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In a heartfelt New Year address, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa pledged to pay tribute to his predecessor, the late Rotimi Akeredolu, not only through a befitting state burial but also by immortalizing his name. Reflecting on the…
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President Bola Tinubu has called on former presidential election rivals, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, to join hands in advancing the welfare of the nation. Emphasizing the need to move beyond political divisions, Tinubu highlighted that…
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It has been revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address the nation in a New Year's Day broadcast on Monday, January 1, 2024, at 7 am. The much-anticipated message is expected to provide Nigerians with insights into the…
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Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, shed light on the rationale behind the National Assembly's decision to raise the 2024 budget from N27.50 trillion to N28.78 trillion. Bichi…
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un concluded the year with an ominous tone, issuing fresh threats of a nuclear attack on Seoul and ordering a military buildup in preparation for a potential war, according to state media reports on Sunday.…
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The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu's proposed external borrowing plan spanning 2022 to 2024. The substantial sum of $7.4 billion and 100 million euros is earmarked for a diverse range of projects, drawing attention to…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, for questioning regarding an alleged N37.17 billion fraud that…
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The 2023 Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, expressed deep concern over the dwindling reading habits among Nigerian youths, attributing the decline to a combination of factors, including a flawed educational system. Peter…
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The Nigerian Senate is expected to pass the 2024 budget today 30 December. Originally scheduled for 10 am, the session commenced at 1 pm, according to a statement by the Clerk to the Senate, Chinedu Akubueze. The Upper Legislative…
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Shehu Sani Calls for Reflection as Northern Insecurity persists under Tinubu's leadership. In a thought-provoking statement on his verified Facebook page, former lawmaker Shehu Sani has urged Northerners to reflect on their response to…
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Maj-Gen Buba Edward, the Director of Defence Media Operations, in a press briefing provided insights into the Nigerian military's challenges in preventing the coordinated attacks on Plateau communities that resulted in the tragic killing of…
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Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, the Director of Publicity and Advocacy, and Spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), emphasized that the North made a significant sacrifice for national unity by strategically supporting President Bola Tinubu…
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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the wake of assuming office as the governor of Ondo State following the demise of Rotimi Akeredolu, the governor is  actively considering potential candidates for the crucial role of deputy governor, according…
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Towards bolstering Nigeria's energy refining capabilities, Dangote Refinery has received its third one-million-barrel crude oil shipment, this time from Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STASCO). The Wednesday…
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President Bola Tinubu voiced his deep concern over the alarming number of out-of-school children in Nigeria during a meeting with the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos. Tinubu, addressing…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) maintained on Thursday that the 26 lawmakers from the Rivers House of Assembly, who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), no longer held membership in the state legislature. This firm stance…
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President Bola Tinubu affirmed his administration's unwavering commitment to reshape Nigeria's economic landscape for the prosperity of all citizens. Speaking at a town hall meeting held at the State House in Marina, Lagos State,…
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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) deeply mourns the loss of former Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, hailing him as one of the most influential and courageous presidents in the history of the association. Akeredolu, who became the…
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Port Harcourt, December 28, 2023— In a bold move, elders and leaders from Rivers State have penned an open letter to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, cautioning him against executing the resolution formulated during a recent meeting with…
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Abuja, December 28, 2023 - The Chairman of Titan Trust Bank Limited, Babatunde Lemo, faces potential consequences as the Central Bank of Nigeria's Special Investigator rejects his plea to postpone a crucial meeting scheduled for December…
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