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09
2025
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2027: ‘Voters Aren’t Decamping’, Senator Ali Ndume Rejects Tinubu’s 2027 Endorsement

2027: ‘Voters Aren’t Decamping’, Senator Ali Ndume Rejects Tinubu’s 2027 Endorsement

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
2027: ‘Voters Aren’t Decamping’, Senator Ndume Rejects Tinubu’s 2027 Endorsement Senator Ali Ndume, a senior member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has distanced himself from the recent endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 general election. Ndume said that Tinubu’s political endorsements do not necessarily translate to electoral support from the Nigerian electorates. His comments come less than three weeks after 22 APC governors unanimously endorsed Tinubu’s second-term bid at a gathering held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on May 22. The senator, during an interview on Channels Television on Sunday, said he was…
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Jun
09
2025
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The Dollar, Yuan, And Naira: A Triangular Guide To Business, East Of The Niger – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Dollar, Yuan, And Naira: A Triangular Guide To Business, East Of The Niger – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
The Dollar, Yuan, and Naira: A Triangular Guide to Business, East of the Niger I. Currency Dynamics in Nigeria's Eastern CorridorThe Nigerian Naira (NGN) operates under extreme volatility, heavily influenced by oil prices where petroleum constitutes 40% of Nigeria's GDP. The U.S. Dollar (USD) dominates transactions while the Chinese Yuan (CNY) is critical for machinery, textiles, and electronics sourcing. Key challenges include NGN-USD Volatility where the Naira faces bearish pressure with critical levels at ₦1,562.50/USD (resistance) and ₦1,327.50/USD (support). Aba importers rely on unofficial channels with rates 20-40% higher than official quotes due to dollar scarcity. Direct CNY-NGN conversions remain…
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Jun
09
2025
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FG To States: Hands Off LG Funds, Supreme Court Ruling Must Stand

FG To States: Hands Off LG Funds, Supreme Court Ruling Must Stand

FGN, Judiciary, LGA, News Flash
FG to States: Hands Off LG Funds, Supreme Court Ruling Must Stand The Federal Government has reiterated that no state government has the legal authority to collect or manage funds meant for local government areas (LGAs). In a firm response to Osun State’s legal action, the FG maintained that all allocations from the Federation Account must be paid directly to LGAs, in strict compliance with an earlier Supreme Court judgment. The FG’s affidavit, filed at the apex court, accused Osun State of unlawfully collecting LG funds between July 2024 and February 2025. It urged the court to dismiss Osun's case,…
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09
2025
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Portugal Beat Spain In Tense Penalty Showdown To Clinch UEFA Nations League Trophy

Portugal Beat Spain In Tense Penalty Showdown To Clinch UEFA Nations League Trophy

Football, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Sports, World News
Portugal Beat Spain In Tense Penalty Showdown To Clinch Nations League Trophy Portugal have lifted the UEFA Nations League trophy for the second time after a dramatic 5-3 penalty shootout victory over Spain. This follows a 2-2 draw at full-time and extra-time in a thrilling final held in Germany. The match, fiercely contested from start to finish, saw both teams create significant chances before settling matters from the spot. Portugal were flawless in the shootout, converting all five of their penalties, while Spain faltered, missing one of their four attempts. Spain struck first in the 21st minute through Martin Zubimendi,…
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Jun
09
2025
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Plane Carrying 20 People Crashes In USA

Plane Carrying 20 People Crashes In USA

News Flash, Transportation, World News
Plane Carrying 20 People Crashes In U.S A plane carrying 20 people crashed in the US state of Tennessee on Sunday, with some on board taken to hospital for injuries, according to state and federal officials. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said on X that its troopers were assisting police “at the scene of a plane crash on Old Shelbyville Road” “Some have been airlifted to nearby hospitals. This is an active scene,” it said, adding that more updates would follow. Pictures on social media showed a small, white plane with its nose buried into the grass and its tail broken…
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Jun
08
2025
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NUT Urges Tinubu To Implement Welfare Packages For Teachers

NUT Urges Tinubu To Implement Welfare Packages For Teachers

Education, FGN, News Flash
NUT Urges Tinubu To Implement Welfare Packages For Teachers The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to implement welfare packages approved for teachers by his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari since 2020. The National President of the union, Comrade Audu Amba made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Amba said five years after the Federal Government promised to implement special salary structure and other welfare packages for teachers, the promises had remained unfulfilled. According to him, the unfulfilled promises is partly responsible for the broader challenges affecting…
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Jun
08
2025
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Trump Deploys 2,000 Soldiers Against Anti-Immigration Protesters In Los Angeles

Trump Deploys 2,000 Soldiers Against Anti-Immigration Protesters In Los Angeles

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News
Trump Deploys 2,000 Soldiers Against Anti-immigration Protesters In Los Angeles President Donald Trump on Saturday signed a presidential order deploying 2,000 National Guardsmen to disperse anti-immigration protesters in Los Angeles, California. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt in a statement disclosed the development as immigration raids triggered protests in Los Angeles, California. Ms Leavitt said, “These operations are essential to halting and reversing the invasion of illegal criminals into the United States.’’ The White House spokesperson added, “In the wake of this violence, California’s feckless Democrat leaders have completely abdicated their responsibility to protect their citizens.” California governor Gavin Newsom…
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Jun
08
2025
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June 12 Pardon? Jonathan, Others Mount Pressure On Tinubu To Reinstate Fubara

June 12 Pardon? Jonathan, Others Mount Pressure On Tinubu To Reinstate Fubara

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
June 12 Pardon? Jonathan, Others Mount Pressure On Tinubu To Reinstate Fubara Former President Goodluck Jonathan is among eminent Nigerians said to be making a case for suspended Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State, behind the scenes, to be returned to his position on or before June 12. Jonathan, according to sources, has engaged President Bola Tinubu in at least one telephone conversation on the need to reinstate the suspended governor on or before June 12 in the spirit of Democracy Day. The president will, according to tradition, address the nation in a broadcast on June 12. Tinubu had, on…
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Jun
08
2025
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Civil War Not About Hatred;Most Difficult Period In My Life – Yakubu Gowon

Civil War Not About Hatred;Most Difficult Period In My Life – Yakubu Gowon

History, News Flash, War
Civil War Not About Hatred; Most Difficult Period In My Life – Yakubu Gowon Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has described the Nigerian Civil War period (from 6 July 1967 to 15 January 1970) as the most difficult period of his life. Gowon made this known on Saturday in Abuja after being honoured with a Lifetime Integrity and Achievement Award at the 5th Convention of the Christian Men’s Fellowship, Abuja Anglican Diocese. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event has as its theme: “Men of Honour: Living with Integrity in a Culture of Deceit”.…
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Jun
08
2025
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Why I Stopped Going To Rivers – Amechi

Why I Stopped Going To Rivers – Amechi

Birthday, Interviews, Personality, Politics
Why I Stopped Going To Rivers – Amaechi A former Minister of Transport and former two-term governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, celebrated his 60th birthday penultimate week amid fanfare. In this monitored interview, Amaechi whose critical role in opposition politics between 2013 and 2015 ultimately paved the way for the dominance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigerian politics, speaks on the coalition being put together against President Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027, electoral reform, state capture and weaponization of poverty. He also has words of advice for the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),…
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