Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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VIDEO: Man rains curses on anyone who will vote APC in Ondo governorship election
In a video that went viral on social media on Monday evening, an unidentified man was seen in a shrine, raining curses on any electorate that will vote the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) during the Ondo State governorship election slated for November 16, 2024. Starnews NG reports that the man who spoke in Ikale…
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‘Adeleke makes noise, between me and him, we will know who owns Ekiti politics’ – Fayose
The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has recommended the expulsion of former Governor Ayodele Fayose, from the party. The recommendation was submitted by the party’s caretaker committee chairman, Dare Adeleke, before the Chief Tom Ikimi-led PDP disciplinary committee. The party accused the former governor of anti-party activities, especially his declared support for…
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Ondo is not lucky part 7: How over N35B approved for roads allegedly disappear
By Kennedy Peretei In less than 28 days, the people of Ondo State will carry their destinies in their own thumbs. To decide whether they wish to continue with a government that has inflicted so much pain on them or choose a new dawn for themselves. The people have beamed their search light on the…
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FG proposes 5% tax on telecoms services, gaming, betting activities
The Federal Government has proposed a five per cent excise duty on telecommunications services, gaming, and betting activities as part of a new bill to overhaul Nigeria’s tax framework. The bill, titled, “A Bill for an Act to Repeal Certain Acts on Taxation and Consolidate the Legal Frameworks relating to Taxation and Enact the Nigeria…
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Tinubu returns from vacation
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja from the United Kingdom after a two-week vacation. The president arrived at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja at about 7:20 pm Saturday. Tinubu was received by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Minister of Finance…
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Atiku, Wike in war of words over Rivers crisis
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday, exchanged words over the political crisis in Rivers State and the prevailing hardship in the country. Atiku had in a recent post on his X account, commended the people of Rivers State for their steadfastness in the face…
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Ilaje Billionaire, Olomidegun hails Aiyedatiwa over Okunomo’s appointment
By Miracle Ogunde A Philanthropist and Billionaire Business Mogul, High Chief Simeon Olumuyiwa Olomidegun, has hailed Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for the appointment of Banji Okunomo as his Campaign spokesperson. In a statement issued to Starnews NG on Saturday, Olomidegun said Aiyedatiwa’s decision to appoint Okunomo reflects a keen understanding of the…
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Atiku hails Gowon at 90
Former Vice President Abubakar Atiku on Friday described Nigeria’s former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, as a refined and uncontroversial public figure with an unwavering commitment to national unity and integrity. This was disclosed in a congratulatory message issued by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, to mark Gowon’s 90th birthday anniversary. The former…
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See full list of States paying above N70,000 minimum wage
In July 2024, President Bola Tinubu approved an increase in the minimum wage for Nigerian workers from N30,000 to N70,000. However, the implementation across states has been gradual, with some still yet to adopt the new minimum wage. While a number of states have pledged to meet the N70,000 minimum wage, others have gone further,…
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Lagos assembly considers bill to abolish LCDAs
The Lagos State House of Assembly is set to replace the existing 37 Local Council Development Areas in the state with Area Administrative Councils. The 37 LCDAs were created by President Bola Tinubu in 2003 when he was governor of Lagos State. Each Area Administrative Council shall now be funded by the Local Government Area…