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Deal to raise debt ceiling passes US Senate, heads to Biden
The United States Senate has voted to approve a bipartisan deal that would increase the country’s debt ceiling, clearing the bill’s last major hurdle before it reaches the desk of President Joe Biden. With Biden expected to sign the newly passed bill, Thursday’s decision is set to avert economic catastrophe, with only days remaining before the US was due to…
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UN says organised crime shifting drugs routes in Southeast Asia
The synthetic drugs market in Southeast and East Asia is becoming more diverse, the United Nations has warned, and drug trafficking syndicates are using new smuggling routes to ship large quantities of methamphetamine and other drugs throughout the region. Close to 151 tonnes of methamphetamine was seized in Southeast and East Asia last year, as well as a record 27.4…
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Ayu can no longer serve as PDP National Chairman, Benue High Court rules
The Benue State High Court in Makurdi delivered a significant ruling on Friday, declaring that Iyorchia Ayu is no longer eligible to hold the position of National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This decision came as a result of Ayu’s loss of party membership in his Igyorov Council Ward of Gboko Local Government Area in the state. The…
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Tribunal upholds Makinde’s re-election as Oyo governor
The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, has upheld the re-election of Governor Seyi Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The tribunal’s unanimous ruling, delivered by Justice Ejiron Emudainohwo and supported by Justices Baraka Wali and I.S. Galadima, dismissed the petition filed by Babatunde Ajala,…
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10TH Senate: Akpabio’s Stability Group hosts 70 Senator-elect to dinner at Transcorp
The Stability Group in the 10th Senate rooting for Senators Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau’s leadership of the Senate on Thursday, hosted over 70 senators-elect to a dinner at the Transcorp Hotel, Abuja. Information pieced together at the venue of the well attended dinner revealed that it was organized to enable the Senators-elect the opportunity to rub minds and compare…
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BREAKING: NLC plans nationwide protest over fuel subsidy removal, gives FG ultimatum
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government, giving it a five-day ultimatum to revert to old pump prices. The decision was taken at the end of the emergency National Executive Council meeting held in Abuja on Friday. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, while briefing journalists said they would commence nationwide strike next…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu meets APC governors in Presidential Villa
President Bola Tinubu met with governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Friday. The governors were led by the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma.
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Zamfara Governor Lawal denies declaring N9tn in assets
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has denied reports that he declared assets worth N9trillion in cash and properties. In an interview with Radio France International (RFI) Hausa, Lawal said he never had that kind of money. “I hope so and I pray that God gives me that kind of money. May God bless me with that kind of money to…
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BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Gbajabiamila COS, Hadejia DCOS, Akume SGF
After days of speculations, President Bola Tinubu on Friday finally appointed Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila as his Chief of Staff. This was contained in a statement by Director, Information, State House, Abiodun Oladunjoye. Sen. Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, a former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, was appointed as Deputy Chief of Staff. According to the statement the…
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BrandTell Nigeria to hold 3-day sales exhibition for SMEs
Small and medium-scale entrepreneurs are ready to gain a market boost at the Ikorodu Sales Exhibition, organized by BrandTell Business Network (BTN). The three-day exhibition, themed, “BTN Sales Jamboree: Sales party like never before” will be held between June 10 and 12 at Ebute, Ikorodu. Speaking with journalists, Denike Fagbemi – the convener – revealed that the exhibition will assist…
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