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4 Dec
From a historical standpoint, Badenoch’s current political strategy in the UK parallels that of Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR), whose rise to the U.S. presidency (1933–1945) was shaped by significant challenges, including the Great Depression and World War II.
3 Dec
As Great Britain, once a colonial power ruling over 56 nations now part of the Commonwealth, transitions into a more inclusive society, a symbolic form of “reverse colonisation” seems to be unfolding.
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The troops of the 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army has rescued four kidnapped victims during a raid on a kidnappers' hideout in Ugbolu Forest, Delta State. The army's spokesperson, Emmanuel Onoja, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. READ ALSO:Ododo sacks Kogi primary healthcare agency boss, names replacement Onoja said the troops were acting…
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Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has received a national recognition for outstanding contributions to human and social development and nation building in the state. Yusuf was conferred with the prestigious award at the Nigeria Nation Builders Award 2024 organised by the Council of Civil Society Organisations in collaboration with Vision-One Leadership Development Initiative, at…
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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said it would be "not normal" to ask his players who will travel to Kazakhstan to face Astana on Thursday to also take on Brentford this weekend.
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Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo has approved the appointment of Dr Musa Omeiza Muazu as the new executive director of Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency. This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the Government of the State, Mrs Folashade Ayoade, on Wednesday in Lokoja. According to Ayoade, the appointment of…
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Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has cautioned that a Supreme Court ruling in favour of Rivers and Lagos States in their Value Added Tax (VAT) case could have dire implications on Nigeria’s revenue distribution system. Oyedele, in a statement, said this in response to a comment by the…
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The hustle is real, especially now that expenses and necessities seem to be holding one by the neck. Everyone is doubling on the hustle, so they don’t use all their lives savings to buy food and other necessities. but who says making extra money has to break the neck? If you’re looking to fund your…
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Satisfied with the academic performance of Kano State indigenes sponsored for postgraduate scholarship in India, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has said his administration's investment on education is progressively yielding positive results. Yusuf expressed satisfaction during his visit to Sharjah University in India, where he met with Kano Students presently pursuing their academic program under the…
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The Rural Access and Mobility Project (RAMP), a World Bank-funded project, is to construct 534 kilometres of rural roads across Benue to facilitate the transportation of agricultural produce. The State Project Coordinator (SPC), Mr Stephen Numbeve, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Makurdi. Numbeve said…
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Fire destroyed goods worth millions of naira at the popular Alaba Rago market in the Ojo area of Lagos state on Wednesday. Lagos State Emergency Management Authority’s (LASEMA) Permanent Secretary, Femi Oke-Osayintolu, in a statement, said the fire started at midnight. The cause of the fire could not be ascertained at the time of filing…
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Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has said some states may struggle to survive if the tax reform bills before the National Assembly are passed and signed into law. The new tax bills introduced by the current administration have faced criticisms and opposition from many including the 36 state governors. Also, the 19 governors in northern…