April 2023

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U.S. asks Canada to reimpose visa requirements for Mexico to stem surge of crossings at northern border

Yakubu Atanda April 30, 2023 0 Comment

The Biden administration has been asking Ottawa to consider reimposing visa requirements for Mexican nationals visiting Canada, CBC News has learned. At issue is the sharp increase in illegal crossings from Canada into the...

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BREAKING NEWS

Breaking: APC Nat Chairman, Adamu Bows To Pressure… Calls for Meeting

Yakubu Atanda April 30, 2023 0 Comment

The embattled National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, has called for a meeting of the party’s administrative organ, the National Working Committee. The meeting scheduled for next Wednesday was...

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OPINION

Fatai Buhari, A Tinubu-like Senator — Remi Omowaiye

Yakubu Atanda April 29, 2023 0 Comment

The Senator representing Oyo North Senatorial district, Fatai Buhari has been described a Tinubu-like Senator. Buhari, who is one of the ranking Senators from the southern part of the country, was recently re-elected for...

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BREAKING NEWS

BREAKING: Buhari approves indefinite postponement of 2023 census

Yakubu Atanda April 29, 2023 0 Comment

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the postponement of the forthcoming census. The exercise was billed to take place across the country between May 3 and 5. Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, announced...

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POLITICS

Just in: FG Has Not Suspended Subsidy Removal – Finance Minister clarifies

Yakubu Atanda April 28, 2023 0 Comment

The Federal Government on Friday, denied reports that it has suspended the removal of fuel subsidy. Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, made the clarification in a statement signed by...

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POLITICS

Osun APC Slams Adeleke Over Generating Of Revenue Into Individuals’ Pockets

Yakubu Atanda April 28, 2023 0 Comment

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed the state Governor Ademola Adeleke over the high level of corruption that has become a norm with his administration. According to the...

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BREAKING NEWS

Tinubu Settles For Akpabio, Barau As Senate President, Dep

Yakubu Atanda April 28, 2023 0 Comment

President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has concluded plans to pair the former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio, with Senator Jibrin Barau as Senate president and deputy respectively. Akpabio and Barau are among...

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BREAKING NEWS

Enugu: Governor-elect Peter Mbah inaugurates transition committee

Lakwize April 28, 2023 0 Comment

Governor-elect Peter Mbah has inaugurated a 60-man committee to ensure a smooth transition ahead of his swearing-in on May 29.The transition committee will help articulate and fine-tune Mr Mbah’s administration’s “implementable and impactful development...

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FOREIGN

Drama as German landlord wins right to sunbathe naked despite complaints from tenants

Yakubu Atanda April 27, 2023 0 Comment

A German landlord has won the right to sunbathe naked in the courtyard of his Frankfurt building, in spite of complaints from his tenants. The landlord, who has not been named, resorted to taking...

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BREAKING NEWS

Just in: FG suspends removal of petrol subsidy

Yakubu Atanda April 27, 2023 0 Comment

The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday suspended the planned removal of subsidy on petroleum products by the end of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed...