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The convicted billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, alongside his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka, charged with murder and attempted kidnapping, have opted for the option of plea bargain. The prosecution's lead counsel, Mr. Yusuf Sule, disclosed this yesterday before Justice Adenike Coker of a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja, stating that the…
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The cost-of-living crisis confronting the majority of Nigerians may have further worsened as inflation hits another new height in close to three decades.
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's condition has stabilised but was still "very serious", his deputy said Thursday, a day after Fico was shot multiple times in an attack the government in Bratislava decried as "political assault".
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An organisation’s name is commonly considered an integral part of its image, just like the quality of its products, or its technical services. In that wise, a name change may be for a variety of reasons, including rebranding purposes, which implies a fresh start aimed at repositioning it in the market.
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Vice President Kashim Shettima will chair a high-level dialogue on advancing the gains made in the first year of the administration of President Bola Tinubu on Friday. The event is part of efforts by the administration to leverage international cooperation in delivering on the promises of the Renewed Hope Agenda. Deputy Chief of Staff to…
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Popular Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, known by his stage name Portable, was released on bail on Wednesday after spending a night in police custody. Lagos State Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed Portable's release on Wednesday. Portable was arrested on Tuesday in Abule Egba, Lagos, for allegedly refusing to pay the remaining balance on a ₦27…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has alerted Kano State residents on possibility of high risk flooding in 14 out of the 44 Local Government Areas(LGAs) of the state.
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Lagos State Government has revealed that 416 cases of varied forms of child abuses were reported in the last one year. The Commissioner, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Abubakre Ogunlende, disclosed this at the ongoing annual ministerial press briefing to mark the first year of the second term of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu…
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A Second Republic Senator from the old Ondo State, Michael Onunkun, popularly known as MAE Onunkun, has passed away at the age of 98. Onunkun represented Ondo West Senatorial District, which is now Ondo South, in the old Ondo State from 1979 to 1983. His daughter, Mrs. Morenike Alaka, confirmed his passing to NAN on…
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, has faulted the notions held in certain quarters that Nigeria is fast becoming an overtaxed country. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Nwosu remarked that unknown to many, Nigeria is among the least taxed nations in the world. Reminiscing his experience in the United States…
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France deployed troops to New Caledonia's ports and international airport, banned TikTok and imposed a state of emergency on Thursday after three nights of clashes that have left five dead and hundreds wounded. Pro-independence, largely indigenous protests against a French plan to impose new voting rules on its Pacific archipelago have spiralled into the deadliest…
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A Nigerian man, Uche Diuno, has been sentenced to five years in prison by a United States District Court for his role in a fraud scheme targeting victims in over 20 countries. The US Justice Ministry revealed this in a statement posted on its website on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The Ministry stated that after…
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The National Examinations Council (NECO) clarified that it has not extended the closing date for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) internal registration. The council made this announcement in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by its Acting Director, Directorate of Information and Digital Communication, Mr. Azeez Sani. Sani stated that registration, which…
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US President Joe Biden will try to shore up his support among vital Black voters with a days-long series of events starting Thursday, including a visit to Martin Luther King's former university.
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The Director NFVCB, Dr. Shaibu Husseini appeals to filmmakers to produce quality and fitting content
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The Executive Director of the National Film and Video Censors Board, Director, Dr. Shaibu Husseini sat with GuardianTV to discuss video regulations in Nigeria. He also appeals to Nigerian filmmakers to produce quality and fitting content.
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Residents in Nigeria's Bayelsa state have reported smoke and the sound of explosions near a major oil and gas facility. A spokesperson for Shell said they were investigating.
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Sport
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Victory for either Oleksandr Usyk or Tyson Fury on Saturday will create the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the world in 24 years. The ever-bubbling alphabet soup of boxing sanctioning bodies -- a winner in Riyadh would become the first four-belt heavyweight champion -- means that becoming, and remaining, undisputed champion requires not just skill…
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South Africa’s Coach, Hugo Broos, has selected the players that led the Bafana Bafana to the third position at the last Africa Cup of Nations, as the Rainbow nation prepares for their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria next month.
