Trump taking the Oath of Office on January 20, 2025 At exactly 6.02 pm [Nigerian Time], Donald John Trump took the Oath of Office as the 47th President of the United States. The solemn ceremony was attended by his immediate predecessor Joe Biden, ex-presidents Barack Obama, George W Bush, Bill Clinton and former Vice President […]
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Alleging widespread manipulation by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, the Social Democratic Party, SDP, has rejected the results of Saturday’s local government elections in Ondo State. In a statement by its State Chairman, Mr. Gbenga Akinbuli, the party faulted the election as fraudulent, as it was allegedly marred by intimidation of opposition members, non-provision […]
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By Banji Ayoola You should be grateful and thank the Lord; for putting an arrangement in place that ensures you are not left alone in distress and pain. For ensuring that you are not allowed to roam about in painful thoughts, and desperation as to how you would meet your most immediate needs. When money […]
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US President-elect Donald Trump (Photo by Allison ROBBERT / AFP) • Analysts weigh options amid looming shift in relations, alignments • Tariffs could disrupt global trade, supply chains, investments, IMF warns • AGOA trade benefits risk non-renewal, says Yusuf • Rising U.S. inflation, interest rates may affect global capital flow • Identify, return Nigeria’s stolen […]
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A silent but fatal revolt is brewing in the Nigerian child bride ecosystem. The victims of this noxious practice are taking up arms – literally. This should be an omen to the protagonists that the time has come to stop this barbarous act before it blows up in their faces. According to fresh media reports, […]
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The irrational exit package recently approved by President Bola Tinubu for military top brass highlights the troubling disparity in allocating public resources for retirement benefits. In Nigeria, military generals, governors, and top politicians retire into opulence funded by the public purse. Conversely, civil servants and ordinary soldiers endure delayed pensions and financial uncertainty. This growing […]
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By Laolu Afolabi At exactly noon today (6.00 pm Nigerian time), President Donald Trump will take the oath of office as the 47th United States President in the presence of United States Chief Justice John Roberts. He will move back into the White House after the inauguration ceremony, which includes a formal swearing-in ceremony as […]
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The Catholic Diocese of Warri, Delta State has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from priestly duties following his alleged marriage sealed in the United States of America. This was contained in a statement titled ‘Decree of Suspension’, dated Thursday, January 16, 2025, copies of which were made available to journalists in Warri on Sunday. […]
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fears hike will fuel food crisis Increase in line with rising crude price – Dangote The Nigeria Labour Congress has frowned on the recent hike in the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, describing it as the height of insensitivity against the masses. Senior NLC officials disclosed this in separate interviews with […]
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The death toll in the petrol tanker explosion at Dikko Junction near Suleja in Niger State has risen to 86, with 55 persons injured and receiving treatment at the hospital. By Saturday when the incident happened, the death toll was put at 70 and 50 injured. However, more corpses have since been recovered and given […]
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