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Tinubu’s Economic Policies Are Failures, Ineffective, Not Providing Expected Relief- Sen Yusuf

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Photo: Senator Abubakar Yusuf By: Mandy Park Former Senator representing Taraba Central, Abubakar Yusuf, has described the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as ineffective, saying they have failed to deliver the expected relief to Nigerians. Yusuf, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the remarks on Thursday during an appearance on Politics Today, a current affairs programme on Channels Television. Responding to a question on whether the administration’s economic reforms—popularly referred to as “Tinubunomics”—are yielding results, the former lawmaker said bluntly: “For me, it’s not working.…

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COP 30: Nature Not for Sale, CAPPA, HOMEF, Others Counsel Nigeria

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By: Mandy Park Environmental rights organisations advancing climate justice have condemned Vice President Kashim Shettima‘s recent call for new finance mechanisms to “harness the economic value of nature”, describing it as an attempt to commodify the environment. Speaking in Belém, Brazil, ahead of the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30), the Vice President had urged the creation of finance systems that would monetise the nation’s natural assets. ‘ But the groups, including Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Environmental Rights Action/Friends…

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Lagos Residents  Cautioned Over Dubious Land Sale at Weighbridge, Owode, Ikorodu Road

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By: Mandy Park The Lagos residents are warned to be cautious of a purported sale of residential plots of land at Weighbridge, Owode, along Ikorodu Road. The land in question is currently the subject of an ongoing dispute at the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja Judicial Division. The dispute, which is the subject of Suit No: ID/1757/1994; B.I. Olowu (Judgment Creditor/Respondent) vs. Somolu Local Government & Kosofe Local Government (Judgment Debtors/Respondents), has been ongoing for a long time. It noted that any transactions conducted without proper clearance from the relevant…

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Niger Politics Shifts: ADP’s Tsado, Opposition Forces Defect to ADC

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By: Mandy Park A former presidential aspirant of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Mathias Baba Tsado, has led other opposition figures in the Gbako Local Government Area of Niger State to the coalition African Democratic Congress (ADC). Tsado, who aspired to Nigeria’s presidency in the 2019 election, along with other opposition stakeholders, announced the move to the ADC coalition during a ceremony attended by a massive crowd of supporters on Saturday, July 19, in the Gbako Local Government Area of Niger State. The event, attended by eminent political stakeholders in…

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Obi Pays Tribute to Late Buhari

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By: Mandy Park Labour Party 2023 Presidential Candidate Peter Obi has described the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed today, as a disciplined man. Writing in his X handle, Obi said “I have just received the shocking news of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari in London.“His death provides a solemn moment, not just for his family and close associates, but for our nation as a whole. ‘President Buhari has always comported himself in a dignified manner as a leader. “When I met him during the electioneering, he…

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Sacking of Makinde from Offa Poly Board Sparks Outrage

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By: Mandy Park Tension is mounting at the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, following the sudden removal of Rotimi Makinde from the institution’s governing board. The move has sparked outrage and raised questions about transparency and motives. Responding to the issue, Makinde, a former lawmaker and outspoken board member, has described his removal as “insulting.” He alleges that his commitment to restoring peace at the institution has been disregarded. Hon Makinde credited his tenure with stabilizing a campus previously plagued by recurring crises. The circumstances surrounding Makinde’s exit remain unclear.…

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Peter Obi Mourns Kano Sports Delegates, Congratulates Super Eagles

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By: Mandy Park Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has expressed condolences to the families of 22 Kano sports delegates who tragically lost their lives in a road accident while returning from the national sports festival in Ogun State. Obi also congratulated the Super Eagles on their victory in the Unity Cup match against Jamaica, held at the Brentford Stadium in the UK. He praised the team’s spirit and the event’s role in promoting Nigerian unity and culture. Below is his statement on his verified X handle. ” Today,…

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OPINION
Hypertension: Case for Sodium Consumption Regulation, Healthier Diets

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Photo: Prof Pate, Health Minister By: Esi-ife Arogundade World Hypertension Day is observed annually in May, serving as a reminder of the importance of blood pressure awareness and management. This global health initiative carries even more significance as the world continues to adapt to lifestyle changes, rising stress levels, and an increasing prevalence of hypertension. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a medical condition when the blood pressure in the blood vessels is continuously elevated. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your blood vessels, the…

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Tito, Kole-Dauda, Others Demand Enabling Environment for Nigerian SMEs

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By: Daniel KanuEditor Founder, Naijapreneur.com, Tito Phillips, Deputy Director, SMEs, Lagos State, Dr Olubunmi Kole-Dauda and other stakeholders in Nigeria’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector have called on the Federal and State Governments to create a more enabling environment for locally made products to thrive. They also made case for patronage and the consumption of Made-in-Nigeria goods to boost the SMEs products , as well as grow the economy, which requires diversification. The call was made on Wednesday at a Business Engagement Forum and Press Conference for SMEs MINE…

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NFVCB Promotes Media Literacy Among Youths with School Clubs

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By: Mandy Park The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has launched a Media Literacy Clubs initiative in secondary schools across Osun State to promote responsible media consumption among young people. The program, titled “Making Safer Choices and Safeguarding Young Minds”, aims to educate students on media literacy and critical thinking. Organizers say the key objectives are to equip students with the skills to critically evaluate media content and to also encourage students to consume age-appropriate media content. It is to also foster critical thinking skills among students to…

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