Category: News
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Okpebholo Launches Five-Point Development Agenda, Makes Key Appointments
Governor Monday Okpebholo has taken office as Edo State’s 5th civilian governor, unveiling an ambitious five-point agenda focused on security, infrastructure, healthcare, food sufficiency, and education during his inaugural speech on Tuesday. In his first address as governor, Okpebholo declared war on criminals, emphasizing that his administration would take a firm stance against kidnapping and…
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Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Over Abuse Scandal Cover-Up
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has resigned from his position as the spiritual head of the Anglican Communion following an investigation that uncovered his failure to promptly report serial physical abuse by a prominent volunteer. The resignation marks a watershed moment for the Church of England as it grapples with a longstanding culture that…
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Plateau State Police Confirm No Explosion After Bomb Scare in Jos
The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed that no explosion occurred in Jos, the state capital, following reports of a bomb scare near the Terminus Market area on Tuesday morning. According to Alfred Alabo, the spokesperson for the Plateau State Police Command, the authorities received a report at around 8:20 am of a shallow dug…
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Presidential Air Fleet: FG Spends N19.4bn in 15 Months Amid Economic Challenges
The Federal Government of Nigeria has spent N19.43 billion on the maintenance and operations of its Presidential Air Fleet (PAF) between July 2023 and September 2024, according to recent data from GovSpend, a civic tech platform tracking federal expenditure. The spending analysis reveals that N13.55 billion, representing 66 percent of the fleet’s 2024 fiscal allocation,…
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NNPC Halts Petroleum Imports as Dangote Refinery Takes Centre Stage
In a major change for the petroleum industry in Nigeria, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced the cessation of petroleum products importation, marking the end of decades-long dependence on foreign refined products. This strategic move, coupled with a new partnership with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, is projected to conserve $10 billion in…
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Okonjo-Iweala Set for Second Term as Solo Candidate in WTO Leadership Race
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has emerged as the sole candidate for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General position, paving the way for her second term at the helm of the global trade body. This development follows the close of nominations on November 8, with no other candidates stepping forward to contest the position. Ambassador Petter Ølberg…
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Resist the Temptation to ‘Japa’ – Fashola
Former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has urged Nigerian youth to resist the growing trend of migration abroad, emphasizing the critical need for young leaders to stay and build the nation despite current economic challenges. Speaking at the combined 8th and 9th convocation ceremonies of Elizade University in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo state, Fashola directly…
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Otti: Without Borrowing I’ve Paid N90bn of N191bn Debt Inherited
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has announced significant progress in reducing the state’s debt burden, revealing that his administration has paid down N90 billion from the N191 billion inherited debt within his first year in office. This achievement, disclosed during his monthly media engagement Governor Alex Otti Speaks to Abians in Umuahia, was accomplished without…
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Political Parties Sign Peace Accord Ahead of Ondo Governorship Election
As the race for the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo State heats up, major political parties and their candidates have signed a Peace Accord to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process. The signing ceremony took place on Friday at the International Culture and Event Centre (The Dome) in Akure, the state capital. A total…
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Presidency Partners with Tuface to Promote MSME Development, Job Creation
The Job Creation and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Secretariat in the Office of the Nigerian Vice President has entered into an agreement with popular Nigerian musician, Mr. Innocent Idibia, also known as Tuface. The agreement was signed on Friday in Abuja, with Mr. Temitola Adekunle-Johnson, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on…