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Jan
13
2025
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Fears Over Fresh Fuel Price Hike As Crude Oil Prices Top $81/pb

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There is renewed concern that the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (popularly known as petrol), Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) and other refined petroleum products may shoot up soon. The fresh scare is coming in the wake of increase in the cost of international crude oil prices, including Brent which hit $81.09 per barrel (pb) on Monday, January 13, as against about $76 just last week even as the Federal Government's 2025 budget proposal estimates a benchmark oil price of $75 pb. Brent price increase arose from tensions such as sanctions slammed on Russian oil exports, which sparked supply concerns. In…
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Jan
02
2025
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Badenoch And All The Hypocrisy

Badenoch And All The Hypocrisy

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By SHEDDY OZOENE Obafemi Awolowo, one of Nigeria's most influential leaders, famously described Nigeria as "a mere geographical expression" in his seminal book Path to Nigerian Freedom (1947). By this, Awolowo highlighted the artificial nature of the Nigerian state, created by colonial Britain in 1914 through the amalgamation of the northern and southern protectorates. His observation pointed to the lack of a unifying national identity among Nigeria's diverse ethnic and cultural groups, which makes most Nigerians more disposed towards their ethnic groups ahead of the Nigerian nation. Several other Nigerian leaders, through their actions and words, keep echoing this perspective,…
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Dec
25
2024
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There’s Hopelessness All Over Nigeria -Catholic Archbishop

There’s Hopelessness All Over Nigeria -Catholic Archbishop

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By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna After taking a hard look at the current socio-economic and security complexion of Nigeria, a leading clergyman in the country has returned a verdict of lack of hope. Catholic Archbishop of Kaduna, North-Central Nigeria, Most Rev. Matthew Man-Oso Ndanoso, dismissed the situation as hopeless. His verdict appeared to clash with that of President Bola Tinubu who,during his first presidential media chat few days ago in Lagos, was upbeat that the country is on the right track and that things can only get better. Archbishop Ndanoso made the assertion in his Christmas eve message to the Christian…
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Dec
17
2024
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Olubadan Urges Edo People Resident In Ibadan To Be Law-abiding

Olubadan Urges Edo People Resident In Ibadan To Be Law-abiding

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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Prominent monarch and Olubadan of Ibadan, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr.) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin 1, has urged indigenes of Edo State residing in his domain (Ibadanland) to continue to be law-abiding. The charge was given during a courtesy visit paid to the Olubadan at his palace located at Oke Aremo, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, South-West Nigeria, on Monday. A statement on the visit which was made available to journalists by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Olubadan, Solomon Ayoade, on Tuesday, stated that a representative of the monarch, Senior Chief Raifu Amusa…
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Dec
16
2024
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Lagos Third Mainland Bridge Auto Crash Claims One,Four Rescued Alive

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By our reporter An auto crash at Ilubirin, inward Sura,along the iconic Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, South-West Nigeria, early this morning claimed one life while four persons were rescued alive. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the figures. Sources said the accident came following a collision involving a J5 Ford bus with registration No: FKJ 724 YC, loaded with pepper and other perishable items, and a Mercedes Benz truck with registration No: FKJ 746 YC. A statement by LASTMA's Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq, said that with the support of public-spirited bystanders, the agency's…
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Dec
15
2024
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Lagos Set For Second Round Of Free Family Health Services

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By our reporter Seeking to improve family health and reduce preventable deaths, the Lagos State Government (LASG) said it is set to kick off the second round of its free week-long Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (MNCAH+N) Week. Scheduled to hold from December 16-20, 2024, the programme promises free, life-saving healthcare services at designated centers across the South-Western state of Nigeria. Special Adviser on Health to the State Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi, who disclosed these, added that over 1,400 service delivery points—including 310 fixed, 376 temporary fixed, and 752 mobile units—have been set up for the…
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Nov
26
2024
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By Felix Duru Mbah

Mbah presents N971bn 2025 Enugu Budget of Exponential Growth

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Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu state, South-East Nigeria, has proposed a record N971billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year. He presented a bill on the budget to the State House of Assembly today. Presenting the document titled 'Budget of Exponential Growth and Inclusive Prosperity' on the floor of the Assembly, Mbah said the proposed estimates comprise N837.9billion, representing 86 per cent of the budget total, for capital expenditure, and a recurrent expenditure component of N133.1billion, representing only 14 per cent of the budget. Next year's budget will topple the existing -record 2024 budget of N521.5billion, consisting of…
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Nov
26
2024
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By Felix Duru Mbah

Okpebholo govt not interested in accountability –PDP caretaker chair

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By Titus Olise, Benin City Exactly 14 days after being sworn in as Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo today came under fire from the new opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-South state. Chairman, PDP Caretaker Committee, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, at a media briefing in Benin City, the state capital, expressed disappointment over what the party described as "very troubling and disturbing developments" in the State under the young All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration of Senator Okpebholo. The party was alarmed that, if not appropriately addressed, the said developments could spell doom for democracy, peace and security…
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Nov
26
2024
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NMA applauds Abia govt moves to eliminate quackery

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By Okwudiri Okafor, Umuahia Medical doctors in Abia State have described the directive by the State government halting unauthorized medical outreaches by individuals or groups as a right step, saying the measure will check the activities of medical quacks. Chairman of the state branch of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Dr Ezuruike Ezinwa disclosed the position of the professional body in a press release made available to People and Politics in Umuahia,the state capital. The association's position came on the heels of an incident which occurred at Abiriba in Ohafia Local Government Area (LGA) of the state where several persons landed…
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