President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Prof. Taiwo Oyedele as the Minister of State for Finance at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. His appointment followed his nomination by the president to replace Doris Uzoka-Anite, who was recently redeployed to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, marking her third portfolio in the current administration. Before […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on security agencies to investigate the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mr. Ibukun Fadipe, popularly known as IBK, over an alleged plot to arm political thugs ahead of the August 15 governorship election in the state. […]
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, a political support group backing his administration, to distribute rice across Nigeria to support citizens observing Ramadan and Lent. The directive was disclosed by the Director-General of the group and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, in a statement issued on Saturday. According to Uzodinma, […]
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Socio-cultural groups operating under the umbrella of Ethnic Youth Leaders across Nigeria have defended the Dangote Petrochemical Refinery over the recent increase in the ex-depot price of petrol. The refinery had raised the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N1,175 per litre, reversing an earlier reduction of N100 announced earlier in the week. […]
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Agency Report Oil prices jumped further above $100 Monday and Asian stocks mostly fell as the Iran war moved into a third week with both sides showing no sign of backing down and diplomats trying to ensure safe passage for tankers through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Crude shot up in the opening minutes after […]
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The Federal Government says it has uncovered an attempt by an embattled mining company, Jupiter Ltd, to launch what it described as a “campaign of calumny” against Nigeria during the planned state visit of President Bola Tinubu to the United Kingdom, following a dispute over revoked mineral licences. The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development said […]
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There is pressure on the Federal Government to introduce economic relief measures as the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran drives up global crude oil prices and pushes petrol costs to record levels across Nigeria. Industry operators, economists, labour unions and private sector leaders have urged the government to deploy the expected windfall […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *No less a person but Jesus Christ said :* *”…..To whom much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.” (Lk 12:48).* *Every one of us must understand that much has been invested in us. We therefore justify […]
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By Steve Otaloro The recent article titled “Ondo State and the Burden of Governance” authored by Kunle Adebayo attempts to present itself as a thoughtful intervention on governance in Ondo State. However, a closer examination reveals a piece driven less by objective policy analysis and more by the emotional residue of a political displacement. Mr. […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Concerns are mounting over the corporate governance structure at LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc following a recent special examination conducted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in February 2026. Although the exact trigger for the regulatory intervention remains unclear, industry observers believe the move may have been prompted by an internal […]
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