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Atedo Peterside, founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc and Anap Foundation, has said President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms have benefited wealthy Nigerians while worsening the living conditions of millions of low-income earners.
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Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has described the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, as a unifying leader whose wisdom and steady leadership promote stability. Lawal stated this on Monday at the 13th Shaikh Usmanu Bin Fodiyo Week and the 20th anniversary of the Sultan’s coronation, held at the International Conference Centre, Sokoto. […]
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By Idris Salisu, Gusau Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura, who contested the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Zamfara North Senatorial District, has insisted that his mandate cannot be taken away from him. Kaura made the assertion while addressing a press conference at his residence in Kaura Namoda, where he claimed that he had been […]
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By Favour Ulebor, Abuja Businessman and former Nigerian Stock Exchange chairman, Atedo Peterside, has said Nigeria’s economic growth rate of about four per cent is inadequate to generate the jobs and investment needed to lift citizens out of poverty, insisting that the country must target annual growth of 10 per cent. Peterside spoke on Tuesday […]
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APC candidate unveils ‘Oyo AHEAD’ development blueprint By Adeola Badru The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has pledged to surpass the achievements of Governor Seyi Makinde’s eight-year administration within four years if elected in 2027. Alli made the promise on Tuesday during the unveiling of his […]
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By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — A former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, whom the court recently declared the authentic candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 senatorial election in Imo West, has warned his successor, Governor Hope Uzodimma, to stop what he described as unwarranted attacks on judges. Okorocha, who spoke […]
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…Union seeks NEC approval to resume suspended action over CATA, outstanding payments By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Gombe State University (GSU) branch, has rejected the salary arrears paid by the university management under the new salary structure, describing the amount as inadequate and below members’ entitlements. The union also […]
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By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki A group of supporters of President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday staged solidarity marches across parts of Ebonyi State, ahead of the 2027 presidential election, in what organisers described as a response to alleged anti-Tinubu protests. The protesters, estimated by the organisers at about 20,000, marched through parts of the state, chanting […]
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By Hadiza Yusuf The Kano State Government says clashes between farmers and herders have reduced significantly following the demarcation of 1,270 kilometres of cattle routes across the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr Danjuma Mahmoud, disclosed this on Tuesday while outlining the achievements of the ministry. He said the demarcation had helped […]
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By Udeme Akpan Power sector experts have called for increased investment in renewable energy and microgrids to complement the national grid and address Nigeria’s persistent electricity supply challenges. They made the call in separate interviews with Vanguard on the sidelines of the recently concluded Nigeria Energy Summit at Landmark, Lagos. Product Manager, DEIF, Anshul Alankar, […]
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