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For Buhari, the kind hearted toughie at 81, By Femi Adesina
From his days as an iron fisted military ruler, Muhammadu Buhari had cut the image of a brutal, no nonsense person, without a drop of milk of human kindness. Not so. People often condemn who or what they don’t understand. Yes, he can be reserved, aloof, unflappable, and even stern. I remember when news of Bukola Saraki’s defection, along with…
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No birthday gift, advert for me, Oyebanji tells friends, associates
…seeks donations to special schools for PWD Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has told friends, family members, well-wishers and the general public not to organise any birthday party, gift or newspaper advertisement in commemoration of his 56th birthday billed for Thursday, December 21st. Instead of advertisement placements, gifts or social gatherings, Governor Oyebanji said anyone willing to celebrate with him…
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EXCLUSIVE: How dollar rental cost forced Shoprite out of Kano
…retail giant pays dollar rent in 10 out of 14 locations in Nigeria Retail giants Shoprite were forced to close their outlet in Kano as a result of difficulties in paying its rent which is charged in dollars, WesternPost has gathered. Retail giant according to inside sources within the organisation left Kano because of low sales, WesternPost gathered that 94…
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BREAKING: Supreme Court rules Nnamdi Kanu must face trial
The Supreme Court has upturned the judgement of the Court of Appeal which quashed the charges against the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu. The apex court in judgement on Friday, ruled that Kanu must face trial. More details later…
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We’ll deploy data to address deficiencies in policymaking, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has hinted at plans by his administration to address what he termed historical inadequacies of policymaking hitherto thwarted by a lack of comprehensive data in Nigeria. He regretted the lack of comprehensive data, saying it had been “a technological affliction” that has hindered the growth trajectory of Nigeria and the entire Africa, impeding the ability to make…
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WAMCO visits Kyari, seeks long-term partnership in food security drive
Executives of Friesland Campina WAMCO Nigeria Plc, a stalwart in the Nigerian dairy industry with a legacy spanning over five decades, visited the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. In the meeting with Kyari, the representatives of Friesland Campina WAMCO discussed key aspects of their operations, highlighting the company’s dedication…
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Aide refutes reports Akpabio slumped, hospitalised after colloquium
Eseme Eyiboh, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has debunked rumours that the Senate President collapsed on Thursday, December 14, 2023 in the course of the Colloquium that complemented activities marking his 61st birthday. Eyiboh in a statement, said that the rumours and reports were fictionalized extensions of the Senate President’s assertion of being…
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Supreme Court to rule on Nnamdi Kanu’s release today
The Supreme Court will today give its verdict on the appeal and cross-appeal filed by the Federal Government and Nnamdi Kanu over his release. A five-member panel, headed by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, fixed the date on October 5 after the Federal Government’s lawyer, Tijani Gazali (SAN) and counsel for Kanu, Mike Ozekhome (SAN), made final submissions. The Federal Government is…
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Niger coup leaders agree to transition terms, says Togo mediator
Niger’s ruling military has agreed to terms and conditions of a transition back to civilian rule, and will present the plan to a regional bloc, the chief diplomat from mediator Togo announced Thursday. Speaking on Niger’s national television, Togo Foreign Minister Robert Dussey said he had reached an agreement “on the content and timing of the transition” with Niger’s junta-appointed…
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Five other Wike’s allies resign as Fubara’s commissioners
Five more commissioners in the Rivers State cabinet have tendered their resignation letters on Thursday. This comes after the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General of the State Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor had earlier resigned. The other commissioners who also resigned are George Kelly-Alabor (Works), Isaac Kamalu (Finance), Emeka Woke (Special Duties), Inime Aguma (Special Welfare and Rehabilitation) and Prince Chinedu Nmom…
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