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President Bola Tinubu’s special adviser on media Ajuri Ngelale has said that the Nigerian leader is not scheduled to address a joint session of the National Assembly on May 29. Ngelale’s statement on Tuesday contradicted an earlier one issued by Tinubu’s special adviser on information and strategy Bayo Onanuga. “In view of public commentary concerning…
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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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United Nations Office on Drug and Crimes (UNODC) has intensified training of personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service, (NCoS), on standard rules for the treatment of prisoners, also known as ‘The Mandela Rules’.
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With 48 hours to the expiration of the May 31 deadline issued by organised labour to the Federal Government to conclude negotiations on a new minimum wage for the country, another round of workers’ shutdown is inevitable as the tripartite committee
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To reduce road crashes, the Enugu State government, yesterday, commissioned a computerised vehicle inspection centre for motorists. The centre, which can investigate 210 vehicles daily and employs over 40 workers, is in partnership with Temple Group of Companies.
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Minister of Works, David Umahi, yesterday, walked out on journalists covering the activities of the works ministry. Umahi abruptly left the Press Hall, where correspondents were gathered, saying dismissively that the press was nonexistent.
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In its bid to ensure that all children of school age are enrolled in school, the Abia State government has warned parents and guardians to either enroll their children and wards or be punished.
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The Odu’a Investment Company Limited, owned by the six South-West states, has urged Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to support the conglomerate in achieving its goals for the region.
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Rockefeller Foundation, yesterday, urged Nigeria and other African countries not to back out of school feeding programmes. The international agency reckoned that the daily feeding scheme for schoolchildren was directly linked to high literacy goals and energising the rural economy.
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The State Chairman, Committee of Lawyers and Secretaries of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Anambra State, Izuchukwu Nsofor, has claimed that about 60 people were killed in Ihiala Local Council of the state between December 2023 and May 2024.
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In commemoration of this year’s Biafra War memorial service, the World Igbo Congress (WIC) has urged the Federal Government to declare May 30 a memorial day to honour Biafra heroes and heroines.
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Following its impressive outing at the 13th African Games in Ghana, Nigeria has been listed among the teams that will compete at the 18th African Sambo Championships holding in Cairo, Egypt, from June 1 to 3.
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Remo Stars striker, Sikiru Alimi, is the top marksman in the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with 14 goals from 33 matches of the season. According to data released by the NPFL Competitions Unit,the players scored
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Giant-killers, Rivers Hoopers of Nigeria, will go into today’s semifinal against Al Ahly Benghazi of Libya knowing that only a win will guarantee them opportunity to become the first West African team to win the Basketball Africa League (BAL).
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Mike Tyson insisted on Tuesday he felt "100%" despite a recent health scare as he prepares for his July bout against Youtuber Jake Paul.
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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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Enterprise work management platform, Asana, will be unveiled in Lagos at an event, themed: “Future-Proofing Nigerian Workflows: AI That Works,” on June 5, 2024.
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When the Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mr Kanayo Uzuegbu, on May 3, this year, paraded 195 suspected criminals, he displayed 68 assorted guns and rifles recovered from them.
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Seven years after the signing of the Federal Government's executive order on a 24-hour port operation policy, the goal of around-the-clock efficiency remains unachieved due to ineffective implementation despite the outcry, causing significant economic losses.
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Following the inauguration of President Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s president, he promptly announced the removal of fuel subsidy, unification of the exchange rate as well as his desire to turn Nigeria into a productive powerhouse amongst other promises.
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Editorial
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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
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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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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,
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President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s resolve to strengthen council areas to tackle insecurity in the country.
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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
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Seven years after the signing of the Federal Government's executive order on a 24-hour port operation policy, the goal of around-the-clock efficiency remains unachieved due to ineffective implementation despite the outcry, causing significant economic losses.
16 mins ago
Following the inauguration of President Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s president, he promptly announced the removal of fuel subsidy, unification of the exchange rate as well as his desire to turn Nigeria into a productive powerhouse amongst other promises.
Columnists
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Who Says Elephants Can’t Dance?” This is the title of Louis V. Gerstner memoir, the “miracle-manager with a magic wand” who midwifed IBM’s historic turnaround that begot IBM 2.0 in the 1990s.
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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.
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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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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…
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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
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Perhaps it may appear too early to judge President Bola Tinubu’s performance under one year in the saddle of leadership of this country, but the fact remains that Nigerians can no longer wait. They are fast running out of patience.
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The Enugu State Gaming Conference and Gala/awards night billed for June 27, 2024 at the Amadeo Event Centre in Enugu, is currently attracting the attention of top socialites, politicians and business people as well as gaming enthusiasts
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Endniesal Consulting Ltd has announced the launch of the 5th Edition of the CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa. This event is dedicated to recognising and celebrating executive leaders, who have driven remarkable innovations through technology across the continent. The awards aim to highlight the significant impact of technological advancements on business performance and organizational success. According to…
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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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Adebola Adejumoke Odeyemi is a forward-thinking leader shaping the future of businesses with Artificial Intelligence (AI). She’s passionate about helping small businesses thrive in today’s digital world. With a degree in Accounting from the University of Ado-Ekiti, she is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA).