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SPORTS

Arsenal Star, Bukayo Saka and President Tinubu to meet in Abuja as he rounds up his vacation.

Arsenal's rising star is set to conclude his visit to Nigeria with a meeting with President Tinubu in Abuja. The 21-year-old forward arrived at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport on May 31, 2023, and intends to spend some time in his ancestral homeland following a demanding 2022-2023 Premier League campaign.

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Arsenal Star, Bukayo Saka and President Tinubu to meet in Abuja as he rounds up his vacation.

JUSTICE

An Estate developer arrested and arraigned in court for allegedly defrauding a church in Lagos.

According to PUNCH news, an estate developer who was identified as Kelly Nwogu, was charged to a Federal High Court in Lagos for repeatedly collecting over 64 million Naira from a church under false pretence. The defendant is already facing three counts of conspiracy, obtaining by false pretence and fraudulent conversion, levelled against him by the Police Special Fraud Unit.

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An Estate developer arrested and arraigned in court for allegedly defrauding a church in Lagos.

JUSTICE

Today's Headlines:MWUN Begins Strike; Anyanwu tackles Uzodinma again, charges clergy

MWUN Begins Strike Photo Credit: Sahara Reporters The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) on Monday morning commenced nationwide strike action due to unresolved issues relating to the poor welfare of its members. The workers on Monday protested in Lagos with placards explaining the reason for the industrial action and advocating their demands from the Nigerian government.

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Today's Headlines:MWUN Begins Strike; Anyanwu tackles Uzodinma again, charges clergy

POLITICS

Fuel Subsidy: Tinubu's Administration Will Vindicate Me -Primate Ayodele Says, Drops New Prophecy

Primate Elijah Ayodele, Spiritual Director of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, revealed in a video posted on his church's Facebook page that his prophecy against the Muslim-Muslim APC ticket will stand up to scrutiny after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the withdrawal of fuel subsidies. The cleric made this statement in response to social media users dragging him for taking a position against Tinubu's administration.

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Fuel Subsidy: Tinubu's Administration Will Vindicate Me -Primate Ayodele Says, Drops New Prophecy

POLITICS

Once There's No Juicy Appointment, They Will Sponsor Northern Groups To Accuse Him Of Betrayal Sani

Previous Kaduna Legislator and individual from the people groups Leftist faction, PDP, Shehu Sani has expressed that certain individuals in the All Ever-evolving Congress, APC, are quietly pausing and watching the new leader of Nigeria, president Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he has begun making his ecclesiastical arrangements

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Once There's No Juicy Appointment, They Will Sponsor Northern Groups To Accuse Him Of Betrayal Sani

POLITICS

Sanwo Olu pleads With NLC, Explaining Why They Should Abort Strike Plans.

Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo Olu has addressed Nigerian Labour congress as it plans going on strike from Wednesday, due to removal of fuel subsidy. Speaking on Sunday after a post inauguration thanksgiving service at Cathedral church of Christ Marina, Babajide Sanwo Olu mentioned that strike will not be a working solution to the removed fuel subsidy.

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Sanwo Olu pleads With NLC, Explaining Why They Should Abort Strike Plans.

POLITICS

Election Tribunal: If It Is Easy To Rig Election With BVAS, Why Didn't You Rig To Win- Ajomale

Chief Henry Ajomale, former commissioner for special duties and immediate past chairman of the ruling party, APC in Lagos state has called on all the presidential candidates that lost the last election to accept defeat and honour the wishes of Nigerians. Recall that after the election and declaration of the winner(Bola Asiwaju Tinibu), Mr Peter Obi, labour party presidential candidate and Atiku Abubakar, Peoples Democratic party's presidential candidate has been challenging Bola Tinibu's victory.

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Election Tribunal: If It Is Easy To Rig Election With BVAS, Why Didn't You Rig To Win- Ajomale

POLITICS

Fuel Subsidy: President Tinubu Trying to Face Public Resistance - Sowore

According to Vanguard, African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore claimed that President Bola Tinubu is about to face public resistance over his "thoughtless petrol subsidy policy". In a post via his Twitter account on Sunday, Sowore claimed that "Tinubu was driven by imprudence when he boasted that he would eliminate subsidies whether people protested or not."

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Fuel Subsidy: President Tinubu Trying to Face Public Resistance - Sowore

POLITICS

What happens to Gbajabiamila's Rep seat now that his is Tinubu's Chief of Staff? TheCable

Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker House of Representatives, has revealed the real reason why he will not resign after being announced as the new Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Recalls that President Bola Tinubu officially announced Gbajabiamila as his Chief of Staff, CoS, on Friday, June 2, 2023.

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What happens to Gbajabiamila's Rep seat now that his is Tinubu's Chief of Staff? TheCable

HEALTH

Charge UK and Others for Nigerian Doctors Migrating - Lagos Deputy Governor Encourages FG

In a bold statement, the deputy governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has called on the federal government to implement charges on countries such as the United Kingdom for accepting Nigerian doctors as migrants. Speaking in Lagos on Sunday, June 4, Hamzat addressed the issue of brain drain among medical professionals in Nigeria.

