THE Technical Sub-Committee on the Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira initiative has said the crude-for-naira policy of the federal government will continue. Newsextra24 reports that the Sub-Committee reached the conclusion on Tuesday, after its meeting to review progress and address ongoing implementation matters. The meeting was attended by the …
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LEADER of the Obidient Network Advisory Council, Ikenna Azomchine, has asserted that the Labour Party holds no significance without Peter Obi. Speaking in an interview with Arise News on Wednesday, Azomchine emphasised that Peter Obi remains central to the party’s identity and future, particularly as a presidential contender after President Bola …
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THE Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has announced the appointment of Michael Odey as the new Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). The appointment was contained in a Special Government Announcement issued on Wednesday morning by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Worika. Newsextra24 reports …
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RIVERS State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has approved the appointment of administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. Newsextra24 reports that this is coming despite a Federal High Court order which restrained him from appointing administrators to oversea the affairs of the local government councils. …
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THE Nigerian stock market rebounded on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, reversing several days of bearish trends, with a gain of N101 billion. The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) market capitalisation rose by N101 billion or 0.15 per cent, closing at N65.589 trillion, up from N65.488 trillion on Monday. Similarly, the All-Share …
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MORE than 500 foreign students have had their US visas revoked in recent weeks, as Donald Trump’s administration doubles down on its crackdown on universities. Nafsa, a network of universities and individuals engaged in international education and exchanges, told the Financial Times on Tuesday it had identified 500 visa revocations …
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THE Department of Government Efficiency has reported the termination of a grant approved for Nigerian businesses by the United States African Development Foundation. The Foundation, established to invest in African grassroots enterprises and social entrepreneurs, operates in 21 African countries, and has made investments in more than 40 nations. In …
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THE sole aspirant, Jude Ezenwafor, has secured the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, ticket for the Anambra governorship election. Newsextra24 reports that the PDP governorship primary was held on Tuesday at the Professor Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre in Awka, the state capital. Chairman of the state governorship election congress committee, …
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RIVERS State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) has appointed administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Worika disclosed this in a Special Government Announcement issued on Wednesday morning. Although the details of the new appointees were not mentioned, …
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FAMOUS Afrobeat singer, Davido, has officially announced his white wedding date with Chioma. He made the announcement ten months after their traditional marriage. Newsextra24 reports that the couple traditionally tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony in June 2024, at Eko Hotels, Lagos. However, the singer in his latest interview …
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