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2027: Nigeria Needs ‘Joseph Model’ Type Of Leadership

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said it has decided to embark on a series of leadership training to produce transformational leaders who will lead Nigeria in 2027. The ADC National Chairman, Dr Ralphs Okey Nwosu, who spoke at the party’s leadership training in Abuja on Tuesday, described leadership as the biggest challenge in Nigeria....
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Telecom Hike: NLC Suspend Proposed Protest

Contrary to the initial threat, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced the suspension of its proposed protest over the 50 per cent increase in telecommunication tariff. New Telegraph reports that the decision was taken after the labour union met with the delegation from the Federal Government led by the Secretary to the Government of...
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Saraki Celebrates Son Seni Over First Grammy Win

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has congratulated his son, Seni Saraki, on winning his first Grammy Award at the 67th Academy Grammy Awards. Seni received the prestigious award for his contribution to the ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ soundtrack, which won in the ‘Best Reggae Album’ category. Taking to social media platform X, Saraki expressed immense...
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Aiyedatiwa Reshuffles Media Team, Relieves Two Aides

On Monday, February 3, the Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, approved a major reorganisation of the Government House Media Team. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Ebenezer Adeniyan, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, two media aides were immediately relieved of their duties. Those affected by the shake-up included Special Assistant...
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Business confidence jumps as output rises second month

Confidence in the business environment in Nigeria is on the rise, as reflected in increased output for the second consecutive month, the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index from Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria on Monday has indicated. The headline PMI posted 52.0 in January, down from 52.7 in December but still above the 50.0 no-change mark and...
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FG Meets NLC On 50% Telecom Tariff Increment 

…Sets 10-man panel on review The Federal Government has met with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) with a view to reaching a common ground on the recent 50 per cent increment on the telecommunication tariff by the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC). According to a statement by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen,...
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El-Rufai Fires Back At Gov Sani Over Tinubu’s Leadership Claims

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has finally reacted to recent remarks made by Governor Uba Sani praising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s democratic practices. El-Rufai’s response, shared via his verified X page, accused Sani of sycophancy and raised questions about the motivations behind his frequent public praise of Tinubu. Governor Sani had earlier in an...
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N200bn/monthly electricity subsidy benefits rich Nigerians

The Federal Government has said it spends N200bn to subsidise electricity monthly. According to the government, this amount benefits the wealthiest 25 per cent of Nigerians rather than those who truly need assistance. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, stated this in a statement on Monday. Verheijen is reacting to...
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