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Charge UK and Others for Nigerian Doctors Migrating - Lagos Deputy Governor Encourages FG

ENTERTAINMENT

Davido Recalls How His Wife, Chioma Rowland Shunned Him The First Time He Sent For Her

Nigerian celebrity singer and music producer, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has recounted how he first met his wife, Chioma Rowland and how she shunned his call. According to Davido, when he first saw Chioma, he was thrilled and immediately desired her. He immediately told his personal assistants that he like the girl (Chioma) and then sent for her.

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Davido Recalls How His Wife, Chioma Rowland Shunned Him The First Time He Sent For Her

POLITICS

Don’t Go On Strike Over Petrol Subsidy, Tinubu Means Well For Nigeria - Sanwo-Olu to NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has been ordered not to strike over the elimination of the petrol subsidy by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Petrol subsidies are no longer in effect, President Bola Tinubu declared on May 29 during his inauguration speech. The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) gave the federal government a five-day deadline to reinstate the previous petrol price or face widespread unrest.

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Don’t Go On Strike Over Petrol Subsidy, Tinubu Means Well For Nigeria - Sanwo-Olu to NLC

POLITICS

APC Chieftain Commends Osinbajo's Quiet Exit from Office.

Photo showing Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, The former vice president of Nigeria. Prof. Sola Adeyeye, a senior member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, praised outgoing Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for stepping down without the pomp and circumstance that is customary for politicians in this region of the world.

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APC Chieftain Commends Osinbajo's Quiet Exit from Office.

POLITICS

Omoyele Sowore Warns Of National Resistance Against Fuel Subsidy Removal"

Omoyele Sowore, an outspoken Nigerian activist and journalist, recently took to his Twitter handle to criticize the confidence exhibited by @officialABAT, presumably referring to a political figure, regarding the removal of fuel subsidy. Sowore accused @officialABAT of practicing impunity in Lagos since 1999 and warned him that his actions would not go unchallenged.

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Omoyele Sowore Warns Of National Resistance Against Fuel Subsidy Removal

ENTERTAINMENT

Nollywood Actress, Seun Osigbesan Has Been Ordained As A Pastor

Nollywood actress, Seun Osigbesan took to her Instagram page last night to share a video of the moment she was being anointed for a Pastoral position. The actress said that she has been a Jonah for a very long time. She has been running away from the calling to be a pastor but later realized that she would need to surrender to the calling by giving everything up, and follow God.

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Nollywood Actress, Seun Osigbesan Has Been Ordained As A Pastor

POLITICS

Omoyele Sowore Warns Of National Resistance Against Fuel Subsidy Removal"

An outspoken activist and journalist from Nigeria named Omoyele Sowore recently used his Twitter account to criticize the assurance displayed by @officialABAT, who is likely referring to a political figure, regarding the elimination of fuel subsidies. Sowore accused @officialABAT of operating with impunity in Lagos since 1999 and warned him that his behavior would not be tolerated.

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Omoyele Sowore Warns Of National Resistance Against Fuel Subsidy Removal

SPORTS

Governor Sanwo-Olu Hosts Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and Receives Signed Jersey

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State recently had the pleasure of hosting Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka, who is currently on vacation in Nigeria. Saka, who hails from Nigerian descent, caused a wave of excitement in the local football community when a video of him casually strolling the streets of Lagos went viral.

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Governor Sanwo-Olu Hosts Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and Receives Signed Jersey

SPORTS

Sanwo-Olu Hosts Arsenal Star Bukayo Saka, Receives Signed Jersey

Bukayo Saka, an Arsenal player, "was hosted by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday at the State House in Marina." According to PUNCH. As he posted images from the visit on his Facebook page, Sanwo-Olu announced this. According to PUNCH, "Exciting day at the State House, Marina today as I had the pleasure of hosting my favorite #Arsenal player, Star Boy Bukayo Saka," the governor wrote in his post.

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Sanwo-Olu Hosts Arsenal Star Bukayo Saka, Receives Signed Jersey

ECONOMY-FINANCE

In US, Cost Of Fuel Ranges From $3.40 To $3.50 Per litre When Compared To What We Buy In Nigeria

The All Progressives Congress (APC) chapter in the United States has responded to the removal of the fuel subsidy by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the country's new president. (Photo Credit: Facebook Page Verified by The Punch Newspaper) Recall that Bola Ahmed Tinubu said during his inauguration speech that his new government will end gasoline subsidies.

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In US, Cost Of Fuel Ranges From $3.40 To $3.50 Per litre When Compared To What We Buy In Nigeria

POLITICS

FG, governors need to do arithmetic, soul searching on minimum wage - Tinubu

According to vanguardngr (3 June, 2023) . President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has advised the Federal Government and state governors to carry out a thorough arithmetic and soul-searching to determine if they can afford to pay a minimum wage that will be fair to Nigerian workers.

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FG, governors need to do arithmetic, soul searching on minimum wage - Tinubu