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Shun protest, embrace dialogue — Elele urges youths

Chairman of the Council of Hausa Traditional Rulers in Mowe Obafemi, Owode Egba, Chief Rafiu Elele has appealed to youths to reject protest and instead engage in dialogue with the government to address their grievances. Elele warned that protest could…

Consumers shifting to healthier cooking oil choices

In recent times, there has been a noticeable shift in consumer preferences toward healthier cooking oil options, driven by a growing awareness of heart health and overall well-being. This trend reflects a broader societal shift towards prioritising preventive health measures…

Proposed protest and its security implications

By  Amb. Ezekiel Isidahomen, Ph.D A palpable sense of unease settles over the nation as a planned protest approaches, reviving haunting memories of the destructive mayhem that marred the last major demonstration. With the spectre of another potentially volatile gathering…

Half year: Ecobank earnings jump 196% to N311bn

The earnings of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), a pan-African banking group, rose to the highest in at least nine years of N311 billion in the first six months of 2024, data compiled by newsmen shows. According to the firm’s latest…