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“I am now on antidepressants and being here alone, I have nobody to talk to. For over two months, I've barely eaten or slept and I don't understand why this is being meted out to us; we didn't do anything wrong,” the BBC quoted Nigerian student in the UK, Esther Obigwe, as saying. Obigwe is…
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A renowned jurist, Justice Steven Sado Idajili, has passed on at the age of 82. The jurist from Kogi State is notable for being the chairman of the failed bank tribunal set up by the government of late General Sani Abacha. Justice Idajili was also part of a seven-man panel set up by the then…
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Chaos erupted in the Cross River State House of Assembly on Wednesday following the impeachment of Speaker Elvert Ayambem, prompting personnel of security agencies to take over the complex. The session turned into a brawl, culminating in a fight over the mace as 17 out of 25 members voted to impeach Ayambem on allegations of…
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The proposed amendment of Kano Emirate Council Laws on Wednesday scaled through the first reading on the floor of the Kano State House of Assembly. Speaker Ismail Jibril Falgore on Tuesday unanimously adopted the motion raised by Majority Leader, Lawan Husaini Yan Gurasa to amend the emirate law. READ ALSO: Kano Assembly moves to repeal…
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The Lagos State government on Wednesday revealed that the capacity of the seven correctional and custodial centres in the state is overstretched by 104 per cent, housing 9691 inmates instead of 4757. The government added that the Ikoyi Correctional Centre alone is overstretched by 300 per cent. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal…
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Network Against Corruption and Trafficking Initiative (NACAT) has called on the two anti-graft agencies to investigate the former governor of Delta, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, over alleged misappropriation of state funds.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Wednesday that the United States plans action after Georgia pushed forward a law against a Russian-style "foreign influence" law that triggered mass protests.
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday declared that for democracy to be effective in Nigeria and Africa as a whole, it must be built on the principles of good leadership, strong institutions and rule of law. The former president advised African nations to re-examine the democracy inherited from the West. He said this at a…
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President Bola Tinubu will, tomorrow, depart Abuja for N'Djamena, the Republic of Chad, to attend the inauguration of President Mahamat Déby. The inauguration of President Déby follows his declaration as the winner of the country's presidential election earlier this month and subsequent affirmation by the Constitutional Court of Chad. Tinubu will be accompanied on the…
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The Very Rev. Fr. Oliver Buba, has been abducted by unknown gunmen in the early hours of Tuesday. Our correspondent gathered that the priest was abducted at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Bare community in Numan local government council of the state. Confirming the incident, the Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, Rev. Dr. Stephen Mamza,…
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The Federal government has disclosed plans to exempt import duties on vehicles with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and kits to encourage conversion of existing vehicles to CNG-complaint ones. The National Director/Chief Executive of the Pi-CNG, Michael Oluwagbemi, disclosed this at a stakeholders engagement meeting on agenda for the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG)…
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President Bola Tinubu has reassigned Chukwuemeka Woke to the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) as its director general. Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Onanuga said Woke was initially given the job of Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA). He added…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Wednesday, came hard on States Independent Electoral Commission (SIECs), describing local government elections conducted as mere coronation of candidates of the ruling parties. INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, gave the verdict when the Chairmen and other executive members of the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commission of Nigeria (FOSIECOM)…
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No fewer than 32,000 applications have been submitted by applicants for the available 1000 secondary school teaching jobs at the Ondo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM). Following the high number of applicants who showed interest in the teaching jobs, the Commission disclosed that an online examination would be conducted for all applicants seeking employment as…
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Which Nigerian player do you think would dominate the Europa League Final match between Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen? Join Ayomide Sotubo and Dennis Erezi this week of The Nutmeg on GuardianTV as they both preview the Atalanta Vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen match.
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The Nigeria Labour Congress President, Joe Ajaero spoke with GuardianTV about why Labour is requesting a 650,000 minimum wage as he discusses economic issues and Labour's stand on them.
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A British national who was charged with spying for Hong Kong is found dead in a park in unexplained circumstances.
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Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick as Atalanta ended Bayer Leverkusen's 51-match unbeaten run to win the Europa League final 3-0 on Wednesday and claim their first trophy for 61 years.
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Budapest's Puskas Arena will play host to the 2026 Champions League final, UEFA confirmed on Wednesday. A decision on the 2027 final was postponed until September, with Milan set to host as long as the San Siro is not undergoing redevelopment work at the time. It is the first time Hungary will host a final…
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Inter Milan were taken over by US fund Oaktree on Wednesday after the Serie A champions' outgoing owners Suning missed a deadline to repay a debt worth hundreds of millions of euros. In a statement, Oaktree announced they had "assumed control" of Inter after the non-repayment of a "three-year loan to Inter Milan's holding companies…
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Super Eagles defender Ola Aina is set to stay at Nottingham Forest till June 2025 after signing a one-year contract extension. The right-back joined Nottingham on a free transfer from Italian side, Torino, last summer and has had a terrific season with the Tricky Trees. Announcing the extension on its website, Forest said the Nigerian…
17 hours ago
Super Eagles’ forwards, Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella, will hope to add to their recent Bundesliga triumph with Bayer Leverkusen today when their side takes on compatriot, Ademola Lookman’s Atalanta in the Europa League final.
