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The Man Alex Ekwueme
Dr Alex Ekwueme who was Vice President to President Shehu Shagari was ousted in a coup staged by military officers led by Brigadier Muhammadu Buhari on 31 December 1983. He attended the University of London; […]
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VIS: LASG Compensates Painter Whose Car Got Burnt
The Lagos State Government has compensated Mr. Oluwadamilare Afolarin, a painter whose car got burnt on the premises of the Vehicle Inspection Service. Oluwadamilare, who expressed gratitude to The PUNCH Newspaper, confirmed to our correspondent […]
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Qatar Sets $200 As Minimum Wage | Punch
Qatar has set a temporary minimum wage for migrant workers worth around $200 a month, its labour minister said Thursday, a benchmark reform following widespread criticism of Doha’s preparations for the 2022 World Cup. Issa […]
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President Buhari Tries To Woo Igbos By Magnus Onyibe
After the infamous Python Dance lI, you may be thinking that president Muhamadu Buhari would leave the lgbos in the cold, right? Well, you may be wrong because president Buhari plans to compensate war victims […]
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Independent: Presidency Shops For New IGP
The embattled Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, may in few weeks be forced out of the police force as President Muhammadu Buhari is believed to have ordered discreet screening of top police officers for […]
Government
Group Backs Ambode On Appointments In LGAs
A political pressure group operating under the aegis of Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard has said the decision of the Lagos State Governor Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to monitor the recent […]
Entertainment
It’s All Over: Psquare Sells Mansion In Lagos | PMNews
The twin singing sensation Psquare has put up their mansion at Omole in Lagos for sale. The popular ‘Squareville’ mansion which serves as home of embattled Psquare brothers, Paul and Peter Okoye, is in the […]
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First Openly Transgender State Lawmaker Elected In Virginia
Voters in Virginia elected the state’s first openly transgender candidate to the Virginia House of Delegates on Tuesday. When Democratic candidate, Danica Roeam takes office, she will be the first openly transgender candidate to be […]
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OLUBADAN VS AJIMOBI: Oluwo Brokers Peace, Visits Gov, Monarch By Adeola Badru
IBADAN—AN end might be in sight to the impasse between the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji and Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State over the coronation of 21 crown wearing Obas in Ibadan. […]
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Vanguard: OUR LEGISLATORS’ JUMBO PAY: Fact or Fiction?
Continued from yesterday Aziken: Are Nigerian legislators properly paid? Mumumi: I don’t think they are improperly paid? My position is that what they receive compared to the economic prosperity or otherwise of Nigerians, is too […]
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PDP Chair: Tukur, Others Back George
A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has declared his support for Chief Bode George’s bid to lead the former ruling party, according to a statement on Monday. Tukur, while […]
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Jonathan Replies Osinbajo, Says ‘My Govt Second To Gowon’s In Building Infrastructure
FORMER president, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, on Tuesday, replied Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, saying his administration was second to that of General Yakubu Gowon in building infrastructure in the country. Vice-President Osinbajo had, during his speech at […]
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Independent: Presidency Not In Competition With NASS — SGF
The new Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, on Monday, said the Presidency was not in competition with National Assembly (NASS) in any way. He made this known when he paid […]
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Pastor Gives Wife N30m In Low Key Birthday By Akpokona Omafuaire
WARRI – PRESIDENT and General Overseer, Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin along with ace actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo and Chinwe Owoh celebrated Prophetess Anthonia Fufeyin birthday on Sunday in a grand style. Fufeyin […]
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TheCable: Tinubu’s Son Dies ‘Under Suspicious Circumstances’
Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has lost his first son. A source told TheCable that Jide, who was hale and hearty, died suddenly on Wednesday. “He was not sick. As […]
Life Style
21 Ibadan Obas: It’s Not Ajimobi’s Idea, High Chiefs asked for it – Oba Salaudeen
Ibadan—THE Ekarun Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Amidu Ajibade Salaudeen, yesterday, said that it is wrong to say that Governor, Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, approved chieftaincy reforms and elevated eleven high chiefs and some […]
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Boss Mustapha Is New SGF | DailyTrust
President Muhammadu Buhari has terminated the appointments of the suspended Secretary to the Government (SGF) of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ayo Oke. The president also […]
Government
Cabal still in control of government, say Shehu Sani, Balarabe Musa
Taking inventory of the present situation in Nigeria and the capacity of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to deliver the country from economic, social and political quagmire, in the face of the recent happenings within […]
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APC Chieftains To Buhari: Sack Suspended SGF, NHIS, NIA Bosses Now | Punch
Samuel Awoyinfa, Femi Makinde, Success Nwogu, Simon Utebor, Alexander Okere, Peter Dada, Hindi Livinus, Gibson Achonu, Clement Nnachi and Olaide Oyelude Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress in some states of the federation have asked […]
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FG Concludes Negotiation With Switzerland On Return of $321m Abacha Loot
The Attorney General of Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Thursday, disclosed that the Federal Government had concluded negotiation with Switzerland on the return of $321 million recovered from family of the late Head […]