By Abdu Rafiu The last may not have been heard about the imperativeness of holding up Professor Humphrey Nwosu as a national hero and lining him up in the Hall of Fame among the nation’s true men of honour. The Senators fell short in not recognising him as such and imprint his imperishable legacy in […]
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Workers at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, under the aegis of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP), have commenced an indefinite strike. This is to protest the non-payment of six months’ salary arrears and the failure of the Ondo State Government to implement the national minimum wage. The […]
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By Banji Ayoola So many are the threads of fate clinging to you, like any other human being on earth. Threads of fate which you have produced, woven and brought into existence in the past through your volition, thoughts, words and deeds. And to which you are adding daily. Connected also with these threads are […]
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• Says effect on exports would be negligible The Federal Government has unfolded plans of a meeting by the Economic Management Team (EMT) to review the various scenarios and available options arising from the recent 14 percent tariffs imposed by the United States of America on Nigeria’s exports to that country. Also, the government highlighted […]
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The Beijing Legacy for Global Advancement has honoured the Chairman of the Tribune titles, Dr Olatokunbo Awolowo Dosumu, over her dedication to the preservation of socio-cultural, political heritage and advancing women in leadership. The award ceremony, which was held as a parallel event during the 69th session of the Commission for the Status of Women […]
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Veteran banker and founder of the defunct Diamond Bank Plc, who was also a former chairman of the telecommunication giant, MTN Nigeria, Pascal Dozie, has passed on. A statement issued on Tuesday by his family according to The Punch, said the business tycoon died on Monday at the age of 85. He reportedly died in […]
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The leadership tussle in the Labour Party took a dramatic twist on Monday after the Julius Abure-led National Executive Committee of the Labour Party announced the removal of Hon Afam Ogene as LP Caucus Leader in the House of Representatives over his involvement in anti-party activities. The NEC also vowed to direct the disciplinary committee […]
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The naira depreciated by 2.4 percent and 2.6 percent in March at both the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market window and the parallel market compared to the previous month. According to the latest Afrinvest Monthly Market Report titled ‘Analysing Global and Nigerian Economies & Financial Markets’, the naira dropped to N1,536.82/$ and N1,530.00/1.00 at the […]
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The 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has disclosed that his choice was divinely ordained, but not political. He was crowned as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo on Saturday after completing all the necessary rites. Speaking on Sunday during a thanksgiving service at the Anglican Cathedral Church, Esiele, Oyo, he said: “I never knew […]
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The People’s Republic of China has called for greater trade cooperation among nations, stressing that trade wars benefit no Country. In a statement issued on Monday in Lagos, by the Chinese Consul General, Yan Yuqing, China noted that the United States has frequently reversed the course of globalization under the pretexts of “trade imbalance” and […]
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