Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed Capital market operators have warned that the proposed plan by the Federal Government to manage unclaimed dividends which is projected to hit N200 billion by the end of this year, would erode investor confidence and hinder the growth of the market. As one of its last options to fund the economy, […]
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, declared that Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, has been misled into political wilderness, saying the situation may ruin his political career. Inaugurating the PDP Caretaker Committee for Ebonyi State in Abuja, it also vowed to stop plans to frustrate its chances of remaining in power in the Southeast.Deputy National […]
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A Lagos State High Court has struck out a suit filed by an Abia State-based businesswoman, Euphemia Okeke against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu and six others. The applicant had filed the action, through her counsel, Oko Prince, praying the court to stop police from investigating her on allegations of adulterating Mountain of […]
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The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Monday promoted 82,779 junior police officers including those who were negatively impacted during the #EndSARS protest to their next ranks. “The promotion of the officers comprising 56,779 Sergeants to Inspector, 17,569 Corporal to Sergeants, and 8,431 Constables to Corporal is part of the on-going efforts at boosting the […]
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Business experts have expressed confidence in the Lagos Free Zone (LFZ), capacity to contribute around two percent of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) when fully developed. They stated this during a virtual investor showcase by the Common Wealth Enterprise and Investment Council (GDP), to host the Lagos Zone as its newest strategic partner. According to […]
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By Lasisi Olagunju The Fulani have many intriguing proverbs. ‘If a man says he will swallow an axe, hold the handle for him.’ That is one of the proverbs. If you want to understand the full import, then listen very well to Alhaji Buba Galadima who professes to be Buhari’s enemy. He was in the […]
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Chairman, Supreme Council of Owu Obas, the Olowu of Kuta and Royal Host for the Convention, Alayeluwa Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama, Tegbosun the Third By Banji Ayoola Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, would lead about 10,000 delegates to the 29th Owu National Convention holding between December 4 and 5 at Kuta, Ayedire Local Government in Osun State. Obasanjo, GCFR, the Balogun Owu, a foremost traditional Owu […]
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Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Monday fired the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kola Olawoye Esq. He replaced him immediatrly with a front line human rights activist lawyer, Sir Charles Titiloye. He gave no reason for his actions. These were contained in a syatement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Segun Ajiboye, […]
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Worried by the state of the nation’s manufacturing sector, the acting Editor-in-Chief, The Guardian, Martins Oloja, and other stakeholders in the real sector have asked the Federal Government and economic managers to develop policies and modules towards achieving a virile manufacturing sector. He stated this during The Guardian Manufacturing Excellence Award, tagged “The Manufacturing Sector […]
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How many people died during the Lekki Toll Gate ‘shooting?’ Government has maintained that nobody died. But, armchair critics, social media influencers, some right activists, political foes and foreign organisations have insisted that there were corpses without providing evidence. Deputy Editor Emmanuel Oladesu writes on the politics of the subsisting social media-fueled propaganda about imaginary […]
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