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Diaspora Remittances Surpass Foreign Aid, Key to Tinubu’s Agenda – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is a transformative policy thrust aimed at repositioning Nigeria as a prime global investment destination. He said with the agenda hinged on the core pillars of democracy, development, demographics and diaspora engagement, the present moment serves as the […]
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Wage: Quenching Fumes Set For Explosion
The outright rejection of N48,000 minimum wage by leaders of Organised Labour this Wednesday is a prognosis of what to expect in the dreaded coming weeks and months. Apart from being a reflection of the dire situation confronting workers, the monumental reduction in the purchasing power of citizens has given rise to incapacitating poverty plaguing […]
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Task Before New Super Eagles’ Coach
The unveiling of Finidi George as the new head coach of the national men’s football team, the Super Eagles, may have opened a new vista in the game filled with anticipation and a yearning for resurgence. Nigeria is a nation that breathes football and to that extent, the appointment of a former international star carries […]
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Electricity Act: Adelabu Suspends Transfer Of Regulatory Autonomy To States
The minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced the suspension of the transfer of electricity regulatory autonomy to state governments. Adelabu, who disclosed this on Friday, said the suspension was due to the need for state governments, stakeholders in the power sector to properly understand what is required to operate an electricity market. The minister […]
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Senegal To Close French Military Bases
Senegalese Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has raised the possibility of closing French military bases in the country. Speaking at a conference in the capital, Dakar, Mr Sonko wondered why Senegal still had several French bases, more than 60 years after independence from France. Mr Sonko questioned the impact of the French military presence on the […]
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I Am Not Distracted By Rivers Politics – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he would not allow himself to be distracted by political detractors from Rivers State. He said his priority is on delivering projects penciled down for inauguration to mark the president’s one year in office. Wike who stated this during an inspection tour of some […]
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Abduction Of 500 Persons In Zamfara Fictitious —DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has described as fictitious, the reported abduction of 500 persons in Zurmi local government area of Zamfara State. The Director Defence Media Operations Major General Edward Buba in a statement yesterday said contrary to the reports, only four persons were abducted from the community. He said troops of Operation Hadarin Daji […]
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Banks’ Compliance Officers Conniving With Fraudsters – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said compliance officers of banks across the country are conniving with fraudsters, urging them to desist from unauthorised disclosure of its investigation activities and request from banks to their customers. The commission’s executive chairman, Ola Olukoyede, who gave the warning during a meeting with compliance officers of […]
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Goldberg celebrates African Excellence at the 10th AMVCAs
Tribune Online Goldberg celebrates African Excellence at the 10th AMVCAs The 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) was a night of dazzling displays, both on and off the red carpet. Nigeria’s iconic lager beer, Goldberg, a brand, celebrates excellence and cultural pride, was one of the event’s proud sponsors. The Goldberg Lager Beer added a touch of glamour with the “Omoluabi […] Goldberg celebrates African Excellence at the 10th AMVCAs Tribune Online
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Dust As US-Nigeria Open Skies Air Agreement Comes Into Force
The United States-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement, which has been provisionally applied since 2000, has entered into force on May 13, 2024. According to industry sources, Nigeria has always have an open sky agreement with the US, while it has BASA with other countries, however, the open skies allowed US carriers have unrestricted entrance into Nigerian […]
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Makinde set to recruit 7,000 teachers in Oyo
Governor Seyi Makinde led administration in Oyo has said it was set to recruit 7,000 teachers into public primary schools. This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, during a press briefing in Ibadan on Friday. The state government also said One hundred (100) caregivers […] The post Makinde set to recruit 7,000 teachers in Oyo appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Multiple taxes won’t work for Nigeria, says LCCI President
ABUJA – President and Chairman of Council, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry LCCI, Gabriel Idahosa, has cautioned against the multiplicity of taxes by the Federal Government, saying the development was not good for the economy. Speaking on an Arise television show monitored in Abuja, Idahosa said it was not possible to begin to raise […] The post Multiple taxes won’t work for Nigeria, says LCCI President appeared first on Vanguard News.
