Yaba
5 Jan
Parents of students at the Federal Science and Technical College, Yaba, Lagos have expressed outrage over a sudden increase in the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) fee from the government-approved ₦5,000 to ₦11,500. The development has created concerns about the accountability and transparency within the college's administration. Sources revealed that the PTA executives unilaterally raised the…
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Donald Trump’s net worth has hit an impressive $7 billion, thanks to the soaring value of his media company, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG). The stock price of TMTG, which owns the social media platform Truth Social, increased by over 20%, specifically by $865 million on Monday, January 13, 2024, closing at $42.91—its highest…
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The Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN) has called for urgent intervention by the relevant authorities to stop the oil spill from a leaking wellhead and the resultant fire outbreak between Bukuma and Buguma in Asari Toru Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State. The group described the incident as an assault on the environment, adding that…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ebonyi State chapter on Tuesday debunked a media report that one Chidiebere Egwu had emerged as the new Southeast Vice Chairman, replacing Chief Ali Odefa. In a statement in Abakaliki, the state Chairman and Secretary, Mr. Onyemaechi Nwele and Ogbuefi Zacheus, noted that Chief Odefa remained the authentic National Vice…
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The $150 million investment in the battery manufacturing plant situated in Nasarawa State will enhance economic growth in the country. The Coalition of Civil Society Groups on Efficiency in Governance, led by Empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative (EUYI), at a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, applauded the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure…
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The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the release of 52 inmates from various correctional facilities across the state and the commutation of six death row inmates to life imprisonment. According to a statement signed by the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), Sanwo-Olu gave the approval following recommendations…
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Nigerian singer Portable has expressed displeasure over comparisons between himself and fellow artist Asake. Portable made this known on January 14, 2024, through his Instagram page, stating that he looks more like Lil Wayne than Asake. Recently, Asake unveiled new facial tattoos, including dollar signs and the word "Believe," which led some fans to draw…
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the armed forces to intensify counter-terrorism efforts and decisively dismantle the operations of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, on Tuesday, the civil society group also demanded an immediate…
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Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has told lawmakers that the proposed N50 billion budget for the ministry in 2025 is grossly inadequate to address the country's security challenges. He noted that the current security situation in Nigeria requires more funding and a more comprehensive approach. This comes as the House of Representatives Committee…
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The newly elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has received the blessings of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), the apex decision-making body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State. Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency 01, met with members of the GAC on Tuesday, a day after she was…
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A former lawmaker and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to heed Northern leaders' concerns about the proposed tax reform bills. In an interview with reporters, Senator Nwaoboshi, ex-Delta PDP Chairman, stressed the importance of inclusivity and transparency in implementing these far-reaching economic policies. Nwaoboshi…