Henry Alfred Kissinger, the renowned United States diplomat, passed on last month, leaving the world with mixed reactions borne out of diverse characteristics of his person. Kissinger, a political scientist, geopolitical consultant, politician, and author lived for a century. That he was an outstanding intellectual is an undisputed fact. It was in the field of […]
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PRNigeria Ladies have strongly condemned the “dangerous tendency” of the media in Nigeria to reproduce and sensationalise stories that are capable of destroying the hard-earned reputation of the womenfolk. In September, a video titled “Nigerian women are the most unfaithful in the world” went viral on social media platforms; several newspapers and blogs feasted on […]
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The French parliament has passed a controversial immigration law that restricts family reunification for migrants, delays access to welfare benefits, and creates a two-tier system of citizen and non-citizen rights. The legislation, supported by President Emmanuel Macron but backed by both his centrist party and the far-right National Rally, has sparked outrage from the left […]
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Unemployed Nigerian youths. Photo:Nairametrics – Experts insist data not consistent with realilities Organised labour and other experts have faulted the newly released labour data pegging the unemployment rate at 4.2 percent, saying the figure does not conform with current realities. Stating that the unemployment rate by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) does not make […]
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Yuletide: Stranded Passengers at motorparks. Photo: PM News • We are yet to receive funds from FG – transport firms • Free train ride begins, NRC expresses concern over implementation • LCCI: Ensure proper planning, coordination to safeguard transporters first • FCCPC investigates hike in airfare, speaks on price regulations • FG to lift five […]
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Godwin Emefiele arrives in court on July 25, 2023 The former Central Bank governor, Godwin Emefiele, has been accused of operating 593 bank accounts in the United States, the United Kingdom, and China, where Nigerian funds were allegedly kept without authorization by the CBN’s Board and Investment Committee. A report by a special investigator appointed […]
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By Tunde Odesola Out, out, brief candle! And the bard died. Darkness descended. The soul departed the body in a final shuttle, shuffling off this mortal coil, to be heard no more but his legacy lives on, Sikiru Ayinde Barrister (MFR). Unlike Fuji music, whose originator, Barrister, battled lifelong to assert his kingship, Jùjú music […]
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Executive Director, Obafemi Awolowo Foundation, Tokunbo Awolowo-Dosumu (left); Chairman, Selection Committee, Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership, Emeka Anyaoku; Member of the committee, Ayo Adebanjo, and member of the technical committee, Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership, Oyebanji Oyeyinka at the unveiling of the recipient of the Awolowo Prize for Leadership in Lagos…yesterday. Photo: Ayodele Adeniran President […]
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There was a passenger surge yesterday as the free train service took off in line with the presidential directive. However, the bus transportation part of the programme, had not taken off yesterday. The Federal Government on Wednesday announced President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of rebates for transportation during the yuletide, beginning yesterday. In the programme, […]
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Apex bank warns banks, PoS Agents against collusion Traders hoard naira The House of Representatives yesterday summoned the Minister of Finance and National Planning and Budget and Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to explain why commercial banks are not paying customers over the counter and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). The House also […]
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