Author: Oghenekevwe Uchechukwu
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President Tinubu appoints Bayo Onanuga, Delu Yakubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Bayo Onanuga as his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. The President also appointed Delu Bulus Yakubu as his Senior Special Assistant on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. According to a directive issued and signed by the President’s Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu said the latest…
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FG grants first exploration licence under PIA
The Nigerian government has awarded a Petroleum Exploration Licence to TGS-PetroData Offshore Services Limited, marking the first license of its kind issued under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) of 2021. This license, granted by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Commission (NUPRC), aligns with the provisions of Section 71 (1) – (10) of the PIA and is…
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CSU: LP calls out Peter Obi over inconsistent credentials
The National Publicity Secretary of the Lamidi Apapa-led faction of the Labour Party (LP), Abayomi Arabambi, has alleged inconsistencies in Peter Obi’s academic credentials. Arabambi made these claims during an interview on AIT, responding to Obi’s recent press conference regarding the controversy surrounding Bola Tinubu’s Chicago State University certificate.
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Nigeria boosts power generation to 14,000MW, yet on-grid peak stalls at 4,804MW
The Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC), says Nigeria has successfully increased the power capacity of the national grid to approximately 14,000 MW from the previous 13,000 MW recorded a few years ago. Executive Secretary of APGC, Joy Ogaji, credited the boost to the recent addition of the $1.3 billion 700MW Zungeru hydroelectric plant in…
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INTERVIEW: 75% of diaspora remittances are to cover food, medical, education costs – Migration Expert
The patterns of migration in Nigeria are diverse and multifaceted. From rural-rural migrations driven by communal conflicts and environmental challenges to rural-urban migrations spurred by the quest for better living conditions, urban-urban and inter-state migrations for better employment opportunities, we learn that the motivations driving migration are as varied as the destinations. Understanding these patterns…
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Knocks as Seyi Tinubu flies Presidential jet to attend social event in Kano
The controversial use of a presidential jet for non-official and personal purposes by Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, has stirred outrage and condemnation. On Sunday, Seyi Tinubu was flown to Kano in a presidential jet to attend the finals of the Kano International Polo Tournament, an event he attended as a polo…
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Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho released, set to return to Nigeria
Yoruba nation advocate, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has regained his freedom after more than two years of imprisonment in the Republic of Benin. A video clip circulated on social media platforms on Sunday, showing Adeyemo announcing his release and expressing gratitude to his supporters. In his words, “I am now free to…
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Fact-Check: Three false claims by Tinubu’s administration in the last 30 days
The administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has in recent weeks made several public statements that have come under scrutiny. Each of these claims, presented as facts or assertions, has been assessed for accuracy and completeness, to measure the level of openness in the information being communicated to the public. Ensuring the credibility of…
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Casualties from escalating Israel-Gaza conflict hit 450
Amidst escalating violence in Gaza, Israeli and Palestinian officials have reported over 450 casualties. On Saturday morning, Palestinian militants, Hamas, launched a broad assault on southern Israel, infiltrating towns, army bases, and firing rockets as far as Jerusalem, prompting a major Israeli defensive effort. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, vowed to retaliate and reduce Hamas…
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Columbus Day: U.S. Embassy closes consular offices in Abuja and Lagos
In observance of Columbus Day, a national holiday in the United States, the U.S. government has informed that its Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General Office in Lagos will remain closed on Monday, 9th October. Columbus Day is commemorated annually on this date to honour Christopher Columbus’ historic arrival in the Americas in October 1492.…