Category: News
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The five most influential men in Edo State as of 2024 are drawn from politics, traditional leadership, and business, reflecting the state’s dynamic socio-political landscape: Adams Oshiomhole A former governor and current senator, Oshiomhole remains a formidable political figure in Edo State. His influence is evident in his ability to shape elections, support candidates, and…
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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia has abandoned an ambitious defense agree with 🇺🇸 Washington in exchange for the normalization of relations with Israel. Now, Riyadh insists on a more modest military cooperation agreement, reports Reuters. In a drive to get a wide-ranging mutual security treaty over the line earlier this year, Riyadh softened its position on Palestinian…
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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia has abandoned an ambitious defense agree with 🇺🇸 Washington in exchange for the normalization of relations with Israel. Now, Riyadh insists on a more modest military cooperation agreement, reports Reuters. In a drive to get a wide-ranging mutual security treaty over the line earlier this year, Riyadh softened its position on Palestinian…
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The cost of staple foods like rice, yam, plantains, and beans significantly increased in October 2024, as Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 33.88%, up from 32.7% in September, marking a 1.18 percentage point increase. According to the National Bureau of Statistics Consumer Price Index report, the rise in inflation can be largely attributed to…
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Over the years, Nigerians have coined various nicknames for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, each reflecting a different aspect of his journey and influence. These names are not just titles; they carry stories that mirror Tinubu’s political legacy, from his rise in Lagos to the national stage. Whether in admiration, critique, or humour, these names stick…
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in the midst of the Tax reform bill controversy, the deduction of the N50 Electronic transfer levy for transactions above N10,000 have started across Fintech payment platform. This begs the question how this will encourage cashless policy? It is regressive in my own opinion. A peasant receiving N10,000 is parting away with 0.5% of his…
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He also urged the court to restrain the EFCC and the National Assembly from “harassing, detaining, or declaring him wanted.” [/b] A Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a fundamental rights suit filed by Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bobrisky had sought N200 million…
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Seyi Tinubu meets President Macron in France