Iyana Ipaja residents
27 Sep
Residents of Iyana Ipaja, Lagos, have staged a peaceful protest against the hike in electricity tariffs and inconsistent power supply in the community. The protesters, led by local entrepreneur Oluwatobiloba Morakinyo
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The Federal Government will launch the Treasury Management & Revenue Assurance System (TMRAS), a new payment platform designed to replace REMITA for revenue collection across federal ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). A memo from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), dated February 28, 2025, confirmed the development. According to the memo,…
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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ibadan Branch, on Tuesday, appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to reconstitute the Oyo State Judicial Service Commission dissolved in December 2024. In a letter addressed to the governor, signed by its Chairman, Ibrahim Lawal, and made available to journalists, the NBA urged Makinde "to adhere strictly…
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The US government said it was considering scrapping more than $50 million in contracts with New York's Columbia University over allegations it failed to protect Jewish students. The prestigious Ivy League school found itself at the center of a firestorm last year over claims of anti-Semitism triggered by campus protests against Israel's war in Gaza.…
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The President and Founder of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has applauded President Bola Tinubu for appointing Prof. Abdullahi Shehu Ma’aji as the Managing Director of the newly established North-West Development Commission (NWDC). Prof. Gwarzo gave the commendation last weekend when he received Prof. Ma’aji, who paid him a courtesy visit at…
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The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Eastern Zone, has threatened to shut down oil production in the Niger Delta region, expressing deep concern over the current tense political situation in Rivers State. The group said the 48-hour ultimatum issued to Governor Siminialayi Fubara, by Martins Amawhule-led House of Assembly to present the 2025 budget was a…
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The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has thrown her weight behind the proposed legislation aimed at reserving seats for women in the parliaments of the country. The bill was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, and is before the House of Representatives for consideration and passage. Speaking at…
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The trial of several prominent Tunisian opposition figures accused of national security offences opened on Tuesday, with rights groups denouncing the case as politically motivated. The around 40 high-profile defendants include former diplomats, politicians, lawyers and media figures, some of whom have been vocal critics of President Kais Saied. Those already in detention were not…
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Nollywood actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington has spoken about her struggle with hyperemesis gravidarum. Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe pregnancy condition that causes intense discomfort during pregnancy. The actress and her husband, singer Bankole Wellington (Banky W), welcomed their second child in 2024. Her revelation came after reports emerged about a pregnant UK woman, Jess Cronshaw, who…