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Exclusive: BBNaija’s Jackye Madu left her boyfriend Lami for a young tech entrepreneur introduced to her by Lami
17Jun By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Exclusive: BBNaija’s Jackye Madu left her boyfriend Lami for a young tech entrepreneur introduced to her by Lami

Former Big Brother Naija star, Jackye Madu, and her boyfriend are no longer together as their relationship ended weeks ago. Jackye and Lami crossed paths 6 years ago while he was still working with Nigezie. Unfortunately, their relationship came to an end due to his repeated infidelity and other issues. Jackye previously mentioned her boyfriend's infidelity during her time in the Big Brother Naija House, particularly discussing it with other 2019 housemates and specifically with Mike who advised her to value herself more. Nevertheless, know thy worth! Don't undervalue yourself! Meanwhile, Jackie boyfriend gotta step up if not babe let him be! #BBNaija #BBNaija2019 pic.twitter.com/FYtacOin5C Lami hinted at the challenges in their relati...
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It’s Confirmed: Dangote is Not a Co-Owner of Executive Jets Services Ltd
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It’s Confirmed: Dangote is Not a Co-Owner of Executive Jets Services Ltd

Allegations suggesting that Dangote is a co-owner of Executive Jets Services Ltd have been firmly rebutted by the business mogul. This comes in the wake of the aviation company's indefinite suspension of its operating license by the Ministry of Aviation, following a violation of lockdown guidelines to convey an artiste to Abuja for a concert.   In a statement issued by Anthony Chiejina, the Group Head of Branding and Corporate Communications at Dangote Group, it was clarified that Alhaji Aliko Dangote has no ownership stake in Executive Jets Services Ltd and also disclaims any association with the Bombardier Challenger 605 bearing registration number 5N-EXS.   "Our attention has been drawn to an online publication which alleged that our President/CEO, Aliko Dangote is a co-owner of ...
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New electricity tariffs to take effect in July- Minister of Power, Sale Mamman
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New electricity tariffs to take effect in July- Minister of Power, Sale Mamman

The anticipated increase in electricity tariffs by the Federal Government is set to commence in July, as stated by the Minister of Power, Sale Mamman. In January, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) announced a planned upward adjustment of electricity tariffs nationwide, effective from April 1. However, this proposal was postponed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During a Senate hearing on the power sector recovery plan and its impact on the COVID-19 pandemic, Minister Mamman emphasized the unsustainability of the subsidy required to maintain the current tariff level. He mentioned the disruption caused by the pandemic, stating, “The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has also affected our laid-out plan for the repositioning of the electricity market towards financi...
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New COVID-19 medicine, Dexamethasone has not been approved in Nigeria – NCDC
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New COVID-19 medicine, Dexamethasone has not been approved in Nigeria – NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has stated that the new COVID-19 drug, Dexamethasone, has not received approval for treating patients with the viral disease in Nigeria. The drug, a widely used low-dose steroid, has been hailed as a major breakthrough by scientists in the United Kingdom for significantly reducing the risk of patients dying from COVID-19. In a series of Tweets posted on Tuesday night, June 16, the NCDC acknowledged the drug but emphasized that it has not yet been approved for use in Nigeria. "The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is aware of recent outcomes from a UK-Government funded clinical trial for COVID-19. The results support the use of Dexamethasone as a possible treatment to reduce the risk of death among COVID-19 patients, who require oxyg...
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FG threatens to take action against striking doctors who fail to resume work today as negotiation meeting ends in a deadlock
17Jun By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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FG threatens to take action against striking doctors who fail to resume work today as negotiation meeting ends in a deadlock

The latest update on the ongoing strike by resident doctors reveals that the Federal government is threatening to take action against any doctor who fails to resume work today. The negotiation meeting between the government and the doctors ended in a deadlock, further escalating the situation. The National Association of Resident Doctors commenced a nationwide strike on June 15, citing various grievances including the payment of their COVID-19 inducement allowances. Despite efforts to find a resolution, a meeting convened by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, and the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, with the leadership of the resident doctors, failed to yield positive results. The doctors expressed their unwillingness to return to the negotiation table unless the gov...
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APC names Abiola Ajimobi as acting national Chairman after court suspended Oshiomole
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APC names Abiola Ajimobi as acting national Chairman after court suspended Oshiomole

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the appointment of former Oyo state governor, Abiola Ajimobi, as the acting National Chairman of the party, following the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold the suspension of Adams Oshiomole. The party made the announcement in a statement released by its National Publicity Secretary, Lanre Issa-Onilu, citing the provisions of the APC constitution as the basis for Ajimobi's appointment. According to the statement, the Deputy National Chairman (South), Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, will serve as the Party’s Acting National Chairman in line with the party's legal department guidance and the constitutional provisions. The appointment comes in the wake of the Court of Appeal's affirmation of the suspension of Adams Oshiomole as the National Chairma...
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Fashola Dismisses Connection to Naira Marley Flight, Rebukes Executive Jets Services Chairman
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Fashola Dismisses Connection to Naira Marley Flight, Rebukes Executive Jets Services Chairman

Babatunde Fashola, the former Lagos Governor and current Minister of Works and Housing, has responded to a letter written by the Chairman of Executive Jets Services, Sam Iwuajoku, apologizing to the Federal Government for his company's involvement in conveying singer Naira Marley to Abuja from Lagos for a concert, in violation of COVID-19 guidelines. According to Fashola, he has not traveled out of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, since March 22, so it is absurd to link him with the flight that carried the singer. On Monday, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, announced the suspension of Executive Jets Services during a Presidential Task Force briefing in Abuja. This led the chairman of the company to apologize, stating that he mistakenly approved the flig...
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Trump administration sues former National Security Adviser John Bolton over new book
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Trump administration sues former National Security Adviser John Bolton over new book

Trump administration takes legal action against former National Security Adviser John Bolton over his new book The White House has filed a lawsuit requesting a federal judge to halt the release of former national security adviser John Bolton's forthcoming book about his time in the White House. The administration argues that Bolton would violate the contract he signed with the Trump administration and potentially disclose classified information by publishing the book. The lawsuit, submitted on Tuesday evening in Washington, DC federal court, alleges that Bolton's manuscript, which spans over 500 pages, contains "a significant amount of classified information." It claims that Bolton failed to complete the ongoing White House vetting process for the book, which he was...
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490 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria
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490 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

490 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, Nigeria recorded 490 new cases of COVID-19. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC reported that 142 of the new cases were recorded in Lagos, 60 in FCT, 54 in Bayelsa, 39 in Rivers, 37 in Delta, 30 in Oyo, 26 in Kaduna, 23 in Imo, 19 in Enugu, 17 in Kwara, 11 in Gombe, 10 in Ondo, 8 in Bauchi, 7 in Ogun, 6 in Borno, and 1 in Benue State. Nigeria has now recorded a total of 17,148 cases of COVID-19. 5,623 patients have been discharged from various Isolation centers across the country, while 455 deaths have b...
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