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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Aug 11, 2022

PDP crisis: Why Ayu must quit now, by ex-party chair

Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman Abubakar Baraje yesterday justified the call for Dr. Iyorcha Ayu’s resignation as national chairman. Baraje…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Aug 11, 2022

Will Keyamo help or hurt Tinubu’s campaign?

I watched Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo’s two recent television interviews with absolute bewilderment. And if the situation in Nigeria…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Aug 11, 2022

IG Stresses Role of Monarchs in Crime Prevention

The Inspector General of Police (IG) Usman Alkali Baba, has underscored the relevance of traditional rulers as critical stakeholders in crime prevention and control…

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General Abiola Obayomi • Aug 11, 2022

40 Technical Colleges to Benefit from World Bank Environmental Safeguard Measures

An estimated 40 Technical Colleges in Nigeria alongside the private sector would benefit from the World Bank assisted project which is set to prioritise environment…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Aug 11, 2022

Proposed Okada Ban: Impact on Women, Household, and Economy

Melvin Awolowo The Federal Government is proposing a nationwide ban on ‘Okada’ (motorbikes). According to the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, t…

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General Abiola Obayomi • Aug 11, 2022

Barcelona sell off assets to make signings in attempt to restore glory days

Barcelona’s attempts to establish themselves once again as a force in La Liga and the Champions League this season have seen the heavily-indebted Catalans gamble wi…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Aug 11, 2022

Presidency turn of South despite religion, Akeredolu insists

• Lalong: Pope hasn’t opposed my DG appointment, proud to lead APC’s Muslim-Muslim ticket campaign as a Catholic • Resign as VP candidate to save APC from an embarr…

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General Abiola Obayomi • Aug 11, 2022

Global youth unemployment set to slip to 73 million in 2022: UN

The total global number of unemployed youths should fall to 73 million in 2022, down by two million from the year before, the United Nations said Thursday. However,…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Aug 10, 2022

I can sway Rivers voters, Wike boasts

•Atiku not interested in genuine truce, say governor’s men Governor Nyesom Wike yesterday boasted that he has the capacity to influence voters in Rivers State. The…

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Investment & Entrepreneurship Abiola Obayomi • Aug 10, 2022

Customs seizes 12 trucks of smuggled rice from Benin Republic

Twelve trucks of parboiled rice smuggled into the country have been intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, Ikej…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Aug 10, 2022

DHQ: We’ve Arrested Suspects of Owo Catholic Church Attack

•Rules out use of mercenaries in fight against terrorists •Insists Abuja is safe •Akeredolu confirms arrest of five suspected church attackers, Afenifere welcomes d…

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Investment & Entrepreneurship Abiola Obayomi • Aug 10, 2022

Badagry Port Devt Limited to Create 25,000 Jobs

The Badagry Deep Seaport project, which is a strategic step towards the development of Nigeria as a global maritime hub will create about 25,000 jobs. The project i…

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Investment & Entrepreneurship Abiola Obayomi • Aug 10, 2022

Elon Musk sells nearly $7 billion worth of Tesla shares

Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of Tesla shares, according to legal filings published Tuesday, amid a high-stakes legal battle with Twitter over a $44 bi…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Aug 10, 2022

Nigeria Cannot Afford Another Civil War, Says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on political leaders to stay focused and uphold the ultimate objective of promoting the interest of the country, saying, Niger…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Aug 9, 2022

Nigeria’s Economy Grew at 3.4%, Says UbosiEleh Report

A new report by Ubosi Eleh & company, an estate and valuer firm, says the nation’s economy grew at 3.4% to beat the 3% figure projected by the International Monetar…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Aug 9, 2022

Breaking: Owo Catholic Church Attackers Arrested, Says DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) had said that security forces have arrested the terrorists behind the attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State…

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Health Abiola Obayomi • Aug 9, 2022

Ondo, Edo, Bauchi Account for 10 New Lassa Fever Cases, Says NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that Ondo, Edo, and Bauchi States accounted for 10 new additional Lassa fever cases reported in the country.…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Aug 9, 2022

2023: Awujale, Other Ijebu Monarchs Endorse Abiodun for Second Term

Traditional rulers in Ijebuland in Ogun State yesterday unanimously endorsed the state Governor, Dapo Abiodun, for a second term in office. Leading other monarchs,…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Aug 9, 2022

Wike: I’m in Charge, We’ll Vote against Enemies of Rivers

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the state will vote against any politician who does not recognise its political capability ahead of the 2023 g…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Aug 9, 2022

Tambuwal secures N4bn loan for Sokoto farmers

The Sokoto State government has started the distribution of N4 billion loans to rice, tomatoes, and wheat farmers in the state. The state governor, Aminu Tambuwal,…

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