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The purported suspension from office of the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) threw up many questions begging for answers. Is the APC walking through another treacherous path that saw the exit of Adams Oshiomhole from that exalted seat?
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I fell into it. My entry into the world of business was a blind one. I had zero experience running a business; I thought desire and a clear picture of what I wanted were all I needed. I didn’t factor in challenges because the stories of entrepreneurship I was privy to only highlight the wins.
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Hamza Abdullahi, the Second Prosecution Witness in the trial-within-trial of former Sokoto State governor, Attahiru Bafarawa, and four others, has told Justice Y. Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court that a sum of N4.633 billion was traced to the account of Dalhatu Investment Limited where Bafarawa’s son, Sagir Attahiru Bafarawa and one other person, simply identified as Nasir,
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Married for 15 years, the Nwosus had lived together in the commercial city of Lagos as one indivisible family. With three kids, Uche (14), Chidinma (12) and Uchenna (eight), theirs could be described as a model home. However, a chance opportunity to relocate to Canada changed everything.
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So, what I’m trying to say in the project, Hear Me Out, with my music is about the break. I don’t know if you’re familiar with my music. I haven’t released a project in almost three or four years. And so this is me saying, hey guys, I know that I haven’t said anything new.
News
43 mins ago
Meetings, interviews, fundraising events, official travel: Joe Biden tried this week to be everywhere at once while his rival Donald Trump was held up in court.
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Costa Rica's president told AFP in an interview on Friday that it would be hard to block US-bound migrants from crossing the lawless jungle between Panama and Colombia.
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Coalition of Civil Society Organizations, (CSOs), have called for the full implementation of the Nigerian Correctional Service, (NCoS), Act 2019, to guard against incidences of jail breaks, overcrowding and challenges faced by the criminal justice.
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The United States government has pledged to foster robust and effective malaria services with Nigeria.
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The Prelate, Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence, Dr. Oliver Ali Aba, has urged the Federal Government to focus on long-term measures that would address the country’s challenges instead of distributing palliatives to curb the current suffering of Nigerians.
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Miguel Amobi Enwerem, first son of late former Senate President, Chief Evan Enwerem, has officially announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) over what he described as “irreconcilable ideologies.”
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A former columnist with The Guardian, Ms Sereba Agiobu-Kemmer, is dead.
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The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) is working on establishing a unified retail end foreign exchange market operations to tackle volatility and boost regulatory compliance within the Bureaux De Change (BDC) sub-sector.
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The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has met with key stakeholders from Bokkos and Mangu local councils of Plateau State following the resurgence of criminal attacks in the areas.
Guardian TV
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Nigeria has revoked 924 dormant mining licences while calling on investors to apply for the licences offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Meanwhile, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging the government to review the mining industry strategy to attract mineral exploration investments, reignite mining project development, and accelerate new mineral discoveries.
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The number of people suffering acute food insecurity rose in 2023 for the fifth year in a row, according to a UN-led report. Conflicts, extreme weather and economic shocks are worsening the food crisis many people face.
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FG to integrate over 20% unbanked Nigerians into banking system says Shettima and more
Sport
NOW
For the first time this summer, as sportswomen and men strive for victory in Paris, spectators will be able to sip the official beer of an Olympic Games.
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In a significant move to promote sports and youth empowerment across Nigeria, the Boxing and MMA Hall of Fame has partnered with Abuja Continental Hotel to host the forthcoming National Boxing and MMA Amateur Championship.
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Nigeria's Motorsports promotion outfit, Work and Play, has said the recently concluded eight Ondo Auto Rally in Ilara-Imokin, has helped it to deepen inclusion and collaboration among different industry players.
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Current World Netball Ambassador, Mary Waya, has restated her commitment to promote the development of netball in Nigeria at the grassroots, school and community levels, with the ultimate goal of leading to the emergence of netball clubs in future.
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The newly commissioned Acropolis Gardens and Residences Golf Course in Okija, Anambra State, has been receiving support from new partners with the plan of deepening the impact of the game of golf in the country.
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Loveth Two-time kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) world champion, Loveth Patra-Ekufu, who is also a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), has unveiled a celebrity concert aimed at promoting community engagement. Fondly called ‘the Nigerian Terminator,’ Patra-Ekufu disclosed at the weekend that the project would hold between November 29 and December 3, 2024. The event…
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For the first time this summer, as sportswomen and men strive for victory in Paris, spectators will be able to sip the official beer of an Olympic Games.
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Meetings, interviews, fundraising events, official travel: Joe Biden tried this week to be everywhere at once while his rival Donald Trump was held up in court.
1 hour ago
Costa Rica's president told AFP in an interview on Friday that it would be hard to block US-bound migrants from crossing the lawless jungle between Panama and Colombia.
