Travel advisories: Ex-diplomats hail FG for countering Australia

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Nigeria’s diplomatic relations with Australia are facing potential strain following a series of counter-travel advisories issued by both nations. The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a warning to its citizens, advising them to exercise increased vigilance while travelling to Australia. This advisory comes as a direct response to rising reports […]

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Tax reform: Tinubu sends emissaries to leaders as northern governors remain adamant

In response to mounting opposition, President Bola Tinubu has started sending emissaries to the northern elite to clear the way for the passage of the tax reform bills. Sources in the Presidency said he was also consulting with the political class for support on the bills. An official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because […]

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Nigerians doubt fresh predictions over 2024 failed prophecies

Some Nigerian pastors In this report, Olufemi Adediran examined some 2024 prophecies of popular Nigerian pastors and prophets and how many of them went unfulfilled. While looking at the predictions for 2025, some Christian leaders advised preachers to de-emphasise such practices. From megachurches to smaller congregations, New Year’s Eve services are often marked by pastors, […]

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Diesel, kerosene loading from Warri refinery begins

Marketers eye petrol loading February Oil marketers have started loading Automotive Gas Oil (diesel), and Kerosene from the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company. Dealers confirmed this to Sunday Punch on Friday, as they demanded Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) from the recently rehabilitated plant. WRPC, under the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, came […]

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Tinubu, governors, APC mourn Ondo SSG

President Bola Tinubu has led the 36 state governors, the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and other sympathisers to condole the People and Government of Ondo State over the passage of the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mr Temitayo Oluwatuyi. Oluwatuyi, who was popularly known as Tukana, died on Saturday, 16 days after he […]

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Let us strive relentlessly to recognise our mission

By Olusola Adeyegbe Do you recall the three wise men who journeyed to Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago? Their mission was not merely to discover the birthplace of the Lord Jesus and present Him with gifts. It was far more profound, rooted in divine purpose and orchestration. These men were specially guided and guarded by […]

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Oil marketers urge FG to privatise refineries

Oil marketers, under the auspices of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, have charged the Federal Government to privatize government-owned refineries, encourage competition, enhance transparency and accountability and invest in infrastructure to enhance operations in the downstream sector of the petroleum industry. They specifically asked for the privatisation of the 125,000 barrels […]

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Ondo LG poll: 13 political parties cleared

Thirteen political parties have been cleared to contest the January 18 2025 Local Government Election in Ondo State. They are Action Democratic Party (ADP), Action People’s Party (APP), All Progressives Congress (APC), All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Boot Party (BP), Labour Party (LP), New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Social Democratic Party […]

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Oluwatuyi: NUJ condoles Family, Aiyedatiwa, Ondo Govt, People

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has condoled the family of the departed Secretary to the Ondo State Government, SSG, Hon Tayo Oluwatuyi, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Government and People of the state over the passage. In a condolence message signed by the union’s chairman and secretary in Ondo State, Prince Leke Adegbite and Comrade Olaoluwa […]

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