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N200bn/monthly electricity subsidy benefits rich Nigerians – Tinubu’s aide

The Federal Government has said it spends N200bn to subsidise electricity monthly. According to the government, this amount benefits the wealthiest 25 per cent of Nigerians rather than those who truly...

Ex-LP chair denies alleged sponsorship of IPOB, threatens legal action

A former acting state chairman of the Labour Party in Abia State, Kelechi Madugba has described as untrue a petition/publication alleging that he sponsors the activities of the Indigenous Peoples of B...

Trump returns as 47th US President, rejects transgender, illegal immigration

Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, during a historic ceremony held inside the Capitol Rotunda due to adverse weather conditions. In his inaugural addres...

Trump signs order to pull US from WHO

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization, a body he has repeatedly criticised over its handling of the COVI...