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By, Onome Jackson , Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi escorted in handscuffs from court by security operatives yesterday has been denied bail and remanded in prison custody again ! The Ekiti State Magistrates’ Court in Ado Ekiti, on Tuesday, sent lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, back to prison after the police vehemently opposed his application for bail, accusing him of ...
December, 2024
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8 December
Tinubu admits his govt not loved for now, but things getting better
By, Isa Abdullahi. President Bola Tinubu has said things are taking shape for the better, even though people may not like his government. He said amid the tough challenges in the country, his administration had made some progress, noting that there are better days ahead. The President, who was represented by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, made the remarks ...
November, 2024
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30 November
Okonjo-iweala Reappointed DG again at WTO to ‘fight’ Trump
By _Ayofe Ayedatiwa,_ Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been reappointed as Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a second term. The reappointment, confirmed on Friday, solidifies her position as the first woman and first African to lead the global trade body. The decision, made by consensus among the WTO’s 166 members during a closed-door General Council meeting, was expedited to ...
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28 November
Nigeria’s debt @ N136tn, Fresh N1.77tn loan for approval this week
By, Ayofe Aiyedatiwa In a matter of days, within this week, the $2.2m (N1.77tn) loan request by President Bola Tinubu will be approved. YOUNEWS understands the loan would fund the N9.7tn deficit in the 2024 budget. The loan is to extend the lifespan of the 2024 budget to ensure that ongoing critical projects receive the desired attention and are completed. ...
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28 November
Law of Demand & Supply Knocks Petrol Price, as PH Refinery’s set
By, Biliki Coker Market Forces is currently at play in Nigeria oil sector..and there are public expectations that at the end of the day prices will go down for end consumers. YOUNEWS posits that Oil marketers now have options in the market to buy from; Dangote Refinery and now Port Harcourt refinery, aside modular regineries. They may also turn to ...
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27 November
After Pillar to Post, it’s Yaya Bello’s day in Court today !
By, Nwakaego Ezeafakaego_ The push has come to shove !.. as you read this ex Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello will, ( barring any unforeseen circumstances,) have his day in court on today, Wednesday, November 27th. It’s all about alleged N110bn fraud.Having evaded proceedings since the commencement of his trial, his arrest has presented an opportunity to finally arraign him. Though ...
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21 November
Dangote returns to US crude purchase generates curiosity
Three months after, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has returned to the purchase of crude oil from the United States..and Industry analyst are wondering. Dangote Refinery had stopped purchasing crude from foreign countries, focusing instead on domestic supply. There are worries that the latest development may be an indication that the naira-for-crude initiative by the Federal Government may have stalled. It’s even ...
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19 November
Presidency’s 12 knocks on Obasanjo for attacking ‘Emilokan’
Presidency in Nigeria has given it back to former president Olusegun Obasanjo for his uncharitable criticism of Tinubu’s government. Among other things Presidency said gormer President Obasanjo was not an ideal leader to emulate,’ .. he has no moral grounds to criticise…and that his self-acclaimed reputation as an economic reformer did not align with his record in office. Presidency says ...
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6 November
America is in Labour, (goes to poll).. a boy or girl ?
Republican Donald Trump opened up a significant lead in the U.S. presidential election on Wednesday, leaving supporters of Democrat Kamala Harris hoping for an 11th-hour turnabout. Trump was well on his way to winning the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the White House, while Harris was hoping some late-counting states could turn the tide. The election is too early ...
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5 November
“Atiku and Obi couldn’t have done better than Tinubu”
A former Director-General of the Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Organisation, Doyin Okupe, has heaped praises on President Bola Tinubu for his economic reforms, saying his former principal, Peter Obi, and the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, couldn’t have done better. Okupe gave the plaudits when he was featured as a guest on Monday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics ...
