The price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) may drop further if the crude oil prices continue to slip. This will also be strengthened as the naira maintains its stability against the dollar in the foreign exchange market. Oil prices fell about two percent to a 12-week low this week amid reports that OPEC+ will proceed […]
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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan The Senate on Wednesday dismissed the sexual harassment petition filed by Kogi lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, describing it as ‘dead on arrival.’ The red chamber described her action as a violation of the Senate Standing Rules. This is as Akpoti-Uduaghan shunned the Committee on Ethics, […]
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President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, laid the foundation for the new eco-friendly headquarters of the FirstBank Group in Eko Atlantic City, which he said symbolises Nigeria’s ambition and progress. Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made this observation at the groundbreaking ceremony for the eco-friendly headquarters of the company. The bank has […]
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The Alaafin of Oyo-designate, Oba Akeem Owoade, arrived at Murtala Mohammed Airport, Ikeja, on Wednesday evening, after spending about seven weeks in Canada, He is expected to make his way to his hometown, Oyo, today (Thursday). Owoade’s return comes just a month before his official coronation as the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, scheduled for April […]
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Death has headlined a chain of bizarre events happening in quick succession in Osun State. Six people were killed on February 17 as local government chairmen and councillors of the All Progressives Congress, sacked by a High Court in Osogbo in 2022, tried to regain office. Many more were injured. Barely 48 hours later, the […]
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Osun State Amotekun Corps Commander, Dr. Adekunle Omoyele, has urged peace in the state as he greeted Christians beginning another Lenten season. He sent them a message, stressing the importance of maintaining unwavering prayers for the peace, harmony, and continued tranquility of the state during this sacred period. In a statement released to the media […]
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Osogbo Diocesan Catholic Bishop, Most Reverend (Dr.) John Akin Oyejola, has charged Nigerian leaders and public office holders to bring hope to the masses amid numerous challenges. To him, the Lenten season offers these leaders an opportunity to redirect their lifestyles and focus on issues that can truly provide hope to the people they are […]
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from conducting a disciplinary proceeding against the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The presiding judge, Obiora Egwuatu, gave the order on Tuesday following an ex parte application filed by Akpoti-Uduaghan’s counsel. According to the enrolled court order […]
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By Pius Mordi When the apex court in the land gives a judgment, it carries the weight of a final arbiter for which there is no appeal. That puts a burden on the Justices. It becomes incumbent on them to take every factor – political, economic – into consideration. When there was more of politics […]
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A Superintendent of Police, SP Adeoye Akeem Adeola, Anipr has been posted to Osun State Police Command as its new acting spokesman. He replaces CSP Opalola Yemisi Olawoyin, mnipr who has been transferred to the Force Headquarters, Abuja. In a statement, the outgoing Opalola said her successor obtained a B.Sc degree in Political Science from […]
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