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PDP Criticises President Tinubu’s N27.5trn ‘Budget of Renewed Hope’ for 2024

By Sharon Chima / Economy / November 30, 2023, 1:26 pm

In a significant political development, President Bola Tinubu presented the 2024 budget proposal, termed the ‘Budget of Renewed Hope’, to the National Assembly on November 29, 2023. The budget, amounting to N27.5 trillion, has sparked controversy, particularly from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Through its spokesperson, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP has criticised the budget, …

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New Female Parliament Leader Aims to Empower Women in Governance

By Nissi Nwaozuzu / Women's Rights / November 30, 2023, 1:15 pm

Yohaig NG reports that Bolaji Olagbaju, the newly elected Chairperson of the Conference of Nigerian Female Parliamentarians (CONFEPA), has pledged to champion the cause of women’s inclusion in Nigerian governance. Olagbaju, who succeeds Elizabeth Ativie, the former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, will serve a four-year term as the CONFEPA chairperson. Olagbaju, …

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PDP Criticizes Tinubu’s Campaign Song at Budget Presentation

By Felicia Komeja / Politics / November 30, 2023, 1:04 pm

Yohaig NG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed strong disapproval of the playing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s campaign tune in the National Assembly chamber during the 2024 budget presentation. This incident occurred as President Tinubu, formerly the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, delivered the appropriation bill to the joint session …

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Bauchi Police Rescue Kidnapped Pastor and Three Others in Plateau State

By Celima Sulaimon / Insecurity / November 30, 2023, 12:55 pm

The Bauchi State Police Command successfully rescued four individuals who were kidnapped by bandits in Raddi village, located in the Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Ahmed Wakil, revealed this in a statement to the press. The incident occurred when bandits invaded the house of Yakubu Makeri …

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Lagos State Vows to Enhance Technical Education for Youth Employment

By Ubaso Nwaozuzu / Education / November 30, 2023, 11:50 am

The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, has announced the state government’s commitment to bolstering technical education. This initiative aims to create more job opportunities and reduce youth unemployment. The announcement was made during Alli-Balogun’s visit to the Lagos State Technical College, Ado-Soba, along the Lagos Badagry Expressway. Alli-Balogun encouraged …

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Rewane Highlights Disconnect Between Budget Figures and Daily Living Costs

By Zainab Sulaimon / Economy / November 30, 2023, 11:45 am

Renowned economist Bismarck Rewane, Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, expressed that Nigerians are mainly indifferent to budgetary figures if they don’t translate into reduced prices for essential commodities like rice, bread, and garri. Speaking on Channels Television’s Business Morning show, Rewane emphasized the need for economic policies to have a tangible impact on …

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Nigeria and US Collaborate on Credit Facilities for Mining Sector

By Sharon Chima / Natural Resources / November 30, 2023, 11:22 am

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, and the United States Assistant Secretary for Energy and Natural Resources, Geoffrey Pyatt, have agreed to establish a joint team to explore financing options for credit to mining firms and infrastructures in Nigeria. This agreement was reached on the sidelines of the Mines and Money Conference in …

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FG Orders Chevron to Resolve Delta State Community Dispute

By Nissi Nwaozuzu / Oil Industry / November 30, 2023, 11:18 am

The Federal Government has mandated Chevron Nigeria Limited to resolve ongoing disputes with communities in the company’s Warri exploration and production area in Delta State. This directive concerns the composition and naming of the Host Communities Trust Fund. Chevron and the communities, including Ugbororo, Ugbegugun, and Dembele in Warri South Local Government, have been urged …

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Ogun State Finance Director Killed in Bullion Van Robbery

By Felicia Komeja / Crime / November 30, 2023, 9:59 am

In a shocking incident, Mr Taiwo Oyekanmi, the Director of Finance and Accounts attached to the office of Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, was killed during a bullion van ambush. The Commissioner of Police for Ogun State, Abiodun Alamutu, confirmed the tragic event at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The incident unfolded on the NNPC Bridge near …

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Ondo Deputy Governor Aiyedatiwa Takes Charge Amid Political Turmoil

By Celima Sulaimon / Politics / November 30, 2023, 9:51 am

Ondo State Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has resumed his duties in the state following a crucial meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. This development comes amidst a political crisis in the Ondo All Progressives Congress and a strained relationship between Aiyedatiwa and the ailing Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. The crisis escalated when the Ondo State …

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