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The deposed emir Aminu Ado Bayero may have defiled an ex parte order directing his eviction from the Nassarawa palace annexe in Kano. Justice Aminu Adamu Aliyu yesterday granted an interim injunction stopping Bayero and the four former first chiefs from parading themselves as emirs. The exparte obtained by Kano State Attorney General and Commissioner…
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The Senate has recalled the lawmaker representing Bauchi Central, Abdul Ningi, after two months and two weeks of his three-month suspension over his interview in which he alleged padding of the 2024 ₦28.7 trillion budget. The lawmaker was suspended on March 12, 2023, for three months, but the Senate on Tuesday unanimously resolved to recall…
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have turned down the government's offer of ₦60,000 as the new minimum wage for workers. This marks a shift from their earlier demand of ₦497,000 last week to ₦494,000. A prominent member of the Tripartite Committee for negotiating a new minimum wage for Nigerian…
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The Senate, on Tuesday, approved a bill to change the current national anthem titled "Arise O Compatriots" to the old national anthem "Nigeria, We Hail Thee." The bill passed its third reading after the upper chamber considered the report of its Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, and Federal Character, and Intergovernmental Affairs.…
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Former member of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Yusuf, has dismissed the possibility of an alliance between Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Reports of an alliance between Obi and Atiku, presidential candidates in the 2023 elections, gained momentum following a meeting between the pair…
News
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The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Response (OSPRE), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has launched a Country Resilience and Human Security Assessment.
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The President of Ghana - His Excellency Nana Akufo Addo, has met with climate and sustainability advocate Ismachiah Oduwole, the 14 year old US teenager who began an unusual journey in December 2022 during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, to sign his project football. The president made an open pledge to reduce Ghana's green house emissions by 15% before the year 2030.
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The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) said its Executive Director, Dayo Aiyetan and one reporter, Nurudeen Akewushola, are in police custody. ICIR in a statement on X said the duo were held for six hours after honoring an invitation by the Police Cybercrime Centre and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC). The ICIR said…
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Reigning African Women's Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala's bicycle kick against Benfica, has been voted the 2023/24 UEFA Women's Champions League Goal of the Season. Oshoala's strike, which was on matchday 1, was picked as the best among the top 10 goals selected by UEFA's Technical Observer panel. Barcelona won the game 5-0. Oshoala's…
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The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, says President Bola Tinubu`s economic reforms have substantially improved the Federal Government`s revenue.
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The House of Representatives Committee on Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has directed First Bank of Nigeria and other Banks to appear before it alongside its Tax Consultant to reconcile the Education Tax Computation not remitted to TETFund by the banks between 2011 and 2022. The lawmakers said there were disparities between the figures that…
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The Nigerian Army troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Maiduguri, in collaboration with Civilian Joint Task Force, Borno State, have arrested a soldier, Corporal Francis Bako, for allegedly stealing ammunition. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and Security analyst in the Lake Chad region that the soldier was arrested by Military intelligence at…
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Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu of Kano high court on Monday granted fresh exparte restraining the Nigerian Police, the State Security Service (SSS) and Nigerian military from evicting the newly reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II from Kofar Kudu palace. The fresh injunction came less than 24 hours after the same court restrained the deposed…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has named the Southern Parkway, from the National Christian Centre to Ring Road I (Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway), after President Bola Tinubu. Wike announced the honour during the inauguration of the road for public use, in Abuja on Tuesday as part of activities to celebrate…
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Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen will miss the Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic due to injury. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) disclosed this on its X handle on Tuesday. NFF did not disclose the nature of Osimhen's injury but said the Napoli striker will be out for one…
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Nigeria’s Table Tennis sensation, Quadri Aruna, has reclaimed top spot in Africa ranking, less than two months after surrendering the position. A statement issued on Tuesday by the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF), saw Aruna moving to 17th position in Week 22 of the 2024 ITTF Ranking. However, Egypt’s Omar Assar slipped to 22nd in…
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Victor Osimhen’s return to action has calmed the nerves of Super Eagles’ officials, who were beginning to look for an alternative formation in the game against South Africa.
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Cross River State’s Ismail Sadjo, who was beaten by Plateau State’s Francis James Musa, in the Nigerians’ category at the just-concluded Okpekpe 10km Road Race, has promised his fans that he would reclaim the title next year.
16 hours ago
Organisers of the 2024 Emmanuel Egbele Scrabble Tournament (EEAST) have announced the beginning of registration of players for the event billed to hold in Lagos next month.
