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Drop Deadwood Ministers, Amend Harsh Economic Policies, El-Rufai Tells Tinubu

Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, has advised President Bola Tinubu to replace ministers who have not met their mandates effectively. Speaking to reporters in Maiduguri on Monday, El-Rufai encouraged President Tinubu to consider revising certain economic policies that have not produced the expected outcomes. “If an …

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Nollywood Boat Mishap: Body of Late Make-Up Artist Lay To Rest at Hometown.

By Amaka Ebube The body of the late Nollywood make-up artist, Abigail Edith Frederick, who tragically died in a boat mishap last Wednesday, has been laid to rest in her hometown of Ikot Udoma, Eket Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. Tears flowed freely as family members mourned the 24-year-old …

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Lift Blockades Off Okuama Community: Nigeria Is Not a Military State, Says Warri NBA

By Oghenekaro Oyowinkigho The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Warri branch, issued a statement yesterday urging the Nigerian military to promptly remove the blockades they have set up in Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State. The NBA emphasized that Nigeria is not a military state, and citizens should …

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VIDEO: Nigerian Bar Association’s Warri Branch Launches Law Week with Awareness Parade

By Fredrick Umuerure The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Warri branch, today embarked on an awareness walk through the heart of Warri, Delta State, signaling the start of their Law Week. The event, led by the branch chairman, Barr. Oghenero Okoro, saw a significant turnout from the legal community, all united …

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New national ID cards, a waste of resources

NIGERIA’S identity card system is about to get more complicated. This is after the National Identity Management Commission notified the public of its intention to launch three new national ID cards for 104 million Nigerians by June. Currently, there are different ID cards that have not been successfully implemented years …

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Journalist’s Abduction Sparks Outrage: NUJ Calls for Action as Kidnappers Demand N30 Million Ransom

By Chukwuebuka Okija In a pressing appeal, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has demanded the swift liberation of Joshua Rogers, a Channels Television correspondent who was recently abducted. The plea was issued by NUJ President Chris Iziguzo during an interview with Newsmen in Abuja on Friday. The incident occurred …

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Nigerian Breweries Closes Two Production Sites Amid Economic Challenges

Nigerian Breweries Plc, a key player in the HEINEKEN Group and the foremost brewer in Nigeria, has unveiled a comprehensive restructuring strategy to navigate the current economic headwinds. This strategy involves a temporary halt in production at two of its nine local breweries. The initiative, part of a broader business …

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Fight Against Climate Change: Oborevwori Bags Global Recognition Award

By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has bagged global recognition award in the fight against climate change recently held in Dubai. The Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Chief Vincent Oyibode revealed this during an interactive section with some oil companies in the state in Asaba, in …

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Ukodhiko Chairs Tuomo King’s Coronation, Promotes Unity and Inclusion in Delta State

THE recent engagements of the member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency, Hon Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko underscored his commitment to the growth, development, cohesion, and friendly relations of Isoko and other ethnic nationalities of Delta State. At the core of Ukodhiko’s politics is his preference for bridge-building and inclusion …

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