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Fugar ready to showcase cultural values, heritage at annual festival
The City of Fugar in Edo State is set once again to celebrate love and unity during this year’s cultural carnival from 22nd to 27th of this Month. The Chairman, Planning Committee of the Fugar Cultural Festival, Dr(Chief) Francis Ogege, who disclosed this in a statement, says that the six day action packed events will showcase the best cultural presentations…
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Ondo officials forging Akeredolu’s signature on government documents – Ajulo
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kayode Ajulo, has accused some government officials in Ondo State of forging Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s signature on government documents. Ajulo said this while appearing on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday. He alleged that these individuals were taking advantage of the state of health of Akeredolu who is reported to be incapacitated. He added that…
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‘Oyetola,not Adeleke appointed, issued staff of office to Alawo’
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has denied plan to issue a fresh staff of office to Taiwo Adegboye, as the Alawo of Awo, describing as untrue reports in some section of the media that his administration is taking steps contrary to the dictate of rule of laws. In a statement issued by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke clarified…
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Al Gore slams COP28 climate summit host UAE, says its emissions soared
Climate advocate and former U.S. Vice President Al Gore on Sunday slammed the UAE – host of the COP28 climate summit – saying its position as overseer of international negotiations on global warming this year was an abuse of public trust. The comments, made to Reuters in an interview on the sidelines of the conference in Dubai, reflected skepticism among…
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‘Over 150,000 Nigerians interview for US visa’
The Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, Mr David Greene, disclosed on Sunday that the embassy has interviewed over 150,000 Nigerians for US visas, in addition to 30,000 student visa applicants. Greene, who stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja, said the mission remained committed to tackling all visa-related bottlenecks. He said,…
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Afreximbank’s President Oramah emerges FORBES AFRICA’s 2023 Person of the Year
The President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah, today in Cairo received the FORBES AFRICA magazine 2023 Person of The Year award. At a well-attended award ceremony, which also included the unveiling of the cover for FORBES AFRICA’s December 2023/January 2024 edition featuring Prof. Oramah as Cover personality, Dr. Rakesh Wahi, FORBES AFRICA Founder and Publisher, and…
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Obi criticises Nigeria’s large delegation at COP28
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for the 2023 general election, has criticized the size of Nigeria’s delegation at the ongoing COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), calling it a misuse of scarce resources. On Sunday, Obi shared his concerns about the number of delegates representing Nigeria at the climate change conference on his official…
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NIS begins inquiry to passport racketeering in South East
In response to claims of illicit dealings in passport issuance within the south-eastern offices, The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service’s (NIS), Wuraola Adepoju has initiated an inquiry. The NIS’s spokesperson, Adetoun Aridegbe, announced the investigation in a statement. The probe follows a report accusing regional control officers of demanding unauthorized fees on top of the standard charges for…
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Atiku denies relationship with Intels after FG reversed contract cancellation
Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, says that he no longer has any ties with Integrated Logistic Services Nigeria Limited (Intels), a company he once co-founded. Atiku made this knowm in a post on social media platform, X, on Sunday. Atiku made the clarification after reports suggesting that he might benefit from the…
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FIRS announces full waiver on penalties, interests for tax liabilities
Taxpayers and businesses in Nigeria have received a significant reprieve from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), which has announced a comprehensive waiver of all accumulated penalties and interest on overdue tax debts. The FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, disclosed this development in a statement he signed and which was disseminated to the press by his Special Adviser on Media, Dare…
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