Author: Ebunoluwa Onyebuchi
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EU strikes back at US tariffs with new import duties
In response to United States of America (US) tariffs on steel and aluminum, the European Union (EU) plans to reintroduce tariffs on key American exports, including whiskey, motorcycles, peanut butter, and boats, in April. The European Commission asserts these countermeasures are necessary to safeguard European businesses, workers, and consumers from t
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NEMA charges states with first responder duties in disasters
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has tasked state and local governments with taking a more proactive role in disaster response. Director-General Zubaida Umar, speaking at the opening of the Emergency Coordination Forum (ECF) in Abuja, highlighted the importance of local leadership during emergencies.
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Wike’s ultimatum: Squatters must vacate road construction site
On Tuesday, Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike issued a stern warning to squatters obstructing road construction, stating the government is determined to demolish any structures hindering the project. To Gishiri community residents displaced by the ongoing Arterial Road N20 construction, Wike stated that he had approved compensation and had further arranged for their…
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Noise pollution ban not against evangelism – Anambra govt.
Governor of Anambra, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has shut down claims that he banned evangelism in the state, stating that his focus was strictly on curbing noise pollution, as it contravenes established public health regulations. A video circulating online showed Soludo confronting a street preacher at a market on Saturday, which subsequently generated criticism.
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LP youths call for Edo senator’s suspension over Natasha’s case
Labour Party (LP) National Youth Leader, Kennedy Ahanotu, has urged for the suspension of Neda Imasuen, the Labour Party Senator representing Edo South in the Senate for his mishandling of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s case. Ahanotu stated at a press conference on Tuesday at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja
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Travel Disrupted: Lagos-Ibadan expressway hit by major traffic congestion
Commuters on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway endured hours of near-standstill traffic this morning, as a massive congestion gripped the route from Wawa Bus Stop to Otedola Bridge. Reports suggest an accident near Otedola Bridge as the cause of the widespread disruption. At the time of this report, the specifics of the accident are still unclear; however,…
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BREAKING: Suspected Cerebrospinal Meningitis outbreak kills 26 in Kebbi
Kebbi Government has confirmed that 26 people have died following suspected outbreak of Cerebrospinal meningitis in Aliero, Gwandu and Jega LGAs of the state.
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Labour Party raises 3-man truce c’ttee with NASS members
The Labour Party (LP) leadership has constituted a three-man Intervention and Truce Committee to smoothen the relationship between it and its members in the National Assembly. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Obiora Ifoh, in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja,
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FG inaugurates gas infrastructure fund’s governing council
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Council of the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) with the charge to spur investment. Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, inaugurated the council on Friday in Abuja.
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LASG to sanction Uber for non-adherence to data sharing agreement
The Lagos State Government is set to sanction Uber Technologies System Nigeria Ltd., for failure to comply with essential data sharing agreement. The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, confirmed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos.