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Sowore drags Tinubu into alleged $100 million presidential jet purchase amid economic hardship

Former African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has dragged President Bola Tinubu over the alleged purchase of a $100 million presidential jet and a further $50 million investment in its customization. Sowore, who made the allegation via his X account on Monday night, said it was heartless of the President to spend such a large sum of money …

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Tinubu will meet again with labour leaders on Thursday to finalise a new minimum wage.

President Bola Tinubu will hold a follow-up meeting with labour leaders on Thursday to reach a consensus on a new minimum wage, according to Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. Idris told reporters after the 15th Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja, on Monday that Tinubu would hold a follow-up meeting with labour leaders as …

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Peterson Okopi Set to Drop Uplifting Remix of ‘HALLE’ Featuring Phindi P

Nigerian gospel music minister, Peterson Okopi, will release a remix of his popular song “HALLE,” featuring South African gospel singer Phindi P. The song, a heartfelt hymn of praise and thanksgiving, was previously released on Peterson’s sophomore album “Victory Dance” in 2022. The remix, produced by Wanda Kwhela, brings a fresh and exciting perspective to the original song, fusing Peterson’s …

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British Foreign Secretary Lammy urges immediate ceasefire during visit to Israel

  David Lammy called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during his first visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories as foreign minister. In his meeting with Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, Mr Lammy said the UK would push for peace and stability. “I am here to ask for a ceasefire,” he said. Foreign Minister met with families of …

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OPINION: Salute to Soyinka, Osoba and Obaigbena

I write about three icons born in the month of July – July People – not in the sense in which students of literature are wont to think of Nadine Gordimer’s novel of the same title – which correctly is actually July’s People (1981) -but in terms of the horoscopic significance of the month of July and the people born …

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