As petrol prices jumped to about N1,300 per litre in various parts of Nigeria on Monday, businesses across the country are beginning to prepare for a sharp rise in their operational costs. This was confirmed by economists and the Organised Private Sector, who warned that the hike could fuel inflationary pressures, affecting goods and services, […]
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Extreme volatility in the international oil market make fall in prices unpredictable, according to Nigeria’s leading refinery, Dangote Petroleum Refinery. In fact,its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, David Bird, explained why fuel prices are unlikely to fall despite the plant operating at full capacity, citing extreme volatility in global oil markets. Speaking at a […]
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By Banji Ayoola Only the Lord is perfect in His Work. The recognition, or understanding you have today is still subject to possible improvement, refinement, and change. So your recognition today, which is based on your current level of inner maturity, which you convey through your writings, speeches and actions, is still subject to possible […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *On the need for a man to take each day of his life as a golden opportunity to write and rewrite the history of his life.* *May I also tell you this? There are times that your approach to yesterday’s opportunities may be most unsuitable and unrealistic for today’s challenges.* *The disciples […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Nigeria’s football community is mourning the death of former Super Eagles coach, Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, who passed away at the age of 88. The family confirmed his death on Monday, March 9, describing him as a respected football administrator, community leader and mentor who dedicated his life to the development of […]
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A constitutional lawyer and human rights activist, Barr. Lade Ebiwanno, has clarified that the Court of Appeal judgement involving Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, did not determine his eligibility to contest the 2028 governorship election, but only dismissed an interlocutory appeal filed during the course of the case. Ebiwanno explained that the substantive suit challenging […]
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The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Monday dismissed an appeal filed by the Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, challenging the amendment of a suit seeking to bar him from contesting the 2028 governorship election. In a unanimous decision, a three-member panel of the appellate court held that the appeal lacked merit and consequently […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Senator representing Osun West Senatorial District, Lere Kamorudeen Oyewumi, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Accord Party, marking another significant shift in the political landscape of the state. Oyewumi, who was elected on the platform of the PDP in the 2023 general elections, formally registered with […]
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With the defection of Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday, Nigeria’s ruling party now controls 32 states of the federation, leaving only four to the opposition parties. The governor said his decision followed extensive consultations with political leaders, elders and stakeholders across the state He said, in a […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olutunji Disu, on Monday decorated eight senior police officers recently promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) at a ceremony held at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. In his address, the IGP described the event as more than a symbolic ceremony, noting that promotion […]
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