By Marcel Okeke Recently, to the chagrin and perhaps, bewilderment of most Nigerians, the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government inaugurated a ‘Presidential Committee on the National Economy’—just about 35 weeks to the end of the eight-year (two terms) tenure of the Administration. Truly, not a few Nigerians were stupefied by this ‘eleventh hour’ or ‘injury […]
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A Federal High Court, Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to allow the Labour Party (LP) to submit the name of its candidate, Clarita Ogar, for the 2023 Cross River House of Representatives election. Justice Donatus Okorowo, in a judgement, held that the Electoral Act, 2022 is superior to INEC guidelines on […]
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Gbajabiamila meets union over strike today The Federal Government did not take the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to court over its prolonged strike, Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has clarified. In the same breath, Ngige claimed he would have failed in his duties if he did not refer the matter to […]
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The Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology (NILEST), Zaria, Kaduna, is proposing a ban on the consumption of cow skin known as ‘ponmo’ to revive the country’s leather industry. Its boss, Muhammad Yakubu, said that: “To the best of my knowledge, Nigerians are the only people in the world that overvalue skin as food, […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the recent successful operation of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) leading to the smashing of an international drug syndicate and recovery of 1,855kg of cocaine. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement on Monday in Abuja that the president made his feelings known when he […]
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Says terrorists kidnap 45, demand N200m ransom Police query claim as abductors confirm 40 in custody The Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU) has raised the alarm of kidnapping, plundering and invasion of communities in the southern part of Kaduna State. According to SOKAPU, no fewer than 45 persons have been kidnapped by terrorists and a […]
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The Debt Management Office (DMO) said Nigeria’s total public debt stock, which was N41.60 trillion (100.07 billion dollars) in March rose to N42.84 trillion (103.31 billion dollars) by June. According to a statement obtained from DMO’s website on Tuesday, the total debt represents the domestic and external debt stocks of the Federal Government of Nigeria […]
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The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has raised the alarm over 50 different taxes, levies and fees imposed on organised businesses by local, state and the Federal Government. The employers’ body, also revealed that, currently, at the National Assembly, there are over five different Bills, which also seek to impose various taxes and levies on […]
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Gridlock at Airport Road as result of NANS protest, yesterday. Photo: Eniola Daniel Police commend peaceful protest as parents warn of #EndSARS repeat It was a hectic time for travelers and motorists plying Lagos airport road yesterday, as leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) took over the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) […]
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (right) and the King of England, Charles III, at Buckingham Palace Solidarity to celebrate Queen testament to brotherhood among countries, says Osinbajo Prays King Charles does better than his mother With no eye contact, William, Harry keep apart at funeral Queen showed professionalism, dedication, says envoy Yesterday, 9/19, will go down […]
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