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How I Invoked The Spirit Of Ogun During Naira Notes Scarcity To Win — President Tinubu
Tinubu had recently revealed that the former Governor of the CBN, Godwin Emefiele was arrested because of the economic crime he committed against the Nigerians. President Bola Tinubu has said that he was forced to invoke the spirit of freedom in the South West state following the hardship that accompanied the Central Bank of Nigeria cash swap policy during the...
I Invoked The Spirit Of Freedom – President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says he invoked the spirit of freedom during his campaign outing in Ogun State. Tinubu said this at the private residence of Oba Sikiru Adetona, Awujale of Ijebuland, on Thursday. ABN TV had reported how the president visited the first-class monarch some hours ago. While thanking his host during the visit, Tinubu said, “It is a homecoming and I...
I Admire Nollywood Actor, Yul Edochie – Reno Omokri
A Special Adviser to former President, Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has said he admires Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie because of his mental strength. Omokri noted that the actor is mentally strong and could take anything thrown at him without breaking a sweat. Omokri stated that Edochie, facing resistance to his life choices, stood firm, saying that being hit from all corners...
Taraba State Varsity Bans Sale Of Lecturer’s Handouts, Textbooks
Students of the Taraba State University have expressed joy as the management banned the sale of handouts and textbooks by lecturers. The management, on Thursday, also announced a ban on the collection of unauthorized dues from the students. The announcement, contained in a circular, was made through the office of the school registrar and signed by Yakubu D Fwa, Deputy Registrar,...
Electricity Tariff Hike: Abia Lawmaker, Erondu Jnr Moves Motion For Its Suspension
The member representing Obingwa-West state constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly (ABHA), Hon. Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr has called for the suspension of the new electricity tariff. Erondu Jnr who moved the first motion of the 8th Abia Assembly on the matter of urgent public importance at the plenary of ABHA today noted that Nigerians are yet to...
EKEDC Condemns Attack On Officers, Arraigns Seven For Vandalism, Others
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has condemned acts of vandalism and assaults on staff members, stressing that seven people have been arraigned in court for their involvement in these crimes. General Manager, Corporate Communications at Eko Electricity Distribution Company, Babatunde Lasaki, expressed dismay at the incidents. “We strongly condemn the acts of vandalism and assault against our staff members. These incidents...
NUJ Bars Members From Covering Akwa-lbom House Of Assembly
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom Council, has barred its members from covering the activities of the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly with immediate effect. The directive is contained in a communique issued at the end of Wednesday’s state Congress held at its Secretariat on Information Drive, Uyo. The communique was signed by the council Chairman, Amos Etuk, Secretary,...
FG Will Save N11trn From Subsidy Removal, Says World Bank
The World Bank has disclosed that Nigeria’s government will save a total of N11 trillion from the recent petrol subsidy removal policy. The financial body also added that more people would be pushed into poverty in Nigeria if the government does not provide palliatives to alleviate the effect of the recently implemented reforms. In its latest report Nigeria Development Update (NDU) released on Tuesday,...
We Will Survive All Challenges Confronting Us – Shettima Tells Nigerians
Kashim Shettima, Vice-President has guaranteed Nigerians that the President Bola Tinubu administration is determined to fix all the challenges confronting the nation. This was stated on Wednesday by the vice president during an Eid-al-Adha visit to Abubakar Ibn Garbai El-Kanemi, the Shehu of Borno, in Maiduguri. Shettima said the monarch spoke to him about “poignant issues facing the society, especially with regards...
FG To Deal With Infrastructure, Youth Unemployment — Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government will address the challenges of infrastructure deficit, youth unemployment and restiveness in Borno and Nigeria in general. Shettima spoke shortly paying Sallah homage to the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar El-Kanemi, in Maiduguri, yesterday. A statement from the VP’s office said: “In a nutshell, we went with governor to pay homage to the...
