September 27, 2022

[GIST] State police: further delay is dangerous, inexcusable

[GIST] State police: further delay is dangerous, inexcusable

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WITH the fire of terrorism and banditry literarily enveloping them, the Northern Nigerian elite have finally unanimously bowed to reality by backing the long-running clamour for state policing. Rising from a joint meeting, the Northern Governors Forum and the Northern Traditional Rulers Council reviewed the state of security in the region and unequivocally resolved to


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September 26, 2022

[GIST] Ekpoudom vows to retrieve senatorial ticket from Akpabio

[GIST] Ekpoudom vows to retrieve senatorial ticket from Akpabio

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A former deputy Inspector General of Police and senatorial aspirant for the Akwa Ibom North West (Ikot Ekpene) district, Udom Ekpoudom, has said he will appeal the two judgments which declared Senator Godswill Akpabio the All Progressives Congress candidate for the senatorial seat. The PUNCH reports that the former DIG had earlier been declared the


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[GIST] Hardship may fuel protests in Nigeria, others –Report

[GIST] Hardship may fuel protests in Nigeria, others –Report

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Social unrest in Nigeria and other African countries over challenging socio-economic conditions is likely to intensify in the year ahead, a new report has said. The report, documented by a consultancy group – ControlRisks for Oxford Economics Africa – is titled, “Africa Risk Reward Index 2022.” It said incumbent governments and political elites should be


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[GIST] Rate hikes shrinking real estate investments –IMF

[GIST] Rate hikes shrinking real estate investments –IMF

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Tighter financial conditions, such as interest rate hikes have affected commercial property prices by making it more expensive for investors to finance new deals or refinance existing loans, a new report by the International Monetary Fund stated. The report, titled, “Commercial Real Estate Sector Faces Risks as Financial Conditions Tighten,” said this trend was lowering


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[GIST] Ooni inaugurates retail outlet, targets local products promotion

[GIST] Ooni inaugurates retail outlet, targets local products promotion

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To create jobs and boost farming in order to globalise made-in-Nigeria products, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has inaugurated OjajaMore retail outlet located along the Ibadan-Ile-Ife road. The mall, constructed with 100 percent local materials, is expected to be a hub for 70 per cent made-in-Nigeria goods which will increase the demand for


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[GIST] Muslim-Muslim ticket: Tinubu, Shettima frustrating reconciliation, says Lawal

[GIST] Muslim-Muslim ticket: Tinubu, Shettima frustrating reconciliation, says Lawal

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A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has again spoken against the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the All Progressives Congress, stating that Christian politicians in Northern Nigeria would remain steadfast in their stand for justice, equity and fair play. According to him, any nation or political dispensation built on injustice would crumble


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[GIST] Serie A pundit knocks Dessers

[GIST] Serie A pundit knocks Dessers

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Following his inability to open his goals account since joining newly promoted Italian Serie A side Cremonese, Italian football expert and lawyer Domenico La Marca has expressed his disappointment in Nigeria international, Cyriel Dessers, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. In a bid to sustain their stay in topflight football, the Italian outfit paid €6.50m to sign


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