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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…
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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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An anti-corruption bill for the establishment of the Kogi State Anti-corruption Agency has passed through second reading in the state house of assembly. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Lokoja on Tuesday that the bill was being sponsored by Assemblyman Suleiman Abdulrazak, member representing Okene Constituency. Abdulrazak had during the Tuesday’s plenary told…
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Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State said on Tuesday that deployment of traffic management solution devices, including cameras, helped in discovering 26,816 violations in the state within three months. Sanwo-Olu, represented by his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, made the disclosure at the unveiling of the Lagos State Transport Policy, held at Ikeja. The governor said…
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Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Tuesday launched a national consultation to reform and modernise the justice system, a priority for the new leader who left prison just 10 days before his election victory. Faye, his prime minister Ousmane Sonko, and several of their party members were imprisoned during the presidency of former leader Macky…
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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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Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim has withdrawn the suit filed challenging the emergence of Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Nov. 16 governorship election in Ondo State. Co-defendants in the suit seeking nullification of the party’s governorship primary conducted in the state on April 20 are APC and the Independent National…
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The Federal Controller of Works for Abia, Mr. Tony Onwubiko, says the federal government under President Bola Tinubu has not abandoned any road projects in the state. The controller disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Umuahia on Monday. Onwubiko said that both road maintenance and construction had been…
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The students who recently staged a protest over fee hike by University of Ibadan (UI) have accused the institution of victimising their colleagues involved in the protest. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the students, under the aegis of Fund Education Coalition, had, on may 13, protested against fee hike by the university.…
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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.
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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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A former Super Eagles star, Henry Nwosu, has tipped the chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Gbenga Elegbeleye, to win the yearly Nigeria Pitch Awards Sportsmanship award for the year 2023. In a touching testimony, Nwosu, who has coached a number of professional league sides, including Union Bank of Lagos and Gateway of…
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Edward Zakayo Pingua has revealed why he failed to break the 28:28 Okpekpe international 10km road race course record set last year by Daniel Simiu Ebenyo and vowed to come back next year stronger to attack the record. The Kenyan, who came into the 10th edition of the race as the favourite to, not only…
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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…
42 mins ago
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…
1 hour ago
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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Editorial
13 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
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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
10 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…
13 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).
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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.
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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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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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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…
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Maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship requires continuous effort and a strong connection in many areas. To help you understand the dynamics of your relationship better, we have designed this quiz to assess key aspects such as communication, trust, emotional connection, conflict resolution, and future planning. Each section of the quiz focuses on a critical…
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Boxing legend Mike Tyson suffered a medical scare en route to Los Angeles, from Miami, prompting medical emergencies according to his representatives. It was reported that he became dizzy, prompting flight attendants to ask passengers if a doctor was on board to assist. Paramedics met the plane upon landing in Los Angeles and treated Tyson…
Technology
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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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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.