Author: Oghenekevwe Uchechukwu
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VP Shettima represents President Tinubu at 15th BRICS summit
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima is in Johannesburg, South Africa, representing President Bola Tinubu at the 15th BRICS Summit. This annual gathering brings together influential leaders from the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—as well as numerous other dignitaries eager to join the alliance. The summit taking place from Tuesday August 22 to…
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BREAKING: Inauguration of 45 Ministers-designate underway
The inauguration of 45 ministers-designate is currently underway at Aso Villa this Monday morning following the Senate’s confirmation of 45 out of 48 ministerial nominees presented by President Bola Tinubu. Just over a week ago, President Tinubu also revealed the portfolios assigned to each minister-designate, setting the stage for this inauguration. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that…
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Fact-Check: Did Peter Obi meet Seyi Tinubu as claimed in viral photo?
A viral picture circulating on social media shows Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, seemingly conversing with Seyi, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The picture gained attention as it was accompanied by claims that the duo met and had taken the photograph recently, especially as two pictures of…
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Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana criticises NNPC’s “illegal” $3 billion loan
Renowned legal luminary and human rights activist, Femi Falana, has criticized the move taken by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited in securing a $3 billion crude repayment loan.
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Election Tribunal: Nigerians set for mega solidarity walk to demand judicial transparency
Nigerians are gearing up for a show of solidarity and advocacy as they await the highly anticipated judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT). The call for justice has led to the organization of a solidarity walk set to take place in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital on Sunday, August 20th, 2023, with participants urged to…
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Viral video of nine-year-old “maid” tortured to death sparks outrage
The tragic death of a nine-year-old maid, allegedly subjected to severe abuse and violence by her employer, has sparked a campaign against child labour. A viral video purportedly captured the girl identified as Fatima Fariro, writhing in pain after an assault, prompting widespread calls for justice with the hashtag #JusticeforFatima trending on social media platforms.…
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#AllEyesOnJudiciary: Tribunal Judge exposes attempts to subvert justice
Amidst ongoing campaigns advocating for the judiciary to champion the cause of justice and uphold the integrity of the electoral process, a tribunal judge has sounded the alarm over deliberate attempts by certain influential figures to undermine the integrity of the judicial process. The chairman of the Kano National and State Houses of Assembly Election…
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ANALYSIS: Understanding the dynamics of Tinubu’s Ministerial portfolio assignments
Ahead of a formal swearing-in ceremony for President Bola Tinubu’s team of ministers designate scheduled for next Monday, the much-anticipated allocation of portfolios was released Wednesday, revealing a tapestry of expertise, political calculations and national security considerations.
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NNPC refutes plan to increase fuel prices amidst speculations
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has denied any intentions of hiking the retail price of petrol in the country amid speculations and rising inflation. The country’s annual inflation rate surged to 24.08 per cent in July from 22.79 per cent in the month of June, according to data released by the National Bureau…
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Rising inflation plunges Nigerians further into Hardship
Nigeria’s annual inflation rate has surged to an alarming 24.08 per cent in July, up from 22.79 per cent in the month of June, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday. The NBS also reported that on a year-on-year basis, the headline inflation rate is a staggering 4.44 per…