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PHOTO NEWS: Uzodimma hosts editors in Owerri
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma addressed the conference of Guild of Editors on Saturday in Owerri where he shared the challenges and triumph of his administration. The editors are in Owerri for the 18th edition of All Nigeria Editors Conference.
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Oyetola urges citizens to continue on trajectory of peace, development
…as govt installs new Olu of Awolowo town Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State on Friday presented the Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment to the newly-installed Olu of Awolowo town, Oba Olayemi Yekini Omisore. This is even as the governor enjoined the citizens to continue on the trajectory of peace and development that has defined, distinguished and dignified…
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We must not confuse frugality with lack of big ideas, By Seun Onigbinde
In hindsight, the lack of care around macroeconomic fundamentals in the last eight years is why savings or investment in Naira hardly makes sense. If currency is losing immense value and inflation is destroying what’s left, an investment over the years in the comparative terms feels like a lost value. It’s very important to interrogate this as we bring new…
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2023: NESG cancels presidential debate
The National Economic Summit Group has canceled its presidential debate earlier scheduled for November 15 in Abuja. NESG announced the cancellation in a statement by its Chief Executive Officer ‘Laoye Jaiyeola, which was published on their website. The group said the cancellation was as a result of “recent engagements with the presidential candidates” and “subsequent statements from political parties”. “The…
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‘Seize this moment, achieve your best dreams,’ Osinbajo charges first set of Jubilee Fellows
*FG, United Nations, EU, private sector partners kickoff 20k annual jobs programme for Nigerian graduates The first set of beneficiaries of the Federal Government backed Jubilee Fellows Programme have now been assigned their one-year paid jobs, just as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, explained that the Programme is a part of the Buhari Administration’s continued efforts to address the challenge…
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The Crown new season watched by 1.1m in UK on launch day, first official ratings say
More than a million people in the UK watched the new series of The Crown on its first day of release, the drama’s first official TV ratings show. Netflix joined ratings system Barb last week, meaning viewing figures for the streaming giant’s UK audience are available for the first time. About 1.1 million people saw at least one episode of…
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PHOTO NEWS: Ekiti Assembly holds valedictory session in honour of late Speaker, Afuye
Ekiti State House of Assembly on Thursday held a valedictory session in honour of its late Speaker, Rt Hon. Funminiyi Afuye, who died about three weeks ago. At the session, attended by the late Speaker’s wife, Titi Afuye, children and Governor Abiodun Oyebanji, associates, friends and family members showered encomiums on him for his exemplary leadership and service to the…
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Shettima assures professionals of pride of place in potential Tinubu administration
… hails Air Peace Onyema for believing in Nigeria Vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Kashim Shettima, has said that a potential Bola Tinubu administration would not take professionals for granted in running the country. He gave the assurance in Abuja at a one-day symposium by the APC Professionals Forum devoted to dissecting the manifesto of…
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The ‘Buhari’ at JAMB
Whenever I see a paragon, champion of transparency and accountability, I remember Muhammadu Buhari, retired military officer and gentleman, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. Whenever I hear that a man has shunned greed, avarice, rapacity, I remember Buhari. Whenever I see anyone pay scant attention to the ephemeral things of this life,…
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Will Ghanaian President Survive this storm? By Azu Ishiekwene
Not so long ago, he was the poster boy of what looked like an African renaissance. Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo didn’t only know what to say, he also knew when and how. I still remember 2018. Barely one year after Akufo-Addo was inaugurated, he was on the big stage. He was the first African leader to address the National Governors…
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