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By Lukman Lawal Medical students at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, Oyo State, are currently staging a protest at the office of the Chief Medical Director (CMD) due to the lack of power and water supply. Meanwhile, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu and CMD Jesse Otegbayo met with stakeholders at the institution’s Conference Room to discuss a solution ...
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February, 2025
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7 February
Signs emerge Frank Mba may be next IG of Police
By, Isa Abdullahi There are indications that the statement, Universe makes room for a man that doesnt give up, may come true for Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Frank Mba. Frank may become IG after Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun. Egbetokun’s tenure may end if he should retire upon turning 60 in September 2024. Or as Attorney-General of the ...
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7 February
Knocks as Tinubu asks for 2025 budget increase, ₦49.7trn to ₦54.2trn within few months
By, Ayoofe Aiyedatiwa In Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposal to revise the 2025 budget is getting reactions; kudos and knocks He seeks to increase the allocation to ₦54.2tn,. from ₦49.7trn. A move, driven by additional revenue from key government agencies. The Federal Government projects a total revenue of N36.35tn for 2025, anchored on improved non-oil revenue generation. This includes ...
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7 February
FG tackles Dangote for plotting Monopoly in oil sector
By, Onome Jackson, Motive behind the N100bn lawsuit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been exposed! The suit is seeking to stop the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited and oil marketers from importing refined petroleum products into the country. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to allow it to join the ...
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4 February
7-day ultimatum to properties under powerlines in Lagos
By, Abiodun Aloba The Lagos State Government has given a seven-day ultimatum for the removal of illegal structures erected beneath high-tension and power lines across the state. The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) shared the directive via its official X account, emphasizing its goal to reduce the risks associated with unauthorized constructions in these areas. The announcement was made ...
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4 February
Ogun gov suspends rated King over abuse of power
By, Emeka Echewodor The Ogun State Police Command on Monday has government slammed a six-month suspension on the monarch. He eas invited and interrogated the Olorile of Orile-Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi. He was interrogated for assaulting a 73-year-old chief, Areola Abraham. Ogunjobi had sparked outrage after a viral video surfaced showing him verbally and physically assaulting Arinola. In the two-minute ...
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3 February
Obasa’s cronies wish Tinubu’s order to return impeached speaker
By, Isa Abdullahi Three weeks after Obasa was impeached over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office, news is circulating that Tinubu wants him back. The narrative has it that President Bola Tinubu has instructed members of the Lagos State House of Assembly to prepare for the reinstatement of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker, sources has revealed in shocking manner. ...
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3 February
Nationwide Strike on Tuesday Feb 4, FG begs NLC
By, Emeka Odeme Government in Nigeria is running from pillar to post, leaving no stone unturned, in bid to to avert the nationwide protest scheduled February 4, 2025, over the 50 per cent hike in telecom tariff. Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is planning nationwide protest on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, against the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) approval of a 50% ...
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3 February
Experts justify telcos tariff hike with 6 points
By, Onome Jackson (1) There was extensive discussions with stakeholders, before the NCC approved a tariff adjustment of up to 50%, which was significantly lower than the 100% increase proposed by telecom operators. (2).The tariff hike was implemented in good faith to prevent the sector from collapsing. (3).Long overdue…The last telecom tariff increase approved by the NCC was in 2013 ...
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1 February
Kidnapper Evans scores A1 in NECO papers, now in NOUN part 2
By, Emeka Odeme Convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans is now a 200-level student at the National Open University of Nigeria. YOUNEWS learnt he had made A1 in all his NECO subjects while in prison. Curiously, We learnt, all this was made possible through a scholarship given to him by the Federal Government. Now , on the level of ...
