For Doyin Okupe, sitting on the fence is not an option. He prides himself as a rare politician who speaks without minding whose ox is gored. Mostly misunderstood, he has been around for a long time but has refused to exit the stage. As a spokesman to two former presidents, he courted controversies and was once dubbed the attack dog …
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The Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS, Nigerian Army) and Former Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Ambassador (Lt General rtd) Tukur Yusufu Buratai, CFR has said that Lagos State has all the qualifications of a modern city and is one of the most populated cities in Sub – Saharan Africa. He went further to affirm that Lagos is …
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A group of concerned Edo State indigenes have called on the leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) and governor Monday Okpebholo to zone the vacant Edo Central senatorial seat to Ewohimi, Esan South-East. The group under the aegis of Concerned Esan People’s Coalition (CEPC) stated that considering the immense efforts that were put in place during the APC governorship primaries …
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The Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) has announced the third edition of its Media Outreach Programme, scheduled for Thursday, 21st November 2024, at The Blueroof, LTV 8, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos, beginning at 12:00 pm. In a statement by NASRE’s Media Director, Lateef Owodunni, this year’s event will not only focus on supporting vulnerable journalists, such as widowed …
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The FIRS Chairman explained that the current VAT sharing arrangement primarily benefits Lagos, the FCT, and Rivers—states where most corporate head offices are located. He further noted that the proposed reforms aim to address this imbalance by introducing a derivation principle model, ensuring a more equitable distribution of VAT revenues to all states, regardless of their economic status. Today, …
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FirstBank, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider has announced its hosting of the first-ever China-Africa Interbank Association (CAIBA) Forum to strengthen economic ties and investments between China and Africa. The forum, themed “Joining Hands to Advance Modernisation and Strengthening China-Africa Trade, Industrialization and Economic Diversification,” will take place on November 27, 2024, at the Fraiser …
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The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has reiterated the importance and benefits of sports to Nigeria. According to Dr. Obasa, sports is an area that should not be downplayed as it has the capacity to make the country greater, enrich the youth and improve businesses across the country. The Speaker made the remark …
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Popular entertainer and educationist, Prof Helen Paul has climbed another ladder of achievement as she received the prestigious Honorary Georgia Citizen Award in the United States of America. The award certificate issued by Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, reads: “May this outstanding citizen be offered every courtesy as a Goodwill Ambassador from Georgia in her …
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Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, has directed that a hearing notice be served on Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, at his residence and on the court’s notice board. This follows his repeated failure to appear in court for arraignment on charges of fraud involving N101.4 billion. In a ruling on Thursday, …
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Influential Edo State politician, Anthony Ojo has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo after being sworn-in as the new Governor of the State. In his congratulatory message, Ojo expressed confidence in the abilities of Gov Okpebholo to bring the dividends of democracy close to the people of Edo State. “The people of Edo State have total trust in …
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