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PDP can suspend you, court tells Wike
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, told former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has the right to suspend or expel him if the action is done in accordance with the law. Justice James Omotosho stated this in a judgment he delivered on a suit filed by Wike, prior to the 2023 general…
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PHOTO NEWS: Sanwo-Olu speaks at GITEX summit in Morocco
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday at the GITEX Summit in Marrakech, Morocco said he is committed to the growth of the tech industry in Africa as an ardent believer in the vast and untapped potential that Africa holds in the realms of technology and digital innovation. He said the acceleration of the African continent towards becoming the next…
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Ghana’s famous playwright, Ama Ata Aidoo dies at 81
One of Africa’s most-celebrated authors and playwrights, Ghanaian Ama Ata Aidoo, has died aged 81. A renowned feminist, she depicted and celebrated the condition of African women in works such as The Dilemma of a Ghost, Our Sister Killjoy and Changes. She opposed what she described as a “Western perception that the African female is a downtrodden wretch”. She also…
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NLC condemns NNPC’s unilateral pricing template
…urges government to withdraw decision The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the recent announcement of a new pricing template for petroleum products by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). In a statement issued on Wednesday, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, denounced the move as an ambush that undermines the ongoing dialogue between stakeholders in the oil and gas sector.…
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UPDATE: President Tinubu extends acting CG of Immigration’s service by three months
The President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended the tenure of the Acting Comptroller-General of Immigration, Mrs. Adepoju Carol Wuraola by three months. The President gave the approval on Wednesday, WesternPost learnt. WesternPost had earlier reported that the president might extend the acting CG’s tenure in order to give her the opportunity of spending beyond a day in office. Westernpost…
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I am committed to supporting growth of tech industry in Africa – Sanwo-Olu
…says African continent is on accelerated path to becoming next Silicon Valley Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday said he is committed to the growth of the tech industry in Africa as an ardent believer in the vast and untapped potential that Africa holds in the realms of technology and digital innovation. He said the acceleration of the…
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China pledges increased economic cooperation with Nigeria
…Nigeria is important to Africa, World, says Chinese President XI Jinping Chinese President XI Jinping has pledged increased economic cooperation with Nigeria, saying the country is important to Africa and the world. The Chinese president spoke through his Special Envoy, Peng Qinghua, Vice Chairperson, Standing Committee of National People’s Congress, People’s Republic of China who met with President Bola Tinubu…
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BREAKING: Acting CG of Immigration’s service year may be extended
President Bola Tinubu may extend the service year of the Acting Comptroller-General of Immigration, Mrs. Adepoju Carol Wuraola, in order to give her the opportunity of spending beyond a day in office. Wuraola was promoted as Acting CG by the Board of Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services in a letter dated May 26, 2023 after the retirement of…
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NNPC releases new price template for fuel across Nigeria
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC Ltd) has released the new price template for petrol across the country. The new template was as a result of the suspension of subsidy on petrol by the Federal Government. According to the new price template which takes effect with immediate effect, the pump price for petrol will now range from N488 to…
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Don’t create artificial scarcity, Akeredolu warns petrol marketers
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has warned marketers and in the state against hoarding the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The warning became necessary after long queues surfaced at filling stations across the state, notably in Akure, the state capital since Monday. The governor said all petrol stations in the state should dispense fuel in their tanks to ease the suffering…
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