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…Says, “Debt Relief Harder Than Third Term” ACCRA, GHANA – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has firmly denied ever pursuing a third term in office. Speaking at the Democracy Dialogue organised by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Accra, Ghana, he stated that no Nigerian, dead or alive, could truthfully claim he …

…Says, Leaders Who Fail Should Be Voted Out BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ACCRA, GHANA – Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that unless stakeholders work together to reform Africa’s electoral systems, democracy across the continent risks collapse. Speaking at the Democracy Dialogue organised by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Accra, …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has stated that the creative industry is no longer a side attraction, but a global economic powerhouse. This, he said, informed the commitment of his administration to build an enabling environment where talent is nurtured. Governor stated this while …

…. Dares DAPPMAN To Go To Court LAGOS, NIGERIA – Dangote Petroleum Refinery has disclosed that the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) demanded an annual subsidy of N1.505 trillion to enable members to match the refinery’s gantry prices at their own depots. The refinery disclosed that …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Dangote Petroleum Refinery has revealed that the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) requested it to increase the price of petrol and diesel by N75 per litre, in order to allow its members to match the refinery’s gantry prices at their respective depots. If …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, Asade Agunloye IV, the Olu of Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of Yewaland and Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas, has extended heartfelt congratulations to two distinguished indigenes of Yewaland on their recent national appointments. The monarch …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – In a major step toward stimulating innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth, the Federal Government is set to introduce the Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medical Sciences Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG). The pioneering initiative is designed to empower students across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions …

…Says, “Schools Without Certified Teachers To Lose Accreditation By 2027” BY ABU-SATAR HAMED FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – In a decisive move to reform Nigeria’s education system, the Federal Government has directed that secondary school teachers must obtain proper certification or risk their schools losing the right to serve as examination …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In fulfillment of its commitment to deepen democratic participation and broaden access to the dividends of democracy, the Ogun State Government has appointed 1,200 political assistants to serve as change agents and enhance civic engagement across the state. Announcing the initiative in a statement, the …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA –  The Southern Summit of Former Legislators has formally adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. The former legislators made the adoption in a communiqué issued at the end of the Southern Summit of former legislators, held on Saturday at the June …