The landing cost of petrol has dropped from the N981/litre recorded on September 25, 2024, to N945.63/litre as of September 27. This is according to data released by the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria on Monday. The drop in the landing cost of petrol happened following the appreciation of the naira against the United […]
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Defence Headquarters The Defence Headquarters on Monday said troops had been placed on alert to support the police during the nationwide protest scheduled for Tuesday (today). This was as senior lawyers and civil society organisations cautioned against military deployment during the rally, noting that it could aggravate the situation and trigger violence. The October 1 […]
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Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard. As your President, I assure […]
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President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, stated that Nigeria must either reform for progress and prosperity or continue with business as usual and risk collapse. He, however, said his administration, upon taking over the leadership of the country 16 months ago, decided to reform the political economy and defence architecture, given the critical juncture the country […]
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The nationwide protest scheduled for today has commenced in Ibadan. The October 1 protest, which witnessed low turnout is tagged “EndBadGovernance“ in protests of the economic hardship experienced in the country. The protesters gathered at the Mokola Roundabout area of Ibadan, where the demonstration is currently ongoing. The Oyo state coordinator of the Take It […]
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Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has joined the ongoing protest in Lagos State. Sowore who is one of the key organisers of the protest arrived at the protest ground at the Ikeja Underbridge at exactly 8:50am. Addressing newsmen, Sowore said the protest was a crucial step towards taking Nigeria to […]
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– Ondo North tables needs Ondo State Government embarked on community engagement to know the peculiar needs of each community and work towards meeting those developmental needs. Explaining, Governir Lucky Aiyedatiwa said this necessitated his decision to appoint three Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) on Community Engagement for the three senatorial districts of the State. His […]
Continue ReadingWorkers in Ondo State on Tuesday appealed to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to intervene and alleviate the prevailing hardship. They spoke in Akure through the Acting state Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Olapade Ademola Adeniji, at the 64th Independence Day parade . He said: “Greetings on the 64th Independence Day Anniversary On behalf […]
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By Nelson Fadoju According to an eyewitness account of the arrival of world leaders at a UN General Assembly in New York, United States: “African leaders are the richest in the world. They arrived at the UN in New York each in a convoy of over 20 powerful vehicles hired from American car hire companies. […]
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– frees 19 convicts, slashes others’ sentences Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has extended the Prerogative of Mercy to 117 prison immates. His spokesman, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said in a statement as follows: In a display of compassion and justice, Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has graciously extended mercy to 117 convicts currently serving […]
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