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Akubuiro, Gomba, Ojomu shortlisted for 2023 Nigeria Prize for Literature
The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature has announced the finalists for the 2023 edition of the Prize. The shortlisted plays in alphabetical order of their titles are: Grit by Obari Gomba The Ojuelegba Crossroads by Abideen Abolaji Ojomu Yamtarawala – The Warrior King by Henry Akubuiro The Nigeria Prize for Literature is sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited…
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NNPP BoT suspends Kwankwaso, others
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has suspended its candidate in the Feb. 25 presidential election, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso for alleged anti-party activities. The BoT also suspended the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. It also appointed new national officers headed by Dr Agbo Major as acting National Chairman and Mr Ogini…
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Report ranks Lagos fifth-best African city for living, working
Lagos State has been adjudged as the fifth-best African city renowned for their quality of life, work opportunities, and investment potential. This was according to the 2023 Brand Finance City Index report. Lagos achieved the fifth spot with a desirability score of 56.7%, trailing Cape Town, South Africa, which claimed the top position with an impressive 62.9% score. Cairo, Egypt…
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Governor Sani seeks more TETFUND support for Kaduna State higher institutions
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has asked for more support from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) for the state’s three higher institution in order to improve the educational system in the state. Sani made the request when he paid a visit to the Executive Secretary of TETFUND Arch. Sonny Ochono. The governor while commending the executive secretary for including…
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Sanwo-Olu appoints Agbaje-Okunade Executive Secretary Lateef Jakande academy
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Ayisat Agbaje-Okunade as the Executive Secretary of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA). Agbaje-Okunade’s appointment, which takes immediate effect, was conveyed via a letter of appointment signed on behalf of the Governor by the Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office (PSO), Mrs. Sunkanmi Oyegbola. The Governor, in the letter,…
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Inside tycoon Mike Adenuga’s 20-year Glo brand, By Funsho Arogundade
If there is any man who has successfully proven that innovation and hard work need to co-exist for business growth and leadership, that man is Dr. Mike Agbolade Adenuga Jnr. The multi-billionaire tycoon is a man known for perfection, peerless noble qualities and enchanting endowment, a winning combination he brings to bear in the running of his forever flourishing business…
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Governor Abiodun denies LGs’ allocations, N10.8bn bailout diversion allegation
Ogun State Government on Tuesday, said that the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration has often had to augment the funds allocated to local governments in the state from the Federation Account to enable them to meet their obligations. The government, in its reaction to a letter credited to the Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government, Mr Wale Adedayo, alleging zero revenue…
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Underperformance won’t be tolerated, Tinubu warns ministers
President Bola Tinubu has charged ministers to set the ball rolling immediately and give the people of Nigeria dividends of democracy, warning that underperformance won’t be tolerated. Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday, the president charged ministers to look beyond titles and offices and stay focused on the day-to-day task of their individual…
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I challenge Wike on police impunity, By Owei Lakemfa
Government officials and security agencies are seizing parks and green areas and building on them. Minister Nyesom Wike, if you are to be taken serious, let me throw a public challenge: the Nigeria Police Force has just seized the beautiful Berger Junction/Wuse Zone 6 public park and commenced massive construction. Can you check this rape of the environment by sending…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu presides over inaugural FEC meeting
President Bola Tinubu on Monday, presided over the inaugural meeting of the Federal Executive Council. The meeting was the first after the swearing in of ministers on August 21.
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