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Fubara denies sacking Rivers CJ, LGA chairmen
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied reports he sacked the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Simeon Amadi wnd other top officials in the state over plans by the house of assembly to impeach him. There had been reports in the media that Fubara also sacked his Chief of Staff, Hon. Chidi Amadi; and suspended the Chairmen of the…
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American firm, John Deere, to establish tractor assembly plant in Nigeria
An American company, John Deere, has resolved to set up a tractor assembly plant in Nigeria. Details of the company’s interest to invest in Nigeria’s agricultural sector were made known during a meeting between VP Kashim Shettima and top officials of John Deere led by its Vice President on Production Systems, Mr Jason Brantley. The meeting facilitated by the Chairman…
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Sanwo-Olu secures $1.35bn partnership with Afrexim, Access banks
Lagos State has secured a partnership for investment worth $1.352 billion with African Export-Import Bank and Access Bank. The governor who announced this via a Facebook post, said the investment will help realize key projects, including the Fourth Mainland Bridge, Omu Creek Project, and the 2nd Phase of the LRMT Blue Line from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko. He wrote, “It…
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Hedge fund billionaire Leon Cooperman, in rare public rebuke of a Republican candidate, says Trump ‘belongs in jail’
Leon Cooperman, the hedge fund billionaire who has famously clashed with Sen. Elizabeth Warren over her proposed wealth tax, is cautioning voters against returning Donald Trump to the White House. “It would be terrible for the country if Donald Trump were reelected,” Cooperman told CNN in a phone interview late last week. “He’s a divisive human being who belongs in jail.” It’s rare for…
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China touts global security vision at a defense forum in Beijing – with Russia by its sid
China is hosting defense officials from across the world for its flagship military diplomacy conference this week – a key opportunity for Beijing to promote its alternative vision for global security that has also underscored its increasing alignment with Moscow against the United States. More than 30 defense ministers and military chiefs, as well as lower-level representatives from dozens more countries…
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FG committed to efficiently harnessing mineral resources for Nigerians’ prosperity – Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to sustainable and efficient harnessing of mineral resources in the country to drive economic growth and create prosperity for citizens. Giving the opening remarks as the chief host of the 2nd edition of the Africa Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) with the…
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Natasha Akpoti wins, as Appeal Court declares her elected senator
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has affirmed the ruling of the Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal which declared Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan as the duly elected senator for Kogi Central Senatorial Election. The court in its ruling on Tuesday, dismissed the appeal filed by Abubakar Ohere – who had earlier been declared winner of the February 25 election – for lacking…
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Minister of Culture & Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, returns from medical trip abroad
The Minister of Culture and Creative Economy, Ms Hannatu Musawa, returned to the country on Monday night after spending about two months in Germany. Musawa was in Germany receiving medical treatment after she suddenly took ill shortly after her inauguration as minister. She arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja around 7 pm, but not in time to participate…
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Arise TV show anchor, Reuben Abati, takes third wife, pens love poem to celebrate her birthday
Former Presidential Spokesperson and Arise News anchor, Dr. Reuben Abati, took to social media to celebrate his third wife Kikelomo Atanda-Owo’s birthday on Tuesday. In a Instagram post, Abati spoke glowingly of Kikelomo aka Kiki is the chief host of RealTalkWithKike, a live TV/radio talk show on Inspiration FM and Silverbird TV. Dr Abati wrote, “ It is World Kiki Day…
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A Farewell To Professor Ben Obi Nwabueze, a true titan of the law and a beacon of wisdom, By Olukayode Ajulo
Today, I feel a profound sadness as I receive the news of the passing of a mentor and an extraordinary man, Professor Ben Nwabueze, SAN. His departure leaves another void in my world, and I cannot help but gather my thoughts to pay tribute to his remarkable life, his immense contributions, and the profound impact he had on the legal…
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