Author: Emman Ovuakporie
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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…
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Finally, NAHCON concludes all return flights from 2025 Hajj
…last flight arrives Kaduna Finally, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully concluded the return of Nigerian pilgrims from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj operations. The final flight departed Jeddah yesterday with 89 pilgrims and arrived in Kaduna hours later. The return flights spanned 20 days, having started on…
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Constitution amendment: Deputy Speaker, Kalu unveils compendium of 86 Bills, wants public input
House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, Wednesday, unveililed a summarized compendium of 86 Constitution Review Bills currently under consideration. This is seen by the stakeholders as a significant step towards constitutional reform by the Committee chaired by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu. The compendium is organized into 13 thematic…
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Dewan resigns as Naanlong emerges new Plateau speaker
In a new political move, the Speaker, Plateau House of Assembly, Gabriel Dewan, on Wednesday, resigned from the position of leader of the 10th assembly. Meanwhile, Mr Daniel Naanlong (APC/Mikang Constituency) was unanimously chosen by his colleagues to lead the 24-member legislature.
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After almost 3 decades, Ex-Senate President, Mark dumps PDP
Ex- President of the Senate, Sen. David Mark, has resigned his membership of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mark, one of the prominent opposition figures in the country, was on Tuesday appointed as the interim National Chairman of African Democratic Congress (ADC), the platform adopted by the opposition coalition. Also, former Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun…
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ESEME EYIBOH: Senator Akpabio and pastor Umo Eno: The triumph of inclusive leadership in a new Akwa Ibom State
By Hon Eseme Eyiboh Since his assumption of office as the President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has proven to be not just a legislative leader, but a bridge-builder with an unwavering commitment to inclusive governance and a consummate knack for transformational leadership. His leadership has been marked by deliberate, measured, and consultative…