say planned summit will help rebuild Nigeria it should not be politically hijacked The Yoruba Afenifere Youth Organisation of Nigeria YAYON has thrown its weight behind the planned National Youth Conference announced on Tuesday by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his Independence Day Anniversary Speech. It praised the President for factoring the youths, who constitute […]
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The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress loyal to a former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that it supports the conduct of the local government elections in the state scheduled for October 5, 2024. The party has also stated that it is participating in the elections and has, indeed, submitted the […]
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ask CJN to drop GCON for Speaker …sets up ad hoc committee to probe Minister of Special Duties Members of the 10th House of Representatives during Wednesday plenary unanimously protested against President Bola Tinubu’s decision to confer a lower national honour – Commander of Federal Republic (CFR) on Speaker Tajudeen Abbas during the national broadcast […]
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Following the grant of all requisite regulatory approvals, Guinness Nigeria PLC (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the sale of Diageo’s shareholding in Guinness Nigeria to Tolaram has now been completed, effective 30th September 2024. In June 2024, Diageo and Tolaram announced a proposed transaction that would have Diageo transfer ownership of its 58.02% […]
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The national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Monday, described the Peoples Democratic Party as a “dead party.” He also criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress, saying it was out of touch with the current realities Nigerians are grappling with, which include escalating insecurity, abject poverty, and widespread hunger. Kwankwaso, who […]
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The Federal Government is expanding its subsidised rice programme to alleviate food insecurity in Nigeria, with sales set to launch in Lagos, Kano, and Borno states, a director at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security stated on Monday. Early in September, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, announced the launch […]
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has again failed to begin fuel production at the Port Harcourt refinery in Rivers State. This is despite the refinery failing to commence operations after about six postponements as of August 2024. It was observed that promises made to Nigerians by the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources and NNPC […]
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Former Nigerian striker, Jonathan Akpoborie, recently recounted an unusual and unexpected call-up to the Super Eagles during a game against Togo. In an interview with Elegbete TV Sports, Akpoborie shared how he found himself on the pitch after watching the match from the stands, following a hearty meal of pounded yam at the home of […]
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Hollywood veteran John Amos, best known for his iconic roles in Coming to America and the beloved 1970s sitcom Good Times, has passed away at the age of 84. According to a statement on Wednesday by his son, Kelly Christopher Amos, the actor died of natural causes on August 21. In an emotional tribute, Kelly […]
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The Bank of Industry has announced that, within the first nine months of 2024, it has successfully disbursed loans totaling N77.65bn specifically aimed at supporting medium, small, and micro-enterprises. It said the financial assistance has been provided to nearly 1,000 MSMEs across the nation, enabling them to enhance their operations, improve their productivity and contribute […]
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