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Biden warns of threat to democracy from ultra-wealthy ‘oligarchy’ U.S President Joe Biden

Biden warns of threat to democracy from ultra-wealthy ‘oligarchy’

Offor Callistus January 16, 2025
In his farewell address to the nation, U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday sounded an alarm over the growing dominance of an “oligarchy’’ led by the ultra-wealthy. Speaking from the Oval Office, Biden described the rise of “extreme wealth, power and influence in the U.S. “that threatens our entire...
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Alleged diversion of $345,000: Court orders arrest of Mercy Chinwo’s manager Court

Alleged diversion of $345,000: Court orders arrest of Mercy Chinwo’s manager

Offor Callistus January 16, 2025
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday granted a warrant of arrest against Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. Justice Alexander Owoeye granted the order following a motion exparte brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking arrest of the manager. When the...
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Rotary Foundation commits $300m to polio eradication in Nigeria images 12 2025 01 16T165929.553

Rotary Foundation commits $300m to polio eradication in Nigeria

Offor Callistus January 16, 2025
The Rotary International Foundation has committed over 300 million dollars to polio eradication in Nigeria. Its Chairman, Board of Trustees, Mark Maloney, disclosed this on Thursday while conducting polio immunisation at a Primary Healthcare Centre in Jahi, Abuja. According to him, polio eradication is Rotary’s number one priority worldwide...
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Trump considering executive order to save TikTok from being blocked images 1 2024 11 09T050704.787

Trump considering executive order to save TikTok from being blocked

Offor Callistus January 16, 2025
United States President-elect, Donald Trump is considering using an executive order to prevent the TikTok app from being blocked in the (U.S.). The Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. The order would suspend enforcement of the law, which required TikTok to be either blocked...
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Military kills 156 terrorists, nabs 146 suspects in 1 week – DHQ Troops of the Nigerian Army

Military kills 156 terrorists, nabs 146 suspects in 1 week – DHQ

Offor Callistus January 16, 2025
The Defence Headquarters says troops have in the last one week, neutralised 156 terrorists, apprehended 464 suspects and rescued 181 kidnapped hostages in different operations across the country. The Director, Defence Media Operation, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the armed forces...
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Election tribunal: Ighodalo reaffirms confidence in Judiciary amid rising tension Edo PDP Governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo

Election tribunal: Ighodalo reaffirms confidence in Judiciary amid rising tension

Offor Callistus January 16, 2025
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the last Sept. 21, Edo governorship election, Dr Asue Ighodalo, has reaffirmed his confidence in the nation’s judiciary. Ighodalo stated this in Benin on Thursday, outside the court house, while speaking to News men, amid rising tension in the Edo...
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NiDCOM commends CBN Governor for introducing Non-resident Nigerian accounts Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa,

NiDCOM commends CBN Governor for introducing Non-resident Nigerian accounts

Offor Callistus January 16, 2025
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, for introducing the Non-Resident Nigerian Ordinary Account (NRNOA) and the Non-Resident Nigerian Investment Account (NRNIA). Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa,...
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Tofowomo to Tinubu: Allow LG autonomy, refineries to function before tax reforms Sen. Nicholas Tofowomo

Tofowomo to Tinubu: Allow LG autonomy, refineries to function before tax reforms

Offor Callistus January 16, 2025
A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain, Sen. Nicholas Tofowomo, has urged President Bola Tinubu to allow local government autonomy and the country’s refineries to function properly before introducing the new tax reforms. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the president had, in October 2024, presented four Tax...
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We don’t need Sanusi’s stamp of approval for Tinubu’s laudable policies – FG 20250116 074330

We don’t need Sanusi’s stamp of approval for Tinubu’s laudable policies – FG

Offor Callistus January 16, 2025
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Government has responded to Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II’s recent remarks on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, stating that they don’t need his stamp of approval. NATIONAL ACCORD reports that Emir Sanusi II has announced that he will no longer provide advice...
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Reps mourns death of Deputy Chief Whip, Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga Deputy Chief Whip, Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga

Reps mourns death of Deputy Chief Whip, Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga

Offor Callistus January 16, 2025
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The House of Representatives has announced the passing of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, who, until her demise, served as the Deputy Chief Whip of the House, representing the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State. NATIONAL ACCORD reports that the lawmaker passed away...
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Afreximbank to support African airlines with 25 aircraft – Director Airline Economic conference in Dublin

Afreximbank to support African airlines with 25 aircraft – Director

Offor Callistus January 16, 2025
The Afreximbank has said that it would support African airlines with 25 aircraft via a leasing subsidiary, to promote competitiveness. Director Project and Asset-Based Finance of Afreximbank, Mrs Helen Brume, disclosed this at the close of the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Global in Dublin, Ireland. The News Agency of...
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