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Ondo Inaugurates Palliative Committees In 18 LGAs

The Ondo state government has inaugurated palliative committees in the 18 local government areas of the state for effective distribution of food items procured to cushion the effect of subsidy removal. The state government also announced Sept. 12 as the date for commencement of the distribution of the food items to beneficiaries. Ondo state acting Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, while inaugurating the local government palliative committees in Akure on Tuesday, urged the members to be equitable and transparent in distributing the palliatives at the grassroots level. Mr Aiyedatiwa said the inauguration of the palliative committees at the local government areas was aimed at involving stakeholders at the third-tier level in the distribution of food items to the people at the grassroots. ...

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Our Policies To Revive Economy Are Yielding Results, Says Shettima

Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the policies being introduced by the administration of President Bola Tinubu are already yielding results. NAN reports that Shettima spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at the opening of the 16th annual banking and finance conference. The vice-president said the federal and state governments are now enjoying more substantial allocations. In July, after the removal of the petrol subsidy, the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) shared a record N907 billion out of the N1.9 trillion revenue generated with the three tiers of government. These funds promise a direct and positive impact on the lives of our citizens. Without the serially unaccounted fuel subsidies, we can now redirect our savings towards more deserving causes,” he said. “We envi...

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5Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Banks, Petrol Stations In Lagos Open Despite NLC’s Warning Strike

Workers in some areas of Lagos were seen going about their businesses despite the two-day warning strike to begin September 5, directed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). Some banks and filling stations in the Lekki Phase 1 area of the state on Tuesday were open to customers, and people were seen commuting in many commercial buses that plied the area. However, the Lagos zonal manager of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, Tayo Aboyeji, said union members complied with the NLC directive. Mr Aboyeji said, “The workers are obeying, and we are monitoring the situation.” Also, the General Secretary of the National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees, Mohammed Sheikh, said the workers were complying with the directive. Sometimes, ...

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5Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Makinde orders removal of shanties around public schools within seven days

The Governor of Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde, has ordered the removal of shanties and makeshift shops around public schools to create a conducive and safe learning environment for students. Makinde gave the order during a midnight inspection tour of some public schools in Ibadan, the state capital. The governor ordered owners of such properties to remove them within seven days, in preparation for the new academic session of primary and secondary schools. Speaking with newsmen after the inspection, Makinde bemoaned the condition of some public school environments inspected, noting that such environments defeat the purpose of basic and secondary education. Among the schools inspected were St Gabriel Secondary School Mokola, Baptist Secondsry School Oke Ado, and C & S New Eden ...

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4Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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FG Delegation Pays Condolence Visit To Family Of Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi

The federal government delegation led by Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris Malagi on Monday paid a condolence visit to the family of late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, the designer of Nigeria’s flag in Ibadan. The minister while speaking to journalists after signing the condolence register on behalf of President Bola Tinubu described late Akinkunmi as an iconic symbol of Nigeria’s unity. According to him, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi in his twenties designed the national flag based on his patriotism and his faith in one Nigeria. "Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi is no doubt an iconic symbol of Nigeria’s unity. He was in his twenties when he designed the national flag and today his belief in one Nigeria still stands. Our youths must emulate Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi's patriotism to Nigeria....

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4Sep By Kayode FasuaNo Comments

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Appoint Next Iree Monarch From Olubonku Ruling House, Group Urges Adeleke

A socio-cultural group from Iree in Boripe North local council area of Osun State, Iree Cultural Frontiers (ICF), has urged Governor Ademola Adeleke to activate the wish and aspiration of the youth and people of Iree, by appointing Prince Ali Afolabi as the next monarch of the ancient community. The group, which rose from an emergency meeting held in Iree on Sunday, in a statement by its chairman, Mr. Ilori Adanlawo, and Secretary, Hon. Oluwole Adisa, anchored its plea on the need to give justice to the sidelined Olubonku Ruling House of Iree, and also attract development to the town, bearing the fact that Prince Afolabi is an international lawyer, a philantropic businessman, and estate developer par excellence. According to the ICF, Oba Olubonku, who ruled about 200 years ago i...

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4Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Father, Two Sons Killed As Three-Storey Building Collapses In Anambra

Three persons have been confirmed dead after the collapse of a three-storey building under construction in Anambra community on Sunday. The incident occurred in Egbu Umuenem, Otolo Nnewi community, Nnewi North Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The building collapsed at about 1:00 p.m. when the workers were said to be preparing to start plastering work. witness said the deceased, including a man and his two children, who had reported for the day’s job, allegedly died on the spot. They were said to have been rushed to St. Felix Hospital, Nnewi, where they were confirmed dead. Other workers rescued from the rubbles sustained varying degrees of injuries. They were also said to have been taken to the hospital for medical treatment. The chairman, Council for Regulat...