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NBA expresses concern over conflicting, perverse court judgements
….moves to address challenges in justice sector ABUJA — The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Bwari Branch, has expressed its concern over what it termed as conflicting and perverse judgements emanating from superior courts of record in the country. The legal body, in a statement it issued to mark its 2024 Law Week, equally identified poor […] The post NBA expresses concern over conflicting, perverse court judgements appeared first on Vanguard News.
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OKUAMA-EWU: Ogbodo clarifiesOborevwori’s plan for displaced persons
By Emma Amaize, Regional Editor, South-South and Akpokona Omafuaire The Chairman of the Management Committee of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp by Delta State government to resettle and rehabilitate displaced citizens of Okuama-Ewu community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Mr. Abraham Ogbodo, has explained the government’s plans for the residents. Ogbodo, a former […] The post OKUAMA-EWU: Ogbodo clarifiesOborevwori’s plan for displaced persons appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Judicial Misconduct: NJC sets up panel to probe 35 petitions against 8 Judges
The National Judicial Council, NJC, on Friday, said it has constituted panels to investigate eight judges for alleged judicial misconduct. The post Judicial Misconduct: NJC sets up panel to probe 35 petitions against 8 Judges appeared first on Vanguard News.
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I’m amused seeing those who said Asiwaju had no chance now gallivanting around him – Gbenga Daniel
For the Senator Representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, there exists a world of difference between how governance issues are handled at the legislative level compared to the executive arm. However,... The post I’m amused seeing those who said Asiwaju had no chance now gallivanting around him – Gbenga Daniel appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Tokunbo Wahab remains fearless
It is without doubt that the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, is an audacious individual, who is determined to ensure he corrects the ills of... The post Tokunbo Wahab remains fearless appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Double celebration for Adeleke
Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has a reason to be thankful, especially on his birthday. His elder sibling, and the first executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke,... The post Double celebration for Adeleke appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Dangote vice president bags icon award
The Vice-President, Oil and Gas, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Devakumar Edwin has been rewarded with an iconic award. Edwin is already proving his abilities in the Dangote conglomerate when he... The post Dangote vice president bags icon award appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Dotun Adegbesan’s kind heart
Ireland-Based businessman, Chartered Accountant and Management strategist Adedotun Adegbesan is one of the few people in the diaspora flying the high Nigeria flag with pride on his sleeves. Despite being... The post Dotun Adegbesan’s kind heart appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Lekan Osifeso’s impressing outing
Retro Group boss and Construction Czar Otunba Lekan Osifeso is a man in a league of his own. Despite being a socialite and business magnate of a high standard, he... The post Lekan Osifeso’s impressing outing appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Nigeria Safe Hub For Investments – Tinubu Tells Chinese Executives
May 17, (THEWILL)- President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, said Nigeria is a safe hub for investments and that his administration will always provide the needed support to ensure that businesses thrive in the country. Tinubu spoke on Friday when he received a delegation led by the Chairman of the China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), Mr […] The post Nigeria Safe Hub For Investments – Tinubu Tells Chinese Executives appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Abuja Int’l carnival returns after 8 years — Culture Minister
THE Abuja International Carnival, a spectacle that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria, is set to return after an eight-year hiatus. The post Abuja Int’l carnival returns after 8 years — Culture Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Omowunmi Dada: It is honour to portray Wole Soyinka’s mum
Award-Winning Nigerian actress Omowunmi Dada has offered insights into her transformative role as Grace Eniola Soyinka, the esteemed mother of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, in the biopic ‘Fumilayo Ransome-Kuti.’ Directed... The post Omowunmi Dada: It is honour to portray Wole Soyinka’s mum appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Essence Film Festival: Etim-Effiong leads Nollywood to 2024 edition
