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PHOTO NEWS: Florence ‘Cuppy’ Otedola endows funds for African students at University of London
Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola popularly known as Cuppy in the showbiz circle has endowed fund at the Kings College, University of London to support students from Africa. She announced the fund on her social media pages. “I’m thrilled to announce the launch of The Cuppy Fund at King’s College London. “African students at King’s now have access to hardship support; because…
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NLC clashes with Obasanjo over labour rights, minimum wage
By Kunle Sanni The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his recent remarks on trade union leaders, accusing him of hypocrisy and historical revisionism. In a statement issued by NLC President Joe Ajaero, the union rejected Obasanjo’s claim that labour leaders have failed their members, arguing that successive governments—including Obasanjo’s administration—have systematically undermined workers’ rights.…
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Court declares INEC sole authority to prosecute electoral offences
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) does not have the legal authority to prosecute electoral offences, reaffirming that such powers belong exclusively to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Justice Inyang Ekwo delivered the judgment in a case filed by Oladipupo Adebutu, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic…
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Nigeria, Brazil launch $1.1bn Green Imperative Project to improve agriculture
By Kunle Sanni Six years after its initial agreement, the Nigeria-Brazil $1.1 billion Green Imperative Project (GIP) has officially commenced, marking a significant step toward enhancing food security and boosting agricultural productivity in Nigeria. The commercial phase of the project was signed on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with Vice President Kashim Shettima affirming that the initiative aligns with…
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NNPC reaffirms commitment to host community development under PIA
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that funds allocated under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) are effectively utilized to drive meaningful development in host communities. This assurance was given during a stakeholder engagement session with the KEFFESO Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT) in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, over the weekend. The KEFFESO HCDT represents…
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BREAKING: Reps donate N705m to FG for vulnerable Nigerians
By Kunle Sanni The House of Representatives has donated N705 million to the federal government to support vulnerable Nigerians. The amount represents six months’ salary of its members, covering July to December 2024. The donation was announced on Monday during an Iftar event at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where principal officers of the House gathered to break their fast.…
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Nigeria, Cuba strengthen ties with focus on healthcare, trade, education
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria and Cuba have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic ties, with a renewed focus on healthcare, education, and trade. This comes as both nations mark 50 years of formal diplomatic relations, which began in 1974. During a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday, Vice President Kashim Shettima described Cuba as a…
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FG, MDGIF, Femadec to establish CNG conversion centres in 20 federal institutions
The Federal Government, through the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), is partnering with Femadec Energy to establish Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion centres and refuelling stations in 20 federal tertiary institutions nationwide. The initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to clean and cost-effective energy solutions under his Renewed Hope Agenda. It aims to ease transportation costs…
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JUST IN: Presidential aide clarifies comment on corps member, says remark was misinterpreted
Kunle Sanni The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has refuted claims that his recent comments on a corps member’s conduct were misrepresented. In a statement released Monday, Ajayi stated that his remarks on Facebook were intended to emphasise the importance of upholding the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) by-laws and ensuring discipline within…
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PHOTO NEWS: Ruto confers Kenya’s highest national honour on AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina
President Williams Ruto of Kenya has conferred his country’s highest national honour of Africa Development Bank President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina in Nairobi. The event took place in the presence of the wife of the AfDB President and senior officials of the Kenyan government. AfDB Director of Communications, Dr. Victor Oladokun shared the images on his social media platforms and wrote:…
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