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Reps to Tinubu: Nigeria Air launch is fraud, probe project

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The launch of Nigeria Air by the Muhammadu Buhari administration was said to be a fraud done in secrecy. This was made known by the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, yesterday. It specifically accused the outgone Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, of not carrying the National Assembly along in the whole process of establishing the national carrier. Chairman of the committee, Nnolim Nnaji, stated this during a rescheduled investigative hearing on the controversial launch of the airline in Abuja. At the meeting, major stakeholders in the deal involving the…

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Union Bank’s αlpher Partners with Chrystallis Conversations to Promote Women Empowerment

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In line with its commitment to sustainable development and enabling success for women, Union Bank of Nigeria, through its women-focused proposition αlpher, partnered with Chrystallis to host the inaugural live edition of Chrystallis Conversations – a platform focused on empowering women and promoting gender equality. The event tagged Fear-Less! Pursuing Your Best Life with Courage and Conviction held on Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Victoria Island, Lagos. It was an intimate night of insightful conversations and networking. The event kicked off with a heartfelt musical performance by Funmi Bucknor, followed by…

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FG files money laundering, criminal conspiracy charges against Adebutu

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The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has been charged to court by the Federal Government, for allegedly buying votes during the 18 March elections in the state. In a suit brought by the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice before an Ogun State High Court sitting in Abeokuta, nine other persons associated with the PDP were also charged. In a separate suit it filed at the Federal High Court in Abeokuta, the government also charged…

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Nigeria is 8th world’s most polluted country -Report

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According to a report published yesterday by Oxford University’s Our World in Data platform, Nigeria is 8th most polluted country in the world with 71.80 microgramme (μg) and Nepal most polluted country with 99.73 μg. Nigeria, last year, ranked 18th in the list of most polluted countries in the world, with an average of 34 microgrammes per cubic metre of particulate matter concentration. The concentration of an air pollutant is given in microgrammes (one-millionth of a gramme) per cubic metre air or µg/m3. Niger is second with 94.05 μg, Qatar…

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No N4bn fraud allegation was raised by EFCC – Fayemi

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Dr Kayode Fayemi, the immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, has refuted claims that he is under probe by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over an alleged N4bn fraud. A statement on Friday by the Head of the Fayemi Media Office, Abuja, Mallam Ahmad Sajoh, said during Fayemi’s visit to the EFCC, “no such allegation was raised during his conversation” with officials of the anti-graft agency. It disclosed that all Fayemi did during the conversation with the officials of the EFCC in Ilorin, Kwara State, was respond to…

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Hilton Honours Hotel owner, Dr Ramon Adedoyin, sentenced to death over Adegoke’s death

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Dr Ramon Adedoyin, owner of the Hilton Honours Hotel, Ile-Ife, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the Osun State High Court after being found guilty in the murder case of Timothy Adegoke, a former master’s degree student of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, whose death occurred between November 5 and 7, 2021, at Hilton Honours Hotel, Ile-Ife. The Osun Chief Judge, Adepele Ojo, while delivering her judgement on the case, held that the circumstantial evidence available to the court, pointed to the killing of Adegoke while being a…

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AIT Chairman Raymond Dokpesi dies at 71

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The Chairman of Daar Communications, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, has reportedly died. According to reports, Dokpesi, who was a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) died at the age of 71 in Abuja. A source who spoke with our correspondent revealed he died in an Abuja hospital after he suffered a stroke. This reportedly happened after the recent Ramadan fast. The AIT boss had since then been managing his health and was placed on occupational therapy to improve his daily activities before his sudden death. Share on: WhatsApp

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu removes fuel subsidy

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Newly sworn in President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, in Abuja, announced that his administration will remove the subsidy on Petroleum products. “Subsidy is gone” Tinubu exclaimed during his inaugural address at Eagle Square, Abuja, shortly after he was sworn in as the 16th President of Nigeria. The president said there was no provision for subsidy in the national budget from June 2023 and, therefore, it stands removed. Speaking at his inauguration, Tinubu, on Monday, in Abuja, revealed that his administration targets minimum GDP growth of six per…

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Angry youths set Lagos police post ablaze

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Irate youths in the early hours of Monday launched attack on a police post located on Olayiwola Close, Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State. The rampaging youths, set it ablaze and injured a policeman on duty. Although, the motive of the attack is yet to be ascertained. The policeman who sustained an injury in the head, was rushed to the emergency centre at the toll gate along the Lagos Ibadan Expressway for prompt treatment. It was learnt that while the station was on fire, officials of the Lagos State Fire…

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