Author: Oghenekevwe Uchechukwu
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[Watch video]: Soldiers launch reprisal attacks on LASTMA officials in Lagos
In what appears to be a retaliatory clash, a group of Nigerian Army personnel launched a reprisal attack on officials from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Monday August 14th. The incident stems from a brewing feud that emerged after an altercation between a LASTMA official and a soldier a week ago on…
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See reactions as survey reveals 62% optimism in President Tinubu’s administration
Recent findings from a survey conducted by a Lagos-based public perception consulting and strategic communication firm, CMC Connect LLP, in partnership with Analysts Data Services and Resources (ADSR), indicate that 62 per cent of Nigerians believe the country is on a path of progress under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. The survey which was drawn from…
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Ondo Govt clarifies Akeredolu’s health status amid viral video of return
Amidst circulating reports and a viral video depicting Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s return to Nigeria following a prolonged medical leave abroad, the Ondo State government has stepped forward to provide clarity.
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Seven worshipers killed in Kaduna Mosque collapse
A tragedy that struck the Zaria Central Mosque, situated in the bustling city of Zaria in northwestern Nigeria’s Kaduna state on Friday afternoon, has killed seven persons. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) gathered that the historic Zaria Central Mosque which collapsed while hundreds of worshippers were engaged in the Jum’ah prayers, was built in the 1930s. Authorities reported…
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Nigerian resident doctors suspend indefinite strike amid interventions
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), comprising resident doctors from across the country, has taken the decision to suspend the indefinite strike they embarked upon since July 26. The National President of NARD Innocent Orji, who confirmed the development on Friday said the decision to suspend the strike came with a commitment to review progress…
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“We mean well for Nigerians” – Senate President Akpabio
The President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, inadvertently stirred a controversy after a gaffe he made during a live-streamed plenary session went viral. Akpabio’s statement, in which he revealed the allocation of money to senators for their recess, ignited a wave of criticism and accusations. In the video clip, Akpabio while concluding the screening…
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Nigerian doctors suspend planned protest after Senate intervention
Doctors under the aegis of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have suspended their proposed nationwide daily protest following a closed-door discussion with the leadership of the Senate figures. NARD’s President Emeka Orji, confirmed the decision after meeting with Senate officials, adding that the situation would be reviewed within the next 72 hours. The…
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10 game-changing reforms to expect in Nigeria’s fiscal landscape
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has outlined some significant changes that Nigerians can expect in the nation’s fiscal landscape. In a statement on Tuesday, Oyedele emphasised the importance of data-driven decisions, pointing out that the current fiscal system was plagued with challenges such as outdated laws,…
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FG, Labour Unions resume negotiations today
The ongoing negotiation between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), and the government is set to continue today, as the nation grapples with the aftermath of protests triggered by the fuel subsidy removal. The union leaders are scheduled to meet with Representatives of government Tuesday after President Bola Tinubu…
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Why Keyamo’s ministerial screening was stepped down
There was commotion on Monday, as the former Minister of State for Labour and Employment Festus Keyamo, began his screening session at the Nigerian Senate, resulting in the suspension of the process. Keyamo was the final nominee of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appear before the upper chamber, but his screening took a contentious turn,…