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Coalition of Civil Society Organizations, (CSOs), have called for the full implementation of the Nigerian Correctional Service, (NCoS), Act 2019, to guard against incidences of jail breaks, overcrowding and challenges faced by the criminal justice.
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Editorial
1 day ago
By securing the release of about 1000 Nigerians from kidnappers, and without paying ransom to their abductors, the Nigerian security authorities can afford to beat their chest on what they considered a commendable feat.
Features
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With the growing rate of food insecurity and poor purchasing power, Nigerians are switching to the consumption of mushroom
Stories of The Week
18 Apr
Some Directors of agencies under the Ministry of Aviation who were recently relieved of their appointments have dragged the federal government to an industrial court. They said their appointments were statutory and should be allowed to finish their tenure The complainants in separate suits filed by their lawyer, Patrice Akwara prayed to be reinstated or…
19 Apr
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has warned newly-registered companies against paying certain fees to obtain tax identification number (TIN) amongst others. The management of CAC gave this warning in a statement on its X handle on Friday. CAC said it noticed email messages sent to directors of newly-registered companies. READ ALSO: CAC targets registration of…
20 Apr
Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has broken the world record for the longest chess marathon, playing nonstop for 60 hours in Times Square, New York. The previous world record was 56 hours, nine minutes, and 37 seconds by Norwegian duo Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad in 2018. READ ALSO:Tunde Onakoya sets new world record…
20 Apr
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State is on the verge of emerging as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the November 16 gubernatorial election in the state. Aiyedatiwa is seeking the ticket of the party alongside 15 other aspirants, which include Olusoji Ehinlanwo, Jimi Odimayo, Jimoh Ibrahim, and APC National Vice…
Business
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Admirers and critics of the Arc. Sonny Echono-led Tertiary Education Trust (TETFund) are unanimous about the fact that the interventionist agency under his dynamic leadership has shown beyond reasonable doubt that its pro-people projects have impacted the nooks and crannies of public tertiary institutions in the country.
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Copper prices rallied Friday above $10,000 per tonne for the first time in two years, propelled by soaring global demand and tight supplies.
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The Bank of Japan kept its ultra-low interest rates unchanged on Friday and stopped short of signalling another hike, pushing the yen to a fresh 34-year low against the dollar.
Columnists
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Josiah Majebi is the fifth Chief Judge of Kogi State (in north-central Nigeria) in four years and the fourth to exist almost entirely in the pocket of the state governor. He has been in office as substantive Chief Judge since the beginning of February 2023
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Furthermore, currency is an instrument used to facilitate exchange of values within an economy. The value of a Nation’s currency in comparison to another country is a measure of how the value of human capital and resources compares between them.
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We continue our serene trip in Professor Olu Obafemi’s Nigerian boat of public universities’ funding. The pudding we are being served is bewitching to tongues of all who are tasting it.
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After a successful 10-week training programme, 20 grant winners have emerged in the British Council Film Lab Africa project.
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Spurred by his outstanding contribution to knowledge impartation and uniqueness of his approach to preaching and propagating virtues of Islam home and overseas, the Yoruba Council for Islamic Preachers has turbaned Sheikh Muhyideen Ajani Bello as King of Islamic Preachers (KIP) in Yorubaland (Sultonul waa’izeen).
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Owing to its commitment to cater to the health of consumers and promote taste varieties, Nigerian Breweries (NB) has rejigged its portfolio with the re-launch of Ace Root, a low-sugar, herbal and alcoholic beverage.
Technology
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The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PiCNG), a leading advocate for sustainable energy solutions, has announced the launch of the CNG Solutions Hackathon 2024. This event is set to be held today, April 24th at the Art Tech District in Abuja and aims to accelerate the widespread adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Nigeria.
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Professor Ganiyu Aderounmu of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, the Centre Leader of the World Bank Sponsored Africa Centre of Excellence, Obafemi Awolowo University ICT-Driven Knowledge Park (OAK-Park),
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Due to popular demand, Founders Connect Live returns for an even more electrifying event on Saturday, May 25, 2024. In partnership with Africhange, this highly anticipated event promises to be a convergence of entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, creators, and tech talents who will come together for an exciting day of invaluable networking, thought-provoking conversations, and innovative…
17 Apr
In response to the escalating threat landscape posed by Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) and other cyber-attacks, a Nigerian pan-African Bank has forged a strategic alliance with Cybervergent, a technology company providing automated cybersecurity solutions.
17 Apr
Networking and security firm, Array Networks, is collaborating with Mitsumi Distribution, one of the largest in both Volume and Value Business distributors in Nigeria.
17 Apr
Coderina Education and Technology Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with FCT Department of Science, Technology and Innovation to leverage technology as an enabler for inclusivity and empowerment.