The Federal Government, yesterday, announced a 50 per cent cut as discount for luxury bus travellers and free train services on all routes in the country beginning from tomorrow. It also declared that movement during the Yuletide by train along the existing routes would be free of charge to enable Nigerians willing to travel to […]
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The Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Folashade Ogunsola has drummed support for those in academia, saying the country is presently facing tough times and there is a need to optimise and encourage academics. Speaking at a book launch in honour of Prof. Vremudia Diejomaoh, titled, Enhancing Nigeria Development Prospects, the VC also tasked […]
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A factional apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has recognised the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, as the political leader of the SouthEast region, just like the late Dim Odumegwu Ojukwu, Dr. Alex Ekwueme and other prominent figures during their time. In a statement, yesterday, by its Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Ohanaeze said the absence of […]
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Remains of former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj-Gen. Chris Alli, have been laid to rest at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Alli, who died at the age of 79 in Lagos on November 19, 2023, was Nigeria’s 15th COAS. He served from 1993 to 1994 under the […]
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Nigerians in the United Kingdom have assessed the state of the nation and concluded that Nigerians should keep faith with the country under President Bola Tinubu. According to them, Nigeria is a great country with potential for prosperity, and all that is required for the potential to blossom is to tackle incompetent and corrupt leadership. […]
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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has urged Nigerians to renew their faith in God and hope for a better future, as the challenges confronting the nation are surmountable. Abiodun, who stated this, yesterday, during the 2023 Christmas Carol and Service of Nine Lessons held at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, called on Nigerians […]
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Former Governor of Ogun state, Sen Ibikunle Amosun yesterday faulted the claim by the former national chairman of the All progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole that he, alongside governors of the party were opposed to internal democracy in the party. Amosun in a statement insist that Oshiomhole lacks the moral right to point accusing […]
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By Abdu Rafiu There is something about the season; there is an inexplicable feeling of joy you want to hit the air with your fist. Of course, where there is joy, there is a light and uplifting feeling. There is a quickening you want to do a thousand things at the same time. There is […]
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By Banji Ayoola Ondo State Acting Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday enjoined the people of the state to pray for the speedy recovery of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu who is on medical vacation abroad, as they celebrate the Christmas and New Year festivities. Also, he enjoined the people to continue to relate with one another in […]
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Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), yesterday, tackled the Federal Government on recent cash crunch and state of the national economy, as the festive season approaches. The labour centre, which stated that the economic challenge has far-reaching implications for the citizens, sought urgent steps to address the issue to check more hardship for the suffering populace. A […]
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