Ohanaeze cautions against propaganda, fake news on Alaba market

The apex Igbo socio-cultural group, the Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, has expressed concern over what it described as a high level of propaganda and fake news by some persons following the notice of demolition of some distressed buildings in the Alaba International Market in Ojo Local Government of Lagos State, dominated by Igbo traders. Following the […]

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Economy loses N10.1tr yearly to shortage of electricity, MAN laments

Shortage of electricity supply has been taking a huge toll on the profitability of manufacturers, with a yearly economic loss valued at about N10.1 trillion or two percent share of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Making this known at the weekend, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) lamented that the unfavourable situation in the power […]

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Husband’s comment: Justice Bulkachuwa says ‘I never compromised my office’

The immediate past President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, has defended her integrity in the course of performing her duties as a judicial officer. She was reacting to a comment by her husband, erstwhile Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa, that he obtained favours from her on behalf of some lawmakers. Justice Bulkachuwa said she […]

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I was poisoned at PDP office, suffered liver, kidney failure – Wike

Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, and former Governor, Nyesom Wike, during the inauguration of Fubara in Port Harcourt. Photo: NAN Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has said there were so many political gangs up against him, including poisoning that led to his liver and kidney failure, but he said he survived all. The […]

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Amid subsidy removal pains, experts advocate long-term benefits

• Seek measures to mitigate impact Despite initial challenges faced by Nigerians over the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), experts in the business and energy sectors have highlighted the long-term benefits of the policy. The recent decision to eliminate the petrol subsidy has caused a surge in prices, leading to higher transportation […]

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Petrol subsidy: Govt, labour resume negotiation on implementation framework

• TUC: We are ready to cooperate with govt • NLC: Implementation of promises should be prompt • Okon: Trust deficit by government a challenge As the Federal Government and labour unions return to the negotiation table today to resume talks over the implementation framework of resolutions reached on June 5, stakeholders have urged the […]

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Households under pressure as new electricity tariff takes off July 1

• Tinubu, NERC at crossroads as naira floating, inflation disrupt MYTO • Energy cost may push households, SMEs’ spending to 70% amid unavailable electricity • Stakeholders raise concerns over impacts on economy, poverty Nigerians may need to brace up for tougher times as electricity tariff is set to increase by over 40 percent in the […]

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Ninth Senate and Lawan’s scorecard of many contradictions

Despite misgivings by some Nigerians about the performance of the Ninth National Assembly, the Ninth Senate under Ahmad Lawan’s leadership made a serious impact with the presentation of 1, 129 bills with over 500 successfully passed. Under his watch, the President and Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, former President Muhammadu Buhari assented to 131 of […]

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