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Ondo guber poll: Ganduje parley with aggrieved aspirants deadlocked

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Meeting convened by the national chairman of the ruling All progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje with aggrieved aspirants that contested the last Saturday governorship primary in Ondo state ended in deadlock.

Army pledges more support for NYSC, as DG hails gesture

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The Commander, 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, Kano, Brigadier General MA Sadiq has assured that the officers and men of the Brigade would continue to render every necessary assistance for the successful operations of the National Youth Service…

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Court orders arrest of ex-NILDS DG, Hamalai

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A Federal High sitting in Apo, Abuja has ordered the arrest of former Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof Ladi Aisha Hamalai for her failure to appear in the corruption

HURIWA faults attack of Matawalle’s remarks on Northern elders

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Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has backed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle,” for his patriotism” amid a wave of criticisms following his recent remarks concerning the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and…

Gunmen assassinate Katsina APC boss, one other

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Gunmen have killed two persons, including the Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) for Mai Dabino community in Danmusa Local Council of Katsina State, Saidu Basa.

With 3.6m Nigerians migrating in two years, ‘japa’ is modern slavery, says don

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As Nigeria grapples with the migration of over 3.6 million citizens in two years, Prof Godwin Akper has described the ‘japa’ syndrome as a journey towards modern slavery.

Acute water scarcity in Kano despite N1.2b monthly spending

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AMID acute water shortage Kano State government reportedly spends a whopping N1.2 billion on water resources and supply monthly. However, the state government has assured residents that it will restore the water supply to address the…

FG tasks new FCT commissioners on rebranding public service

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The Federal Government has called on the newly appointed Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Civil Service Commissioners to bring to bear innovations that would uplift service delivery in the nation’s capital.

Mbah flags off another round of palliatives

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Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, yesterday, flagged off another round of distribution of palliatives in the state, warning against the politicisation of the exercise to ensure it gets to the independent and vulnerable people across…

Jonathan commissions projects in Akwa Ibom

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has commissioned several life-touching projects in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, as part of activities to mark the 60th birthday of Governor Umo Eno.

Oil theft: Naval chief extends ‘Operation Delta Sanity’ by 90 days

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The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has extended the duration of a special operation to combat crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region, dubbed ‘Operation Delta Sanity’ for another 90 days.

Nigerian seafarers challenge MWUN’s assertion on wage

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Nigerian seafarers, represented by the Merchant Seafarers Association of Nigeria (MESAN), have contested the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria’s (MWUN) recent assertion that they receive some of the highest wages globally.

A’Court reserves judgement on presidential peace accord

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt has reserved judgement in a matter seeking a relief from the court compelling the Federal High Court to hear the matter on the interpretation of the presidential peace proclamation in Rivers…

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INEC chairman, lawmakers, others call for youths’ participation in leadership

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Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu; Oyo State former governor, Rashidi Ladoja; Chairman, Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Sarafadeen Alli; Chairman, House Committee on Electoral…

Group supports over 500 women with food palliatives in Ogun

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A group, Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) has distributed foodstuff to over 500 women at Ososa-Ijebu in Odogbolu Local Council of Ogun State.

Fayemi to deliver Emeka Obasi inaugural memorial lecture May 2

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Ekiti State former governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, will on Thursday, May 2, 2024, deliver the Emeka Obasi Inaugural Memorial Lecture at the Agip Recital Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, at 10.00 a.m.

Yahaya Bello and a complicit judiciary

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Josiah Majebi is the fifth Chief Judge of Kogi State (in north-central Nigeria) in four years and the fourth to exist almost entirely in the pocket of the state governor. He has been in office as substantive Chief Judge since the beginning…

Suleja jailbreak: FG to publish names of 105 fleeing inmates, re-arrests 14

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A total of 14 fleeing inmates have so far been recaptured from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre in Niger State. Following the escape of 119 inmates from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, after a heavy and windy…

Wilder to end long wait to fight Joshua in September

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Deontay Wilder could finally be set to end what’s been a long wait to fight Anthony Joshua, and according to his agent, Shelly Finkel, is ‘hoping’ an offer to take on the British fighter will be made later in 2024 reports dailymail.co.uk.

Olowookere picks 25 players for U-17 World Cup qualifier

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Head coach of the National U-17 women’s team, Bankole Olowookere, has chosen 25 players for preparations ahead of the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso.

‘Plateau United, Kano Pillars may decide Rangers’ season’

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Enugu Rangers’ Manager, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has described as potential season-defining matches the club’s forthcoming games against Plateau United and Kano Pillars.

Stakeholders set agenda for new SEC board

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Capital market operators in Nigeria have commended President Bola Tinubu for the appointment of Dr. Emomotimi Agama as the Director-General designate for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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524 bidders jostle for NRC’s procurement process

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The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has recorded 524 bidders for its procurement process for 2024 in three categories. This, the NRC said the programme is significant because it marks the procurement process for the corporation.

Navigating protectionism in modern economic landscape: Lessons from U.S. Part 2

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Furthermore, currency is an instrument used to facilitate exchange of values within an economy. The value of a Nation’s currency in comparison to another country is a measure of how the value of human capital and resources compares between…

Aviators pushback on moves to undermine NCAA’s autonomy

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In a rare fraternal solidarity, aviation stakeholders are speaking in unison against moves by handlers of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development to undermine the statutory powers and autonomy of the Nigeria Civil Aviation…

Olu Obafemi’s commitment to funding Nigeria’s public universities - Part 2

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We continue our serene trip in Professor Olu Obafemi’s Nigerian boat of public universities’ funding. The pudding we are being served is bewitching to tongues of all who are tasting it.

Operators fume as MRS Oil, others delist from stock market

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Again, strong indications emerged yesterday that the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) will witness massive delisting of firms under the manufacturing, consumer goods and oil and gas sectors, as operators urged government to take urgent…

NSC warns foreign shipping firms, terminal operators over fund repatriation

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The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has issued a stern warning to terminal operators and shipping companies over failure to adhere to its regulatory directives by facing severe consequences including restrictions on repatriating funds back…

Stakeholders worry over possible collapse of $76b telephony sector

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Telecommunications bodies in the country have raised fear of a possible collapse of the industry if urgent measures are not deployed to tackle the perennial challenges confronting it.

NNPC, FIRST E&P JV commences oil production, targets 20,000bpd

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Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and FIRST Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (FIRST E&P) Joint Venture has announced the commencement of oil production from the Madu Field in Oil Mining Lease (OML)…