Media entrepreneur Toyosi Etim-Effiong is set to feature Nigeria prominently at the Essence Film Festival 2024, taking place in New Orleans from July 5 to July 7, 2024. With a... The post Essence Film Festival: Etim-Effiong leads Nollywood to 2024 edition appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Lagos local games show to debut on LTV
Lagos Local Games, a new TV game show, is gearing up to make its debut on television screens. The game show, according to the producers, 724 Systems Nigeria Limited, promises... The post Lagos local games show to debut on LTV appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Ayilaran says NCC needs good funding from FG
The Chief Executive Officer of the Musical Copyright Society Ltd/Gte (MCSN), Mayo Ayilaran has called on the Federal Government to adequately fund the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) as an enforcement... The post Ayilaran says NCC needs good funding from FG appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Joey Jaey releases fourth single of the year Odogwu
Nigerian-Canadian artiste, Joey Jaey, has continued to fulfil his promise of releasing a new song every last Friday of the month. The newest tune entitled, ‘Odogwu,’ made it Joey Jaey’s... The post Joey Jaey releases fourth single of the year Odogwu appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Amed O tasks Adeleke, Rhodes Vivour, Akeredolu in new song
Ahead of his highly-anticipated ‘My Super Sugar’ album scheduled for the end of the year release, musician and actor, Ahmed Okezie Musa aka Amed O, is done with four new... The post Amed O tasks Adeleke, Rhodes Vivour, Akeredolu in new song appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Tony Tetuila remains dazed after Burna Boy’s gesture
Anthony Awotoye aka Tony Tetuila, an ex-member of the defunct Afrobeats group, Remedies, is still dazed after a gratifying gesture by a younger colleague, Burna Boy. In a dazzling display... The post Tony Tetuila remains dazed after Burna Boy’s gesture appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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EFCC gets global thumbs up as UK Baroness hails anti-graft war
In a significant boost to Nigeria's anti-corruption efforts, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has received international recognition for its tireless work in tackling corruption. The post EFCC gets global thumbs up as UK Baroness hails anti-graft war appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Mavin Records: 12 years of music excellence led by Don Jazzy
On May 8, 2012, Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, announced the creation of a new record label called ‘Mavin.’ This followed his separation from his longtime partner,... The post Mavin Records: 12 years of music excellence led by Don Jazzy appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Deconstructing Tinubu’s one year of economic restructuring
Tribune Online Deconstructing Tinubu’s one year of economic restructuring ON May 29, 2024, it will be one year that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office. His ascension brought a lot of hope to Nigerians because of his strong and appealing pedigree as an administrator. He left a solid footprint in Lagos as the state’s former governor, which his successors were toeing besides championing progressive […] Deconstructing Tinubu’s one year of economic restructuring Tribune Online
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Rights lawyer petitions Interior Minister over alleged corruption in NSCDC
A former prosecutor for the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for Recovery of Public Properties, Mr Tosin Ojaomo, has petitioned the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, demanding the immediate suspension of the Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Audi. The post Rights lawyer petitions Interior Minister over alleged corruption in NSCDC appeared first on Vanguard News.
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501 medicine shops shutdown in Jos
Jos – The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, PCN has arrested two people and shut down 501 medicine shops in the Jos-Bukuru metropolis over diverse offences ranging from sales of medicine in the open markets, illegal operation, engaging in clinical practices among others. The PCN Director of Enforcement, Pharmacist Stephen Esumobi who spoke with journalists in […] The post 501 medicine shops shutdown in Jos appeared first on Vanguard News.
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I’m ready to mount the throne of my forefathers — Oba Olakulehin
The Olubadan- designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has said he was ready to wear the crown as the 43rd Olubadan. Oba Olakulehin who spoke eloquently for the first time said this when Governor Seyi Makinde’s representatives paid him a courtesy visit at his Alalubosa residence in Ibadan. The visit which could be described as part of […] The post I’m ready to mount the throne of my forefathers — Oba Olakulehin appeared first on Vanguard News.
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