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Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has listed conditions for before a merger can take place with the People's Democratic Party (PDP). In an interview on NoireTV-GlobalBlackTV, Obi suggested that he could consider a merger provided the aim is towards achieving better governance in Nigeria. Recently, Obi visited Atiku Abubakar…
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A federal high court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Edo State deputy governor, Phillip Shaibu, to overturn the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) governorship primary election held on February 22. The PDP announced Asue Ighodalo as the winner of the primary election, where he defeated Shaibu and other aspirants. The Edo State…
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A Special Offences Court has sentenced one Idris Bakare to four years imprisonment for defrauding British Airways of the sum of N35.6 million. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a statement said Bakare was charged with four counts of theft totaling N35,672,845.00, contrary to Section 280 (2) and punishable under Section 287 of…
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The Supreme Court has fixed Thursday, May 30, to begin hearing on a suit filed by the Federal Government against the 36 governors of the
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Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo on Monday said the Nigeria Air project remains suspended. Keyamo said this while providing updates at the ministerial press briefing in Abuja to mark Tinubu’s first anniversary. “It remains suspended. It was never Air Nigeria. It was not Air Nigeria. That’s the truth. It was only painted…
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Indian police said Monday they had arrested a doctor and the owner of an unlicensed hospital where six newborn babies died in a fire in a crowded ward without fire exits.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Monday that Moscow would sharply increase gas deliveries to Uzbekistan during a visit to the landlocked former Soviet republic.
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China's President Xi Jinping said Monday he was "saddened" to learn of a landslide disaster in Papua New Guinea and offered help to the Pacific island nation.
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Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk's startup xAI said it has raised $6 billion from investors in an increasingly crowded artificial intelligence market.
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The Lagos State government on Monday commenced the removal of shanties and illegal business structures under Ijora Bridge. This came after the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LSESC) served a 24-hour notice to the illegal occupants and business operators squatting under the bridge. Tokunbo Wahab, the state commissioner for environment and water resources, posted videos…
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The Kogi State Governorship elections petition tribunal sitting in Abuja on Monday affirms Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as governor of Kogi State. The court dismissed the petition of Murtala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for failure to substantially prove material facts in his petition as required by law. The…
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A charismatic Armenian cleric spearheading anti-government protests temporarily stepped down from his religious post on Monday to mount a direct challenge to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
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The Federal Government on Monday called for the scrapping of State Independent Electoral Commissions, accusing governors of using the electoral bodies to impose leaders at the local government levels through sham elections. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, made the call at a one-day 'Discourse on National Nigeria's Security Challenges…
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Xavi Hernandez signed off as Barcelona coach with a 2-1 win at Sevilla on Sunday to close out the La Liga season, before warning his replacement the job "won't be easy".
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Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham said Monday it would be "really nice" to play with Kylian Mbappe next season.
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Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has insisted Liverpool had a good season despite a lacklustre end to Jurgen Klopp's last campaign in charge at Anfield.
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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named Barcelona's teenage stars Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi in a 29-man Euro 2024 squad list on Monday.
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FIFA and UEFA "abused their dominant position" and "prevented free competition" by opposing the creation of a European Super League, a Spanish court said Monday.
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Mr Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, has urged governments at all levels to invest in the area of children development. Obi said this in a statement his spokesperson, Dr Yunusa Tanko on Monday in Abuja
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Lagos State government, on Monday, disclosed that two officers of the Central Business Districts (CBD) were dismissed for extorting traders in the course of their duties within one year. Also, 833 vehicles and 49 tricycles were arrested with the drivers and owners prosecuted for various traffic offences within CBD in the year under review. The…
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Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo on Monday said the Nigeria Air project remains suspended. Keyamo said this while providing updates at the ministerial press briefing in Abuja to mark Tinubu’s first anniversary. “It remains suspended. It was never Air Nigeria. It was not Air Nigeria. That’s the truth. It was only painted…
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Xavi Hernandez signed off as Barcelona coach with a 2-1 win at Sevilla on Sunday to close out the La Liga season, before warning his replacement the job "won't be easy".
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Agriculture sector stakeholders in Nasarawa state have urged the Federal and the States government to ensure timely implementation of agricultural policies to enhance crop production and food security.
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Pension assets fell by N90 billion in the first quarter of the year, from N19.75 trillion to N19.66 trillion at the end of the first quarter
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In 11 years, the Federal Government has accessed $65,442,940 from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for projects and programmes towards
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The spike in the forex market that snowballed into unending instability is reverberating in key sectors of the economy.
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Tokyo stocks opened higher on Monday as investors took heart from gains in US tech shares on Wall Street. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up 0.24 percent, or 92.89 points, at 38,739.00 in early trade, while the broader Topix index was up 0.20 percent, or 5.35 points, at 2,747.89. "The Japanese market is expected…
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Real gross domestic product (GDP) growth has been projected to hit 3.25 per cent this year. According to Cowry Asset Management Limited, the
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TAJBank Limited has reported a profit before tax (PBT) of N11.3 billion in its fourth year of operations, the highest by a non-interest lender.
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There is anxiety regarding the sustainability of democratic rule, not just here, but across Africa. Last week, stakeholders again gathered
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The proposal for the creation of state police has been a subject of intense debate in the last decade or more. This, in part
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Actor Johnny Wactor, 37, was shot and killed early Saturday morning in downtown Los Angeles by a suspected car thief. Wactor, best known for his role as Brando Corbin on the long-running soap opera "General Hospital," was reportedly returning to his vehicle after work when he encountered a distressing scene. "Scarlett Wactor, the victim's mother,…
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Every year, Nigeria recognises the 27th of May as Children's Day. This celebration is marked with different programmes for children, especially debates. From matching parades, to beauty contests, and even debates, which is usually the mother of it all. READ ALSO: Amazing Activities To Do With Your Kids On Children’s Day This Children's Day, celebrate your…
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Submission as a word has been in the spotlight recently. It’s the go-to word when men want to describe the qualities of a good wife. A ready-made example for them is the women of older generations: our mothers. This topic is a leading cause of gender wars and failed relationships. While men believe that submission is the…
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The level at which the price of staple foods continue to rise is alarming. This, however, should not stop us and our children from eating well and eating right, especially fibre-rich foods. While we hope to eat right, sometimes, all that deliciousness can leave our children feeling sluggish or bloated. That's where fibre comes in.…
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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.
22 May
Nigeria’s $76 billion telecoms sector is currently under the weather and desires urgent medical attention from within and outside.
22 May
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.
22 May
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.
22 May
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.