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4Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Gabon’s Coup Leader, to be sworn in today

The leader of a coup which ousted Gabon’s President Ali Bongo will be sworn in today as interim President. Nguema, will address the nation for the first time as interim president after a swearing-in ceremony that would appear to solidify the junta’s grip on power. In West and Central Africa’s eighth coup in three years, military officers led by General Brice Oligui Nguema seized power on Aug. 30, minutes after an announcement that Bongo had secured a third term in an election - a result they annulled and said was not credible. The coup, which ended the Bongo family’s 56-year dynasty, drew cheering crowds onto the streets of the capital Libreville but condemnation from abroad. Leaders of the Central African regional bloc ECCAS are due to meet in person on Monday to discuss thei...

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4Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Lagos Blue Rail Kick-starts Operations

.. Sanwo-Olu becomes First Passenger The much talked about Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line System has begun commercial operations. The Managing Director, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, Mrs Abimbola Akinajo, had on Thursday announced that the Lagos Blue Line Rail would kick-start commercial operations on Monday, September 4. As promised, on Monday, the blue rail started operations with the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, being the first passenger to ride on the train during its inaugural ride as operations hit the ground running. The governor boarded the train from the Marina terminal enroute Mile 2.

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4Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Presidential Tribunal To Deliver Judgement September 6.

…allows Live Broadcast The verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPT) has been slated to be delivered on Wednesday, September 6th. The Registrar of the Court of Appeal, Umar Bangari, confirmed this on Monday. He said the proceedings of the election tribunal will be open to live broadcast by interested television stations. The Labour Party (LP), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), along with their presidential candidates, have filed petitions with the tribunal seeking to nullify the election of President Bola Tinubu as the winner of the 2023 presidential election. Furthermore, judgments are expected to be delivered by election tribunals in 25 states for governorship, National Assembly, and state assembly election petitio...

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4Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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President Tinubu To Depart for India Today to Attend G-20 Summit

President Bola Tinubu will today(Monday),depart for New Delhi, India, to attend the G-20 Leaders’ Summit. This was according to his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale who said the President will be departing Abuja for the summit in India on the special invitation of Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. “On the sidelines of the Summit, the President will participate in and deliver keynote addresses at both the Nigeria-India Presidential Roundtable and the Nigeria-India Business Conference,” the statement partly read. The executive roundtable is expected to be attended by leading industrialists in the Indian private sector, Nigerian industrialists, as well as senior government officials from both countries. “The President aims to leverage this platform to attract global capital and promo...

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4Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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See The full list of winners at the 2023 Headies Awards

…as Asake Wins Next Rated The 16th edition of the esteemed Headies Awards was held on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. This marked the second year in a row that the event took place in the United States. Since its inception in 2006, the Headies Awards have served as a significant platform for documenting the remarkable accomplishments and significant milestones achieved in the Nigerian music industry. The Headies Awards have evolved into the most highly sought-after recognition in the Nigerian music scene, honoring and acknowledging exceptional talent, creativity, and excellence within the industry. Here is the full list of winners. BEST ALTERNATIVE SONG‘Tinko Tinko’ by Obong Jayar BEST VIDEO DIRECTOR‘Calm Down’ by Director K (Rema) BEST RAP SINGLEDecla...

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4Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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NDLEA Intercepts Ephedrine, Skunk, Laughing Gas Consignments At Lagos Airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted various quantities of ephedrine, skunk and nitrous oxide, popularly known as laughing gas concealed in semovita packs and dry pepper being shipped to South Africa and Kenya through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos by members of Transnational Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTO), some of who were promptly arrested, their mansions raided and their luxury vehicles seized. Through credible intelligence, NDLEA operatives on Friday 25th August intercepted a notorious drug trafficker, Suleiman Babatunde Oba who is a member of a cartel distributing Cocaine, Heroin, Methamphetamine and Ephedrine between Nigeria, Brazil, Ghana, South Africa, Mozambique, and Europe. He was arrested whil...

