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House to investigate 14-year power outage in Ondo communities
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate an alleged 14-year power outage in some communities in Ondo State under the jurisdiction of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion by an Ondo APC lawmaker, Odimayo John, at plenary on Wednesday. John alleged that communities in Irele Local Government Area of the state, including…
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My thoughts on blueprint for tomorrow, By Babatunde Fashola
In offering my thoughts about a blueprint for tomorrow in Nigeria, I choose to deal with what I call first principles.I will deal locally and globally with what had happened, and is happening. What we all know and need to look at again, and from here hope to project what tomorrow offers. No part of the earth is new except…
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Senate investigates alleged bribery of IPPIS officials
The Senate is investigating allegations of bribery and corruption of staff of Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) at various universities. The alleged action by the officials had resulted in delayed capturing and payment of staff of Federal Government-owned universities who were recruited as far back as 2020. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah (YPP-Anambra)…
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BREAKING NEWS: Court orders DSS to charge or release Emefiele within 7 days
Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Department of the State Services (DSS) to either charge the detained suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele to court or set him free. The judge issued the order while delivering ruling in a fundamental human rights suit…
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I met a bankrupt Zamfara State, says Govenor Lawal
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has said that he inherited a bankrupt state when he took over power. At an interactive session with Zamfara professionals in Abuja on Wednesday evening, Lawal said the state was in a bad state when he assumed office. “The Zamfara State we inherited is in a bad state. At the time we took over,…
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House of Reps demand salary increase for members over subsidy removal
Members of the House of Representatives are demanding an upward review of their salaries and allowances following the removal of fuel subsidy and the current economic situation in the country. It was gathered that the demand was the outcome of a meeting the lawmakers had on July 11 after going into an executive session during plenary. The complaint from the…
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Nigeria redeems $500m Eurobond, reinforcing commitment to debt service obligations
The Debt Management Office (DMO has announced the redemption of a $500 million Eurobond on its due date, reiterating the country’s unwavering commitment to meeting its debt service obligations. This was contained in a statement by the DMO on Wednesday. The Eurobond, which was issued in July 2013 as part of a dual-tranche $1 billion Eurobond, had a tenor of…
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Nigeria’s foreign policy direction and the utility of example, By Fredrick Nwabufo
Events in the past weeks betoken a pristine approach to Nigeria’s foreign policy utility. There are indications that the nation’s foreign policy plank will follow a clear and unconfused trajectory. And it is apparent that Nigeria will play a purposive role in the affairs of West Africa and Africa under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. A firm, decisive and progressive leadership…
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Shettima affirms FG’s commitment to girl-child education, gender empowerment
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed the Federal Government’s dedication towards promoting girl-child education and gender empowerment. He said this during a meeting with a United Nations (UN) delegation at the Aso Villa on Wednesday. The delegation, led by Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General and Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Group, included renowned Nobel laureate and UN Messenger of…
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PHOTO NEWS: Different faces of Wole Soyinka at 89
Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka turns 89 today. He is the first African to win the Nobel Prize in literature in 1986. He is a global cultural and literary icon and pro-democracy activist.
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