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Atiku’s fuel subsidy plan will scare away foreign investors, says IMPI
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has warned that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore fuel subsidy could discourage foreign investment and undermine Nigeria’s economic stability. The think-tank made the submission in a policy statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by its chairman, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, titled, “Atiku’s Fuel Subsidy Restoration Campaign Promise Fails Litmus Test of…
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Osun police confirm Ikire shooting, say two killed, officers injured
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the shooting incident along the Ibadan-Ife Expressway in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of the state, saying two civilians were killed and two police officers sustained serious injuries. The command said the incident occurred at about 11 a.m. on Monday when a patrol team, accompanied by the divisional…
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APC debunks report on withdrawal of 2027 campaign council list
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied reports that it withdrew its list of members of the 2027 presidential campaign council. Felix Morka, the party’s national publicity secretary, dismissed the reports as rumours in an interview with TheCable on Tuesday morning. Morka said the party had not withdrawn the list, adding that any changes to the composition of the council…
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US govt backs preservation of Lejja iron-smelting site with $125,000 grant
The United States government has awarded a $125,000 grant to support the conservation, digital documentation and physical preservation of the historic iron-smelting site in Lejja, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. The grant was presented at the National Museum in Lagos and will be implemented by the Centre for Memories – Ncheta Ndigbo through its Nchekwaba Project. Enugu State…
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Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar III at 70: The authority of restraint — by Samuel Aruwan
There are leaders who enter a room determined to be heard, and there are leaders whose presence settles the room before they have spoken. His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, belongs to the latter tradition. His authority has never depended on noise. It rests on composure, judgement and the difficult discipline of knowing when a…
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India’s Iran exports set to fall further due to Dubai halt, US sanctions
Planned new US sanctions on Iran and the United Arab Emirates’ halt on trade with Tehran could severely disrupt Indian exports of rice, tea and pharmaceuticals to Iran, which have largely been routed through Dubai’s port in recent years, Indian exporters said on Monday. India has been among Iran’s five largest trading partners, although bilateral trade has fallen by more…
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Osun APC alleges sponsored attack on members, police in Ikire incident
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has alleged that suspected thugs linked to the Accord Party were involved in a violent attack on residents, including its members, during an alleged attempt to take over a local transport hub at Naira and Kobo Junction in Ikire, headquarters of Irewole Local Government Area, on Monday.…
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Odunfa Caucus thanks Senator Adeola for support during Ogogo’s burial
The Odunfa Caucus of Lagos, a prominent group in the Yoruba movie industry, has expressed appreciation to Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, for his support during the burial of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. The group conveyed its appreciation on Monday in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State, during the Fidau…
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NNPC, partners seal deal to unlock $21bn Bonga Southwest/Aparo project
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and partners in the OML 118 project have signed key agreements to move the Bonga Southwest/Aparo (BSWAp) deepwater project closer to development. The agreements, signed on Monday in Abuja, cover addenda to the Production Sharing Contract (PSC) and Dispute Settlement Agreement (DSA), and are expected to pave the way for the project’s…
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Funke Akindele marks 49th birthday with stunning pictures
By Damilola Akinwale – Veteran Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, popularly known as Jenifa, has celebrated her 49th birthday on Monday. The box-office queen shared stunning pictures of herself on her official Instagram page, accompanying them with a celebratory message. Reflecting on her life, Akindele expressed gratitude to God for the challenges and achievements she has experienced over the…
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