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PANDEF backs fuel subsidy removal, seeks palliatives to cushion effect

The group said subsidy removal is for the benefit of Nigeria and Nigerians. Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed support for fuel subsidy removal, even as it called for immediate palliatives to cushion the effects of the removal on Nigerians. National Publicity Secretary of PANDEF, Ken Robinson, said this on Thursday at a virtual news…

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US based lawyer says politicians not to blame for fuel subsidy hardship

The lawyer said the Nigerian populace should change their nonchalant ideology about politicians but set agenda for them so as to get every benefit due to them as citizens. A US-based lawyer, Ifeanyi Ukwu, has said that problems faced by Nigerians, regarding the increases in pump price of fuel by marketers, are artificial and caused…

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Tinubu holds first meeting with National Assembly leaders

The president may use this meeting to ask for the cooperation of the legislative branch of the government in the challenging tasks ahead. President Bola Tinubu is having a meeting with the leaders of the ninth National Assembly at the State House in Abuja. This is the first meeting since the president took office on…

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Tribunal criticises Labour Party, Obi, for lack of preparedness

Peter Obi’s legal team’s failure to properly file and schedule documents leads to criticism and adjournment by court. In a recent hearing at the Presidential Election Petitions Court, the Labour Party and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, faced criticism for their lack of preparedness in their petition against the victory of President Bola Tinubu. The…

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China shows confidence in Nigeria’s new president via business plans

President Xi Jinping of China commits to enhancing economic relations with Nigeria, recognizing its significance in Africa and globally. President Bola Tinubu meets with China’s special envoy, Peng Qinghua, and discusses areas of cooperation and mutual benefit in trade, investment, and infrastructure development.President Tinubu emphasizes Nigeria’s willingness to engage in honest business and promote democratic values,…

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Price of imported ‘Tokunbo’ cars increase by 100% as Customs hike import duties

The price of second-hand cars also known as ‘Tokunbo’ vehicles have shot up by 100% following the import tariff increase by the Nigerian customs. Recall the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS had in 2022, imposed a 15% National Automobile Commission (NAC) levy on imported used vehicles and the volume of imported vehicles soon nosedived while their…

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What you need to know to about Nollywood/Bollywood series, ‘Postcard’

The upcoming project is a another Nigeria/India crossover. Hamisha Daryani Ahuja is back with another Nollywood/Bollywood crossover titled Postcard. Set in Cosmopolitan Mumbai and Lagos, the cross-cultural series follows the story of several characters whose lives intersect in a series of life changing events. Shot both in Nigeria and India, the upcoming project wrapped principal…

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Beauty Tukura describes ‘BBNaija’ as a toxic reality show

Is the Big Brother reality TV show truly as toxic as Beauty suggests? Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Beauty Tukura, has spoken out about her concerns regarding the toxicity of the popular reality TV show. According to her, the show is “extremely toxic,” and she believes that even the fans contribute to this negative atmosphere….

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Simi set to release first single of 2023 titled ‘Stranger’

Sensational singer-songwriter Simi is set to release her first single of 2023 titled ‘Stranger’. Simi is one of the biggest female artists in Africa with a reputation as a sensational vocalist and songwriter whose music cuts across all demographics. Simi is set to release her first single of 2023 on June 9, 2023. The announcement…

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Labourer jailed 15 years for defiling 4-year-old girl

Delivering judgment, the Judge, Malam Abdullahi Abdulkarim convicted and sentenced Saliyu to 15 years imprisonment without an option of fine. An Upper Area Court in Gwagwalada, FCT, has sentenced an 18-year old labourer, Abdulraman Saliyu to 15 years imprisonment for defiling a four-year-old girl. The police charged Saliyu who resides in Dukpa Gwagwalada, FCT with…

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