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4Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Rice Scores As Arsenal Hit Back To Beat Man Utd

Declan Rice scored his first goal for Arsenal and Gabriel Jesus added the icing on the cake as Arsenal roared back from a goal down to beat Manchester United 3-1 at the Emirates on Sunday. Marcus Rashford gave the visitors the lead against the run of play in the first half but Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard equalised seconds later. The Gunners had a penalty award overturned following a VAR check and United were denied what could have been a late winner when substitute Alejandro Garnacho was ruled offside. The home side kept up the pressure in eight minutes of added time and were rewarded when Rice controlled a corner and shot past Andre Onana with the help of a deflection off Jonny Evans. There was still time for another goal as substitute Jesus burst forward, teasing Onana b...

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3Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Federation tasks Nigerians on peaceful coexistence

The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) has implored Nigerians to promote unity and peace by being their brother's keeper. The group gave the advice at the commemoration ceremony and memorial of the Founder of the Federation, Rev. Sun Moon in Abuja. Dr George Ikpot, Secretary-General, UPF Nigeria, said it was important for Nigerians to imbibe the culture of living for the sake of others, as it would promote love and unity in the country. According to him, with peaceful coexistence in the country, there will be progress and development. "The significance of what we are doing is to commemorate the 11th anniversary of Rev. Moon who passed on in Sept. 2012. "It is important that we do this because as this event is also celebrated in more than 193 countries around the world, that i...

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Betta Edu: 8.3 Million Nigerians In North-East Need Urgent Assistance

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, says no fewer than 8.3 million Nigerians are in dire need of humanitarian assistance in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states. Ms Edu said the figure was part of the total 16 million Nigerians affected by various humanitarian crises, with the three states being the worst hit. The minister said this in a statement by her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Rasheed Zubair, on Sunday in Abuja. She said aside from the North-East, Benue in the North-Central had been tagged the capital of humanitarian crises in Nigeria by the United Nations. “We have a huge task on our hands. As we speak now, over 16 million Nigerians are affected by humanitarian crises, either man-made or natural disasters, with over 8.3 million...

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Ondo Assembly To Partner Ex-Lawmakers For Result-Oriented Legislative Duties

The Ondo House of Assembly has collaborated with former lawmakers in the state for better legislative duties that would accelerate the rapid development of every sector. Olamide Oladiji, Speaker of the Assembly, stated this on Friday in Akure while hosting members of the recently dissolved 9th Assembly and the current serving members of the 10th Assembly. The speaker explained that the house organised the event to fastrack the socio-economic development of the state as well as promote fraternal relationship between former legislators and serving members. “I was not only a member of the 9th Assembly, who served as the Deputy Majority Leader but also a major stakeholder in the activities of the Assembly,” he said. “I have the strong belief that there is much that unites us as a ...

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JAAC Members Deny Missing LG Allocation In Ogun

Members of the Joint Account and Allocation Committee (JAAC) in Ogun have denied the allegation of fund diversion against the state government. Speaking at the House of Assembly on Friday in Abeokuta, they maintained that every fund approved by the committee passed through the various local government council accounts. The assembly on Thursday directed the accountant general of the state, Babatunde Aregbesola and other JAAC committee members to appear before it on Friday. The assembly said this was for clarifications over allegation of LG fund diversion against Gov. Dapo Abiodun-led administration. Suspended chairman of Ijebu East Local Government, Wale Adedayo, had alleged that local government areas in the state had not received any allocation from the state since 2021. M...

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1Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Public Service: BPSR collaborates with ICT firm to boost efficiency

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) is set to collaborate with an Information Communication Technology (ICT) company known as ‘Educatial’ to have a skilled, competent and responsible public service. The Director-General of BPSR, Dr Ibrahim Arabi, on Friday in Abuja said the collaboration was a development to revolutionise the public service. According to Arabi, the e-government master plan of the Federal Government has pre-empted Educatial’s initiative. “The collaboration is solidified in the signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Bureau and Educatial. “So our engagement, discussion and work with you are based on the tenants of e-government Master Plan of the Federal Government of Nigeria. “I stand before you with a gre...

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Tinubu To Address World Leaders At UN General Assembly September 19

President Bola Tinubu is to address the 78th Session of the high-level General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday, September 19. Tinubu, in his first outing to UNGA, will address world leaders in the evening of that day. The Nigerian leader will be the fifth African leader to speak on day one of the gathering, according to the speakers’ list from the office of the General Assembly president. According to the list, Mr Tinubu will be the 14th speaker out of 20 leaders slated to speak on the first day. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the 10th speaker, will be the first African leader to speak in the morning session of the assembly. Five African leaders will address the gathering in the afternoon session. ...

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