The Alake of Egba Land, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare July 13 a national day dedicated to celebrating the contributions of Noble Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, to humanity both nationally and globally. Gbadebo also said that the Federal Government should honour Soyinka with the second highest national honour of […]
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1st July 2024 As the nation awaits the new minimum wage promised to be sent to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu, the burden of implementing the minimum wage may make many states bankrupt. The Federal Executive Council, at its meeting last Tuesday, stepped down a memorandum on the report of the tripartite committee
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1st July 2024 There was outrage on Sunday over a United Kingdom-based taxi driver, who remained on the Federal Government’s payroll despite migrating to the UK in 2022. Civil society organisations who spoke to The PUNCH on Sunday said the report was an indication of how deeply-rooted corruption was in the Nigerian civil service. President
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1st July 2024 The Federal Government through the Nigeria Customs Service has grounded a United States-registered Gulfstream G650ER jet belonging to a leading Nigerian bank, signalling the commencement of government clampdowns on private jet owners over unpaid import duty running into several billions of naira. The development came barely two weeks after the NCS began
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1st July 2024 The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission has announced October 5 for the conduct of local government elections. The commission made this known on Monday in Port Harcourt, the state capital, after meeting with the leaders of political parties and major stakeholders in the state. Part of the highlights of the meeting includes
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1st July 2024 Manchester United have revealed their new home kit for the upcoming 2024/25 season, featuring a bold design inspired by the club’s rich history. Officially launched on Monday, the iconic red shirt now sports a striking gradient effect, complemented by white trim and white shorts. The kit marks the beginning of a new
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1st July 2024 Former Nice coach Didier Digard was named on Monday as the new coach of Ligue 1 side Le Havre. The 37-year-old, who started his playing career at the club, has signed a two-year deal. He replaces Luka Elsner, who left for Reims after steering Le Havre to 15th place last season to
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1st July 2024 Japan midfielder Daichi Kamada has joined Crystal Palace from Lazio, the English Premier League club announced Monday. The two-year deal, which is subject to international clearance, has been agreed following the end of Kamada’s contract with the Serie A side. It also sees Kamada reunited with Oliver Glasner after the 27-year-old played
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July 1, 2024 Well-known actor Uche Maduagwu expresses his gratitude to Tonto Dikeh, who gave him a plot of land in the state, by dancing at her charity event that fed 2,000 children in Lagos. Via her foundation, the actress cum politician recently fed 2,000 children, bringing joy and happiness to the community. According to
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Paulo Okoye, the talent manager, has decided to publicly reveal his true character amidst an ongoing dispute with activist VeryDarkMan. It is important to note that Okoye recently spoke out against VeryDarkMan after the latter accused Iyabo Ojo, Okoye’s partner, of only being invited to the after-party of Davido’s wedding. In a recent statement, Okoye
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