weekend, spilled to today, Monday, leaving three dead.

According to multiple accounts, the fight broke out when a group of Hausa youths, who reportedly sold hard drugs, attempted to burgle and rob the household of the councillor of the ward.

This infuriated the indigenous people, and the situation quickly escalated into a full-blown clash.

Eyewitnesses reported that the violence resulted in the death of three people, with several others injured, and cars vandalised.

On Saturday night, security personnel were called in to quell the unrest, and the situation was temporarily brought under control.

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However, fighting resumed on Monday.

“I was at home when I heard the shattering of several glasses and people screaming outside. 

“When I looked out the window, I saw a group of young men attacking motorists and buildings while chasing anyone in sight. 

“They were armed and dangerous,” said Mr. Mohammed, a resident of the area.

Another resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said: “The situation was very tense, and we were all afraid for our lives. 

“We heard that about three people had been killed, and there was chaos everywhere.”

The police are yet to make an official statement but are said to be working to restore order in the area as of the time of filing this report.

Meanwhile, stakeholders in the area are calling for calm and urging all parties to refrain from violence, while security agencies investigate the incident.

Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has refuted claims on some news outlets that she is a virgin

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Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has refuted claims on some news outlets that she is a virgin

Nollywood actress, Destiny Etiko has refuted claims on some news outlets that she is a virgin.

Etiko, on her Instagram page, expressed dismay that a better title could not be rumoured about her.

Reports in some sections of the media (not NewsWireNGR) on Sunday that the actress revealed that she is a virgin at 33.

The now-false information startled social media users, stirring diverse reactions.

She said, “Since yesterday, I have not rested with the news calling her out as a virgin. I did not grant any interview, revealing that I am a virgin. I cannot remember granting any interview saying I am a virgin. They did not give me any better title, like soon to be a billionaire.”

“There was no written word or an interview about virginity and they are all busy with my precious name, which really shows how important and relevant I am.”

Senator Chimaroke Nnamani begs Peter Obi to withdraw case against Tinubu

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Senator Chimaroke Nnamani begs Peter Obi to withdraw case against Tinubu

A former governor of Enugu State, Chimaroke Nnamani, has advised the presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, to withdraw his petition challenging the election of Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Election Tribunal.

Mr Nnamani said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, urging Mr Obi and his supporters to accept the reality of the fact that Mr Tinubu had emerged as the president-elect of Nigeria.

“Obi knows he has neither spread nor national appeal to win the presidential election, what Obi is doing with the petition is trying to demarket Tinubu.

“His petition is dead on arrival, he does not have the spread or national appeal,his appeal to non-electoral matters is to demarket the President elect and demage his reputation.

“He does not have near spread and national appeal, the petition is ego driven and a joke carried too far.

“His attempt to highlight on non electoral issues is trying to embarrass the President elect,” he said.

Mr Nnamani said Mr Obi needed to come down from his high horse to allow negotiation on behalf of the Igbo nation and South-East for a stake in the national and share of the accruals of the commonwealth.

“We must join the main stream and participate in the making of a new Nigeria.

“We are not going any where,and ready to bargain for our own share, It is a common knowledge that others are doing the same.

“Igbo has to confront reality now or be consigned to the backwoods of history. Time to align is now,” he said.

Police commission mourns 5 officers murdered in Imo

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Police commission mourns 5 officers murdered in Imo

The Police Service Commission, PSC, has mourned five police officers killed on April 21 at Okpala junction in Ngor, Okpala Local Government Area of Imo.

Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said the commission had commiserated with the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Alkali Usman and the Police Command, Imo.

According to him, the commission is deeply pained by the circumstances leading to the unprovoked murder of the officers who were on duty to protect lives and property in the area.

“The commission’s hearts go to their families and loved ones and pray that God will give them the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

“The commission wishes to encourage the Nigeria Police Force to re-enact its indomitable fighting spirit to apprehend the deviants and ensure they are brought to justice,” he said.

According to the statement, the commission has called on the Police Command in Imo to accord the deceased officers befitting ceremonial burial rites meant for heroes, who had laid their lives for the country.

Mr Ani pledged the committment of the commission’s Chairman, Dr. Solomon Arase, to continue to partner with the Nigeria Police Force to ensure that officers on duty were provided with necessary gadgets to protect themselves.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that gunmen had, on Friday around 8:00 a.m., killed five police officers and a couple identified as Mr and Mrs Nwagu during an attack at Okpala community in Ngor-Okpala LGA, Imo state.

The police officers were attacked at a restaurant, alongside the Neagus, who were owners of the restaurant.

President-elect, Bola Tinubu, is expected to return to Nigeria

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President-elect, Bola Tinubu, is expected to return to Nigeria

President-elect, Bola Tinubu, is expected to return to Nigeria on Monday, ahead of his inauguration on May 29.

Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed in a statement that the president-elect will return to Abuja today after “a well-deserved” vacation in France.

The president-elect’s plane is expected to land at the presidential wing of Abuja Airport and will be escorted to the Defence House.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council in late March said Tinubu left Nigeria t”o take a break after the hectic campaign and election season to rest in Paris and London, preparatory to going to Saudi Arabia for Umrah (Lesser Hajj) and the Ramadan Fasting.”

Nigerian states with the worst patient-to-doctor ratio

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Nigerian states with the worst patient-to-doctor ratio

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) last year (2022) noted the national average patient-to-doctor ratio in the country is 1:10,000.

“Only one doctor is incredibly available to treat 30,000 patients in some states in the south, while states in the North are as worse as one doctor to 45,000 patients,” the body had stated.

The situation seems worse, according to stats by StatiSense, a Data Tech Company.

Below is the top 10 states with the worst doctor-to-patient ratio;

1. Jigawa – 1:58,400

Jigawa is a state located in the Northern region of the country which was created on August 27, 1991.

It is the eighth largest state by population, and residents of Jigawa State are predominantly of Hausa or Fulani background.

It has a doctor-to-patient ratio of 1:58,400.

2. Taraba – 1:43,300

Taraba state is a northern state in Nigeria created out of the former Gongola state on 27 August 1991, by the military government of General Ibrahim Babangida.

The main ethnic groups are the Fulani, Tiv, Mumuye, Mambilla, Wurkuns, Jukun, Kuteb, Yandang, Ndola, Itchen, Tigun and Jibu.

It has a doctor-to-patient ratio of 1:43,300.

3. Bauchi – 1:41,400

4. Katsina – 1:42,400

5. Kebbi – 1:39,500

6. Zamfara – 1:38,900

7. Adamawa – 1:35,600

8. Niger – 1:31,600

9. Yobe – 1:29,500

10. Sokoto – 1:29,500

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