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ECONOMY-FINANCE

NNPC: New Players Will Bring Down Petrol Price-Kyari

PriceNNPC: New Players Will Bring Down Petrol Price Vanguard news reported that the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, has said that the entry of new players into the retail segment of the petroleum industry will make the price of petrol come down.

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NNPC: New Players Will Bring Down Petrol Price-Kyari

RELIGION

May 29: Adeboye Speaks on What Nigerians Will Experience After Tinubu Is Sworn In as President

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has sent a message of hope to Nigerians. Ahead of the May 29 handover of the incoming administration led by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the renowned cleric expressed optimism toward a new Nigeria in a new song he composed, titled ‘There shall be new Nigeria.’

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May 29: Adeboye Speaks on What Nigerians Will Experience After Tinubu Is Sworn In as President

POLITICS

May 29: Nigerians Should Be Patient And Support The New Government - Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida

The Former Head of State, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has spoken on the state of the Nigeria as the country prepares to usher in a new government come May 29, 2023. IBB was interviewed by Arise News and the video is being aired live on YouTube.

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May 29: Nigerians Should Be Patient And Support The New Government - Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida

POLITICS

We Have Our Own Model, Which We Are Going to Implement at the Appropriate Time—Labour Party Insists

Following the fuel subsidy conundrum implemented by the newly elected president of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a former spokesperson of the Labour Party, Kenneth Okonkwo, has recently faulted the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, saying they promised Nigerians renewed hope but gave them hopelessness upon the inauguration of their candidate.

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We Have Our Own Model, Which We Are Going to Implement at the Appropriate Time—Labour Party Insists

POLITICS

I Have Not Held Discussions With Anyone As Regards An Appointment- Pat Utomi Says.

According to the Vanguard Newspaper, Mr Patrick Utomi, a Nigerian political economist and a member of the presidential campaign council of Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, has dismissed the rumors that he was offered an appointment into the cabinet of the Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

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I Have Not Held Discussions With Anyone As Regards An Appointment- Pat Utomi Says.

POLITICS

Don't Toy With Citizens Trust, Address Poverty That Have Kept Nigerians- Yoruba Leaders Tells Tinubu

The Yoruba Leaders of Thought have advised the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his Vice, Kashim Shettima, to address the hardship of the country while discharging their duties. The group also urged the president not to use his administration to betray and toy with the trust of the people but rather work in the interest of Nigerians, having the fear of God while reducing the hardship and suffering in the country.

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Don't Toy With Citizens Trust, Address Poverty That Have Kept Nigerians- Yoruba Leaders Tells Tinubu

POLITICS

Tinubu Promised Us Hope, But Gave Us A New Hopelessness - Kenneth Okonkwo

Kenneth Okonkwo was live on Arise News and he was asked a question regarding the pronunciation of Tinubu as the president of Nigeria, but he answered saying they are still in court questioning the validity of that pronunciation. Kenneth Okonkwo is a Nollywood star, a lawyer and a spokesperson for the Labour Party presidential council.

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Tinubu Promised Us Hope, But Gave Us A New Hopelessness - Kenneth Okonkwo

POLITICS

May 29: I Am Satisfied That We Are Still Existing As A United Nation - Yakubu Gowon

Following the Swearing in and the Inauguration of the New Nigerian Executives, the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his vice president, Kashim Shettima at the Eagle Square in Abuja. A lot of Nigerian Dignitaries and presidents from the different countries around the World were present at the occasion.

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May 29: I Am Satisfied That We Are Still Existing As A United Nation - Yakubu Gowon

POLITICS

May 29: Nigerians Should Be Patient And Support The New Government - Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida

As Nigeria prepares to form a new government on May 29, 2023, former President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) spoke about the current situation in the country Arise News interviewed IBB, a video of which is posted on YouTube May 29. As the new government took office on May 29, the interviewer asked IBB what advice he would give Nigerians, to which he replied that Nigerians should always be patient and support the new government.

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May 29: Nigerians Should Be Patient And Support The New Government - Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida

RELIGION

There shall be new Nigeria, Pastor Adeboye optimistic, composes new song

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has composed a new song titled "There Shall Be New Nigeria" in which he expresses hope for a new Nigeria. With a positive outlook on the new government, Pastor Adeboye wrote this song.

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There shall be new Nigeria, Pastor Adeboye optimistic, composes new song

POLITICS

Regime Change: Why Tinubu Must Restructure Nigeria Now - YCE

The Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) on Sunday called on the incoming administration of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to take a firm stand on the restructuring of Nigeria, saying it will give the country new vigor in all ways. In a statement by its Executive Director, Chief Oladipo Oyewole, YCE called on Tinubu to put in place the right people in the various arms of government "with a sense of purpose."

