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I’m desperate to make Nigeria work- Obi
Innocent Raphael Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections ,Mr Peter Obi, on Tuesday insisted that he was not desperate to be Nigeria’s President, but that he desired the country to work. Obi disclosed this while reacting to his award as the ‘Leadership Politician of the Year 2023’ at the annual Leadership Conference and Awards.…
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Tinubu not responsible for current hardship- Ogun lawmaker
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The lawmaker representing Abeokuta North Constituency in Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Tunde Tella, has said that the President Bola Tinubu led administration was not responsible for the current economic hardship. Tella, who is the Deputy Chief Whip, stated this in an interactive session with our correspondent e in his office. He acknowledged that hunger…
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Ekiti Assembly lauds Oyebanji over increment in subventions of tertiary institutions
Ekiti State House of Assembly has commended Governor Biodun Oyebanji, for the recent increment in the subvention of all the State-owned tertiary institutions. The Chairman of the House Committee on Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Jacob Awoniyi made the commendation during the oversights function of the Committee to Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti to inspect…
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Take rumours of coup seriously, address economic hardship- Ex-DSS Boss tells politicans
Former Director of Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Dennis Amachree, has urged politicians to take rumours of coup seriously and address the hardship in the country. Few weeks ago, a story that the Presidential Guards Brigade had been put on high alert, following unusual movements and suspicion of a coup plot, was reported by some sections of the media…
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Army, Customs intercept smuggled illicit drugs, fuel in Lagos
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in conjunction with a team from the Nigerian Customs Service operating in the 81 Division NA rea of responsibility, have intercepted two boats carrying items suspected to be drugs. A statement issued by the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Olabisi Ayeni, revealed that the troops, acting on actionable intelligence, conducted a stealth…
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Nigeria-Qatar collaboration will create better opportunities for Nigerians in future- Musawa
The Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa has expressed optimism that Nigeria’s partnership with Qatar in areas of art and cultural exchange will create better opportunities for Nigerians in the future. The Minister made this known in Doha during a State visit to Qatar with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and some other cabinet members on…
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Herbert Wigwe supported my ambition- Sanwo-Olu
Innocent Raphael Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, revealed that the late founder of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe, was an ardent supporter of his, while alive. Sanwo-Olu made disclosed this on Monday night at an event to celebrate the late Group Chief Executive, Access Corporation, Dr Herbert Wigwe, tagged, “Celebrating Herbert Wigwe – A Professional Legacy”. The event was…
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State of the Nation: You are a thoroughbred hypocrite, ethnic bigot- Charly Boy blasts Soyinka
Veteran musician, Charles Oputa popularly known as ‘Charly Boy’, has lambasted Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, describing him as ” thoroughbred hypocrite, ethnic and tribal bigot”. Charly Boy, who made this comment on his instagram account, lambasted Soyinka for not leading protest against the President Bola Tinubu led administration over the economic hardship. He said that Soyinka was hypocritical for…
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Lagos generates 15,000 metric tonnes of waste daily- Commissioner
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources in Lagos state, Tokunbo Wahab, has disclosed that the State generates between 13,000 and 15,000 metric tonnes of waste per day. Wahab disclosed further that the state government had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the JOSPONG group of companies to revolutionize waste management in Lagos. He made this known in a…
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Police prohibit use of POS machines in stations
The use of Point-of-Sale terminal machines, and other mobile money transaction devices within police stations and other police facilities across the country have been prohibited by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). This directive came due to the public outcry on alleged illegal and illicit transactions through point-of-sale (POS) machine operators and connivance with certain police operatives. A statement issued by…
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