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Tribute to Dare Adeleke at 60, By Moji Danisa
In a world filled with remarkable individuals, there are certain people who etch indelible marks on the sands of time.It is not surprising that the drum beats of activities leading to this remarkably blessed day, September 28, started over a month ago in honour of the man who is a beacon of hope to his community, the people of Oyo…
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We’ll prioritise economic stability in 2024 – Shettima
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has identified stability as one of the primes in the economic agenda of the Tinubu administration for the year 2024. This is just as the National Economic Council (NEC) has appealed to the Organised Labour to shelve its planned strike, saying President Bola Tinubu remains committed to the welfare of Nigerian workers. The Vice…
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My rejoinder to the Cable Story: “Ex-FIRS boss Nami approved N11bn ‘suspicious’ payments after his exit, By Muhammad Nami
My attention has been drawn to a mischievous story by the Cable Newspaper claiming that I made approvals of over N11 billion after taking my pre-retirement leave. Nothing can be further from the truth. The entire story was sensationally written with mischief that took the ordinary events of my work out of context with the intent to tarnish my image.…
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Gbadebo, Laoye and the journey of the continuum, By Dare Babarinsa
It was not surprising that the people of Egbaland rolled out the drums to celebrate His Majesty, Oba Aremu Gbadebo, the Alake of Egbaland, when he marked his 80th birthday on September 14. Oba Gbadebo has been a stabilising force in Egbaland, despite the traditional cleavages of Abeokuta. He has been able to maintain the ancient protocols that bind the…
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Obaseki accepts deputy, Shaibu’s apology
Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, has accepted the apology of his deputy, Philip Shaibu. Obaseki in a statement he released, said that to err is human, while to forgive is divine. He said: “I have noted the public apology made by the Deputy Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu. This apology followed an aberrant behaviour…
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Independence: Shettima hails sacrifices of Nigerians
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has assured Nigerians that their sacrifices will not be in vain, saying the promises made by the Tinubu administration will be fulfilled. Shettima made the remarks on Thursday at a public lecture to commemorate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja. He said President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to building…
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NDDC invites applications for 2023/2024 Foreign Post Graduate Scholarship
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has announced the commencement of the application process for its 2023/2024 Foreign Post Graduate (Masters) Scholarship Programme. The NDDC announced this in a statement by its Director, Corporate Affairs, Pius Ughakpoteni, on Thursday. The statement said the scholarship programme marks “a significant stride in the Commission’s unwavering commitment to fostering human resource development and…
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Burkina Faso junta says it foiled coup attempt
Burkina Faso’s security and intelligence services foiled a coup attempt on Tuesday, according to the country’s military government. It alleged that officers and others had planned to destabilise the country and throw it into chaos. It has been almost a year since the interim President Capt Ibrahim Traoré seized power. That was the country’s second coup of 2022, which took…
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Injured Messi miss Inter Miami cup final defeat
The injured Lionel Messi watched from the stands as Inter Miami lost 2-1 to Houston Dynamo in the final of US Open Cup. Forward Messi, 36, was substituted against Toronto FC last week because of an “old injury” and sat out Miami’s draw at Orlando City on Monday. Griffin Dorsey and an Amine Bassi penalty put Houston 2-0 up in Fort Lauderdale,…
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Wike sacks heads of FCTA parastatals, agencies
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has sacked 21 heads of parastatals, agencies and government companies of the FCTA. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Press, Office of the Minister, Anthony Ogunlewe on Wednesday. Those affected are: 1. Group MD/CEO, Abuja investment Company Ltd2. CEO/MD, Abuja Markets Management Ltd3. MD/CEO, Abuja Urban Mass Transport…
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