Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has given kudos to President Bola Tinubu for successfully fixing a minimum wage for Nigerian workers, describing the development as a remarkable achievement for his administration. He also reaffirmed the administration’s determination to revamp the economy and lift many people out of poverty. […]
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Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) and the Northern Awareness Network (NAN) have faulted recent comments made by a former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, in which he accused the current administration of President Bola Tinubu of incompetence and ineptitude in an apparent attempt to incite the youth into violent protests and civil disobedience. […]
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Vanessa Obioha was among those who attended the special screening of ‘The Man Died,’ a Zuri24 Media production that honoured the iconic playwright and political activist Wole Soyinka as part of his 90th birthday celebrations. She brings snapshots from the special event. The well-heeled guests who recently gathered at Alliance Française (Mike Adenuga Centre) in […]
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In an economy where many people have given up on luxury, the current rise in prices of food items is becoming a national embarrassment as households face a life of hunger and starvation, reports Festus Akanbi. It is a sad irony that the reform programme of President Bola Tinubu, which was intended to reposition the […]
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President Bola Tinubu has said his administration is determined to ensure food security and stimulate economic growth across Nigeria. He spoke during the launch of the Yobe State Agricultural Empowerment Programme in Damaturu, the state capital. The initiative, which includes the provision of agricultural machinery and implements, was part of a broader national strategy to […]
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We’re not involved in ‘EndBadGovernance’ protests, party insists Allegation orchestrated to arrest Obi, says media office INEC denies monitoring LP’s convention that produced Abure The Labour Party (LP) has distanced itself and its presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi from ‘EndBadGovernace’ and ‘Tinubu Must Go’ protests being planned nationwide against President […]
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered illicit substances in Lagos. The items – consignments of Cocaine and Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis – were concealed in incense candles, game packs, dry hibiscus leaves, and ladies’, NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi said. According to a Sunday statement, the hard drugs were […]
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A former Director-General of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Doyin Okupe, says he is not a member of the ruling APC but appreciates the bold reforms being implemented by President Bola Tinubu. Okupe, a former presidential spokesperson, disclosed this on his X handle (formerly Twitter) while reacting to criticisms over his appreciation […]
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Afam Osigwe, a senior advocate, has emerged as the president-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) at the 2024 NBA election held online. He secured the highest number of votes, with 20,395, surpassing his closest rival, Tobenna Erojikwe, who got 10,970 votes, and Chukwuka Ikwuazom (SAN), who received 9,007 votes. Osigwe will succeed the outgoing […]
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Tests diesel in the presence of House Reps leadership Lab test shows 88ppm sulphur content in Dangote’s diesel, over 1,800ppm in imported diesel Speaker commends state-of-the-art technology; assures Dangote of NASS’ support President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has asserted that products refined at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, the world’s largest single-train refinery, […]
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