Author: Emman Ovuakporie
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Nigeria missing as Trump hosts 5 African leaders to discuss ‘commercial opportunities “
Nigeria missing as President Donald Trump prepares to host leaders from five African nations in Washington next week to discuss “commercial opportunities,” a White House official said. Trump will host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal for a discussion and lunch at the White House on July 9, the official said. “President Trump…
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Delta Education Officers hail Oborevwori, push for better welfare, reforms
The Association of Education Officers in the Delta State Civil Service (AEODS) has expressed strong support for the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, commending his educational policies and pledging continued collaboration to strengthen the education sector in the state. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 4th Congress of the…
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PDP is still intact, no official directive to join coalition – NWC
…Party now focused on national convention The National Working Committee, NWC of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has denied it issued any directive to its members to join any coalition. This was contained in a statement issued by the Publicity Secretary, Hon Debo Ologunagba declaring that: “The attention of the National Working Committee (NWC) of…
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Defection: Seven HoR members from Akwa Ibom abandon PDP, YPP, shift base to APC
Six members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the house of representatives from Akwa Ibom and a member of YPP have all defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers are Unyime Idem, representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam federal constituency; Esin Etim, representing Mbo/Okobo/Oron/Udung Uko/Urue federal constituency; and Ekpo Asuquo who represents Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium…
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Nenadi led-LP rubbishes resignation notice to Obi
The Labour Party faction led by its acting chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, said no ultimatum has been issued to its presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi. The faction of the party led by Julius Abure had given Obi a 48-hour ultimatum to resign from the party following his participation in yesterday’s coalition…
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Ikimi, Oyegun not competent to lead ADC to victory in Edo- APC chairman, Tenebe boasts
Edo state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, has boasted that the newly formed political coalition, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in the state. He said the duo of Chief Tom Ikimi and Chief Odigie-Oyegun cannot lead the party to victory in any election across Edo State. Tenebe, in a statement…
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HEAVY HAUL; Customs impounds 27 containers of fake drugs, others valued at N9.2bn
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has impounded 27 containers of unregistered pharmaceutical and other prohibited items in the last six months, worth over N9.2billion. Nine out of the 27 containers, it was gathered, were seized just a couple of days ago. Addressing reporters in Lagos on Thursday, the Area Controller, Babatunde Olomu,…
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MAN’s DG, Ajayi-Kadiri advises FG to sell Warri, PH refineries
The Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadiri, has advised the Federal Government to fully privatise the nation’s four state-owned refineries, describing them as a major economic burden. According to the the DG, if you ask me, the government should just sell these refineries. Give them to private sector people who will…
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Sad! Many rescued, hospitalized after Lagos building collapse
Many Lagos residents have been hospitalised after a building collapsed overnight along Adeniji Adele Road at Isale Eko on Lagos Island. The incident, which occurred in the wee hours of Thursday, drew an emergency response from operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, the Nigerian Police, and other relevant rescue agencies. According to updates…
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Japa: UK set to enforce new ‘sweeping reforms’ on immigration rules from July 22
The United Kingdom’s new immigration rules, including changes to salary and skills thresholds for Skilled Worker visas, will be implemented from 22 July 2025. This was among the updated information released by the Home Office. The major new Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 997), published on July 1, begins the implementation of…