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Accident claims 4 lives on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

The FRSC spokesperson said that the bodies of those who died in the accident were deposited at Real Divine Hospital morgue, Ibafo. Four persons were confirmed dead in an accident close to Mountain Top University on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday. Two others sustained varying degrees of injuries. Florence Okpe, the Public Education Officer, Federal…

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Buhari could have achieved more by monitoring appointees – IPAC

Mobolaji applauded Buhari for improving democracy and electoral processes, especially during the last general elections. The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) said that President Muhammadu Buhari could have achieved more in his administration if he had been following up on his appointees and monitoring people he gave responsibilities to. Assessing the President’s eight year-tenure expected to…

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Governor-elect, Alia vows to prioritise Benue children’s welfare

The governor-elect described children as the most cherished future assets for every community and advised parents to remain ever conscious of their obligations to them. The Benue Governor-elect, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has pledged to give priority to children’s welfare and safety in the state. In a message to mark Children’s Day, Alia said his…

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FinTech NGR, Huawei Cloud unveil FinTech Cloud Adoption white paper

#FeatureByHuawei FinTech NGR and Huawei Cloud came together on a momentous occasion on May 26 to release the highly anticipated Nigerian FinTech Cloud Adoption White Paper at the Radisson BLU Hotel in Lagos. The launch event, attended by key industry leaders and executives, marked a significant milestone in the evolution of the Nigerian FinTech industry….

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I am the most sued minister – Lai Mohammed

The minister said the suspension of Twitter operations attracted criticism and condemnations locally and internationally because the reason for the action by government was misunderstood. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says he is the most sued minister in the cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Minister stated this in Abuja at…

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Jandor consoles Lagos Ndigbo over death of Mushin PDP chieftain, Obiekwe

He described the death of Obiekwe as shocking, a huge loss to the party and a big blow to the advocacy and protection of the interest of the ethnic nationalities in the state. Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor), the Lagos PDP governorship candidate in the March 18, 2023 governorship election, has expressed sadness over the death…

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Police arrest mother, one other over alleged attempt to sell 9-month-old baby

Hundeyin said that the suspects and the baby have been transferred to the Gender Unit of the Command for further investigation and prosecution. The Police Command in Lagos State says it has arrested a mother and another woman, who allegedly attempted to sell a nine-month-old baby. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest…

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Adeyemi to Tinubu: Hold Emefiele accountable for naira redesign crisis

Senator Adeyemi said Tinubu needs to question Emefiele and every other person involved in the botched naira redesign policy. The lawmaker representing Kogi West senatorial district, Senator Smart Adeyemi, has called on the incoming President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to hold accountable the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, and those involved in the…

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The IMF has identified areas of focus for Nigeria’s incoming president

IMF encourages Nigeria’s incoming administration to diversify the nation’s sources of income for economic stability. Experts emphasize the need for fiscal discipline and reduced reliance on debt to address Nigeria’s escalating debt problems. BudgIT highlights the fiscal-monetary imbalance in Nigeria’s economy, urging action to curb inflation and scrutinize state governors’ financial practices. The International Monetary Fund has…

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Africa’s richest woman Isabel Dos Santos finds herself deep in another financial scandal

Isabel dos Santos, the billionaire daughter of Angola’s former president, faces personal involvement in a $400 million lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed by Angolan telecoms provider Unitel against her Dutch firm Unitel International Holdings (UIH), as ruled by London’s High Court.The ongoing litigation also involves allegations of an “illegal seizure by the Angolan state of UIH’s…

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