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The Ogun State Internal Revenue Service says it proposes to generate N120.9 billion, independent of other State Government’s revenue sources in 2025. The Charman of the board, Mr Olugbenga Olaleye, disclosed this on Friday during the defence of the board’s 2025 budget proposal before the State Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation, led by Mr…
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Public transporters in Edo state have protested against the union's hike in payment from N100 to N1000. In a video seen by the Guardian, commercial transporter workers were seen protesting and complaining about the hike in payment. One of the drivers was seen asking the government what was their offence that would make the Edo…
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The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, on Friday, unveiled an imposing, life-size metallic sculpture of an Ijele masquerade at Onuasata Round About, Obiagu in Enugu. The artwork, which was so beautifully adorned with stripes of multiple colours, was part of the state government’s strategic efforts to boost and uphold the Igbo tradition and culture…
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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the commencement of registration for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, First Series. The announcement was made via a short tweet on X on Friday. WAEC stated that prospective candidates can now obtain registration pins at WAEC offices, banks, registration centres,…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Katsina State Command, has reiterated the need for passengers to speak up against dangerous driving while on transit, as only the living can celebrate. The FRSC Sector Commander, Mr. Aliyu Ma’aji, stated this at a Special Marshals and Ember Months Campaign at the Katsina State Transport Authority (KTSTA) terminal…
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The Chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabiu, has urged Nigerians to exercise patience with President Bola Tinubu despite the current harsh economic situation. Rabiu acknowledged that some of the reforms introduced by Tinubu's administration have been tough and painful but stressed their necessity for achieving long-term economic stability in Nigeria. “It’s true that some…
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Former U.S. President Barack Obama has once again thrilled music lovers with his yearly tradition of sharing his favourite tracks, unveiling his much-anticipated playlist for 2024 on Saturday. Taking to his verified X account, Obama showcased his broad musical taste with a mix of global sounds and genres. Among the standout names on the list…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has dismissed media reports claiming that the recently re-streamed Old Port Harcourt Refinery has been shut down. NNPCL's spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, in a statement on Saturday, labelled the claims as “totally false” and emphasised that the refinery remains fully operational. According to NNPCL, recent inspections by former…
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Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has said that football helps people stay away from bad things in Nigeria due to the love his compatriots have for the sport. Ndidi shared this during the ‘By Way of Africa’ series on NBCSports, where he discussed the impact of football in Nigeria and across the African continent, stressing…
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Despite the yearnings of Bing Crosby on the radio at this time of year, and 2023 technically being a white Christmas in the UK, it is “extremely unusual” according to the Met Office. Even with the rather generous definition of a white Christmas—one snowflake to be observed falling somewhere on December 25th— it is increasingly…