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Iran launched a large-scale search and rescue effort to scour a fog-shrouded mountain area after President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter went missing Sunday in what state media described as an "accident". Fears grew for the 63-year-old ultraconservative after contact was lost with the helicopter carrying him as well as Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and others in…
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Manchester City created English football history on Sunday, overcoming West Ham 3-1 to win their fourth straight Premier League title and break Arsenal's hearts as Jurgen Klopp made an emotional Liverpool exit.
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of The Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp) headed by Dr Lazarus Angbazo, as the Lead Arranger and Developer of Evergreen City, Nigeria’s green industrial zone. President Tinubu, on Sunday, explained that the development is in line with his commitment to ensure industrial development that meets the demands of…
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Two people were beheaded, seven others including women were kidnapped, and five houses were razed in an attack by suspected warlords early this morning at Ikachi village in the Akparata area of Effium, Ohaukwu Local Government Area, Ebonyi State. President General of the Effium community, Dr. James Agena, in a statement released in Abakaliki, the…
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A spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has said he has never accepted a bribe. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) disclosed this while responding to a post on his X handle on Sunday. He said that accepting a bribe is taboo for him, especially as a royal prince. Adejobi said…
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Two attacks against mayoral candidates in Mexico's June elections have left nine people dead in the southern state of Chiapas, the prosecutor's office in the organised crime-plagued region said Sunday. The two candidates survived, though one was wounded, in the onslaughts Saturday night and early Sunday in the municipalities of Villa Corzo and Mapastepec, it…
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Uncertainty hung over the fate of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi after state media said his helicopter had an accident on Sunday in poor weather in a western province. Iran launched a large-scale search and rescue operation in the fog-shrouded mountain area of East Azerbaijan province. Supreme leader Ali Khamenei said "the Iranian people should not…
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Key quotes after the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday, when Manchester City wrapped up a fourth straight title with a 3-1 win over West Ham: "It is so hard to put into words what we've done today. No team has ever done it (won four in a row), we have put…
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Hungarian police on Sunday said that two people have died and five others were missing after a cruise ship and a motorboat collided on the Danube in the country's north. Rescue teams reinforced by 25 boats, a helicopter and several drones were continuing their search for survivors late on Sunday. On Saturday night, a man…
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The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) have condemned the alleged murder of a compatriot, Mr Ebuka Nwoko, by South African police officials. The President-General of NICASA, Dr Frank Onyekwelu, condemned the alleged murder of the Nigerian in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
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Paramount ruler, HRM Ogwong Okon A. Abang, of Mbo Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom state was abducted from his palace in Ebughu on Saturday night. The monarch was reportedly taken from his palace in Ebughu around 9 pm on Saturday. This incident follows the kidnapping of Dr John Robbin Esu, a doctor in the…
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The Police Command in Imo has confirmed the death of six people in a road accident on Saturday evening in Imo. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, who confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday,said the crash occurred in Owerri. Okoye said that a citizen reported to the police…
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The German Ambassador to Nigeria, Mrs. Annett Gunther, says trade relations between Federal Republic of Nigeria and Federal Republic Germany currently stands at about three billion euros. Gunther, who made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, said that the trade relations between both countries had…
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As the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets on Monday, a financial expert, Prof. Uche Uwaleke, says the committee will likely increase the baseline lending rate by another 100 basis points. Uwaleke, a Professor of Capital Market and the President of Capital Market Academics of Nigeria, said this in an interview with the News Agency of…
Guardian TV
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A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and some other senior officials had a “hard landing” in northwestern East Azerbaijan province on Sunday, according to Iran’s state TV.
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Following the approval of the hike in electricity tariff by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, customers in the band, a category who receive 20 hours and above supply of electricity, will now have to pay 225 Naira per kilowatt hour against the 66 Naira payable before the hike.
This directive, which came in the middle of fuel subsidy removal, foreign exchange crisis, and high inflation rates, has been heavily criticized by the citizens.
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The naira recorded its first appreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market after weeks of depreciation. Analysts say the decline is due to decline in dollar liquidity in the official market. Dipo Ajayi, the Head, Fixed Income and FX at Chapel Hill Denham Securities, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.
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Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal might need to amass 100 points to end Manchester City's dominance of the Premier League next season. Arteta's side finished as runners-up to relentless City for a second successive season after falling just short on the final day. Arsenal's 2-1 win against Everton was rendered irrelevant by City's 3-1 victory against…
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Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton admitted he and his Mercedes team are in "no man's land" after finishing more than 35 seconds adrift in sixth in Sunday's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The Ferrari-bound Briton, who received a warm reception from the tifosi packed around the Italian team's home circuit, the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, shrugged…
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Jurgen Klopp hailed Liverpool's fans as the "superpower of world football" after his final match as manager ended in a 2-0 win at home to Wolves on an emotional day at Anfield on Sunday. Alexis Mac Allister and Jarell Quansah scored the goals, but the game was largely a sideshow as supporters paid tribute to…
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Mikel Arteta urged Arsenal to bounce back from their Premier League title pain as the Gunners boss warned Manchester City he will not settle for playing second fiddle to the champions. Arteta's side finished two points behind City, after their 2-1 win over Everton on Sunday was rendered irrelevant by a 3-1 victory for Pep…
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Manchester City are celebrating a historic fourth straight Premier League title, underlining their total dominance of the English game, but several key factors contributed to their historic triumph. AFP Sport looks at five reasons for City's success -- their sixth English title in seven seasons. Ortega's crucial save When Son Heung-min burst through the middle…
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Arsenal's dreams of a first Premier League crown in 20 years were dashed as their 2-1 win against Everton was rendered irrelevant by Manchester City's title-clinching victory over West Ham. Mikel Arteta's side had gone into the last day of the season needing to beat Everton at the Emirates Stadium and hope City drew or…
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Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal might need to amass 100 points to end Manchester City's dominance of the Premier League next season. Arteta's side finished as runners-up to relentless City for a second successive season after falling just short on the final day. Arsenal's 2-1 win against Everton was rendered irrelevant by City's 3-1 victory against…
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Editorial
16 hours ago
Unless African leaders exhibit determination and take a pragmatic approach to liberatingthe continent from the over-reliance on other continents for realisation of her development aspirations, Africa may remain underdeveloped for longer than may be imagined.
