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Wike admits to strained relationship with Odili

The immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, said his relationship with one of his predecessors, Peter Odili, whom he referred to as his political father has soured. Mr Wike, now FCT minister, disclosed this while speaking with reporters...

Kwara government attributes insufficient water supply in Ilorin to poor power supply

The Kwara State government says erratic power supply to the state by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) is affecting the pumping of water by its waterworks. The state Commissioner for Water Resources, Usman Yunusa- Lade, said this at a...

MAN’s response to Erisco Foods’ controversy involving reviewer Chioma

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for a fair regulatory environment to protect consumers’ and manufacturers’ interests. Its Director General, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, made the call on Monday in Lagos, after a social media incident involving Erisco Foods...

CPPE addresses the CBN’s recapitalisation of banks

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) on Monday said the proposed recapitalisation of banks should be done to minimise shocks and disruptions to the banking system and the economy at large. In a statement signed by Muda...

Governor Diri: Palliatives are not the ultimate solution to current hardships

Gov Douye Diri of Bayelsa State on Sunday said offering palliatives was not a lasting solution to the economic hardship in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr Diri made the remark when he spoke during...

Private university in Nigeria announces significant fee hike

A Nigerian private institution, Baze University, Abuja, has increased fees payable by students, citing an ‘astronomical rise’ in the cost of goods and services. The increments include a 100 per cent rise in hostel fees, a 35 per cent increase...

Rivers United narrowly defeat USM Alger in the first leg of quarter-final match

Rivers United battled to a lone goal victory over USM Alger in their first leg quarter-final CAF Confederation Cup clash on Sunday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. The Nigerian representatives faced a formidable challenge from the reigning champions, who...

Official report states two people killed as police raid IPOB/ESN hideout in Enugu

The police command in Enugu State says it raided a hideout used by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in the Akwuke axis of Enugu metropolis. The police operatives, however, met with resistance...

Father and son arrested by police for suspected involvement in the death of neighbor’s wife after alleged beating incident.

The Police Command in Ogun has arrested a 54-year-old man, Chizoke Obiadada, and his 17-year-old son for allegedly beating to death their neighbour’s wife, 43-year-old Tope Owoade. Omolola Odutola, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), disclosed this in a...

Eight suspects arrested by police in Delta in connection with murder of officers

The Nigeria Police Force said it had arrested eight suspects in connection with the murder of its officers on a fact finding mission in Ughelli area of Delta. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement...

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