Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State divulged that his wealth has dipped by approximately 10% over his four-year stint. Speaking to journalists in Ibadan, he shared this intriguing piece of information on Sunday. The Governor reported submitting his Asset Declaration form to the Code of Conduct Bureau office at the State Secretariat, Total Garden Road, …
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The Supreme Court of Nigeria has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is utilizing social media to intimidate and harass justices. The accusation was made by Justice Inyang Okoro of the Supreme Court while delivering judgment on an appeal filed by the PDP. The party sought to invalidate the election of President-elect Asiwaju Bola …
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The Lagos State Government has sounded the alarm over dishonest developers brandishing counterfeit permissions on their project billboards. In addition to warning the public about these nefarious activities, the state government has offered advice on protecting oneself against purchasing such deceitful properties. This was highlighted in a recent statement released by the Lagos State Physical …
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Oyo State has apprehended 20 individuals, involving 18 men and two women, mainly drug consumers, during a cleanup operation before the new government’s inauguration on May 29. The authorities also confiscated 2.96kg of cannabis sativa during these operations. State Commander Olayinka Joe-Fadile revealed this at a news …
Engr Abubakar Aliyu, the Minister of Power, announced that the Zungeru Hydro Power plant, constructed for $1.2 billion, has begun supplying 700 Megawatts to Nigeria’s National Grid. This news came after a two-day plant test run, which has now officially started operations. Aliyu believes that the power sector is poised for growth, crediting the outgoing …
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Arthur Jarvis University (AJU) has introduced random drug testing to combat drug abuse among its students. This was announced by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ani Nkang, during the university’s seventh matriculation ceremony. Nkang warned the 239 matriculating students that any prescribed drug usage must be properly registered at the university’s hospital and that the institution has …
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The Supreme Court affirms President-elect Bola Tinubu’s eligibility to contest the presidential election. A unanimous decision by a five-member panel dismissed the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) appeal, citing a lack of merit. PDP had sought to disqualify Tinubu, arguing that Vice President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima, had been nominated for two constituencies. The court ruled that …
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Four days before his inauguration, President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu pledges not to let Nigerians down. Tinubu’s remarks were made during the ceremony, where he was awarded the Grand Commander of Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR). Tinubu expressed his understanding of the impending responsibilities, promising to excel in various sectors, including security, economy, agriculture, jobs, …
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Stakeholders from various sectors in Edo State urge local, state, and federal governments to respond promptly to information regarding potential threats to peace in the Niger Delta. The appeal was made at the Niger Delta Regional Peace Building Strategy Implementation Town Hall Meeting organized by Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND). Participants emphasized the …
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Article Summary Nigeria’s GDP growth rate declined to 2.31% in Q1 2023, down from 3.52% in Q4 2022. The National Bureau of Statistics attributes this fall to a cash crunch experienced during the quarter. The growth rate also declined from 3.11% recorded in Q1 2022. The dip in GDP growth is marginally below KPMG’s projection …
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