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‘I Never Deviated from the Party Line’: Shashi Tharoor Seeks to Put Controversy to Rest
Sultan Bathery (Kerala):Congress Working Committee member and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday firmly rejected suggestions that he had strayed from the party’s ideological or political position, saying he had remained consistent with the Congress line throughout his 17-year association with the party. Addressing reporters after attending the Lakshya 2026 leadership camp organised by the
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Tinubunomics and the Arithmetic of Illusion
One striking feature of Nigeria’s current economic debate is the ease with which large figures are circulated—and the even greater ease with which they are misassembled. Tax revenues are casually added to oil receipts; oil receipts are counted again under customs collections or so-called “subsidy savings”; borrowing is treated as income; and the resulting totals
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Arunachal Pradesh Minister Calls for Special Policy Push for Cold-Water Fisheries at NFDB Meet in Hyderabad
Itanagar/Hyderabad:Arunachal Pradesh Fisheries Minister Gabriel Denwang Wangsu has made a strong case for a dedicated national policy framework to promote cold-water fisheries in hill and border states, stressing that such an approach is essential to unlock the untapped fisheries potential of ecologically sensitive and geographically challenging regions. Addressing the 12th Governing Body meeting of the
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New Domestic Carrier Set to Deepen Competition in Northeast Aviation Market
Air travel within Nigeria is set to receive a boost as six North-East states—Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Taraba, Gombe and Yobe—finalise plans to establish a new regional airline, the North East Shuttle, aimed at improving flight connectivity across the region and beyond. The proposed carrier is expected to intensify competition among domestic airlines already operating in
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Kerala Human Rights Commission Orders ₹5 Lakh Compensation for Patient Trapped in Hospital Lift for 42 Hours
Thiruvananthapuram:In a strongly worded order highlighting grave administrative failure and systemic negligence, the Kerala State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) has directed the state government to pay ₹5 lakh as compensation to a patient who was trapped inside a malfunctioning lift for nearly 42 hours at a government medical college hospital. The commission described the incident
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Vitafoam Sustains 60-Year “First Baby” Tradition at Lagos Hospital
Vitafoam Nigeria Plc has continued its long-standing “First Baby” tradition at the Lagos Island Maternity Hospital, marking 60 years of celebrating new life and supporting maternal healthcare as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitment. At exactly 2:45am, the first baby of 2026—a baby girl weighing 2.1kg—was delivered at the hospital. Her birth not
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How Macroeconomic Reforms Turned Nigeria’s Economy Around — Oyedele
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has said Nigeria’s unmet foreign exchange (FX) demand would have risen from $7 billion in 2023 to $10 billion by 2025 if the Federal Government had not implemented critical FX and trade reforms. Oyedele explained that recent reforms across foreign exchange,
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Reforms Restoring Confidence in Economy, Says Former CBN Deputy Governor
Tunde Lemo, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has stated that the economic reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, complemented by the apex bank’s monetary policies, are beginning to restore confidence in Nigeria’s economy. In his 2026 goodwill message, Lemo highlighted that inflation is trending downward and exchange rates have stabilized.
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Heirs Energies to Consolidate Growth in 2026, Says CEO
Chief Executive Officer of Heirs Energies Limited, Osa Igiehon, has announced that the company plans to consolidate its strong growth momentum in 2026, following a successful 2025 marked by major strategic deals. In his year-end review, Igiehon highlighted two key milestones that position the company for long-term success. In December 2025, Heirs Energies executed a
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Nigerian Private Sector Expands Amid Strong Consumer Demand
The Nigerian private sector continued to grow at the end of 2025, driven by rising customer demand, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report. Higher new orders, output, and purchasing activity were recorded, while employment saw modest gains. Inflationary pressures picked up slightly in December but remained close to recent lows, and business
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