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‘Oyibo accent not expertise earned him role of Tinubu’s spokesman’ – Jaafar Jaafar on Ngelale

NewsDeskNgSep 7, 2024September 7, 20240

A Nigerian investigative journalist, Jaafar Jaafar has knocked Ajuri Ngelale, ex-spokesman to President Bola Tinubu, following his resignation on Friday. Jaafar said Ngelale is the first presidential spokesman whose television face and ‘Oyibo’ accent earned him the plum job. Earlier reported that Tinubu’s ex-spokesman announced his decision to take an...

Take steps to mitigate effects of fuel price hike – NIM tells Nigerian Govt

NewsDeskNgSep 7, 2024September 7, 20240

The Nigerian Institute of Management, NIM, has urged the Federal Government to take urgent steps to forestall more economic hardship arising from the recent increase in pump price of petrol. The President of NIM, Dr Christiana Atako, made the call in a statement by the institute’s registrar, Mrs Taiwo Olusesi...

APC Vs LP: Rhodes-Vivour’s comment has vindicated Kalu, says Group

NewsDeskNgSep 7, 2024September 7, 20240

The Democratic Vanguard of Nigeria has stated that the recent declaration by Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the 2023 Governorship Candidate of the Labour Party in Lagos State, that the party will “take over” the state in 2027, has vindicated the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu....

Banditry: Dauda Lawal and The Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur

NewsDeskNgSep 6, 2024September 6, 20240

By Ali Mohammed The latest exposes surrounding Governor Dauda Lawal’s purported complicity in financing banditry in Zamfara State have sparked widespread astonishment and demands for clarity. Presently, Zamfara State is grappling with an unprecedented surge in banditry and insurgency, with communities being increasingly besieged, and Governor Lawal’s actions and decisions...

Nigeria’s Public Services Workers Face Dual Threat of Climate Change, Insecurity

NewsDeskNgSep 6, 2024September 6, 20240

By Michael Oche In the sweltering heat of Nigeria’s industrial hubs, workers toil tirelessly, their labour fueling the nation’s economic growth. Yet, they face an unseen threat: climate change. Rising temperatures, flooding, heat stress, and extreme weather events imperil their health, safety, and productivity In Nigeria, public service workers, particularly...

Gbajabiamila: Why An Innocent Mind Fears No Accusation

NewsDeskNgSep 6, 2024September 6, 20240

By Kabir Muazu In the crucible of public scrutiny, high-ranking officials face intense pressure, with every move subject to partisan criticism. A case in point is Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose recent tour of government agencies has sparked a maelstrom of reactions....

North West Agenda for Peace (NOWAP) Lauds President Tinubu for Presence of Defence Minister, CDS to Flush Out Banditry

NewsDeskNgSep 6, 2024September 6, 20240

The North West Agenda for Peace (NOWAP) commends President Bola Tinubu for his proactive measures in addressing the escalating security challenges in the region. The presence of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, in the region attests to the President’s...

Why fuel from Dangote refinery is ‘pure white, the best’

NewsDeskNgSep 6, 2024September 6, 20240

Convener of the defunct OurMumuDonDo advocacy group, Charles Oputa aka Charly Boy on Thursday highlighted reasons why the Premium Motor Spirit also known as fuel produced by Dangote’s refinery is pure white in colour. Charly Boy explained that the fuel from Dangote’s refinery was refined from ethanol, making it efficient...

Daredevil robbers shoot driver, rape female passenger in Osun

NewsDeskNgSep 6, 2024September 6, 20240

The Police in Osun State has confirmed the shooting of a commercial bus driver and the raping of a female passenger in the state. The acting Police Public Relations Officer, Osun State Police Command, Emmanuel Giwa-Alade, while confirming the incident revealed that it occurred along the Ife-Osu highway. Giwa-Alade said:...

Kano assembly passes N99bn supplementary budget

NewsDeskNgSep 6, 2024September 6, 20240

Kano State House of Assembly has passed a supplementary budget of N99 billion to enable the state government to implement the new minimum wage and other services. The Speaker of the House, Alhaji Jibril Falgor said that the budget would enable the state government to implement the new minimum wage...

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Fugitive Wildlife Trafficker Arrested After Five Years On The Run

‘Oyibo accent not expertise earned him role of Tinubu’s spokesman’ – Jaafar Jaafar on Ngelale

Take steps to mitigate effects of fuel price hike – NIM tells Nigerian Govt

APC Vs LP: Rhodes-Vivour’s comment has vindicated Kalu, says Group

Banditry: Dauda Lawal and The Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur

Nigeria’s Public Services Workers Face Dual Threat of Climate Change, Insecurity

Gbajabiamila: Why An Innocent Mind Fears No Accusation

North West Agenda for Peace (NOWAP) Lauds President Tinubu for Presence of Defence Minister, CDS to Flush Out Banditry

Why fuel from Dangote refinery is ‘pure white, the best’

Daredevil robbers shoot driver, rape female passenger in Osun

Kano assembly passes N99bn supplementary budget