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How to rescue ourselves from our political leaders(2)

Economic Empowerment Dr. ChiChi Aniagolu-Okoye The political elite exploit three main things to hold on to power despite poor leadership. To change the equation we must address all three: 1. Poverty2. The high level of political illiteracy amongst the people3. Limited enlightened self-interest. Today we will focus on Poverty Our people will sell their votes Read More…

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School Sports Federation trains 518 administrators, teachers

No fewer than 518 administrators and teachers participated in the just concluded three days retreat facilitated by the Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF) in affiliation with the International School Sports Federation. The training which held from July 21 to July 23 was tagged “Towards Effective Teaching of Physical and Health Education and Management of School Read More…

A Dangote Cement Plc logo stands on a barrier at the under-construction Dangote Industries Ltd. oil refinery and fertilizer plant site in the Ibeju Lekki district, outside of Lagos, Nigeria, on Thursday, July 5, 2018. The $10 billion refinery, set to be one of the worlds largest and process 650,000 barrels of crude a day, should be near full capacity by mid-2020, Devakumar Edwin, group executive director at Dangote Industries said in an interview.Tom Saater/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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NSE market capitalisation up by N177bn on Dangote Cement gain

Picture above credit: A Dangote Cement Plc logo stands on a barrier at the under-construction Dangote Industries Ltd. oil refinery and fertilizer plant site in the Ibeju Lekki district, outside of Lagos, Nigeria, on Thursday, July 5, 2018. The $10 billion refinery, set to be one of the worlds largest and process 650,000 barrels of Read More…

The Marina Stretch in Lagos island has some of the tallest buildings in Nigeria, one of which is the Union Bank building shown in the photo.Bobby Azuka-Okocha/9mobile
Business Notes Taxes & Duties

FIRS clarifies stamp duty rates, others

Picture above credit: The Marina Stretch in Lagos island has some of the tallest buildings in Nigeria, one of which is the Union Bank building shown in the photo. Photography: Bobby Azuka-Okocha/9mobile The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has published detailed information to guide taxpayers and the general public on rates payable as stamp duty. Read More…

Despite the 60% limited operating capacity forced by COVID-19, LAGFERRY recorded highest passengers' ridership on a single day of ferry operation, commuting a total of 1175 passengers.LAGFERRY
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LAGFERRY to increase daily trips, routes as 3rd Mainland Bridge closes

Picture above credit: Despite the 60% limited operating capacity forced by COVID-19, LAGFERRY recorded highest passengers’ ridership on a single day of ferry operation on Wednesday, 10th June 2020, commuting a total of 1175 passengers. Photograph: LagFerry The Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) says it will increase daily operations on most of the routes and add Read More…

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Notes Politics Top Story

How to rescue ourselves from our political leaders (1)

BELIEVE! By Dr. ChiChi Aniagolu-Okoye Illustration above credit: Unite. 1969. ©Barbara Jones-Hogu Following my last post everyone has been asking for.practical steps ordinary people can take to start the rescue process. Starting from today I will share tips every other day on what can be done To start the rescue process, we must believe that Read More…

On pause: Ballon d'OrAFP via Getty Images
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Ballon d’Or 2020 scrapped by organisers due to coronavirus disruption

Picture above credit: On pause: Ballon d’Or. Credit: AFP via Getty Images The Ballon d’Or will not be awarded this year after the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the football calendar, organisers France Football magazine said on Monday. This is happening for the first time in the event’s 64-year history. The prestigious award, voted for Read More…

The Agrivaçao Sportiva Arapiraquense (ASA) Club in training.WING/Alagoas24Horas
Football Notes Sports

Brazilian football club shuts down training after boots go missing

Photo above credit: The Agrivaçao Sportiva Arapiraquense (ASA) Club in training. Photograph: WING/Alagoas24Horas. A football club in north-eastern Brazil had to abandon its long-awaited return to training on Sunday after officials opened the stadium to find most of their boots had been stolen. A total of 21 pairs worth 7,000 reais (1,300.10 dollars) went missing Read More…

A makeshift mini market on 24 Road Festac Town, Lagos.Tony Bakare/Guardian Nigeria
Metro News Notes

Amuwo-Odofin LG shuts down 4 markets over non-COVID-19 rules compliance

Picture above credit: A makeshift mini market on 24 Road Festac Town, Lagos. PHOTO: TONYE BAKARE The Amuwo Odofin Local Government (AOLG) of Lagos State has shut down four markets in the area for non-compliance with guidelines to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the four Read More…