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Okpebholo Predicts Easy Victory For Oyebanji In Ekiti 2026 Poll
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has said that Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, needs little stress or campaign to win the June 20, 2026, governorship election, given his outstanding performance in office over the past three years. Okpebholo stated this on Wednesday in Ikere Ekiti, while inaugurating the Ikere–Igbara Odo Road and a farm dormitory constructed by the Oyebanji...
“Fuel Tax Won’t Commence Until Naira Appreciates, Oil Price Falls” — Oyedele
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has said the proposed 5% fuel surcharge (tax) will not be implemented until there is a significant improvement in key economic indicators, particularly an appreciation of the naira or a fall in global crude oil prices. Speaking at the Haulage and Logistics Magazine Conference & Exhibition...
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Apologize To Teammates, Fans
Real Madrid may have beaten Barcelona in last weekend’s Clasico but the game exposed problems in both camps, from the difficulties in dealing with Vinicius to the concerning recent form of the Catalans. Madrid’s Brazil superstar Vinicius finally issued an apology on Wednesday, three days after his team defeated arch-rivals Barca 2-1, following his huff at being substituted at the...
Chelle Pick 31 Year Old Striker In Super Eagles Squad For World Cup Qualifiers Playoff
The Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle to pick 31 year old Paul Onuachu in his provisional list of players for the upcoming world cup qualifiers playoff. Onuachu last played for the Super Eagles in June 2024 during the tenure of Finidi George playing in the 1-1 draw against South Africa and the 1-2 loss to Benin Republic in the...
Nigerians Anxious As Depot Price Of Petrol Rises To N889 Per Litre
Nigerians have started to be apprehensive as the depot price of petrol, rose to N889 per litre yesterday from N887 per litre last week. The highest price of N889 per litre was charged by Matrix while the least price of N871 per litre was charged by Aiteo. According to depot data obtained by Vanguard, yesterday, other operators, such as Dangote Petroleum...
Trump To Maintain US Food Aid Funding Despite Shutdown
US President Donald Trump appeared to issue a lifeline Friday for low-income Americans reliant on food aid, saying he does not want them to “go hungry” a day before some 42 million people could lose their monthly assistance. In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump said “Government lawyers do not think we have the legal authority to pay” the Supplemental...
Trump Declare Nigeria ‘Country Of Particular Concern’
United States President Donald Trump has declared Nigeria “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged genocide of Christians. The new designation comes barely three months after Washington imposed tough visa restrictions on Nigerians, limiting most travel visas to single-entry, three-month validity. Trump, who made the latest announcement on Friday via a post on his Truth Social platform, which was also shared on...
ADC Cautions Tinubu Against Imposing More Pain On Nigerians Over Petrol Tax
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against imposing further economic hardship on Nigerians following his approval of a 15 percent import duty on petrol and diesel. The opposition party says the new tax would worsen the already severe cost-of-living crisis and could push citizens to the brink of revolt. In a statement by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi,...
PDP Slams Court Judgement On National Convention, Describe As Assault On Democracy
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is appalled by the judgement of the Federal High Court Abuja, presided over by Honorable Justice Kolawole Omotosho today, (yesterday) describing it as an assault on Nigeria’s democratic process. However, the PDP states that the judgment of the court does not vitiate its ability to proceed with the processes and activities towards the National Convention...
FG Reaffirms Commitment To Religious Freedom, Tolerance Following Trump’s Comment
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting religious freedom and promoting tolerance among citizens, following a recent statement by the United States of America on the issue in Nigeria. In a press statement signed by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, on Saturday, he said the Federal Government remains resolute in tackling...
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