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No set date for removal of fuel subsidy – Minister of state for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Mr Timipre Sylva, has said that the date for the removal of fuel subsidy has not been set. He said Nigerians will be informed in due course. Silva explained that the Federal Government wants to first put some measures in place to cushion the effects the policy will have on Nigerians. According to him, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is leading the efforts on the subsidy removal policy. Speaking on…
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I fought corruption better than Buhari – Ibrahim Babangida
Former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari’s method of handling corruption. Speaking on ARISE TV on Friday, the former leader boasted that he fought corruption better than the current administration. IBB said individuals who worked under him were saints compared to those in power. He recalled how he moved against a former military governor “who embezzled N313,000”. “Those who stole billions are walking freely”, Babangida fumed.
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Insecurity: “Without Food you can’t have peace” – Sultan of Sokoto
Sultan of Sokoto, Mohammed Sa’ad Abubakar III has blamed the country’s state of insecurity on food scarcity. The Sultan spoke on Thursday in Gombe State during the third National Summit of Peaceful Co-existence and Nation building, with the theme, ‘Peaceful Co-existence Social Cohesion and National Development,’ organised by Da’wah Coordination Council of Nigeria. He noted that without food there will be no peace which in turn leads to insecurity and lack of development. He said,…
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Nigeria needs a leader who will treat everyone like Family – Okorocha
Former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha has expressed that the country needs a leader that will treat citizens like family. Okorocha stated this on Thursday at a public lecture in Abuja, organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) press corps. said those elected into public office should give every citizen they come across a sense of belonging. He said those elected into public office should give every citizen they come across a sense…
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Tokyo Olympics: We are not aware of any PUMA contract ― AFN
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, has denied being in possession of any contractual documents signed between it and German sportswear company, PUMA. PUMA had terminated the four-year sponsorship contract worth $1.67m with the federation on Wednesday due to the failure of Nigerian athletes’ to wear their brand at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. However, reacting to the development, AFN, in a statement signed by Prince Adeniyi Adisa Beyioku, its Secretary-General, said it could not be…
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BREAKING: Lionel Messi leaves Barcelona as contract talks collapse
La liga team, Barcelona have announced that Lionel Messi will leave this summer. The LaLiga giants confirmed the news in a statement on Thursday. “Despite FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi having reached an agreement and the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract today, this cannot happen because of financial and structural obstacles (Spanish Liga regulations). “As a result of this situation, Messi shall not be staying on at FC Barcelona. Both…
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Drop your Agitation, let’s dialogue – Ganduje tells secessionists
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has expressed that the series of agitation from secessionists is not the solution to the challenges confronting the country. Ganduje spoke on Thursday at a public lecture in Abuja organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Press Corps. The governor stated that the secessionists should have a change of heart and embrace dialogue over their grievances. He noted that the country cannot afford another civil war “Let me repeat here…
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U.S. Court seeks 10-Day Pre-Trial detention for Kyari
A United States District Court of California, has requested a pre-trial arrest and detention of the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police and Head of the Intelligence Response Team, Mr. Abba Kyari, for 10 days on criminal grounds. Kyari yesterday, made a new claim, insisting that the Hushpuppi reached out to his team to help him recover N8 million for a friend. The US court papers were signed by Acting US Attorney, Tracy Wilkinson and two…
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“Please stop asking me for Money, am living a Fake Life” – Actor Alesh Sanni tells fans
Nigerian actor, Alesh Ola Sanni, has urged his fans to stop asking him for money. He shared this in a post on Instagram. According to him he is also living a fake lifestyle. In his words: “Please stop asking me for money. Na fake life I dey live just leave me alone and lemme enjoy the moment. “I need help more than you do chi chi no dey my account stop sending me bills Abeg alaye…
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PUMA terminates four-Year contract with Athletics Federation of Nigeria
German sportswear manufacturing giants PUMA has terminated its four-year contract with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). The termination was as a result of Nigeria’s athletes’ inability to wear the brand at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics. PUMA in a letter dated Wednesday, August 4, and signed by it’s director, Manuel Edlheimb, officially notified the Athletics Federation of Nigeria of its termination of sponsoring and Licensing Agreement. It reads; “We are referring to the licensing…
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“Very soon I will be due to be a grandpa” – Young Nigerian man says as he shows off his 22-year-old daughter born after his SSCE
A Nigerian man, KC Sunshine Alamba from Abia State has shared photos of his 22-year-old daughter. He said she was born in 1999 after his SSCE. Alamba shared this in a post on Facebook. He wrote; “My first sperm. My first fruit. Born 28th September, 1999 after my SSCE. Divine Chidera Kelechi Alamba. OND Accounting -Poly Nek, Imo state. Very soon, I will be due to be a grandpa.”
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Tokyo 2020: With new levels come new devils – Enekwechi reacts to losing Shotput final
Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, has reacted after he lost at the final of the men’s shot put event at the ongoing 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo in Japan. The 28-year-old said he appreciates the love and support he has received the past days. According to him, with new levels come new devils. He further stated that he would return to Nigeria to figure out his next year’s living and training situations. Enekwechi, who threw 21.28 metres…
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