Author: Yetunde Ogunmola
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Reopen borders to reduce hunger, Governor begs Tinubu
Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf has urged President Bola Tinubu to reopen the land borders in order to bolster food security. He made this plea during a courtesy visit by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Monday in Kano. Kabir-Yusuf highlighted the current harsh economic conditions faced by Nigerians and emphasized that reopening…
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BREAKING: UK Bans Nigerian Health Workers, Others From Bringing Family Members
The United Kingdom authorities have banned health workers from bringing dependants to the country. The UK Home Office made this known in a statement released on Monday. The statement said the new rules to cut net migration and tackle visa abuse “in force as part of the government’s plan to…
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Presidency Accuses Emefiele of Stealing billions from Nigeria’s foreign reserve without approval
By Miracle Ogunde The Presidency has accused the immediate past Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, of stealing billions from the country’s foreign reserve without seeking the approval of former President, Muhammadu Buhari. Presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in an interview with TVC, saying Emefiele was unchecked because…
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Oyo: Nigerian Union Of Allied Health Professionals suspend strike
Members of Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals in Oyo State Hospitals’ Management Board have suspended the seven-day warning strike embarked upon on March 4. The union’s unit Chairman, Mr Olanrewaju Ajani made this known in a statement he issued, alongside other executive members in Ibadan on Monday. The statement said…
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Police say nine casualties recorded in Ogun gas blast
By: Ade Phillips Nine individuals sustained injuries following a gas explosion on Saturday at a steel company located in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area (LGA) in Ogun State. The incident took place at Phoenix Steel Mills in Ogijo. In response to the situation, SP Omolola Odutola, a police spokesperson in Ogun State, confirmed the…
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Protest Rocks Edo Over Deputy Governor’s Impeachment
By Our Correspondent Indigenes and residents of Edo North Senatorial District have voiced their discontent with the impending impeachment of Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu. Tensions escalated after Shaibu’s fallout with Governor Godwin in 2023 due to his gubernatorial aspirations. During the February People Democratic Party (PDP) primary, Shaibu held a…
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Ondo Election: Aiyedatiwa’s red beret insignia sparks concern
Following the adoption of red berets as an insignia by the supporters of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, some residents of the state have been raising eyebrows. Supporters of the governor, under the umbrella of Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation Foot Soldiers (LACO-FS), have been wearing red berets as their symbol. While inaugurating the group,…
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Presidency Speaks On Cabal Hijacking Tinubu’s Administration
By Our Correspondent The Nigerian Presidency has denied reports of a powerful ‘cabal’ forming in Aso-rock with the sole aim of hijacking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Appearing on TVC Politics on Sunday, Presidential media aide, Ajuri Ngelale disclosed that no one or any group of people could establish control over…
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APC guber aspirants in Ondo lobby First Lady, Tinubu’s daughter ahead of primaries
As the April governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State approaches, aspirants within the party have intensified their lobbying efforts to secure the candidacy. The major contenders, including Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Olusola Oke, Isaac Kekemeke, Mayowa Akinfolarin, Wale Akinterinwa, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Gbenga Edema, Dr. Paul Akintelure, and…
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Ex Nigerian senator dies
A former lawmaker representing Nasarawa West senatorial district, Abubakar Danso Sodangi, is dead. According to reports, the All Progressives Congress chieftain breathed his last on Sunday at the age of 70. Sodangi served as the Chairman of the Campaign Council for the re-election of Governor Abdullahi Sule in 2023. …
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Tinubu’s daughter gets new appointment
By Our Correspondent Mujidat Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Tinubu has been appointed as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Havilla University, in Nde Ikom, Cross Rivers State, Nigeria. She announced this in a post on her X page while expressing gratitude for the appointment. As the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman…
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2024 Ramadan: Sultan of Sokoto Announces Commencement of Fasting
By Miracle Ogunde The Sultan of Sokoto who is also the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has announced the commencement of the Ramadan fasting for Muslim faithfuls. The Sultan made the announcement on Sunday night in telecast monitored in Abuja. …