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Afenifere: Beyond Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, By Wale Adedayo
The recent visit of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to the Akure home of Pa Reuben Fasoranti continues to raise dust among many Yoruba, with almost all those making comments failing to take congnisance of the historic meaning of the visit and its implications for the Yoruba Nation. For a number of Yoruba, including…
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Oyebanji presents first budget to Ekiti State House of Assembly
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji on Thursday presented his first budget to the state House Assembly that will help his administration to consolidate on the achievements of the immediate past administration in the state. Christened “Budget of Strong Beginning’ Oyebanji noted that the proposal was a product of his interactions with the people of the state across the three senatorial…
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Bank of England expects UK to fall into longest ever recession
The Bank of England has warned the UK is facing its longest recession since records began, as it raised interest rates by the most in 33 years. It warned the UK would face a “very challenging” two-year slump with unemployment nearly doubling by 2025. Bank boss Andrew Bailey warned of a “tough road ahead” for UK households, but said it…
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Federal Government explains interventions in nutrition, food systems
Beyond physical safety, securing the livelihoods of Nigerians was a guiding principle of the Buhari administration’s policy and interventions in nutrition and food related issues, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Prof. Osinbajo stated this Thursday when he was honoured with the Award of ‘National Nutrition Vanguard’ by the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) in a brief ceremony held at…
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Obasanjo brokers truce in Ethiopia civil war
Olusegun Obasanjo has had mixed results as a mediator of intractable conflicts across Africa since he stepped down as Nigeria’s president in 2007, although he has never tired of trying. But on Wednesday the 85-year-old secured a surprise win, leading the team that announced a cessation of hostilities in Ethiopia, marking a diplomatic breakthrough in a conflict that has killed…
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Rep, Akande-Sadipe settles medical bill for indigent constituent, empowers physically challenged
The member representing Oluyole Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has cleared hospital bills of a Constituent, Mr. Kunle Olanite, who is suffering from Glaucoma. Akande-Sadipe’s gesture was received by applause from members of her Constituency, during a presentation ceremony on Wednesday in Ibadan. At the event, Akande-Sadipe also empowered two physically challenged constituents, with cash…
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Former Prime Minister Imran Khan shot in lower leg in reported assassination attempt in Pakistan
Pakistan’s ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan was shot in the leg at a rally Thursday, according to an official from his party, which said the incident was an assassination attempt. A bullet hit Khan after a gunman opened fire, said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Asad Umar, who later added: “Yes, he has been shot, there are pellets lodged in his…
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APC to flag off presidential campaign rally in Jos
All Progressives Congress (APC) will flag off its presidential campaign rally in Jos, capital of Plateau State on November 15. The party disclosed this in a programme released by the campaign council. Plateau is the home state of Governor Simon Lalong, the Director-General of APC Presidential Campaign Council. According to the programme, the campaign was kicked off on Tuesday, November…
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Osun: Tribunal accepts BVAS reports showing over-voting, Adeleke’s alleged forged certificate, others
*’We’re not here for social media commentaries, panel tells PDP counsel Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has admitted in evidence, the Certified True Copies (CTC) of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) reports showing the over-voting in favour of Ademola Adeleke during the July 16 governorship election in the state. The tribunal, led by Justice Tertsea Kume also admitted…
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‘I’m a huge fan of political engagement,’ Iyin Aboyeji explains why he presented Tinubu’s tech plans
Flutterwave Co-founder, Iyin Aboyeji, has given his reasons for presenting the digital economy plan of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to the Organised Private Sector in Lagos on Tuesday. Aboyeji had faced backlash from Nigerians on social media, with many accusing him of “selling out” and supporting the “old order”. But taking to his LinkedIn…
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