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See where you can watch the Oscars this weekend
The most glamorous evening in Hollywood is almost here. The 94th Academy Awards, initially delayed due to the ongoing pandemic, is set to air on Sunday, March 27. Nominees were released in February, giving cinephiles over a month to catch up on nominees across 23 categories (there’s still time to stream the Oscar-nominated movies, or just the best picture race),…
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Former House of Reps deputy speaker, Lasun Yusuf dumps APC
Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Lasun Yusuf has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to The PUNCH, Yusuf dropped his letter of resignation at the APC secretariat in Osogbo on Friday. “Thanks for the enquiry. It is true. I have left APC. That is all I want to say for now,” Yusuf confirmed to The PUNCH.…
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13th Bola Tinubu Colloquium to examine new world order, good governance
Organisers of the annual Bola Tinubu Colloquium have announced that this year’s edition will examine emerging global development issues and the importance of good governance for Nigeria to be an influential and respected member of the international community. The colloquium, which is in its 13th edition will take place on Tuesday 29th March, 2022 at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.…
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Troops capture ISWAP stronghold in Sambisa Forest
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, OPHK, have successfully overrun and captured the stronghold of the Islamic States West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists at Ukuba/Camp Zairo, in Sambisa Forest. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said the troops also seized weapons from the terrorists. Onyeuko said the feat was achieved on…
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Don’t be used for politics, personal disputes, Buhari charges EFCC
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to remain focused on serving the nation to entrench good governance and not allow itself to be used for partisan politics, or get dragged into personal disputes. The president gave the admonition on Friday, at the unveiling of the EFCC Standard Operating Procedures, Policies and Manuals, at the…
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Olubadan commends Aryfad boss for building Ibadan economy
Richard Thomas, Ibadan The Olubadan of Ibadan His Imperial Majesty, Ọba (Dr). Olalekan Mohood Balogun has urged all sons and daughters of Ibadan to return home and invest in order to further promote the socio-economic development of the city. The Olubadan made the call during the courtesy visit by the management of Aryfad Travels Limited led by its Chief Executive…
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APC bars political appointees from voting at convention
The Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says political appointees elected as delegates won’t be allowed to vote during the convention. The convention is scheduled to hold on March 26. According to a statement posted on the Twitter handle of the convention committee on Thursday, the decision to bar political appointees from voting is in…
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Even the loquacious is quiet, By Bolaji Adebiyi
Glaring underperformance has dumbfounded Buhari administration’s image dry-cleaner, writes Bolaji Adebiyi Someone observed during the week that despite the debilitating crises in the energy and education sectors, Lai Mohammed, the talkative minister of Information and Culture, has gone mute. “Really? What would he have said anyway?” somebody asked. “But he should have, at least said something. Even if it will…
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APC: Where’s the implosion?
A lot of auguries have attended the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), which holds a crucial National Convention on Saturday. And most of the prognostications have not been good. Implosion. Explosion. Schism. Scatter, are some of the words often used to describe the fate that would befall the party. But don’t forget. The APC had never been given a chance…
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Tokunbo Abiru: A Special Salutation To A dedicated, TrailBlazer Legislator At 58, By Enitan Olukotun
He is a man of few words but full of actions. Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, a retired bank Chief Executive and a former Lagos State Commissioner of Finance is a focus, goal-driven and selfless public office holder. He won the December 5, 2020 Lagos East Senatorial District by-election on the crest of his outstanding credentials in the banking sector…
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