Oyelola Ashiru
22 Oct
The Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Oyelola Ashiru, has urged the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to prosecute anyone arrested for involvement in illicit drug activities. The senator’s remarks followed allegations from the NDLEA accusing him of attempting to shield individuals linked to drug offences from prosecution. During a Senate session last week, Senator…
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Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has faulted a report by Amnesty International on the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest in August, last year.
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The Lagos State government has unveiled plans to complete the Adiyan Waterworks project in Iju by 2027. The N5 billion initiative is expected to provide millions of residents with access to potable water.
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Nigeria’s growing debt profile has become a significant point of discussion in both national and international economic circles. As one of Africa’s largest economies, Nigeria is faced with a unique set of challenges: a largely oil-dependent economy, an expanding population
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In a landmark development for Nigeria’s energy sector, Transgrid Enerco Limited has signed the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire a 60 per cent equity stake in Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo).
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King Jaja of Opobo was a very gracious leader who earned his way out of slavery by being a great businessman. By 1869, he had gained quite a large influence and started the Opobo City-State.
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It was a mixed bag of reactions in Nigeria's security community following reports that troops killed the son of notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, in a recent operation.
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The Fasehun dynasty has announced the passing of the former Chairman of WEMABOD Estates Limited, Chief Olufemi Ademola Fasehun. Described as a quintessential gentleman, Fasehun was born on August 27, 1948, and passed away on November 18, 2024, at the age of 76.
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Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has faulted the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu’s proposal for the allocation of N8 billion, to sensitise Nigerians on the importance of paying electricity bills.
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Trade Union Congress (TUC) has charged the Taiwo Oyedele-led Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee to expand the threshold for tax exemption from N800,000 to N2.5 million.
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As part of efforts to deepen cultural exchange, improve cultural diplomacy and enhance female leadership, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, the 21st Olu of Warri, and Olori Atuwatse III, will host the Deputy Senate President of Côte d’Ivoire