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President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, May 29 issued a statement where he defended some tough policies of his government while marking his 3rd year in the Presidential Villa. Tinubu said the fuel subsidy and multiple exchange rate windows and forex arbitrage were sabotaging the growth of the nation’s economy prior to his administration. The president also addressed other issues including the ravaging security crisis, saying that his administration has made tremendous progress in the fight against insurgency. Read the full statement: Three years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility of leading our beloved nation at a defining moment in our…

Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has announced the emergence of Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo as the Kano governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the upcoming 2027 elections. The development was disclosed in a statement posted on Kwankwaso’s official page. According to the statement, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna was also selected to contest for the Kano Central Senatorial seat under the party. “This decision was made in the spirit of equity, fairness, loyalty, and competence — values that remain central to our party and Kwankwasiyya’s progress and unity,” the statement read. Kwankwaso also prayed for…

The Osun State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a driver involved in a hit-and-run accident that claimed the lives of two policemen along the Osogbo/Gbongan Road in the Oogi community.The command’s spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed the development while speaking on Thursday. Ojelabi said the deceased operatives, identified simply as Kehinde and Tobi, were travelling on a motorcycle when they were struck by a Lexus car on Wednesday in Oogi town. According to him, “The driver fled the scene immediately after the accident, abandoning the vehicle involved in the crash. “The two police operatives were travelling on a motorcycle…

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has named two Paris Saint-Germain players who will cause a big problem for the Gunners when both teams meet in the Champions League final on Saturday. In his column for Sportskeeda, Merson named PSG wingers Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue as a threat against Mikel Arteta’s side, adding that the pair is relentless. “The big problem that Arsenal are going to face is the threat on offer from the PSG wingers,” Merson said. “Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue, they are both relentless and give you no breathing space! These two just get the ball and go at…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has charged all its aspirants contesting various elective positions in Anambra State to shun violence and electoral malpractices during its primary elections and instead embrace sportsmanship and a peaceful contest of popularity. This charge was given at a crucial meeting held in Awka, on Thursday, where the party briefed aspirants on guidelines and expectations for the primaries scheduled for Friday, May 29. Addressing the aspirants, the State Chairman of the NDC, Ikem Uzoezie, described the NDC as “currently the most viable political brand in Nigeria”. Uzoezie urged the aspirants to conduct themselves with decorum, stressing that…

Three persons were burnt to death while 15 others sustained varying degrees of injuries after a commercial bus reportedly suffered a tyre burst and burst into flames along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. The spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, Babatunde Akinbiyi, disclosed this in a telephone conversation with PUNCH Metro on Thursday. According to Akinbiyi, the accident occurred around 11am at Iyana Egbado along the Ewekoro inbound Papalanto area of the expressway in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State. He noted that the crash involved a Mazda bus with registration number KRD 809 XC carrying 20…

Today, as Dapo Abiodun turns 66, Ogun State joins family, friends, political associates, and admirers in celebrating a leader whose journey has been defined by resilience, vision, and an unwavering commitment to the progress of the Gateway State. For the Iperu-born prince, the road to leadership has not been without trials, betrayals, and moments of intense political turbulence. Yet, through every challenge, Abiodun has remained steadfast, drawing strength from faith in God and an abiding belief in the promise of a greater Ogun State. Today, therefore, is not merely a birthday celebration; it is a moment of gratitude, reflection, and…

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi insists he is not worried about the uncertainty surrounding his club career following the end of his loan spell at Porto, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. After being attacked by OGC Nice fans last November, Moffi found his way out of the club, moving on loan to FC Porto, where he won the Portuguese league title. During his time in Portugal, he played 15 games and scored two goals. Nice had included an €8m buy option in his loan deal, but Porto are reportedly asking for a lower fee before triggering a permanent transfer. As a…

Key takeaways:Bears gained a major edge ahead of Friday’s $9 billion options expiry, especially if Bitcoin price stays below $74,000.Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows and corporate BTC balance reductions fueled market pessimism.Bitcoin (BTC) retested the $72,500 level for the first time in six weeks on Thursday, triggering $342 million in liquidations for bullish leveraged positions. Despite a subsequent relief bounce to $73,500, traders are worried that bears will keep control due to the upcoming $9 billion monthly options expiry.May 29 Bitcoin call (buy) options open interest at Deribit, BTC. Source: DeribitDeribit holds a 70% market share for the May monthly options…

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