Open-heart surgeries: Obi calls for expansion of healthcare initiatives in Nigeria

The presidential candidate for the Labour Party in the last election, Mr Peter Obi has called for strategic partnership and sustainable expansion of healthcare initiatives in Nigeria to ensure better health for Nigerians. Obi, former governor of Anambra State, made this call when he visited the Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation (SEOF) and its partners at the […]

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Rivers people tired of oppression, dictatorship, says ex-Reps deputy speaker

A former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Austin Okpara, has said the outcome of the Rivers Local Government election showed that the people of the state were tired of oppression and dictatorship. The chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State asserted that Rivers people have been liberated due to the success […]

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Fuel prices drop in Abia as NNPC opens portal for direct supply to marketers

The pump price of fuel has reduced from N1300.00 and N1350.00 to between N1200.00 and N1150.00 in Abia, following the Nigeria National Petroleum Company opening its portal for direct requests and payments for fuel from members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria. The fuel situation monitored in Abia indicates that some petroleum marketers […]

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Tinubu’s proposed cabinet reshuffle

President Bola Tinubu is close to reshuffling his cabinet 17 months after assuming office. The speculation in the public of a cabinet reshuffle had gained frequency for some time because of the perceived non-performance of some ministers. The Presidency has now confirmed the reshuffle. The average performance of the Tinubu administration is largely foundational. It […]

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National honours spark House, Senate power tussle debate

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas During the modest celebration of the commemoration of Nigeria’s 64th independence on Tuesday, October 1, the conferment of national honours on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, by President Bola Tinubu raised […]

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The dark side of Nigeria’s beverage industry

Fake drinks In this report, Gbenga Oloniniran writes about the alarming rise of fake drinks in the country and their devastating impact on unsuspecting consumers, leading to kidney, liver, and brain issues In 2021, the consumption of “substandard and fake” juices in Kano State claimed the lives of at least 10 people, while 50 others […]

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2027: LP welcomes Kwankwaso’s offer to be Obi’s running mate

The Labour Party, on Sunday, welcomed the offer by the New Nigeria People’s Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, to be running mate to LP’s Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso, in a recent viral post, indicated his willingness to serve as running mate the former Labour Party presidential […]

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Naira-for-crude: Three refineries plan PMS production, Dangote awaits NNPC supply

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited may begin the supply of crude oil in naira to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery this week following the announcement by the Federal Government that the naira-for-crude deal has commenced. Also, following the promise by the government, three more refineries are getting set to start the production of Premium Motor […]

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Egbetokun orders policemen to withdraw from 23 Rivers LG secretariats

Police Inspector General, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate withdrawal of police personnel stationed at the secretariats of the 23 local government areas in Rivers State, marking a decisive end to a months-long security presence at the facilities. The Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Bala Mustapha also directed the immediate unsealing of the 23 […]

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