What can deliver Nigerian leaders from UK hospitals?

By Martins Oloja Who will set some Nigerian leaders free from their liking for U.K. Medical Doctors? Who will be paying for the outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari’s medical treatments in the U.K. after May 29, 2023? Will Buhari curb Buhari’s obsession with the U.K universities (for his children) and healthcare system for more than 40 […]

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No plan to introduce Sharia Law in traffic regulations enforcement – FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has dissociated itself from what it termed ‘a baseless and unfounded opinion’ currently published on different news platforms, linking the Corps to seeking the introduction of Sharia Law to complement existing extant regulations on enforcement of traffic rules and prosecution of offenders. The Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education […]

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Why African nations must promote peace — Obasanjo

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has warned that Nigeria and Africa will suffer great consequences if they fail to give peace a chance and solve their problems through dialogue. He spoke during the National Daily Award held, on Friday, in Victoria Island, Lagos. Obasanjo, who was the keynote speaker, and recipient of the Global Leadership […]

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Metering: Corruption, weak regulation keep 8 million Nigerians under arbitrary billing

• CBN mum over alleged corruption in metering, freezing of 157 accounts • Metre companies jostle over fresh World Bank loan for NMMP • NERC may hike metre price by 100% • NASS abandoned bill to criminalise estimated billing Alleged high-level corruption, weak regulation, and the inability of the National Assembly to criminalise arbitrary billing […]

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10th NASS: Dont succumb to pressure, APC group urges Tinubu, NWC

A prominent support group of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) – Progressives Foundational Movement (PFM) has advised the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the National Working Committee (NWC) not to yield to pressure to upturn the choice of Tajudeen Abbas as the consensus candidate for the position of the Speaker of the 10th […]

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FG airlifts 2,371 stranded Nigerians from war-torn Sudan

The Federal Government has so far evacuated 2,371 Nigerians stranded in war-torn Sudan. Dr Onimode Bandele, Director of Special Duties, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) gave the figure in Abuja on Saturday when 125 stranded Nigerians arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The batch was the 15th set of Nigerians the Federal Government airlifted […]

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Tiwa Savage… The reign of Afrobeats goddess

Last weekend, the Internet was agog at the performance of Afrobeats singer, songwriter, and actress, Tiwa Savage at King Charles III’s coronation concert held at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, in the United Kingdom. This makes her the first Nigerian artist to perform for a British monarch’s coronation. Tiwa was dressed in a custom wardrobe that showcased […]

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Concerns over Buhari’s last-minute contracts, loans

Worried by President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for approval from the Senate for an $800 million World Bank loan to finance the National Social Safety Network Programme initiated by his administration, Nigerians have urged him to put a moratorium on borrowings till he leaves office. This was as many advised the President to stop awarding further […]

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APC charges Adeleke to fulfill pledge, recall sacked teachers, health workers

By Banji Ayoola The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has charged Governor Ademola Adeleke to recall all sacked teachers and Health workers as confirmation of his pledge that his administration will be fair to all irrespective of their differences. In a statement by the party’s Director of Media and Information, Chief Kola Olabisi, […]

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