Rubble of the collapsed seven-story building in Banana Island Lagos State, yesterday. Photo: Eniola Daniel • Collapse, an indictment on professionalism – NIOB past president • Lagos extends audit to estates, orders probe It was another buck passing, yesterday, by Lagos authorities, as rescuers continue the search for the missing person(s) in the collapsed seven-story […]
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•Funds to be invested in government securities •Reclaim request may take 22 working days The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a new regulatory framework that will see it taking over billions of naira sitting in dormant accounts, warehousing it, and investing the proceeds in treasury bills and other government securities. The guideline dated […]
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FG: We didn’t intervene to bail Obi out of detention The drama surrounding the harassment and detention of Labour Party’s (LP) flag-bearer in the February 25 presidential poll, Peter Obi, continued, yesterday, as the party said it was not aware of any apology purportedly issued by the British Government or any of its agencies regarding […]
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A private beach in Lekki, Lagos Beaches and waterfronts in Lagos are beginning to wear a new look and getting the attention that is typical of modern natural destinations, often relished by tourists. Access is however becoming an exclusive right for a privileged few compared to what is obtainable in many coastal cities. Cut-throat gate […]
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With barely 60 days to the expiration of the present ninth National Assembly, the jostle for who takes over leadership of the 10th legislature is getting intense. Ahead of the announcement of the All Progressives Congress’s (APC) zoning arrangement for the election of National Assembly’s presiding officers, it emerged, yesterday, that the pre-presidential primary election […]
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Gives April 17 deadline to complete payment Muslim pilgrims from Oyo State are now to pay N2.9 million as the 2023 hajj fare. The state Pilgrim Welfare’s Board (Muslim Wing), called on intending pilgrims who had made the initial deposit of N2.6 million to pay the balance of N399,000 on or before Monday, 17th April […]
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Adeniran, middle, and other board members Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board has pardoned some categories of workers who were found culpable of collecting illegal fees from pupils. Disclosing this on Wednesday, the board’s Executive Chairman, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, said the pardon was “to show compassion to fellow human beings, especially at a time […]
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By Abdu Rafiu The Lord Jesus came, bringing His Word of salvation for all mankind. At the time of His coming, sent by His Father, the Almighty, mankind had been gravely sinking and on the verge of being drawn to eternal damnation and annihilation. His coming was thus urgent. It was such that the Jews […]
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LP: London immigration officers harass, detain Obi at Heathrow Ohanaeze: Plots against Obi will fail APC asks tribunal to dismiss PDP, Atiku’s petition Sowore: Something fishy going on Turkey’s president congratulates Tinubu We didn’t supply BVAS to INEC, APC replies Atiku Keyamo: Judges cannot be intimidated by ‘fascist youth movement’ Reactions have continued to trail […]
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• FG to set up new implementation structures, offices • Funding partner sets guidelines for personnel recruitment, project execution • Implementation process handed down by lender • ‘Engage labour, others before subsidy removal’ The Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget, and National Planning is expected to spend $53 million on hiring staffers, office administration, committee overheads, […]
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