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US bans surprise charges for tickets, hotels and rentals

In a sea change that could save American consumers time and money, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday finalized a rule that would ban surprise "junk fees" for tickets to live events, hotels and vacation rentals. The rule would...

'Pioneer, epitome of service': Aiyedatiwa celebrates 70 years of Mimiko

•As Ondo stops for Mimiko's 70th birthday Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Tuesday described the former governor of the state, Olusegun Mimiko, as an epitome of service who promoted the interests of the people of the state through...

Jonathan congratulates Buhari on his 82nd birthday

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated former President Muhammadu Buhari on his 82nd birthday and wished him good health and peace of mind. Jonathan stated this in a goodwill message he signed in which he praised Buhari for his considerable...

Drone sighting in New Jersey: Our military and Biden know: Trump

President-elect Donald Trump has suggested that the Biden administration and the military are withholding information from the public about mysterious drones recently spotted over New Jersey. During a press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Monday, Trump questioned why the government has...

Akwa Ibom: Governor Eno promises priority to deepwater project

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has expressed his administration's willingness to prioritize the Deep Sea project inherited from previous administrations, but stated that it is impossible for any state government to execute such a large project alone. The...

Once again, Senator Kalu wins the award for “Best electoral development”

For displaying resilience and consistency in the execution of different infrastructure projects within his senatorial district in Abia-North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), won the Senate Press Corps Award on constituency...

Canada's finance minister resigns after clash with prime minister

Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned on Monday following a clash with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over key policy issues, including the handling of potential US tariffs. His departure, which he announced in a strongly worded resignation letter, adds further...

World Bank and FG launch $600 million RAAMP expansion to boost farmers' access to markets

To promote rural economic growth and alleviate poverty, the Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the World Bank, has unveiled a $600 million expansion of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). Nigeria has approximately 200,000 kilometers of...

The Kano government presents Waiya, Sagagi and four others as

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has forwarded the names of a human rights activist, Ambassador Ibrahim Waiya, and five others as commissioner candidates to the House of Assembly for consideration. House Speaker Ismail Jibrin Falgore made this announcement...

Netanyahu discusses Syria strategy with Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a video message on Sunday night, revealed a conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump. Netanyahu called it a “very friendly, very warm and very important conversation” and said they discussed “the need to complete...

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Lagos LG boss launches free cataract surgeries, medical check-ups for residents

The Executive Chairman of Itire-Ikate LCDA, Hon. (Dr.) Ahmed Olanrewaju Apatira, on Thursday started cataract surgeries and medical check-ups...