PICTORIAL: Drama as security aide denies Shaibu access to Obaseki

PICTORIAL: Drama as security aide denies Shaibu access to Obaseki

There was a drama in Edo State Government House as security personnel restrained the deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, from assessing the Governor, Godwin Obaseki at a public function on Sunday. In the viral photos on social media platforms, Obaseki was seen sitting with his wife while the security aide stood in front of him to stop the access at the Interdenominational Thanksgiving Church Service to mark Edo’s 32nd year anniversary, […]

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BREAKING: Drama as DSS, prison services tussle over Emefiele’s custody

A mild drama played out at the Federal High Court, Lagos between operatives of the Department of State Services and officials of Nigeria Correctional Service as they tussled over who keeps custody of the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Emefiele was arraigned by the Federal Ministry of Justice for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition but was granted bail in the sum of N20m with one surety, […]

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Cost of living: More Nigerians may join Japa train as hardship worsens

Strong indications have emerged more Nigerians may relocate from the country in 2023 and beyond as the nation’s socio-economic conditions worsen, and hope remains bleak. This came on the heels of the recent removal of fuel subsidy, further depreciation of the naira, impending increase in electricity tariff, and the introduction of Value Added Tax on diesel amid an already battered economy. The Nigerian economy has been exposed to numerous economic […]

July 10, 2023 15

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NACCIMA hails Tinubu’s emergence as ECOWAS Chair

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his election as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States. NACCIMA’s President, Mr. Dele Oye, made this known via a statement released on Sunday in Lagos. Recall that Tinubu emerged as the Chairman of ECOWAS at the 63rd Ordinary Session of the regional bloc in Guinea Bissau. Oye said the […]

July 10, 2023 13

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Ministerial appointment: N’Assembly awaits nominees as Tinubu sends list to DSS, EFCC, others

Expectations on the ministerial list have heightened as President Bola Tinubu clocks over 40 days in office. By law, Tinubu is required to name his cabinet within 60 days after taking the oath of office on May 29 and transmits it to the Senate for confirmation. With less than 18 days to submit his cabinet list to the National Assembly as recommended by the constitution, lawmakers and other Nigerians are […]

July 10, 2023 18

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Senate presidency: Yari, Kalu’s leadership will be reliable, Northern leader tells Tinubu

A Northern leader, Dr Bashir Lamido, has said it will be easier for former Zamfara and Abia governors, Abdulaziz Yari and Orji Uzor Kalu, to win the Senate leadership election, saying the president, Bola Tinubu, would have a reliable National Assembly under their leadership. According to him, both lawmakers complement each other and would help President Bola Tinubu succeed in office. Lamido, while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, […]

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