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Tems To Feature FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi (a.k.a Tems), is set to headline the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup final halftime show, taking place at MetLife Stadium in New York on July 13. Tems will be joined on stage by Colombian hitmaker J Balvin and American pop star Doja Cat, creating an international lineup for the historic event. According to a statement by Global...
Dangote Promises Downstream Halt To Destabilize Oil Sector
The Dangote Group President and founder of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Aliko Dangote, says there will be an announcement of what he calls a major ‘shakedown’ in the entire country soon. Dangote said this was not about price reduction, but the complete overhaul of the downstream sector. He stated this in an interview with newsmen following the recent visit of...
‘For a Stronger Alumni Network’ – Osifo Declares for UBAANA President
By Ogochukwu Isioma In a vibrant declaration that has reverberated across the University of Benin alumni community in North America, Comrade Osasere Favour Osifo—the outgoing Vice President of the University of Benin Alumni Association North America (UBAANA)—has formally announced his candidacy for the presidency of the association. With a proven record of transformative leadership, generous philanthropy, and unwavering commitment to his...
After God, My Loyalty Lies With Tinubu – Umahi
Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has publicly declared that his loyalty—after God—lies squarely with President Bola Tinubu, emphasizing that he takes instructions only from both. Speaking to journalists in Abakaliki about President Tinubu’s recent commendation of his work in the infrastructure sector, Umahi said the recognition meant more to him than monetary value. The minister said, “I have told the...
No Proof Abacha Hid Public Funds Abroad – Wife
Maryam Abacha, widow of the late military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, has publicly refuted long-standing allegations that her husband looted billions of dollars during his time in office. In a recent interview with TVC, Mrs. Abacha challenged critics to present tangible evidence to back their claims. “Who is the witness of the monies that were being stashed? Did...
FG To Launch Major Railway Expansion, Connect More Cities — NRC MD
The managing director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, has revealed that the federal government is set to unveil an ambitious railway expansion plan aimed at connecting more cities across the country than ever before. Speaking on Saturday during an interview on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme, Opeifa disclosed that the upcoming rail projects will significantly improve...
Fuel Subsidy Should Have Been Removed Slowly, Not Abruptly – Obi
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has stated that he would have removed the petrol subsidy and floated the naira if elected president but would have done so in a more gradual and organized fashion. Speaking during an interview with Arise Television on Monday, the former Anambra State governor acknowledged his support for the economic reforms...
Tinubu Took Bold Step In Removing Fuel Subsidy — Otti
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has reiterated his unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu, particularly as the president undertakes what he described as “difficult but courageous and necessary economic decisions” to restore Nigeria’s economy. Speaking at his country home in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, Governor Otti commended Tinubu’s bold move to end the fuel subsidy, stating it...
”US-Nigeria Bilateral Trade Increases To $13 Billion” – US Ambassador
Richard M. Mills Jr., the U.S. ambassador to Nigeria, has emphasised the expanding economic ties between the United States and Nigeria, pointing out that in 2024, bilateral trade between the two countries was close to $13 billion. Speaking at a Lagos Business School event themed “Towards a Robust U.S.-Nigeria Commercial and Investment Partnership,” Ambassador Mills noted that Nigeria is the...
”Naira Will Level Off Between N1,600 – N1,650” – Rewane
Economist and Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Limited, Bismarck Rewane, has projected that the naira would trade within N1,600-N1,650 to a dollar in the near term. Rewane said this during his presentation at the June edition of the Lagos Business School Breakfast session. The analysts who did a mid-term economic review of the current administration maintained that the Nigerian currency remains...
