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Osun APP scores Adeleke high after 100 days in office
The Osun State chapter of the Action Peoples Party has applauded the State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, for his excellent performance since he assumed office. The Chairman of the party, Oluseye Odesola, disclosed this in a congratulatory message, in celebration of the governor’s 100 days in office. “The leadership of Osun State Action Peoples Party
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Fire guts spare parts market in Lagos
Akere Spare Parts Market in Olodi-Apapa, Ajegunle area of Lagos State, was gutted by fire, destroying properties worth millions of naira. The cause of the fire is still unknown as of the filing of this report. According to reports, the fire started around 3:am on Wednesday morning. “This is Akere market in Ajegunle, where
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FG asks UK court to overturn $11bn P&ID debt
Nigeria has asked a London High Court to deliver judgement in its favour in a case against Process and Industrial Developments Company. In the case marked CL-2019-000752, the Federal Government is seeking to overturn an arbitration award in favour of P&ID which has now accrued interest worth $11 billion. The company claimed it entered into
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Shun violence, embrace unity – FG urges youths
The Federal Government has urged Nigerian youths to shun violence while embracing dialogue in the resolution of differences so as to promote peace and national unity for the growth and development of the country. The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, made the call in Abuja while briefing newsmen on activities lined up for
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IWD: Meet six female vice-chancellors in Nigeria
International Women’s Day is globally celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, as well as violence and abuse against women. It is also a day to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness about discrimination and take action to drive
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Elon Musk apologises to ex-employee following Twitter spat
World’s richest man and Twitter boss, Elon Musk, has apologised to one of his employees who was unceremoniously fired from the company. The tech mogul engaged in a war of words with the physically challenged designer, Haraldur Thorleifsson, who claimed he was laid off without being informed. After a series of back and forth with the
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UK gets new High Commissioner to Nigeria
Richard Hugh Montgomery has been appointed as the new British High Commissioner to Nigeria. His appointment was announced in a statement by the United Kingdom government on Tuesday. Montgomery is expected to begin his new role in April 2023. Montgomery is to take over from Catriona Laing who has been the UK’s representative
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IWD: I remain committed to women’s inclusion in governance – Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the just concluded elections, Mr Peter Obi, has restated his commitment to a broad inclusion of women in governance, saying that women play very critical roles in nation-building and must be given a fair chance to participate at high levels of administration, governance and leadership. Obi
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India police arrest two Nigerians with cocaine capsules
Two Nigerian nationals were arrested for concealing 167 capsules of cocaine in their stomach at the Mumbai airport in India. According to Indian TV on Tuesday, officials from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence said the two passengers were arrested by police after arriving at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International airport from Lagos via Addis Ababa
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Tinubu not looking for ‘rubber stamp’ NASS, says Senator-elect Oshiomhole
Senator-elect Adams Oshiomhole has said the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, is not looking for a rubber stamp National Assembly but a robust one. Oshiomhole who is representing Edo North Senatorial District stated this while speaking with newsmen at the presentation of the certificate of return to Senators-elect in Abuja on Tuesday. ”Our president-elect looks forward to
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