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Defending champions, Niger United of Minna defeated Kano Pillars 21-18 yesterday to continue their winning run in the ongoing Ardova Handball Premier League in Benin, Edo State.
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The list of European clubs in line to secure the services of Super Eagles and Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho,is increasing by the day.
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United States-based member of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) board, Victor Okorie, has advised the Federal Government to learn from past mistakes and provide training grants for Nigerian athletes to stop them from burnout before the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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Former Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) President, Dan Ngerem, who has been appointed an Olympafrica International Foundation ambassador, has promised to work towards promoting youth development through sports.
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Vice President Kashim Shettima will chair a high-level dialogue on advancing the gains made in the first year of the administration of President Bola Tinubu on Friday. The event is part of efforts by the administration to leverage international cooperation in delivering on the promises of the Renewed Hope Agenda. Deputy Chief of Staff to…
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Popular Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, known by his stage name Portable, was released on bail on Wednesday after spending a night in police custody. Lagos State Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed Portable's release on Wednesday. Portable was arrested on Tuesday in Abule Egba, Lagos, for allegedly refusing to pay the remaining balance on a ₦27…
34 mins ago
The convicted billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, alongside his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka, charged with murder and attempted kidnapping, have opted for the option of plea bargain. The prosecution's lead counsel, Mr. Yusuf Sule, disclosed this yesterday before Justice Adenike Coker of a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja, stating that the…
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Editorial
1 day ago
The N615,000 new national minimum wage proposed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), which is currently awaiting negotiation and endorsement by the stakeholders, is seemingly outlandish, but not far off the economic realities and daily pressure on Nigerian workers.
Features
7 hours ago
Inadequate access to water and poor water management practices majorly contribute to Nigeria’s inability to tame water insecurity. While approximately 70 million Nigerians do not have access to safe drinking water, water sources are frequently polluted with hazardous substances.
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South Africa’s Coach, Hugo Broos, has selected the players that led the Bafana Bafana to the third position at the last Africa Cup of Nations, as the Rainbow nation prepares for their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria next month.
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Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) said they have decided to walk out of ongoing negotiations after the Federal Government and the Organised Private Sector (OPS) offered a national minimum wage proposal of N48,000 and N54,000 respectively.
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The Senate has approved a $500 million loan request by the Federal Government to increase access of more Nigerians to prepaid electricity meters.
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Nigerian in dire need of a cheaper source of energy may soon heave a sigh of relief, as the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has concluded arrangements to roll out Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) engines on May 29, 2024.
Business
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Honda announced plans Thursday to double investment in electric vehicles to $65 billion by 2030 as the Japanese auto giant seeks to go fully electric.
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For the first four months of 2024, Lagos, Rivers, Abuja and Enugu have emerged as the topmost destinations where telecoms operators recorded the highest forms of fibre cuts.
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Swap Station Mobility Limited (SSM) has partnered GlovoApp Nigeria Limited (Glovo) and Siltech World for the distributions of accessories in Nigeria.
Columnists
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The purported ranking of states by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), based on their performance in the 2023 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE), is the focus of this piece.
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Amidst the intricate tapestry of governance, the effectiveness of a nation’s leadership hinges upon the performance of its ministers.
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In a series of posts on X, popular Afrobeats singer, Mayorkun, has finally addressed the allegations made against him by social media influencer, Nicki Dabarbie. The influencer had previously accused him and singer Skiibii of attempting to use her for ritual purposes. Mayorkun, born Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, vehemently denied these allegations. He stated that he…
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A Catholic priest in the UK has sparked outrage after a Good Friday sermon that went into graphic detail about the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Father Thomas McHale, a 53-year-old American priest serving in Consett, reportedly told his congregation of roughly 100 that due to the physical nature of crucifixion, Jesus would have died "with…
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Technology
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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.
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Human errors have been identified as the major cause of data breaches globally.