The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Nigeria and Sub-Saharan African economies to check rising levels of debts, diversify their revenue bases or face crisis. Nigeria’s debt profile was N22.3 trillion as at June 30, 2018. About two-thirds of the government’s revenues go into servicing interest payments, with the principal still waiting for redemption at […]
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By Yinka Fabowale I’m posting this story for your enjoyment and in tribute to one of my theatre icons, late Moses Olaiya Adejumo (aka Baba Sala), who passed on on Sunday. The report, first published in Sunday Sun some years back, is the archetypal narrative of Nigerian artistes – their rise to fame and riches, […]
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– The following is one of the last interviews granted by the late ex Nigerian envoy to Greece and Australia, a former Secretary to Ondo State Government, ex Deputy Vice Chancellor of Ondo State University, a Peoples Democratic Party’s chieftain and until his death on Wednesday the Asiwaju of Akure: How would you describe your […]
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Professor of History, former Deputy Vice Chancellor of Ondo State University, Ado Ekiti and ex Nigerian Ambassador to Greece and Australia, Prof. Oluwadamilare Agbi, died on Wednesday morning after a brief illness. Agbi, who was the Asiwaju of Akure and chairman of the Elders Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State, died at […]
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Since ancient times, honey has been used as both a food and a medicine. It’s very high in beneficial plant compounds(phytonutrients), and offers several health benefits. Honey is particularly healthy when used instead of refined sugar, which is 100% empty calories. Here are some of the top health benefits of honey that are supported by […]
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By Maryanne Idokogi Life is such a mixed basket of experiences in which I find that the more I get to recognise and understand…the more I realise just how little I truly know…but of this little… I have discovered…that just when you no longer allow your personal will or desires take center stage in your […]
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The Federal Government is set to announce the new minimum wage as the Tripartite Committee completes its assignment for onward submission to President Muhammadu Buhari. Mr Ayuba Wabba, NLC President, made this known while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Abuja. According to him, the committee used the two-day to reconvene and deliberate on a […]
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The United Kingdom has pledged to partner with the Federal government in efforts to clean Ogoni area in the Niger Delta and tackle other environmental challenges across the country. Ms. Lavie Beaufils, the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, conveyed the pledge on Monday in Abuja when she paid a courtesy visit on the Minister […]
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– Don’t take decision in anger — PDP Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, on Monday, threatened to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, over what he described as attempt by some people to take over the structure of the party and sidelining those who have been toiling to keep the party together. Speaking with newsmen […]
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The ruling All Progressives Congress on Monday said former vice-president and presidential candidate of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Abubakar Atiku cannot beat President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 general elections. Abubakar won his party’s primary election with 1, 532 votes to beat Sokoto state governor Aminu Tambuwal, who polled 693 votes. Senate President […]
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