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If we’re going to have tollgates, there must be alternative roads – Utomi
Pat Utomi, a professor of political economy and management expert, speaks to DAYO ADENUBI on the recent approval of tollgates for some federal roads and the potential impact of the decision on the Nigerian economy Last week, the Federal Executive Council approved the reintroduction of toll collection on some selected dual carriageways across the country….
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US war with truth ends in Afghanistan
On Sunday, the Taliban retook Kabul, Afghanistan’s capital, almost 20 years after being chased out by the USA and NATO troops. It was a victory won from their sheer resilience than fighting tactics. For all its military might and its benevolent aspiration of training Afghans to be an independent nation, the USA finally got worn…
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Taliban leader orders release of political detainees
Taliban leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, has ordered the unconditional release of political detainees from all Afghan prisons. Qari Yousuf Ahmadi, the spokesman of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, said on Thursday that the political prisoners will reunite with their families Friday. “The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Emirate Hibatullah Akhundzada ordered the release of political prisoners…
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Outrage over plan to turban Sultan of Shuwa Arab of Edo
Plans by some Shuwa Arabs, an ethnic group from Borno, to crown Idris Adanno as the Sultan of Shuwa Arab of Edo State, has been received with outrage across the state. According to an invite circulating online, the coronation ceremony is slated to hold on Saturday, 21 August, 2021, at Rialto Hotel, Eyaen, a suburb…
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Taliban: Why Nigeria can’t go Afghanistan way –Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says Nigeria is not a failed state and cannot go the way of Afghanistan where terrorist group has taken the rein of power. The minister stated this in Washington DC during his engagements with international media organisations including the BBC Radio and Television, Bloomberg and Politico….
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Investors lose N2.4bn amid banking stock sell-off
Investors in the equities market of the Nigerian Exchange Limited lost N2.44bn on Wednesday, a development analysts attributed to the sell-offs of some banking stocks. The NGX All-Share Index dropped marginally by 0.01 per cent to close at 39,545.67 basis points from 39,550.36bps recorded on Tuesday. Investors traded more securities as the trading volume increased…
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BBNaija S6: Why I prefer Peace to Angel – Sammie
Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Sammie, said that he prefers to have a relationship with Peace than with Angel. In a conversation with Emmanuel on Wednesday night, Sammie said he easily communicates with Peace but has a communication gap with Angel and that’s why he backed off from her. Speaking about Angel, Sammie…
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Those criticising Buhari’s medical tourism want to de-market him -Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says those who criticise the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari’s action of seeking medical care abroad are making “inconsequential attempts to de-market him.” He stated that the President’s medical tourism is not an indication that the nation’s medical sector has collapsed. The minister stated this in Washington…
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Hundreds invade IDP camp as flood kills five in Yobe
Flood has killed five people in the Potiskum town of Yobe State after a heavy rainfall that destroyed several houses and dislodged hundreds of residents who are now taking refuge at Kwata and Arikime Primary Schools within Potiskum Local Government Area. The flood happened on Sunday evening shortly before the NIMET forecast that predicted consistent…
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BBNaija S6: Whitemoney’s response to Pere’s confrontation was staged, says Saga
Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Saga, has speculated that Whitemoney’s response to Pere’s confrontation on Monday night was staged. In a discussion with Nini on Wednesday night, Saga said Whitemoney’s response showed that the latter has studied the BBNaija game very well and has set strategies in place. Recall that Pere and Whitemoney…
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