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Several other Republicans have echoed similar comments in public, notwithstanding the victim of the shooting. Mr Trump has been gracious in preaching togetherness and rejecting violence, just as his opponent, President Biden, has strongly opposed political violence while conceding that his bulls-eye statement about Trump was an exaggerated phrase that he should not have made.…
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The Police in Ado Ekiti yesterday arraigned two men, Hammed Abdulrasheed and Abiodun Aluko, before the Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly stealing a motorcycle worth N1.2 million. The defendants, whose addresses were not provided, face a two-count charge of stealing and illegally possessing stolen items. The prosecutor, Sgt. Alice Ojo told the court that…
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•Inflation to drop 33.2 per cent, analysts predict The Ministry of Finance has given the nod to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to begin the implementation of the 150-day zero import duty on basic food items, a move expected to bring down the prices of food. Confirming the approval, the NCS said the duty waiver…
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•Aide dismisses APC’s allegation of palliative diversion Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has paid an on-the-spot assessment visit to the Kano State High Court, vandalised by thugs during the recent nationwide hunger protests. He was conducted around the court premises by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Isah Dederi; Chief Registrar of the High…
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The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has disclosed that, contrary to reports, it was the university management that discovered and reported the 178 fake Corps members to the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC). The institution stated this in a statement issued by the Registrar of the university, Gabriel Egbe. The university, however, commended the NYSC for releasing…
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The first-class traditional ruler of Takum, Sopiya Ahmadu Gboshi lll, has alleged that the majority of the criminal activities in the council were being carried out by elements from the neighbouring Katsina-Ala council area of Benue State. The monarch, who the allegation yesterday in a statement, urged calm and restraint from citizens against the backdrop…
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As poverty continues to take a toll on households, stakeholders said that rather than using a palliative approach to address the challenges the government should create the right economic opportunities as well as policies to bring down the prices of goods. They argued that a system where the government cannot continue to distribute largesse to…
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United States Government has committed $27 million in humanitarian funding to support Nigeria as part of its Sub-Saharan African assistance drive. This was disclosed in a statement by the U.S. Mission Nigeria, yesterday, through its official X handle. The agency also confirmed that the $27 million was part of the $536 million earlier announced…
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The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) sustained losses for the third consecutive session, yesterday, as investors’ fortunes declined by N387 billion in three trading days. Market capitalisation of listed equities, which reopened for trading on Monday at N55, 574 trillion dipped by N387 billion or 0.7 per cent to close at N55.188 trillion. Also, the all-share…
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Please do not get confused by this title. Come along with me as we find our ways, possibly to the crossroads. You may be curious about what we should be doing to get to the crossroads rather than disengaging from the crossroads. You may also not be alone in this perspective. When we are all…