No going back, address issues during protest, Nigerians reply FG

Ahead of the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1st, Netizens have made it clear they will not back down and insist that the Federal Government address the issues promised during the protest. Recall that President Bola Tinubu had called on Nigerians to abort their planned protests, assuring that measures were in place to alleviate their […]

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‘Soyinka’s life inspirational, impactful’

Students, teachers, professionals, and members of the general public have paid glowing tributes to the impactful and inspirational life of Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka. The various individuals gave their tributes during their visits to the Initiative for Information, Arts, and Culture Development in Nigeria, Jericho, Ibadan, on Tuesday, where a month-long exhibition to celebrate […]

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PDP hails Appeal Court judgment affirming Ighodalo’s candidacy

The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the Court of Appeal for “its courage in upholding justice”by reaffirming the nomination of Asue Ighodalo, as the candidate of the PDP in the September 21, 2024 Edo State governorship election. In a statement on Tuesday by Debo Ologunagba, National Publicity Secretary, the party […]

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Nigeria economy, technology to overtake others soon — Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria is not just catching up with the rest of the world but is also poised to overtake them in economy and technology. He made the declaration on Tuesday when he launched the AI Expertise Blockchain and Technology Training and Outsourcing Initiative in Dutse, the Jigawa State, as part […]

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FG generated 300,000 businesses, created one million jobs in one year — VP Shettima

The Federal Government has generated over 300,000 businesses through various Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) interventions, aiming to create over one million job opportunities, primarily for youth and women, within a year. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this during a one-day working visit to Jigawa State. Ge explained, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has initiated multiple […]

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NLC warns Tinubu administration against crackdown on protesters

The Nigeria Labour Congress has warned the Nigerian government against engaging in a “war-war” situation with Nigerians by trying to suppress citizens’ fundamental right to protest. The union in a statement, on Monday, July 22, noted that it’s condescending and dismissive to label the daily harsh struggles faced by Nigerians as a politically motivated dissent. […]

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Senate passes Police Act Amendment Bill to keep Egbetokun in office

The Senate has passed the Police Act (Amendment) Bill 2024 seeking to amend the Police Act 2020 to among others enable the current Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to complete his tenure. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the bill’s passage after the third reading on Tuesday, July 23. President Bola Tinubu had also forwarded the […]

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Era of buying petrol N750 per litre is over — FG

The Nigerian government has announced that the era of buying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, for prices between N750 and N1000 per litre is coming to an end. Within the next 90 days, they plan to commission 30,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered vehicles. Michael Oluwagbemi, Project Director and CEO of the […]

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State of economy: Your criticism disruptive, lacks merit, APC tells Obi

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s critique of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. Obi had, in a post on his X handle, expressed concern over the state of the economy in the last nine years. The former governor of Anambra State recalled that Nigeria in 1999, the […]

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