PDP secretary: Wike’s camp kicks as BoT backs Governors, affirms Ude-Okoye

As the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party persists, the embattled Senator Samuel Anyanwu has lambasted the Board of Trustees for affirming former National Youth Leader Sunday Ude-Okoye as the party’s National Secretary. Anyanwu, in an exclusive interview with The Punch, dismissed the BoT’s affirmation of Ude-Okoye, stating that most of the board’s members tenure […]

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Dangote refinery, FCCPC differ as NNPCL insists on fuel import

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to allow it to join the N100 b[billion lawsuit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which seeks to stop the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited and oil marketers from importing refined petroleum products into the country. But Dangote Refinery opposed the […]

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N54tn budget: Experts divided over raise, FG adds N4.5tn agric, infrastructure funds

President Bola Tinubu presenting the 2025 budget proposal to members of the National Assembly on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in Abuja. Photo Credit: Presidency Some players in the Nigerian economy have shared different views following the decision of the Federal Government to increase the 2025 Appropriation Bill from N49.7tn to N54.2tn on the back of […]

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Edgar Cayce: An epitome of physician with gift of empathy

By Kayode Oseni Edgar Cayce, often referred to as the “Sleeping Prophet,” was a prominent figure in the early 20th century known for his remarkable psychic abilities and his emphasis on holistic healing. As a physician, he epitomized the use of empathy in his practice, advocating for the integration of mind, body, and spirit in […]

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Nigeria’s hunger crisis demands bold reforms

Nigeria is in dire straits. Its citizens are hungry while its children are malnourished. The situation is compounded by farmers in the food basket region fleeing their farms due to terrorism and Fulani herdsmen rapine. President Bola Tinubu, his Minister of Agriculture and the state governors must prioritise agriculture and security, incentivise farmers and build […]

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Is the National Assembly redeemable?

Fresh accusations that members of the National Assembly demanded N480 million from federal universities to approve their 2025 budget allocations is a stark reminder of the entrenched corruption plaguing Nigeria’s federal parliament. Is the NASS redeemable? According to media reports, lawmakers, operating through the Senate Committee on Tertiary Education and the House Committee on University […]

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How young Nigerians battle hardship, deaths pursuing better lives overseas

Many young Nigerians have been embarking on journeys abroad to escape Nigeria’s worsening socio-economic challenges, only to encounter harsh working conditions and, in some cases, tragic deaths . As the Nigerian government grapples with providing employment opportunities for its citizens and creating an environment conducive to securing decent jobs, many young Nigerians leave the country […]

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Govt releases power tariff hike guidelines for Discos

As controversies trailed the purported electricity tariff hike by the Federal Government, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued regulations on the procedure for tariff reviews. The latest order, signed by NERC Chairman, Sanusi Garba, stated that pursuant to the provisions of the Electricity Act 2023, the commission is obligated to review and approve a […]

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