Awwal Owolabi, Author at DAILY TIMES Nigeria

Nigeria @ 65: CAN calls for sacrifice, unity to overcome challenges

Awwal Owolabi 1 October 2025 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 65th independence anniversary, urging citizens to embrace sacrifice, patriotism, and faith in God as the path to overcoming national challenges. In a statement on Wednesday, CAN President Daniel Okoh said

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FULL TEXT: In Independence Day speech, Tinubu highlights 12 economic milestones, speaks on youth and security

Awwal Owolabi 1 October 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu has delivered a heart-warming message to Nigerians on the 65th independence anniversary, stating that the country has “turned the corner” and that the worst days are over. Speaking during his Independence Day broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 65th anniversary, the president said his administration’s tough reforms are now bearing fruit, with 12 economic

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Tinubu: Nigeria has turned the corner, the worst is over

Awwal Owolabi 1 October 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to stop speaking ill of the country, insisting that the darkest days are behind and a new dawn has begun. The president spoke in Owerri, Imo State, on Tuesday during the presentation of a book authored by Governor Hope Uzodimma. He said the nation had crossed a critical turning […]

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ARISE news mourns journalist Somtochukwu Maduagwu, killed in Abuja robbery

Awwal Owolabi 30 September 2025 0

ARISE news channel has announced the death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, one of its rising stars, who was killed during an armed robbery at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025, and is now under investigation by the Nigeria Police Force. Maduagwu, popularly known […]

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FG insists on NERD compliance for NYSC mobilisation or exemption

Awwal Owolabi 29 September 2025 0

The Federal Government has declared that compliance with the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) is now compulsory for mobilisation into, or exemption from, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The directive, effective from October 6, was contained in a circular from the office of the secretary to the government of the federation, George Akume. […]

Politics

PDP extends deadline for nomination form submission indefinitely

Awwal Owolabi 29 September 2025 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has indefinitely extended the deadline for the submission of nomination and expression of interest forms. Debo Ologunagba, secretary of the publicity sub-committee of the national convention organising committee (NCOC), announced the extension in a statement released in Abuja. He explained that the earlier deadline of September 26 had

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Dangote refinery accuses PENGASSAN of weaponising hardship with strike

Awwal Owolabi 29 September 2025 0

The Dangote refinery has criticised the nationwide strike declared by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), accusing the union of weaponising hardship against Nigerians. On Saturday, PENGASSAN directed its members to embark on an immediate nationwide strike following the dismissal of “over 800 workers” by the refinery. In a

Call Dangote to order, he’s sabotaging Nigerian economy – PENGASSAN president alleges

Awwal Owolabi 29 September 2025 0

Festus Osifo, PENGASSAN president, has accused Aliko Dangote of sabotaging the Nigerian economy while calling on President Tinubu to call the businessman to order. Festus made the allegations on Channels TV during a virtual interview with Seun Okinbaloye on Sunday Politics program. Dangote refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria […]

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FG meets Dangote refinery over PENGASSAN concerns

Awwal Owolabi 29 September 2025 0

The federal government has met with representatives of the Dangote refinery following concerns raised by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). In a statement on Sunday, Mohammed Manga, director of information and public relations at the ministry of finance, said the meeting was convened by the sub-committee on the crude […]

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All we want is a partnership with Dangote refinery – DAPPMAN reveals

Awwal Owolabi 24 September 2025 0

The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has openly demanded an open-door supply policy of fuel at competitive prices. Ikem Ohia, DAPPMAN spokesperson, speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, said the Association had no quarrel with Africa’s richest man. However, he insisted that fuel queues and scarcity would persist if

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Nigeria set for final pitch to host 2030 commonwealth games

Awwal Owolabi 24 September 2025 0

Nigeria will on Wednesday make its last presentation to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. A delegation from the National Sports Commission (NSC) has arrived in London for the bid, led by Shehu Dikko, president of the commission, alongside Bukola Olopade, director-general. “We are prepared to show the Commonwealth family that Nigeria is ready. This is […]

Technology

Digital economy adds ₦7.37trn to Nigeria’s GDP in Q2 2025

Awwal Owolabi 24 September 2025 0

Nigeria’s digital economy continued to show its weight in the country’s economic structure, contributing ₦7.37 trillion to the nation’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2025. This accounted for 14.4 percent of the total ₦51.20 trillion GDP, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The sector, […]

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Ballon d’Or: Super Falcons goalkeeper ranked 4th best in the world

Awwal Owolabi 23 September 2025 0

Chiamaka Nnadozie, super Falcons goalkeeper, has been named the fourth-best goalkeeper in the world for the 2024/25 season, marking another milestone in her fast-rising career. The announcement was made on Monday night at the Ballon d’Or ceremony held at the Théâtre du Chatelet in Paris. Nnadozie, 24, finished behind England’s Hannah Hampton, who won the […]

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Nigeria’s GDP expands by 4.23% in Q2 2025, driven by oil and industry growth

Awwal Owolabi 23 September 2025 0

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), on Monday, announced that the Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.23 percent in the second quarter of 2025. The figure is considerably higher than the 3.48 percent growth recorded in the same quarter of 2024, and above the 3.13 percent reported in the first quarter of 2025. According to the […]

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Kalu backs state police despite fears of abuse or hijack

Awwal Owolabi 22 September 2025 0

Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, says concerns over possible hijack should not stop Nigeria from creating state police. Kalu made the statement on Saturday in Abuja while speaking with journalists on the ongoing constitutional amendment process, which includes the state police bill as one of its central proposals. President Tinubu and […]

Politics

“What kind of country begs for charity to build library” – Obi slams FG over misplaced priorities

Awwal Owolabi 22 September 2025 0

Peter Obi, former presidential candidate, has criticised the federal government for leaving the national library uncompleted while billions are spent on luxuries and foreign trips. Obi made the remarks on Sunday in reaction to a birthday message from the first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, who had urged friends and supporters to donate toward finishing the library […]

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Edo by-election: EDSIEC conducts election despite court order

Awwal Owolabi 22 September 2025 0

The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) on Saturday conducted a by-election in 15 local government areas of the state despite a subsisting court order halting the exercise. The by-election was meant to fill councillorship vacancies in 59 wards across the state. Voters were seen at several polling stations in Benin City and other locations […]

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2027 Election: PDP holds LG congress in Edo, declares ‘rebirth of party’

Awwal Owolabi 22 September 2025 0

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday held its local government congress across the 18 LGAs, electing new executive committees and national delegates. Speaking at the Oredo Local Government Secretariat, the State Caretaker Committee Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, described the exercise as “the rebirth of the PDP ahead of 2027.” “What […]

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Cholera: US CDC, AFENET deploy rapid response team to Zamfara

Awwal Owolabi 20 September 2025 0

The United States Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and the African Field Epidemiology Network have deployed a rapid response team to Zamfara State to help contain the cholera outbreak. The state Ministry of Health said the outbreak, which began on January 15, has already resulted in more than 11,000 cases with a 1.6 per […]

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Cholera outbreak in Bauchi Kills, over 200 infected

Awwal Owolabi 19 September 2025 0

The Bauchi State Government has confirmed a fresh outbreak of cholera that has killed 58 people and infected 258 across 14 local government areas. Auwal Jatau, the Deputy Governor, disclosed the figures on Thursday during the inauguration of the state’s Cholera Steering Committee in Bauchi, which is expected to coordinate a multi-sectoral response to the […]

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