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Bobrisky: VDM thanks interior minister after suspension of prison staff, “I believe in you for now”
Nigerian online critic VeryDarkMan has appreciated the Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo over the steps he took in Bobrisky's prison scandal. Read more.
'Lagos now becoming global destination for tourism, entertainment,' Sanwo-Olu's aide speaks
The administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed confidence that its plan to make Lagos State a top 10 global tourism destination is achievable.
President Tinubu makes final decision on petrol pump price as Dangote, NNPC disagree
President Bola Tinubu has made a final decision on petrol pricing amid ongoing debate between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and Dangote Refinery.
China cuts amount banks hold in reserve to boost lending
China on Friday cut the amount banks must hold in reserve, releasing an estimated $142.6 billion in liquidity into the financial market as leaders embark on one of their biggest drives in years to kickstart growth. Also Friday, the bank cut the seven-day reverse repo rate -- the short-term interest paid by the central bank on loans from commercial lenders -- from 1.7 percent to 1.5 percent.
Hong Kong, Shanghai extend surge as China optimism boosts markets
Hong Kong and Shanghai ploughed on with their China-fuelled rally Friday on hopes that Beijing will press on with new plans to boost the world's number two economy. Hong Kong soared more than three percent in opening trades before paring the gains, while Shanghai was also sharply higher -- both markets are now up around 10 percent from Friday's close.
Vietnam president reiterates support for Cuba during official visit
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel held talks with his Vietnamese counterpart To Lam in Havana on Thursday, with the two countries signing several bilateral agreements during the visit. Several bilateral agreements were signed during the visit, notably in the fields of health and agriculture.
Mexico's new president takes reins of shaky economy
Mexico's incoming president Claudia Sheinbaum will inherit an economy plagued by uncertainty after reforms pushed through by her predecessor upset investors and key regional trading partners. The United States, Mexico's main trading partner, has warned that the reforms threaten a relationship that relies on investor confidence in the Mexican legal framework.
Edo election results: PDP's Ighodalo rejects APC's Okpebholo's call, announces his next move
Asue Ighodalo, PDP governorship candidate in Edo election, has explained why APC and Monday Okpebholo would not last in power while disclosing his next permutation.
Edo election update: Mixed reactions as Okpebholo, deputy kneel to thank Tinubu, video trends
Monday Okpebholo, Edo governor and deputy-governor elect, have got Nigerians talking as they were caught in trending video kneeling for President Bola Tinubu.
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