Features
16 hours ago
The Nigerian agricultural landscape has witnessed significant challenges over the years, leading to a sharp decline in its productivity and contribution to the country’s economy.
Stories of The Week
8 May
In many cultures, geckos have been traditionally viewed as harmless creatures, often revered and protected from harm. The Igbos call it agu uno, in Hausas tsaka, and Yorùbás ọmọ onílé. However, recent accounts shared online have painted a different picture, casting these once-friendly house guests in a negative light. Wall geckos may seem harmless, but…
13 May
The United Alliance African Grant (UAAG), a vital component of the United African States (UAS) Human and Infrastructural Development Project, was birthed on March 9, 2023 through an official broadcast by the Grant’s Country-Director (CD), Dr. Ken Nwakanma...
13 May
As Lagos-Calabar coastal road continues to be dogged by controversy, the promoter of the Eko Atlantic City, South Energyx Nigeria Limited has revealed that the reroute of the project cost them N87 billion losses.
13 May
Lead British International School student, Namtira Bwala, has instituted a civil suit against the school following the viral video released on the internet a few weeks ago where she was seen being bullied by her fellow students. The lawsuit was filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja by Deji Adeyanju…
Business
16 hours ago
The Federal Government has called for greater investments in cutting-edge gas processing facilities in the country.
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The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has affirmed that the nation’s Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) will enhance the success of the 2024 oil bidding round.
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The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has pledged to combat the menace of vandalism and equipment theft, vowing offenders will face the full wrath of the law.
Columnists
16 hours ago
Security is equally a challenge that shakes the entire financial system to its foundation. Robbery, kidnapping, vandalism and other terrorism-related vices make their inroads into the system daily and further challenge the development of the financial system.
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For the past 17 years, the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, popularly referred to as MMA2, an iconic, innovative edifice and one of the successful Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects in Nigeria, has been standing like the Rock of Gibraltar in the turbulent aviation industry.
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To concretise the initiative, N100 billion has been earmarked for the take off of the first phase. According to available reports, the phase one of the scheme would kick off with the civil service. Thereafter, its cascading effect shall be felt by other segments of the Nigerian public.
Guardian Life
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Mastering the art of dressing for different occasions is essential for men who wish to make a lasting impression. Whether it's a formal event, a casual outing, or a traditional ceremony, understanding how to dress according to the event can up your style game in ways you never imagined. Furthermore, in this fashion guide, we…
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Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has broken his silence on a 2016 video that surfaced recently. The video was showing him physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie. In an Instagram video, Diddy expressed remorse for his actions. He said, “I take full responsibility for my actions in that video.” He described the incident as one of…
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Two renowned American breakdance experts Macca Malik and Jacob “Kujo” Lyons visited Nigeria from May 11 to 18, as part of the U.S. Department of State’s Sports Envoy Program.
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A bell marks the beginning of the Nakasendo Trail, a 540-kilometre route through the central mountains between Kyoto and Tokyo. But it’s not a ceremonial bell. It is there for one purpose: to scare away bears. And so, with a pleasingly loud clang and a photo of a sign that we presume reads “Beware of…
Technology
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Born in 1986 in Obudu, Cross River State, Ugi Augustine Ugi’s life was marked by the challenges of being diagnosed with sickle cell disease. Spending a significant portion of his childhood in and out of hospitals, he became acutely aware of the stark contrast between his fragile health and that of his siblings and schoolmates.…
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Huawei has expressed satisfaction with the Nigerian government’s digital transformation agenda, even as the company has canvassed support for cloudification and decarbonisation among its partners and customers across the country.
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Luxembourg-based satellite operator, SES has agreed to purchase rival Intelsat for €2.8 billion, after previous merger talks between the two firms fell through last year.
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Nigerian start-ups are leading an epic AI innovation race with innovative digital solutions solving cross-continental challenges, as the very best from Africa’s largest economy take centre stage at the rising Silicon Valley’s largest tech and start-up event in Marrakech, Morocco, later this month.
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Google has announced the opening of applications for the 2024 cohort of its Hustle Academy, a programme dedicated to accelerating the growth of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. This year, the programme introduces a significant upgrade: business-focused AI training integrated directly into the curriculum. SMBs are the backbone of Africa’s economy, yet many face challenges accessing…
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SHELT System Integration (SHELT SI) has announced the achievement of Cisco Select Partner certification in Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering top-tier networking and security solutions to businesses across the region.