Nigeria is targeting a major expansion of its electricity generation capacity, with plans to achieve 209,000 megawatts of power generation by 2050, especially with 53 large-scale renewable solar power projects valued at about $11bn underway, according to a report by IIR. The projects, which IIR said are being tracked across the country, form part of […]
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Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority has intensified its enforcement against illegal open grazing and unauthorised livestock rearing, impounding animals found grazing in violation of state regulations in Apata Olomo, along Ado-Awaye Road in Iseyin Local Government Area. The Chairperson of the Authority, Justice Aderonke Aderemi (retd.), disclosed this in a statement issued on […]
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Senator Henry Dickson The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Seriake Dickson, has sympathised with aspirants who participated in the party’s recently concluded primaries, acknowledging that the exercise experienced some irregularities. According to a post on his official X handle on Thursday, Dickson said while the primaries were not flawless, members should remain patient […]
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Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented a governorship ticket comprising Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat and sustainability professional Princess Damilola Sonayon-James, describing the pair as capable leaders equipped to sustain Lagos State’s development agenda. He made the announcement in a statement on Thursday, describing the ticket as a reflection of the […]
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The United States Africa Command has said its military cooperation with Nigeria is firmly grounded in respect for Nigerian sovereignty and mutual interest, stressing that American forces operate in the country strictly by invitation and within an agreed bilateral framework. AFRICOM’s Director of Public Affairs, Col Rebecca Heyse, stated this during an X Space discussion […]
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The first batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks has arrived in Lagos. A total of 268 returnees landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Thursday aboard an Air Peace flight arranged as part of the Federal Government’s repatriation efforts. The evacuation flight, originally scheduled to depart […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *Today we shall be concluding our discussion on what to do that will make your conviction strong and firm in the face of challenges and trials.* *Just imagine this statement to Ruth :* *Ruth 1:15 And she (Naomi ) said, “Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and […]
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By Steve Otaloro The recent increase in the pump price of petrol has once again triggered intense debate across Nigeria. As expected, many citizens frustrated by the rising cost of living have directed their anger at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While Nigerians have every right to express concern over economic hardship, it is equally important […]
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Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Kayode Ajulo, SAN, has warned that the state government would prosecute anyone who illegally encroaches on government lands, occupies public property, or schemes to profit from government assets. He alleged that some individuals and groups have unlawfully occupied, developed, sold, allocated, and laid claim to portions […]
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Lessons in Leadership from Gbaramatu and Adamawa By Babafemi Ojudu About two years into the Buhari administration, Nigeria’s economy slipped into recession. A major factor was the sharp decline in crude oil production. Output fell from about two million barrels per day to barely 500,000 and, at certain points, to as low as 300,000 barrels. […]
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