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Of minimum wage, tortoiseshell and Akpabio’s threat By Hassan Gimba
“Unlike the stomach, the brain doesn’t alert you when it’s empty.” – Arabic proverb. There are many tales about how…
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Protest, Dangote and other stories By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 29 July, 2024 Nigeria is a drama, an entertainment. Listen to the ‘Wahala’ singer, Portable, as he wonders why…
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In government, size matters By Dakuku Peterside
Any government can easily undermine its credibility if it sends mixed signals on essential policy issues or initiatives, flip-flops from…
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Dangote and NNPC’s “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo” dance By Festus Adedayo
July 28, 2024 Without moving his body, African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Akinwumi Adesina, waltzed his tall frame in a…
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News
SERAP sues CBN over failure to ‘account for missing N100bn dirty notes, other public funds’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) “over the failure to…
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Boko Haram attacks Police barracks in Borno, kills officer, civilian
By: Hamza Suleiman Maiduguri, July 28, 2024 The Borno Police Command on Sunday said two lives were lost as its …
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Hardship protest: “Bi iwo ba se rere…” By Festus Adedayo
July 28, 2024 All of a sudden, President Bola Tinubu is running from pillar to post. The febrile fear with…
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As NNPC, Dangote trade tackles… By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 When two elephants fight, the grass, they say, suffers. But when cabals fight, and fight dirty…
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Paris 2024 Olympics : Falcons lose second game to Spain
By Ijeoma Okigbo Abuja, July 28, 2024 Nigeria’s Super Falcons, on Sunday, lost their second group C game at the…
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Lead Story
Oil Producing Communities threaten to shut down all pipeline facilities over unfair treatment of Dangote, Modular Refineries
.…Warn IOCs against economic sabotage .…Urge FG to end fuel, diesel importation The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and…
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Why I am not operating from Government House – Abia Gov.
By Ijendu Iheaka Arochukwu (Abia), July 27, 2024 Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has explained the reason he operates from…
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Peter Obi names ‘those’ sponsoring proposed national protest
•Cautions against violence Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has advised Nigerians against trying…
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NSCDC apprehends 2 suspected job scammers in A’Ibom
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has arrested a couple in Akwa Ibom for scamming thousands…
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Be cautious in handling planned protest, INC urges FG
By Deborah Coker Abuja, July 27, 2024 The Ijaw National Congress (INC), has advised the Federal Government and security agencies…
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Arts & Entertainment
Obi in shock, recalls last meeting with Ifeanyi Ubah
The Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi has said that the sudden death of…
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Nigeria Football Federation pays tribute to Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Ifeanyi Ubah
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has paid glowing tributes to former football club owners, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu and Senator (Dr)…
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Africa
Ambassadors push for holistic approach to achieve African vision
Participants at the conference. (NAN) By Fortune Abang Abuja, July 27, 2024 The African Union (AU) Agenda-2063 Ambassadorial Assembly, a…
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NiDO world-wide seeks investor-friendly environment in Nigeria
By Fortune Abang Abuja, July 27, 2024 The Nigerians in the Diaspora Organisation (NiDO) Worldwide has reiterated its call on…
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Faith
Bishop Kukah backs fight against human trafficking in Nigeria
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah has declared support for the fight…
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Senate confirms death of Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, July 27, 2024 The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the passing of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah (APC- Anambra).…
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‘We are in this together’ – Akwa Ibom Gov. Eno reacts to planned nationwide protest
Ahead of the planned August 1, 2024 nationwide protest, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has sued for unity…
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Business and Economy
Reps to investigate Dangote refinery, NMDPRA, NNPC rift
By Femi Ogunshola Abuja, July 27, 2024 The House of Representatives has said that it would investigate the ongoing spat…
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I-G lists conditions for planned protest
By Monday Ijeh Abuja, July 27, 2024 The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olukayode Egbetokun has issued guidelines for the Aug.…
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Clerics identify illiteracy, other factors responsible for religious intolerance in Nigeria
By Nefishetu Yakubu Benin: Some religious leaders in Nigeria have identified illiteracy as the bane of religious intolerance in the…
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Nigeria’s Sports Minister hails Team Nigeria’s display at Paris Olympic games opening ceremony
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has expressed immense pride in Nigeria’s vibrant and confident display at the…
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