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It is yet another opportunity for Abia Warriors to continue their pursuit of a first continental ticket when they meet Abuja-based Sporting Supreme in the round of 32 of the President Federation Cup.
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Network Against Corruption and Trafficking Initiative (NACAT) has called on the two anti-graft agencies to investigate the former governor of Delta, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, over alleged misappropriation of state funds.
29 mins ago
Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick as Atalanta ended Bayer Leverkusen's 51-match unbeaten run to win the Europa League final 3-0 on Wednesday and claim their first trophy for 61 years.
1 hour ago
Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Wednesday that the United States plans action after Georgia pushed forward a law against a Russian-style "foreign influence" law that triggered mass protests.
3 hours ago
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday declared that for democracy to be effective in Nigeria and Africa as a whole, it must be built on the principles of good leadership, strong institutions and rule of law. The former president advised African nations to re-examine the democracy inherited from the West. He said this at a…
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17 hours ago
Nigerians continue to pay more as the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported, yesterday, that the average retail price of automotive gas oil (diesel) increased by 68.01 per cent in the past year.
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Chairman of Fiscal Responsibility Commission, Victor Mururako, has declared that the commission has no record of remittances by Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as expected by law.
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced plans to declare a nationwide strike soon following the Federal Government's refusal to meet its demands despite consistent appeals.
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The House of Representatives Committee on Health Institutions has stated that it is disturbed by the doctor-patient ratio and the exodus of Nigerian doctors to other countries, popularly called "japa." The lawmakers have scheduled a public hearing on the bill declaring a state of emergency on health for Monday, the 27th, and Tuesday, the 28th.…
Business
17 hours ago
Of the $15 billion startup investment flow to Africa since 2019, Nigeria got received close to 30 per cent, which amounted to $4.4 billion.
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There is a need to address challenges in the food and beverage sector as deliberate efforts to tackle inflation in the country.
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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has launched the reviewed minimum wage document for Nigerian Seafarers, developed in line with the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006.
Columnists
17 hours ago
Despite measures taken by the Nigerian government aimed at mitigating the huge electricity crisis, there are a few challenges that have persisted and continue to prevent the country from achieving reliable and accessible electricity for all.
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Chief Paul Agbai Ogwuma (91) from Abayi in Imo State was governor of Central Bank of Nigeria at that time while both Dr. Kalu Idika Kalu (84) from Ohafia in Abia State and Chief Anthony Ani (87) from Odukpani Local Government area of Cross River State served as Ministers of Finance under General Abacha.
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Career progression in one’s chosen profession is an entirely natural and legitimate aspiration. Whether overtly or opaquely expressed, it is entirely reasonable for able and willing judicial officers to aspire to becoming Justices of the Supreme Court and of course...
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Music streaming giant Apple Music has unveiled its list of the 10 greatest albums of all time, with Lauryn Hill's 1998 debut album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill claiming the top spot. The list includes a wide range of iconic albums, from legendary artists like Michael Jackson to contemporary stars like Frank Ocean and Beyoncé. Reacting…
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Model Crystal McKinney has become the latest woman to accuse singer Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexual assault. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Manhattan federal district court, alleges the incident occurred in 2003 when McKinney was 22. McKinney's case is the sixth accusation facing the music mogul. According to her lawsuit, she met Combs at a…
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Nigeria's rainy season brings a welcome respite from the scorching heat, but for many residents, it also signifies a return of another less-desirable tradition. NEPA and whenever it rains. While the National Electric Power Authority (NEPA) was dissolved years ago, the term remains an unchanged phrase as it concerns the inconsistent electricity in the country.…
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Dr Shaibu Husseini, the Executive Director of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), says the Federal Government has approved the prohibition of money rituals and glamourising of vices in Nigerian films. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Husseini disclosed this at a National Stakeholders Engagement on Smoke-Free Nollywood held in Enugu…
Technology
17 hours ago
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is set to take centre stage at the 2024 RegTech Africa Conference and Awards slated for tomorrow and Friday at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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Nigeria’s $76 billion telecoms sector is currently under the weather and desires urgent medical attention from within and outside.
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The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has stressed the need for the protection of telecoms infrastructure, especially metro, terrestrial and submarine cables against cuts.
18 hours ago
In its resolve to continue to encourage gender equality and bridge the gap in the work environment, in the information and communication technology (ICT) space, inq.Nigeria, has called for the support of the girl-child to occupy the driver’s seat in the global ICT ecosystem and technology advancement.
18 hours ago
Zarttalent, a foundation that focuses on driving technological innovation among Nigerian youths, has partnered with Covenant University (CU) for the 2024 Career Fair to advance technology skills.
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Regfyl, a startup specialising in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance, emerged as the winner at the Africa Fintech Summit Pitch Competition held recently in Washington D.C.