Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu stated that “This groundbreaking initiative is an essential part of our vision to improve connectivity in Lagos, stimulate economic growth, and draw in global investments. “The Lekki-Epe International Airport will facilitate travel and create new opportunities for businesses and residents throughout the state.” He added Photo credit: X|@jidesanwoolu
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Trump Directs U.S. Treasury To Stop Minting New Pennies, Citing Rising Cost
President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin. “For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful!” Trump wrote in a post Sunday night on his Truth Social...
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Trump To Absorb Canada, Expressed Seriousness About Annexing It As U.S. 31st State
The United State President, Donald Trump in an interview aired on Sunday during the Super Bowl preshow expressed seriousness about wanting Canada to become the 51st state. “Yeah it is,” Trump told Fox News Channel’s Bret Baier when asked whether his talk of annexing Canada is “a real thing” — as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently warned. “I...
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It is going to be difficult with Tinubu, with his hold on the country, on the economy, and his audacity to say this is where I stand against Nigeria’s interest.
“….It is going to be difficult with Tinubu, with his hold on the country, on the economy, and his audacity to say this is where I stand against Nigeria’s interest. It is something else. Tinubu is very daring; he is his own creation, he is a self-made man, right from Chicago, what he went through...
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Ribadu – El-Rufai: Before Today, There Was Yesterday, and There’ll Be Tomorrow
By Shuaub A.O On November 26, 2011, Yasmin, the eldest daughter of Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai, passed away at the young age of 25 in her London apartment. Overwhelmed by sorrow and grief, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, despite his own constricted emotions, displayed remarkable strength and loyalty. He travelled to London to bring home the fragile remains...
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A NEW DAWN FOR OPOBO/NKORO: HON. ENYIADA COOKEY-GAM APPROVES ₦85,000 MINIMUM WAGE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL WORKERS.
In a remarkable display of leadership and commitment to the welfare of workers, the Executive Chairman of Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Enyiada Cookey-Gam, has approved the payment of an ₦85,000 minimum wage for council workers. This bold and compassionate decision aligns perfectly with the “Rivers First” mantra of the visionary and people-centric...
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Tinubu Shake-Up Federal Universities, Relives Vice-Chancellors Of Their Duties
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday relieved the Vice-Chancellors of Yakubu Gowon University (formerly UniAbuja) and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) of their duties, while also dissolving the governing council of Yakubu Gowon University as part of a major shake-up in federal universities. The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga announced the...
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ICC Condemns Vows To Continue ‘Providing Justice,’ Condemns US Sanctions
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has vowed to continue its judicial work after US President Donald Trump signed an order to impose sanctions on its staff, BBC reported The ICC said it “stands firmly” by its personnel and the order seeks to harm its “independent and impartial” work. Trump’s order accuses it of “illegitimate and...
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‘We Will Not Be Bullied,’ South African President Alluded To President Trump
Cyril Ramaphosa, the South African President appeared to respond to threats from President Donald Trump by saying in his annual speech to the nation Thursday that his country would “not be bullied.” The comment by Ramaphosa was seen as a reaction to Trump’s pledge to cut all funding to South Africa over a new land expropriation law — although Ramaphosa...
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House Of Rep Committee Proposes Creation Of Additional 31 States
The House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee has proposed creating 31 additional states in addition to the country’s 36 existing states. This was contained in a letter to the House of Representatives, which was read during plenary by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who presided over the plenary session in Abuja. The committee is proposing...