Setraco Shareholders, Directors at War over Control of Company
All is not well at Setraco Nigeria Limited as its shareholders are currently entangled in a battle over the management of the company. Already, a Federal High Court in Abuja …
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From Minority Leader To State Opposition Chief
Okon Bassey chronicled events at the Ikot Ekpene Stadium when the former Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio declared for the All Progressive Congress (APC) As early as 8am on …
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Meet the latest billionaires on the Nigerian Stock Exchange
Notore Chemical Industries Plc listed N1.61 billion ordinary shares of N0.50 each at N62.50 per share a few weeks ago on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). At its listing price, …
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Oyo 2019: Ajimobi Drops Bayo Adelabu, Cites Loyalty
As the race for the 2019 Governorship election in Oyo State gets hotter, Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi is close to anointing a successor. Surprisingly, he has proven political analysts …
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Royal Rumble! Oba Akinruntan Rubbishes Ooni of Ife With Moremi Statue
The battle for cultural supremacy between Ile-Ife and Ugboland does not appear to be something to abate any time soon. It seems things are even going to be compounded further …
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Power Horse. . . Lagos Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, And His Many Wives
Like his fleet of vintage and top-of-the-range automobiles, the Lagos State Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa’s harem is filled with some of the finest species of the womenfolk. The world is particularly …
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Inflation rate drops for the 18th consecutive time
Key Highlights Inflation rate stood at 11.14% in July. Inflation rate reduces by 0.09% from June. Inflation rate increased by 1.13% on month-on-month basis. Food inflation stood at 12.85% in …
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These African footballers are on top of the 2018 money league
With no major changes in contracts expected this year and the January transfer window lurking around, we profile the biggest African football earners. With the 2o17/18 football season underway, it’s …
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‘Game of Thrones’ Star Calls the Final Season ‘Heartbreaking’
Ever since the Season 7 finale aired almost one year ago, Game of Thrones fans have been waiting not-so-patiently for what comes next. Of course, we’re eager for the next season to begin, but …
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Trump revokes security clearance of ex-CIA Chief, Brennan
Donald Trump has revoked the security clearance of ex-CIA chief John Brennan, denying the US president’s critic of any access to sensitive information. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders announced …
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Rewane faults report ranking Lagos third worst City to live in
Renowned financial expert, Mr. Bismarck Rewane has faulted a report rating Lagos as third worst city to live in the world. A report issued on Tuesday by the Economist Intelligence …
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Naira closes at N362.30 to dollar at investors’ window
The Naira on Wednesday closed at N362.30 to the dollar at the investors’ window, with investors trading a total of 147.8 million dollars. At the Bureau de Change (BDC) window, …
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FG, States, LGs share N821.86bn in July
The Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, has disbursed the sum of N821.86 billion to the three tiers of government in July, from the revenue generated in June 2018. According to …
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Alleged husband killer, Maryam Sanda names new baby after father in-law
Maryam Sanda, the alleged killer of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, on Wednesday in Abuja named her new born baby according to Islamic rite. Maryam was granted bail when it was …
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Why we want N189.2 billion for 2019 election — INEC
The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has given reasons to justify the increase in the 2019 election budget. He said this on Wednesday during the …
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After two years, detained Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri freed
Jones Abiri, the Nigerian journalist detained for over two years has been released. The journalist was released on Wednesday evening after he met his bail conditions, his lawyer told PREMIUM TIMES. Mr …
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Husband’s insatiable appetite for sex ends 7-yr-old marriage
A Grade “C” Customary Court in Iseyin, Oyo State, on Wednesday dissolved a seven-year-old marriage between one Baliki Oke and her husband, Arowolo, over the man’s incessant demand for sex.Baliki …
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I may run for president – Al-Mustapha, ex-Abacha CSO
Hamza Al-Mustapha, former Chief Security Officer to late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, says he will join the presidential race if prevailed upon by Nigerians to do so.Mr Al-Mustapha, …
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Adeosun appointed NBET board chairman
The Nigerian government has reconstituted the Board of Directors of the Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Company (NBET) with Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, as the new chairman. The Director of …
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