Vested interests
26 Sep
Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has decried what he described as the frustration of Dangote Refinery by vested interests, saying Nigeria is supposed to be maximizing the benefits of locally producing petroleum products. The revered royal father and former Central Bank Governor said the country's first privately owned refinery is being frustrated because of…
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Ahead of Local government election in Ogun state, the Labour Party has flagged-off its campaign for Chairmanship positions and 104 Councillorship Candidates. Speaking in Abeokuta, Labour Party chairman in Ogun State, Lookman Abiodun Jagun, disclosed that the party involvement is to offer hope in place of hopelessness and progress as an alternative to retrogression. He…
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A non-governmental organisation, Better Life Restoration Initiative (BERI) has identified spousal consent, illiteracy, cultural norms, poverty, insecurity, non-compliance with the ethical conduct by health workers as a roadblocks to accessing health care facilities in Bauchi rural communities. BERI further said that gender barriers, stigma and discrimination of patients on the part of some health personnel…
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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its determination to boost electricity supply with a view to reviving the nation’s industrial revolution. The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, said this during a stakeholders meeting with the management of the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) on Thursday in Kano. Adelabu said his mission in Kano was to…
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The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has disclosed that no fewer than 2604 road projects were inherited by the President Bola Tinubu administration. According to Umahi, who revealed that the road projects, which were in the tune of trillions of naira, fumed at contractors abandoning projects, stated that the federal government will not hesitate…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ogun command, has cautioned motorists against drug abuse, to prevent road traffic crashes. The state Commander of the NDLEA, Mr. Tijani Rabe, gave the advice on Thursday in Abeokuta during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Rabe said that the advice had become imperative due…
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Diri presents N689.44bn 2025 budget estimate to Bayelsa Assembly billion to the State House of Assembly for consideration and passage. While presenting the appropriation bill christened, "Budget of ASSURED Prosperity," Diri stressed that implementing the 2025 budget would require some level of efficiency and synergy in government activities across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). He…
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When you think of careers, you might picture bankers, engineers, or pilots. But let’s take you on a ride into other jobs out there—some so surprising, they’ll leave you wondering how they even exist. While these roles may sound a bit odd, they each play vital part in various industries. If you’re someone who enjoys…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has inaugurated its 2024 nationwide ember months sensitization campaign to reduce Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) during the end-of-year travels. The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Malam Shehu Mohammed, said this a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Thursday in Abuja. Mohammed emphasized on aggressive sensitization of…
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Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved a new minimum wage of N72,000 for civil servants in the state, with effect from November. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Malam Ibraheem Musa, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Kaduna on Thursday. Musa said that the approval of the new minimum wage was…
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Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, professionally known as Ayra Starr, is now the most viewed Nigerian female artiste on Youtube. This position was formally held by Yemi Alade as the most-viewed Nigerian female artiste of all time on YouTube, but Starr has surpassed it. READ ALSO:Tems, Ayra Starr And Others Make Forbes Africa’s “30 Under 30” List…