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Toothpaste Prices Soar: Nigerians Switch To Chewing Sticks
We are now going back to the old ways of living in Africa. No thanks to the excruciating economic conditions Nigerians are facing. Gone are the days when we compete with brands and qualities of toothpaste. Even the least of the toothpastes cost an arm these days, and only the super-rich can afford them. But for an average family, who depends on...
Don’t Give Up On Nigeria – Peter Obi Urges Youths To Stay Resolute
The Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has urged the younger generation to remain resolute and never give up on Nigeria. In a post on Sunday via his official X handle, Obi spoke to young Nigerians at the Owerri Social Media Fest, SMFest. ABN TV reports that SMFest is a platform that teaches its audience...
Shettima Jets Out To Represent Tinubu At CHOGM 2024
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). In a statement on Sunday, Stanley Nwokocha, spokesman of the Vice President, said Shettima would join King Charles of England and other world leaders from 56 member countries at the first CHOGM to be held...
Tinubu’s Return To Continue Good Work He Has Started — Gbajabiamila
Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has assured Nigerians that the President is well-rested and ready to continue his duties after returning from his annual leave. Speaking at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja on Saturday, Gbajabiamila said Nigerians should expect better days ahead as Tinubu resumes his role. Gbajabiamila, who was among the top officials who welcomed...
President Tinubu Returns From European Trip, Set To Tackle National Issues
President Bola Tinubu has returned to the country after his trips to England and France. The presidency announced this on Saturday night, releasing a footage of the presidential jet touching down at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, also confirmed his return to our correspondent. “The President is back,” Onanuga said...
Electricity Users Urges Sack Of Management Team
Following the National Grid collapse on Saturday, residents of the FCT have demanded the resignation of those in charge of overseeing the system. The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that the grid had collapsed on Monday, with power only being restored on Tuesday. Saturday’s collapse marks the second in a week and the seventh in 2024. Consumers residing in Kuje, Area 10,...
Amb. Nzechi Greet Yakubu Gowon At 90, Hails Him On Impactful Policies
Politician and businessman Amb. Barr. Charles Nzechi has congratulated former military President Gen. Yakubu Gowon (Rtd) on his 90th birthday celebration, extolling his unwavering love and dedication to Nigeria. In a congratulatory message on Saturday, Nzechi commended the former Nigerian leader for the impactful policies and programs he initiated while in office, including the NYSC scheme and unity schools, which...
At 90, Buhari Praises Gowon
In honor of General Yakubu Gowon, the former military head of state, who is turning 90, former President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute to him. In a statement made available to newsmen on Friday by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, the former President commended Gowon’s visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s unity and progress. Buhari highlighted Gowon’s farsighted approach to governance,...
N85,000 Minimum Wage: “Sanwo-Olu’s Commitment To Workers’ Welfare” – TUC
Lagos State TUC has described the approval of the N85,000 wage as a demonstration of Sanwo-Olu’s commitment towards workers’ welfare. Chairman of TUC in the state, Mr. Gbenga Ekundayo, and Secretary, Mr. Aladetan Abiodun, stated this in a statement issued on Friday in Lagos. The duo, while acknowledging the minimum wage pronouncement, commended the governor for recognising the need to review...
NSCDC Deploys 1,500 For Kaduna LG Elections
The Kaduna NSCDC Commandant, CC Nuhu BM Dansadau, has deployed 1,500 personnel ahead of Saturday’s LG election across the 23 LGAs. Dansadau, while deploying the personnel after the muster parade at the NSCDC Kaduna State Headquarters, warned against accidental discharge and unruly behavior. The commandant charged all divisional officers to ensure all staff posted to their divisions carry out their duties...
