Author: Yetunde Ogunmola
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Fubara, An Opportunist Running Rivers Without Budget,’ Rivers APC alleges
By Miracle Ogunde The All Progressives Congress, APC in Rivers State has accused Governor Similnalayi Fubara of running the government of the state without a budget. The party also expressed disappointment over the failure of to fully implement the peace deal agreement reached in December 2023 to end the political crisis…
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Nationwide Protest: NLC Under Pressure to Shelve Plan
By Miracle Ogunde With the nationwide Protest scheduled to hold tomorrow February 28 and 29 respectively, pressures have continued to mount on the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC to shelve his planned industrial action. However, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, yesterday insisted that the protest would go on as planned.…
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BREAKING: “We’ll Totally Shut Down Economy If Attacked During Nationwide Protest” – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned the government against attacking members and protesters during its planned nationwide protest. According to the NLC, any attack on their procession will lead to a total shutdown of the economy. The NLC had announced a nationwide protest scheduled for February 27 and 28, to kick against the…
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Qatar Agrees To Hold Investment Forum With Tinubu
The State of Qatar has made a U-turn regarding its earlier decision not to host a Business and Investment Forum proposed by the Federal Government of Nigeria during President Bola Tinubu’s planned visit to the Arab country between March 2 and 3, 2024. There was some controversy over the President’s visit with some reports…
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JUST IN: Scores feared killed as rival bandit groups clash
A number of bandits have reportedly perished in a violent confrontation between two rival factions near the Hayin Alhaji to Munhaye forest area within the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Speaking with newsmen, one of the villagers, Mohammed Sanda explained m that the two bandit groups engaged in a supremacy…
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Our Anti-corruption Drive will Stimulate Nigeria’s Economy, EFCC Boss Okukayode
By Miracle Ogunde The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has reiterated his resolve to use the anti-corruption drive to stimulate the Nigerian economy. Olukoyede revealed the commission’s plans to investigate more than 3,000 financial crime cases approved for investigation, out of the over 5,000 petitions received…
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Breaking: FCT minister of state residence on fire
There was a major fire outbreak at the private residence of the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, on Sunday. Report says the outbreak started at the residence in highbrow area of Asokoro in Abuja in the afternoon. Firefighters reportedly failed to respond to the…
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NGE describes Bello’s legacy in health, infrastructure as top notch
The Nigerian Guild of Editors has commended the Kogi State Government for what it described as a highly impressive performance in infrastructure, education and health. The Guild gave the commendation during a tour of some of the projects initiated and completed under the administration of former Governor Yahaya Bello. The President of…
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Why Yorubas Must Not Join Protests Against Hardship – Afenifere
Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, has advised Yorubas against participating in protests related to economic challenges. Reuben Fasoranti, the chairman of Afenifere elders caucus, emphasized understanding and patience in a statement, acknowledging the hardships faced by Nigerians. Fasoranti urged citizens to trust the federal government’s commitment to resolving economic issues, emphasizing…
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Ondo Cleric urges Akeredolu’s family to put hope in God
By: Ade Phillips The family of Late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has been charged to put their hope in God. The Diocesan Bishop of The Cathedral Church of St Andrew, Imola, Owo, Rt. Revd. Stephen Fagbemi, gave this advise during a thanksgiving service which puts a mark of finality on the burial ceremony of the…
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Photo News: Family, Ondo Govt, church hold outing thanksgiving for Akeredolu
By Yetunde Ogunmola Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa his deputy, Chief Olayide Adelami among other dignitaries today attended the Outing Service in honour of late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu at St. Andrew’s Cathedral Church, Owo.
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Qatar turns down Tinubu’s visitation request for business parley
By: Ade Philips Qatari officials have rejected President Bola Tinubu’s plea to visit their country for a business and investment forum. The Qatari government, in a letter to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, cited the absence of a legally binding agreement between Qatar and Nigeria for investment promotion as the reason.…