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What the taxi driver told me, By Simon Kolawole
With five Bolt drivers cancelling on me (they are, after all, never reliable), I opted for the taxi at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The driver, whom I will simply call Frank, was softspoken and friendly, so much so I did not haggle when he told me the fare was N7,000. I asked him why it was that…
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PHOTO NEWS: Dolapo Osinbajo hosts widows of military officers
On International Women’s Day, wife of the Vice President, Dolapo Osinbajo, hosted the widows of fallen Nigerian Armed Forces personnel at Aguda House official residence of the country’s number two citizen. Mrs Osinbajo on Sunday released the pictures of the event on her Instagram page. Captioning the photos, she said: “International Women’s Day. Widows of the forces are honoured and…
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Owo attack: Akeredolu begins construction of memorial park in honour of slain victims
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has commenced the construction of a befitting Memorial Park in honour of the slain victims of the June 5 horrific attack at St Francis Catholic Church, Owaluwa Street, Owo. Governor Akeredolu said the Memorial Park, located in the heart of Owo, will be a beauty to behold when completed. The governor spoke during an…
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Silicon Valley Bank collapses after failing to raise capital
Silicon Valley Bank collapsed Friday morning after a stunning 48 hours in which a capital crisis led to the second-largest failure of a financial institution in US history. California regulators closed down the tech lender and put it under the control of the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The FDIC is acting as a receiver, which typically means it will…
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Tinubu’s win: Man who left Plateau for Lagos on bicycle now in Ekiti
By Raheem Akingbolu A middle-aged man, Alhaji Abdulahi Obobo, who left Jos, Plateau State, 10 days ago, to see the winner of the 2023 Presidential Election, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has arrived at Ekiti State. Clad in orange top and yellow crash helmet, Obobo’s appearance and the different inscriptions on his bicycle arouse curiosity as he rode through towns and…
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Oyebanji urges Ekiti people to accept old naira notes
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has appealed to residents of the state to continue to accept the old naira notes. Oyebanji in a statement on Saturday, said by the judgement of the Supreme Court, the old notes remain a legal tender until December 31. He said: “I appeal to our people to accept both the old and new naira notes…
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How the Obidients noise became counterproductive, By Pita Agbese
One of the most important takeaways of the recent presidential election in Nigeria was how the followers/supporters of Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate, brow-beat supporters of other candidates into an uneasy silence. The Obidients were all over the place, shouting themselves hoarse about how Obi was the only candidate worth voting for. They depicted Obi and themselves as the…
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Two PDP chieftains jailed 3 years for N142m election bribe scam
Two chieftains of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Bauchi State, Saleh Hussaini Gamawa and Aminu Umar Gadiya, have been convicted by a Federal High Court, Bauchi and sentenced to three years imprisonment for offences bordering on conspiracy and money laundering to the tune of N142.4million. Justice Hassan Dikko convicted the duo on March 2, while ruling on the…
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Asiwaju: 10 Things before May 29, By Tunde Imolehin
First, let me congratulate you, Your Excellency, for your well-deserved victory. You worked hard. You lived up to your famous statement that power is not served a la carte but through hard work. First shot at Presidency. Great outcome. History made. Kudos Sir. I am particularly elated that my bragging rights are sustained. Three Presidential elections in eight years. Great…
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The Lagos train crash! By Wale Bakare
As the Lagos State Government Staff bus wound its way through Ilupeju towards the Agege Motor Road intersection, Roland barely noticed the buzz of humanity around him. The chatter of his colleagues in the bus was like background music to the drama that was playing out in his head. He couldn’t wait to see Esther, his beloved, freshly minted wife…
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