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Regime Change: Why Tinubu Must Restructure Nigeria Now - YCE

EDUCATION

Japa: NANS Kicks Against UK New Policy, Says It Is Inhumane

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has rejected the new immigration policy introduced by the Home Office of the United Kingdom (UK), adding that it is inhumane. The new policy has restricted study visas except those on research from bringing dependants over to Britain starting from January 2024.

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Japa: NANS Kicks Against UK New Policy, Says It Is Inhumane

TRAVEL

Shehu Sani Reveals How To Settle The Controversy Of Whether The Nigerian Airways Plane Was Leased.

Senator Shehu Sani, a Nigerian author, human rights activist and senator representing Kaduna State at the National Assembly, has taken to his official Twitter platform to reveal how to settle the controversy of whether the new Nigerian airways plane was leased or bought. Photo Credit: Punch Newspaper

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Shehu Sani Reveals How To Settle The Controversy Of Whether The Nigerian Airways Plane Was Leased.

POLITICS

Nigerians Act Like Brothers In The Diaspora But Become Enemies At Home- Obasanjo Says.

According to the Punch Newspaper, a former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that many Nigerians act like brothers in the diaspora but become enemies when they return home to Nigeria. Photo Credit: Punch Newspaper The former president said this at an evening reception held at New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA, urging Nigerians in the diaspora to be good citizens wherever they are domiciled, where he also noted that many Nigerians are making the country proud in their different endeavors abroad.

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Nigerians Act Like Brothers In The Diaspora But Become Enemies At Home- Obasanjo Says.

POLITICS

Aregbesola Commissions New Passport Office in Edo

Vanguard news reported that the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, on Tuesday, commissioned a new passport office in Auchi, Edo State. The new office is located at the Auchi Zonal Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Aregbesola said the new office was part of the federal government's efforts to improve service delivery to Nigerians.

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Aregbesola Commissions New Passport Office in Edo

MILITARY

Buhari inaugurates a new fleet of ships for the Nigerian Navy

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday inaugurated a new fleet of ships for the Nigerian Navy, saying the vessels would help to significantly reduce maritime crimes in the country. The fleet, which was reviewed by the president at the Naval Dockyard in Lagos, includes a new helicopter, a landing ship transport, and a patrol boat.

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Buhari inaugurates a new fleet of ships for the Nigerian Navy

FOOD

Reactions as Hilda Baci ends cook-a-thon at world record of 100 hours

Record-smashing Hilda Baci, a Nigerian chef, completed her 100-hour cooking marathon, breaking the previous record for the "longest cooking time" by an individual. Recall On Monday morning, Hilda had broken and tied the record for the longest cooking time, previously held by Indian chef Lata Tandon.

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Reactions as Hilda Baci ends cook-a-thon at world record of 100 hours

POLITICS

Mixed reactions As Kwankwaso Holds 4hrs Meeting With Tinubu In Paris, May Join Tinubu's Cabinet

According to a report by TheCable News online, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian New People's Party (NNPP) in the February 25 election, had a four-hour meeting with President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Paris. There have been discussions about Kwankwaso's potential involvement in the new government, as Tinubu aims to form a "government of national unity" that includes representation from the opposition.

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Mixed reactions As Kwankwaso Holds 4hrs Meeting With Tinubu In Paris, May Join Tinubu's Cabinet

ENTERTAINMENT

Youtuber Tiamiyu apologises over comment on BBC interview about Nigerian students in UK

Nigerian Youtuber, Emdee Tiamiyu has apologised over comment in a recent interview. The news was shared by Punch on May 24, 2023. If you recall, the UK government came up with a new immigration rule preventing Nigerian students, and others studying in the UK, from bringing their families as dependants.

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Youtuber Tiamiyu apologises over comment on BBC interview about Nigerian students in UK

HEALTH

'Tinubu Will Not Have To Travel Abroad For Medical Care With The New Medical Centre' - Aisha Buhari

The inauguration of the new medical center in the Aso Rock Villa is a significant event for Nigeria. The center, which is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and staffed by top-notch doctors and nurses, is a symbol of hope for the country. For many years, Nigerians have been forced to travel abroad for medical treatment.

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'Tinubu Will Not Have To Travel Abroad For Medical Care With The New Medical Centre' - Aisha Buhari