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Edo State on the brink of transformation as APC launches gubernatorial campaign Edo State marked the beginning of a new era on Tuesday, August 13, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) officially kicked off its gubernatorial campaign, setting the stage for a transformative journey ahead of the September 21 elections. The much-anticipated event, held at the Ekehuan Campus of the …

Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the upcoming Edo State governorship election, has given Senator Adams Oshiomhole a seven-day ultimatum to retract his alleged defamatory remarks on national television. In a letter dated August 12, 2024, Ighodalo’s lawyers, Ayo Asala (SAN) & Associates, demanded that Oshiomhole issue a personal apology and a retraction of the statement, as …

Following threats of protests by aviation sector workers, Nigeria’s federal government has reduced the airline’s Internal Revenue (IGR) deduction to 20 per cent from the initially proposed 50 per cent. The reduction was announced by Gbenga Saka, special adviser on digital media to Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development on his X page on Friday. Ripples Nigeria has …

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is a synthetic plastic polymer made from the polymerization of vinyl chloride. It is one of the most widely produced plastics in the world, known for its versatility, durability, and affordability. PVC is composed of two base materials: chlorine derived from industrial-grade salts and ethylene, derived from petroleum or natural gas. The result is a highly durable …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. Chinese firm releases Nigerian plane seized for Tinubu’s trip to France Chinese firm Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Company Limited has released one of three Nigerian planes seized in France, Premium Times reports.Read more 2. Seized plane: Minister Tinubu says Nigeria working to resolve dispute with Chinese firm Foreign …

Michael Emenalo, the first sporting director of the Saudi Pro League, is quickly becoming one of the most important figures in world football as he seeks to revolutionise the sport in Saudi Arabia. Michael Emenalo, the Saudi Pro League’s first sporting director, is quickly becoming one of the most important figures in world football and aims to revolutionise the sport …

A fire on Friday morning destroyed a seven-story building on Lagos Island. Several shops were affected in the incident which occurred at 5:17 am, on Sanni Adewale Street in Lagos Island. Lagos State Director of Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, said in a statement that firefighters from Ebute Elefun, Sari and Lekki 1 stations were deployed to the scene …

President Bola Tinubu on Friday returned to Abuja after a three-day trip to Equatorial Guinea. The president’s Gulfstream jet landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 7.00pm on Friday. Tinubu was received by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, Minister of the Federal Capital …

Nigeria’s equity market ended the week in bearish territory for the fifth straight day on Friday as investors lost N4 million at the close of trading. This follows a decline in the prices of shares such as LEARN AFRICA, CADBURY, and NEIMETH among others on the trading floor. After five hours of trading in the capital market, equity capitalization dropped …

Alex Iwobi was in action for Fulham as they lost 1-0 to Manchester United in their opening game of the Premier League season on Friday. United’s new £36 million signing Joshua Zirkzee was an instant hero at Old Trafford as he scored the winner in the 87th minute. The former Bologna star came on for Alejandro Garnacho after the hour …