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Donald Trump accused Joe Biden on Thursday of doing a “poor job” on the US economy and of presiding over a disastrous rise in inflation — reflecting how rising prices and the cost of living have become key issues ahead of November’s presidential election. “He has not done a good job. He’s done a poor

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has expressed his displeasure on the activities of private illegal aircraft operators who are engaged in hard drug transportation as well as money laundering in the country. He added that this illegal charter operation was already thriving within the aviation sector. Keyamo disclosed this at a

The Federal Government through the Central Bank of Nigeria has raised a total sum of N284.26bn in the latest Nigerian Treasury Bills auction. This was as its T-Bills debts soared to N10.4tn between December 2023 and March 2024, marking a 60 per cent rise in just three months. According to the auction result by the

Have you ever been to Italy? Whether real or virtual, a visit to Italy will hypnotise you. Italy is the canvas painted by the gods of art, architecture, culture, literature, opera, fashion, food and history, spreading through the Pope-led Vatican City, whose independent government inside another city, Rome, is called the Holy See, (The god’s

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday fixed July 8, 2024, for hearing of all pending applications in a contempt suit initiated by Guaranty Trust Bank Limited against the directors of the Afex Exchange Commodities Limited over alleged N17, 808, 452, 467. 107 loan indebtedness. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke fixed the date after taking arguments

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, on Thursday, ordered the arrest of two officers of the commission allegedly involved in the manhandling of a female hotel worker in Lagos. Olukoyede’s directive was in response to a viral video showing two officers manhandling a female hotel worker in Lagos. The viral

The Lagos State Government has called for the collaboration of public transport bus operators as it releases the restructuring plans to improve the commuting experience in the state. Mr. Sola Giwa, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, said this in a meeting between the Ministry of Transportation with Lagos Metropolitan Transport Authority

VFD Group Plc has announced its intention to raise N30bn in additional capital through share issuance, global depository receipts, commercial papers, loans, convertible and non-convertible instruments, medium-term notes, and bonds. The Company Secretary of the firm, Gbeminiyi Shoda, disclosed that at the company’s annual general meeting held in Lagos State on Thursday. According to Shoda,

Nigeria is blessed with innumerable citizens who love their country and seek its success, peace, and prosperity. They are men and women with a sense of loyalty, indubitable love, and a deeply felt affective attachment to the nation.  These are called patriots. Amidst our countless patriots are the corrupt who unfortunately sit up high in the echelon of government. They use their positions to rob others of their

The roof of a newly refurbished terminal building at New Delhi’s international airport partially collapsed in heavy rains early Friday, killing one person and injuring eight others, rescuers said. Images posted online showed vehicles crushed under giant steel girders at the departure forecourt of the airport’s Terminal 1, one of several projects inaugurated by Prime

The wonders of cryptocurrencies like DOGE and MANTRA, had the eyes of so many people on the crypto space, with holders earning life changing gains. For those who missed out on these opportunities, all eyes are now turning to Raboo, a burgeoning cryptocurrency that mirrors the pre-surge positions of DOGE and MANTRA. This article aims

President Bola Tinubu attended the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa for a second term in office. It was right that the Nigerian leader was personally present at the event, and this was for several reasons. But it’s even more heart-lifting for me because I’ve followed the journeys of both personalities for years,

Lasaco Assurance Plc has paid N353m as insurance claims to the beneficiaries of 128 deceased local government and State Universal Basic Education Board employees in Lagos State. In a statement on Wednesday, Lasaco Assurance said, “Under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State Government demonstrated its commitment to the well-being of local government

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday, took a swipe at the Peoples Democratic Party, saying the the party had failed the people of the state. He stated that the party leadership had not played the role expected of it since the political crisis began. Fubara stated this while hosting a delegation of the Senate

A former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, says his joy knows no bounds after the Federal High Court in Lagos dismissed the money laundering charges pressed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. He described his trial by the EFCC, which lasted 12 and a half years, as

The Lagos State Building Control Agency has warned residents against erecting structures or trading under high-tension power lines in any part of the state. A Thursday statement said the warning was issued by the General Manager of the agency, Gbolahan Oki, at a meeting with the Bale of Ladigboye Community and representatives of Arewa Communities

The Senate of the University of Abuja has appointed the youngest professor of Law in the institution, Aisha Maikudi, in acting capacity as vice-chancellor. Maikudi, a professor of International Law, is the current Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics at the institution. Her appointment followed her nomination at the valedictory Senate meeting held on Wednesday, according to

Boavista defender, Bruno Onyemaechi, has revealed how his permanent deal at the Portuguese club at the start of the 2023/24 season helped him gain confidence at the Estádio do Bessa, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian left-back had joined the Portuguese club on loan from Firense in the 2022/23 season and the deal was sealed

As the controversy on the proposed traditional institution law rages in Sokoto State, the state’s high court has issued an order restraining Governor Ahmed Aliyu from sacking two of the 15 District Heads his government earlier removed from their seats. The order was sought separately by Alhaji Buhari Dahiru Tambuwal and Alhaji Abubakar Kassim, the

CASIO Middle East and Africa FZE, the regional subsidiary of CASIO Computer Co., Ltd., has unveiled an exclusive edition calculator, the fx-9910NG PLUS 2nd Edition, tailored specifically for Nigeria. This innovative calculator, unveiled on Thursday in Lagos at the CASIO Education Conference 2024, combines basic calculation with advanced functionalities, including differential calculation, integrations, complex numbers,

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has dismissed rumours about plans by the state legislature to suspend some members. The Speaker, who stated this on Thursday while addressing the House at plenary, said suspending any member would only create a vacuum that would make the electorate and the constituents suffer.

The Kano State government is working towards the creation of a special court for the speedy dispensation of justice on gender-based violence and child rights abuse in the state. This was hinted at by the state Chief Justice, Dije Aboki, on Thursday, at the second quarter National Executive Council pre-convention meeting of the International Federation

The Peoples Democratic Party has said it is battle-ready to confront and prevent vote thieves in the upcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states. The party also said it would ensure a fair and democratic process and prevent anyone, no matter how highly placed, from taking over the state undemocratically. The Independent National Electoral

Bvndle, a customer engagement and loyalty platform, says it is set to redefine how Nigerians experience rewards and loyalty programmes. Designed with the modern consumer at its core, Bvndle addresses the frustrations often associated with traditional loyalty programmes, delivering meaningful rewards and personalised experiences that make every Naira count, according to a statement. “Through Bvndle,

The Defence Headquarters said, on Thursday, that the military has made significant progress in the counter-insurgency war and fight against oil theft. It said in the last three months, troops intercepted and recovered stolen crude oil worth N10bn in the Niger Delta while no fewer than 2,245 terrorists were killed in the North. The Director,