Senate to probe importation of substandard diesel, other products

Senate President Godswill Akpabio The Senate is investigating the importation of hazardous petroleum products and the dumping of substandard diesel into Nigeria. The probe, raised as a matter of urgent public importance, followed a motion by Sen. Asuquo Ekpenyong. The investigation is to be conducted by an ad hoc committee with terms of reference as; […]

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Only true fiscal federalism will enable governors pay living wage — Oyebanji

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has said that State Governors, under the aegis of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), are clamouring for true fiscal federalism that would culminate in the ability and capability of individual states to living wages for workers in the country. He made this clarification at the 7th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of […]

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Oyo: Unique, Valencia schools emerge winners of EDE prize for language

In Oyo State, winners have emerged for the EDE Prize for Language competition which featured in-person and virtual events, demonstrating adaptability and inclusivity. The Ibadan segment was held at Valencia College, while Ogbomoso’s competition occurred online, allowing broader participation. Three schools (Valencia College, Akobo; Edupride Model School and Unique College, Ibadan) participated in the in-person […]

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The Last Words of the Saviour on the cross

Dear Reader, I hope this message finds you well! I am excited to share that Mr. Sola Adeyegbe’s thought-provoking book, *”The Last Words of the Saviour on the cross”* is now available exclusively in electronic format. This compelling exploration of faith and redemption invites readers on a transformative journey to the foot of the cross, […]

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Living Your Best Life: A Journey to Happiness and Fulfillment

Warm greetings! On behalf of Mr Sola Adeyegbe, I am excited to introduce his new book, *”Living Your Best Life: A Journey to Happiness and Fulfillment”*. This book is a guide to achieving personal and corporate success, offering practical insights and strategies to enhance your life and career. Value and Benefits: • Discover effective methods […]

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Dangote tells FG: 30% interest rate stifles growth

Africa’s richest man and the Dangote Group President, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has criticised the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to raise interest rates to nearly 30 percent. He also advocated for policies that safeguard domestic industries and cultivate them into indigenous champions capable of generating jobs and fostering prosperity in the face of current global […]

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Senate in closed-door meeting to discuss Wike, Senator Kingibe’s row

Kingibe, Wike The Senate has gone into an executive session to discuss a matter of ‘privilege’ involving the Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe. Kingibe and the Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, have been engaging each other in a public row. Only on Monday, Wike had threatened that Kingibe would […]

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FG terminates road contracts with Dantata & Sawoe, Mothercat, RCC for non-performance

Displeased by their alleged non-performance on the dualization of the Obajana-Benin road project sections two, three, and four, the Federal Government has terminated its contracts with Dantata and Sawoe, Mothercat, and Reynolds Construction Company [RCC]. Works minister, David Umahi, made this known in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Uchenna Orji, on Monday, […]

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UNIBEN students protest blackout, block Benin-Ore expressway

Protesting students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) in the Edo State capital took to the streets on Wednesday blocking the ever-busy Benin-Ore Highway to protest weeks of power outage on campus. They have only two weeks until their first semester examinations and said the power situation on campus was severely affecting their preparation. The […]

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Why I turned down N250m bribe for third term agenda – Ex-Senate President Wabara

A former Senate President Adolphus Wabara has revealed that he turned down a N250 million bribe to support the third-term agenda during former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration. He spoke in an excerpt from the YouTube interview series “Untold Stories with Adesuwa,” released on Monday, when asked about the truthfulness of this assertion, he said, “That’s […]

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