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Leon Balogun has penned a contract extension with Rangers, according to reports.The veteran centre-back was due to leave Ibrox when his deal expired on May 31, but it’s now claimed the Nigerian has put pen to paper on a new agreement, which will keep him in Govan until the end of next season.
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There is something fundamentally wrong with the average person who believes that because they have some power or access to it, they can take the law into their hands and dispense what they consider to be justice. It is upsetting to witness these situations because it makes it seem like people can do whatever they want without consequences. I came across two stories that shed more light on this issue, both involving uniformed men.
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A civil defence official in Hamas-run Gaza said an Israeli strike on a displacement camp west of Rafah on Tuesday killed at least 21 people, after a similar strike that sparked global outrage.
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The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Response (OSPRE), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has launched a Country Resilience and Human Security Assessment.
27 mins ago
The President of Ghana - His Excellency Nana Akufo Addo, has met with climate and sustainability advocate Ismachiah Oduwole, the 14 year old US teenager who began an unusual journey in December 2022 during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, to sign his project football. The president made an open pledge to reduce Ghana's green house emissions by 15% before the year 2030.
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Editorial
16 hours ago
The recurring meddlesomeness of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in the operational and regulatory issues in the air transport sector, could easily pass as a dutiful interest in the sector.
Features
12 hours ago
Four teams from Nigeria have secured two grand prizes and two first prizes at the Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024 Global Final held in Shenzhen, China, on May 26. At the competition designed to help students enhance their ICT knowledge and practical skills, the Nigerian teams emerged as part of 19 teams from nine countries that…
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16 hours ago
Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) reported a tariff shortfall of N26.11 billion in March as the disparity between the cost of electricity supply and the revenue generated continues,
16 hours ago
President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s resolve to strengthen council areas to tackle insecurity in the country.
16 hours ago
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has warned the National Assembly against the hasty approach to expeditiously pass a bill for an Act to replace the current National Anthem with the old one.
Business
13 hours ago
Lagos State has taken a major step towards turning tonnes of solid waste generated in the metropolis into usable energy. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, formalised a partnership with a Dutch firm, Harvest Waste Consortium, for the construction of a high-efficiency Waste-to-Energy plant on Epe landfill, which will utilise advanced technology to…
15 hours ago
The epileptic power supply in the country has been attributed to the inability of the Electricity Trading PLC (NBET) to settle over N2 trillion owed to power generation companies (Gencos).
16 hours ago
Humans are generally resistant to change even though we talk about it a lot. Many people have adjusted to their traumas and have seemingly built a coping mechanism around such nasty experiences.
Columnists
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The politics of state police creation is as deep as the ethno-religious fissures that characterise Nigeria itself. And its depth forms the core of the conservative persuasion that favours the retention of Sections 214-216 of the 1999 Constitution.
16 hours ago
As a young boy growing up in Yola, my first encounter with the specter of drug abuse wasn’t through the grim tales of tabloids or the distant murmurs of concerned adults.
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Mohammed Ladan Tsamiya probably believed he was a commodities trader who happened also to moonlight as a Justice of the Court of Appeal.
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Blood sugar or glucose levels play a major role in our overall health. Uncontrolled sugar levels can lead to a cascade of health problems, even death. Blood sugar level is the process of understanding the amount of glucose in our body system, whether it is low or high. Healthy sugar levels are less than 100…
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Are you a tech enthusiast trying to survive in Nigeria or perhaps you do not know what to do? Here are the top ten tech skills you need for a secure future in Nigeria. In Nigeria, where the Techi-Brothers are making waves despite the economic tides, staying ahead means mastering the right tech skills. With…
9 hours ago
A self-acclaimed pastor in Nigeria has claimed that people who practise 'Doggy' a form of sexual style, would go to hell. The man alleged that the Lord told him. Although he had to wait for months to be sure before he could deliver the prophecy. In his words, he said, “People who practise like a…
Technology
16 hours ago
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has secured a $6 billion investment to expand and become more competitive.
xAI, which hoped to compete with rivals like OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft, informed yesterday that investors in the Series B funding include Valor Equity Partners, Vy Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, Fidelity, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, and Kingdom Holding.
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Nigeria's digital journey is accelerating; at the forefront of this unprecedented growth is the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and one of its key strengths lies in its collaborative method. Through collaboration with tech hubs, educational institutions, and industry stakeholders, the agency is laying the groundwork for a thriving digital economy. NITDA's partnerships span…
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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.