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Babajide Sanwo-Olu donates N5M to LASU law graduate with a 5.0 CPGA
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has made a personal donation of N5 million, in addition to another N5 million from the State Government to Aminat Yusuf Imoitsemeh in recognition of her outstanding achievement. Aminat Yusuf Imoitsemeh graduated from Lagos State University (LASU) with a remarkable CGPA of 5.0 in Law. The governor presented the donation during the 26th convocation ceremony of the university, which took place on June 22. This generous gesture from Governor…
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Workers group urges FG to increase minimum wage to N200,000
The Workers’ Alliance for Inclusive Socio-economic Reforms (WAISER) has urged the federal government to establish a new monthly minimum wage of N200,000. In a statement released on Tuesday, Amodu Isiaka, the national coordinator of the group, stated that this step would help alleviate the impact of the recent removal of petrol subsidies on Nigerians. Following President Tinubu’s declaration that “petrol subsidy is gone” during his inaugural speech on May 29, the country witnessed a resurgence…
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The president has not approved salary review for political office holders – Dele Alake
In a statement released on Thursday, Dele Alake, the special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on special duties, communications, and strategy, clarified that there has been no approval from President Tinubu regarding a salary review for political office holders and judicial officers. Alake emphasized that the responsibility of reviewing and adjusting remuneration rests with the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) as mandated by the constitution. He further dismissed the news of a salary…
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Mr. President’s policies in the last three weeks have encouraged more foreign investors to be interested in the affairs of Nigeria – Dele Alake
Dele Alake, the Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communication, and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, has said that the Presidency has announced that several Western Presidents have expressed their interest in meeting with Tinubu in France. Alake made this revelation while speaking to reporters in Paris, France, where Tinubu is attending the Global Financing Pact Summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Alake highlighted that the Western leaders were eager to meet with Tinubu due…
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Beyonce donates £8,000 to struggling Nigerian restaurant located in North London
Renowned American singer, Beyoncé, has generously donated £8,000 to a struggling Nigerian restaurant located in North London, which was on the verge of closure due to escalating energy bills. Chuku’s, a Nigerian tapas restaurant operated by siblings Emeka and Ifeyinwa Frederik in Tottenham, emerged as one of the ten fortunate recipients of a grant from the 41-year-old music icon’s foundation, BeyGOOD, earlier this month. As part of her Renaissance World Tour, Beyoncé’s foundation, BeyGOOD, had…
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Why I hate White Garment Churches – David Ibiyeomie
Pastor David Ibiyeomie, the Founder of Salvation Ministries, recently shared his reasons for disliking white garment churches. In a video that has caused controversy on social media, Ibiyeomie accused white garment churches of engaging in manipulative practices that affect people’s destinies. According to him, if individuals were aware of the activities carried out in such churches, they would not hold a favorable opinion of them. During his sermon, Ibiyeomie elucidated to his congregation how the…
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“Japa” syndrome will favour Nigeria – Peter Obi
Mr. Peter Obi, a member of the Labour Party (LP), has expressed his agreement with Bill Gates’s statement regarding Nigeria’s “japa” syndrome. Obi acknowledged that he concurs with Gates’s perspective that the recent trend of Nigerian professionals leaving the country in search of better opportunities is ultimately beneficial for Nigeria. Through his verified Twitter account on Thursday, Obi emphasized that he has long maintained the belief that “Our brain drain today will be our brain…
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Presidential Tribunal: Peter Obi asking for non-existent documents against the president – INEC
During the sitting of the Presidential Election Tribunal in Abuja on Tuesday, it was revealed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that some of the documents requested by Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, to be presented as exhibits were non-existent. Obi and the Labour Party filed a petition marked CA/PEPC/03/2023 challenging the election of President Bola Tinubu on February 25. The respondents in the…
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No matter how badly behaved your child is don’t put them on a leash, they are not dogs – Stella Damasus
Actress Stella Damasus has voiced her opposition to the practice of putting children on leashes. In a recently shared video, the actress expressed her belief that children should not be treated like dogs and restrained with leashes, regardless of their behavior or challenges. Stella Damasus also advised mothers dealing with challenging behavior from their children to seek help and support rather than resorting to using leashes.
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Once you find out you are pregnant, Choose a responsible father for your baby – South Africa Lady tells Women
A South African journalist, Karoro Mitchelle has advised women to look for a befitting father figure when they discover that they are pregnant. “Once you find out you’re pregnant, choose a responsible father for your baby,” she tweeted on Monday, June 20, 2023. Twitter users did not take this lightly it ignited the Paternity fraud conversation
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I did research on Burna Boy before coming to Nigeria. I met Davido and Wizkid the last time I was here – Bill Gates
Mr. Bill Gates, the co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, shared an anecdote about a conversation he had with his daughter, Phoebe, before his visit to Nigeria. Gates during his opening address at the “Advancing Africa: Unleashing the Power of Youth in Science and Innovation” event in Lagos State recalled how Phoebe expressed excitement and mentioned that he would be fortunate to witness performances by Nigerian Afrobeats artists, specifically Burna Boy and Rema,…
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Odumosu refutes claims on appointment as EFCC chairman
Hakeem Odumosu, retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), has refuted claims that he was appointed as the substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). On Tuesday, reports surfaced suggesting that Odumosu’s appointment was pending confirmation by the Senate. This development came after the suspension of the former chairman of the anti-corruption agency, who was accused of misconduct during his tenure. Following the suspension, the former chairman was summoned by the Department…
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