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2024

Despite Economic Hardship, Nigerians Will Re-elect Tinubu In 2027 -APC

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Despite Economy Hardship, Nigerians Will Re-elect Tinubu In 2027 – APC The All Progressives Congress has expressed conviction that President Bola Tinubu will be re-elected in 2027 despite the economic hardship and planned alliance between mega opposition parties. The lingering economic hardship resulting from ongoing reforms such as fuel subsidy removal and floating of the naira has given rise to palpable fear that Nigerians may vote out Tinubu in 2027. But the Deputy National Organising Secretary of the ruling party, Nze Chidi Duru, in an interview with Sunday PUNCH, said the ongoing reforms had to come into play to steady…

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2024

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Igbos Share Ancestral Links With Yorubas, But Many Don’t Know – Ooni Of Ife

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Igbos Share Ancestral Links With Yorubas, But Many Don’t Know – Ooni Of Ife Ooni Ogunwusi Enitan AdeyeyeOften compared with his predecessor, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, who passed away in 2015, Oba Ogunwusi also addresses the criticism he usually faces over his more liberal social engagements and frolicking with young Nigerian celebrities. The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, a foremost traditional ruler in Yorubaland, is, no doubt, one of the most talked-about traditional rulers in Nigeria. In June, he spoke exclusively with PREMIUM TIMES at the Eko Hotel in Lagos on the sidelines of a ceremony announcing the 2024 Africa Fashion…

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2024

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Don’t Donate Your Gratuities To Churches, Mosques – Sanw-Olu Advises Pensioners

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Don’t Donate Your Gratuities To Churches, Mosques – Sanwo-Olu Advises Pensioners Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has urged pensioners in the state to make wise use of their gratuities. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Thursday during the retirement benefit bond certificate presentation ceremony held in Ikeja. The ceremony was organised by the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC). Sanwo-Olu said the state has cleared all pension backlogs with the payment of N4.46 billion to 2,000 retirees. The Lagos governor congratulated the retirees, noting that they have worked to earn the pension given to them by the state government. He advised the pensioners not…

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2024

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I Grow Vegetables; Nigerian Women Should Also Get Involved In Farming – Remi Tinubu

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I Grow Vegetables; Nigerian Women Should Also Get Involved In Farming – Remi Tinubu First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has advised Nigerian women to get involved in farming to boost food production in the country. “Earlier today, I was at my garden to tend to it and water my plants myself. I have planted seven different vegetables,” Mrs Tinubu tweeted, posting a photo of herself in the garden on Saturday. She added, “I would like to encourage all Nigerian women to join the #EveryHomeAGarden competition and get involved in farming and food production.” Mrs Tinubu’s call for women’s involvement in farming…

Jul

2024

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What Led To The Debacle Between Davido And Sophia – Dele Momodu Speaks

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‘What Led To The Debacle Between Davido And Sophia’ – Dele Momodu Speaks Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation International and uncle to Sophia Momodu, mother of Davido’s first daughter, has urged both parties to avoid making harmful statements about their custody dispute on social media. He expressed his thoughts on Instagram, stressing that provocative statements only worsen the situation, especially for the child involved. Momodu called for both Davido and Sophia to prioritize their daughter’s well-being and reach a compromise regarding custody and financial responsibilities. He stated that the matter is currently being litigated in court. In a detailed post…

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2024

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Minimum Wage: Corps Members To Benefit From Current Negotiations – NYSC Announces

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Corps Members To Benefit From New Minimum Wage Negotiations – NYSC Announces The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Y.D Ahmed, has announced that serving corps members across the country will benefit from the ongoing negotiation for a new minimum wage. The DG made this announcement on Saturday during his visit to the Ogun State NYSC orientation camp in Sagamu. While addressing the 2,762 corps members undergoing the three-week orientation course, Brigadier-General Ahmed assured them that they would not be left out of the ongoing salary negotiations. He commended the corps members for their participation in…

Jul

2024

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Food Crisis: 82 Million Nigeria’s May Go Hungry Soon – United Nation Warns

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Food Crisis: 82 Million Nigerians May Go Hungry Soon – UN Warns The United Nations has again predicted that 82 million Nigerians, about 64 per cent of the country’s population, may go hungry by 2030, calling on the government to tackle climate change, pest infestations, and other threats to agricultural productivity. The prediction comes in the wake of a persistent hike in food prices in the country. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s food inflation rate hit a record high of 40.66 per cent in May 2024, surpassing the previous month’s 40.53 increase. This surge represents the largest…

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2024

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There Is No Future In Cybercrime – EFCC Chairman Tells Nigerian Youths

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No Future In Cybërcr¡me – EFCC Chairman Tells Youths The Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has advised Nigerian youths to steer clear of cybercrime as no future lies therein. In a statement by the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale on Friday, the chairman gave the charge when the executives of Committee of Youth Mobilization and Sensitization, CYMS, led by Chief Obinna Nwaka paid him a courtesy visit at the Commission’s corporate headquarters, Abuja. Olukoyede admitted that some youths were smart and skillful and urged them to channel such talents to productive engagement and not to…

Jul

2024

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It’s Shameful We’re Still Generating 4.5GW Of Electricity – President Tinubu

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It’s Shameful We’re Still Generating 4.5GW Of Electricity – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has expressed displeasure that Nigeria despite its size is still generating 4.5GW of electricity. President Tinubu expressed the displeasure when he inaugurated a 31 member Presidential Economic Coordination Council at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa Abuja. He underscored the need for innovative solutions to the country’s economic challenges, noting the importance of public-private partnerships in driving economic reforms. According to him, ”We have the challenge of energy security in Nigeria. We need to work together to improve our oil and gas sector, and we must also increase…

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2024

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Having The South East Governors Under One Roof Is Recipe To Peace In Igboland – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

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HAVING THE SOUTHEAST GOVERNORS UNDER ONE ROOF IS RECIPE TO PEACE IN IGBOLAND. The July 2nd Enugu meeting of the five Southeast governors and subsequent declarations by them is one political nut that has proved so hard to crack over the years. Past Southeast Governor's conventions had one or two or even at times three governors excusing or recusing themselves over flimsy or whimsical reasons and only sending representatives. Albeit the last southern Governor's meeting in Abeokuta, Ogun state was not fortunate enough to grace the distinguished presence of Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State. His missing out in that…