Day: June 1, 2023
Fuel subsidy not budgeted for in 2023 budget – NNPC boss claims
June 1, 2023He maintained that the fuel subsidy regime was gone for good because government could no longer sustain it. Alhaji Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), has said that contrary to speculations, the immediate past government did not make provisions for petroleum subsidy in 2023 budget. He said this on Thursday […]
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US assures NDLEA of more support, collaboration in drug trafficking fight
June 1, 2023Hove cited the recent seizure of over 2.1 tons of cocaine in Ikorodu area of Lagos by NDLEA as an incredible feat. The United States government has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of more support and collaboration in different areas of its strategic operations. The assurance was given by Dr Mark Hove […]
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Gov Mbah cancels sit-at-home in Enugu, begs Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu
June 1, 2023The governor said the creativity and sense of industry of Igbos were remarkable as their DNA was wired with commercial and entrepreneurial prowess. Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has declared an end to Monday’s sit-at-home in the state effective from June 5, saying such orders restricts creativity, entrepreneurship, and productivity in the state. He, […]
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Naira unchanged, exchanges ₦464.67 to dollar
June 1, 2023The naira sold for as low as 460 to the dollar within the day’s trading. Naira remained unchanged on Thursday, exchanging at ₦464.67 to the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window. The local currency did not change from its value on Wednesday, while the open indicative rate closed at ₦464.64 to the dollar on […]
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Inside the making of Xavier Ighorodje’s ‘Anatomy of a Predator’ [Exclusive]
June 1, 2023Get all the scoop on critically acclaimed filmmaker’s whodunnit project. Following the success of his hit Netflix show, Shanty Town, Xavier Ighorodje returns with a new series. Titled Anatomy of a Predator, the upcoming project is a five-part drama that is set around Christmas and the chaos that often comes with the festive holiday. Developed […]
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Joe Biden falls, tumbles on Air Force stage, Trump reacts
June 1, 2023Trump said he hopes Biden wasn’t hurt in the incident. President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, suffered a nasty fall after tripping over an obstacle on stage at the Air Force Academy in Colorado. The incident happened on Thursday, June 1, 2023, shortly after the 80-year-old Biden delivered the commencement address to […]
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I was forced to sign election result sheets, Atiku’s witness tells tribunal
June 1, 2023Agada who admitted giving evidence for Atiku in 2019 told the court that he did not put his grievances against the election in his witness deposition on oath. Retired Capt. Joe Agada, the first witness of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku told the Presidential Election Petition Court, (PEPC) […]
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Tinubu meets Lawan, Gbajabiamila, insists on right choice for NASS leadership
June 1, 2023Lawan explained that Tinubu gave necessary advice on how the new leadership of the National Assembly should emerge and what needed to be done to ensure its stability and productivity. President Bola Tinubu met with Senate President, Ahmad Lawan and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila on Thursday in Abuja over […]
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NLC has no plan to embark on strike over fuel subsidy removal – Official
June 1, 2023Upah assured that the NLC would keep Nigerians informed on its next line of action after its meetings. NLC has no plans to embark on strike on Friday over withdrawal of fuel subsidy. Benson Upah, Head of Information and Public Affairs at the NLC made the declaration on Thursday in Abuja. Upah urged members of […]
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Box Office: ‘The Little Mermaid’ swims to the top with ₦31 million
June 1, 2023Disney’s live-action remake had a solid opening weekend. The Little Mermaid has made its debut at the Nigerian box office. Hitting cinemas nationwide on May 26, 2023, Disney’s latest live-action remake quickly grossed ₦31.25 million in two days. Distributed by Filmone, the movie is showing in 63 locations across the country and has made a […]
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