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The move by the National Assembly to replace the current national anthem with the former one through an expeditious legislative process suffered a setback on Monday. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, who attended a public hearing on the matter organized by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and…
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A Kano State high court on Monday ordered the immediate eviction of the deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero from the Nassarawa palace extension in Kano. In an exparte injunction with suit no. K/1000/2024 granted by Justice Aminu Adamu Aliyu also ordered Bayero and the four deposed first-class chiefs to stop parading themselves with their previous…
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday faulted the Federal Government's suit against 36 state governors over local council autonomy. The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, had sued the 36 state governors at the Supreme Court seeking the enforcement of full autonomy of the local governments in Nigeria.…
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A federal high court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Edo State deputy governor, Phillip Shaibu, to overturn the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) governorship primary election held on February 22. The PDP announced Asue Ighodalo as the winner of the primary election, where he defeated Shaibu and other aspirants. The Edo State…
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A Special Offences Court has sentenced one Idris Bakare to four years imprisonment for defrauding British Airways of the sum of N35.6 million. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a statement said Bakare was charged with four counts of theft totaling N35,672,845.00, contrary to Section 280 (2) and punishable under Section 287 of…
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The Vice President of ECOWAS Commission, Damtien Tchintchibidja, has described the threat of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to quit the bloc as sad and heartening.
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The Attorney-General of Federation ( AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN has called for crucial reforms and enhanced cooperation within the judiciary across West African nations. The AGF made the call at the opening ceremony of the Statutory Meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja, which had judicial…
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Lagos State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Mr Bolaji Kayode Robert, on Monday, said that Lagos State and Ogun State governments are presently in a dispute over the ownership and encroachment into six communities. He said this at the ongoing ministerial press briefing to mark the first year of the second…
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The Senate Committee on Capital Market has confirmed Dr. Emomotimi Agama as the new Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Committee chaired by Senator Osita Izunaso, also approved the nomination of Frana Chukwuogor as Executive Commissioner (Legal and Enforcement), Bola Ajomale as Executive Commissioner (Operations) and Mrs. Samiya Usman as Executive Commissioner…
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The Cross River State House of Assembly has reinstated its Speaker, Rt Hon Elvert Ayambem, who was impeached by 17 of the 25 members of the Assembly on 22 May, 2024. Ayambem was removed as Speaker of the House on four allegations bothering on gross financial misconduct, incompetence and wrong conduct of plenary proceedings, noncompliance…
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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, turned down the bail application filed by the detained President of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo. The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore leader was arrested by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) for unlawfully establishing an ethnic militia group, Kungiya Zaman Lafiya to promote terrorism, has…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the direct purchase of 2000 tractors from John Deere, an Agro-equipment manufacturing company to support the government's mechanisation of agriculture in Nigeria. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari disclosed this on Monday at the Ministerial Sectoral Update press briefing organised by the Ministry of Information and…
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A 20-year-old barber, Joseph Babatunde, has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for burglary and stealing by an Akire Chief Magistrates' Court. Babatunde, an ex-convict who pleaded guilty to the four-count charge brought against him, was sentenced by the Magistrate, Mrs. C.M. Omole, to four years in jail with hard labour each on counts one,…
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The Rivers Police Command said an investigation by its operatives has led to the arrest of 13 suspects who hijacked and, diverted trailer loads of goods in the state. Grace Iringe-Koko, Spokesperson for the Command in a statement explained that on March 4, 2024, at approximately 11 pm, the Command received a distress call about…
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Chelsea are holding talks to make Leicester's Enzo Maresca their new head coach, according to British media reports.The Italian, who until last year was Pep Guardiola's assistant at English champions Manchester City
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Xavi Hernandez signed off as Barcelona coach with a 2-1 win at Sevilla on Sunday to close out the La Liga season, before warning his replacement the job "won't be easy".
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Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham said Monday it would be "really nice" to play with Kylian Mbappe next season.
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Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has insisted Liverpool had a good season despite a lacklustre end to Jurgen Klopp's last campaign in charge at Anfield.
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Founder and Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Sam Adeyemi, has explained why he relocated to the United States. He shared his reasons during a virtual interview with Seun Okinbaloye on the 'Mic On' podcast, where they discussed leadership, politics, and the role of Nigeria's younger generation. The interview, lasting one hour, 30 minutes, and…
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The Nigerian Army Headquarters said security agencies have finally resolved to reopen the Banex plaza after one week of closure, following a brutal attack on soldiers. Disclosing the new development, spokesman of the army, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu noted that the decision was taken after a high-level meeting convened in the Office of the National…
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The Vice President of ECOWAS Commission, Damtien Tchintchibidja, has described the threat of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to quit the bloc as sad and heartening.
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The move by the National Assembly to replace the current national anthem with the former one through an expeditious legislative process suffered a setback on Monday. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, who attended a public hearing on the matter organized by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and…
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https://youtu.be/EZU6ldrzizs If we were glossing over it before now, the best time to sound the alarm was yesterday. Next best time? Today. As we celebrate our ‘future’ on this special ‘Children’s day’ in Nigeria, it’s important that we have conversations around their diet, health and wellness too. Today more than ever, there is an alarming…
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Pension assets fell by N90 billion in the first quarter of the year, from N19.75 trillion to N19.66 trillion at the end of the first quarter
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Tokyo stocks opened higher on Monday as investors took heart from gains in US tech shares on Wall Street. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up 0.24 percent, or 92.89 points, at 38,739.00 in early trade, while the broader Topix index was up 0.20 percent, or 5.35 points, at 2,747.89. "The Japanese market is expected…
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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…
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Actor Johnny Wactor, 37, was shot and killed early Saturday morning in downtown Los Angeles by a suspected car thief. Wactor, best known for his role as Brando Corbin on the long-running soap opera "General Hospital," was reportedly returning to his vehicle after work when he encountered a distressing scene. "Scarlett Wactor, the victim's mother,…
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Every year, Nigeria recognises the 27th of May as Children's Day. This celebration is marked with different programmes for children, especially debates. From matching parades, to beauty contests, and even debates, which is usually the mother of it all. READ ALSO: Amazing Activities To Do With Your Kids On Children’s Day This Children's Day, celebrate your…
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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.
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Nigeria’s $76 billion telecoms sector is currently under the weather and desires urgent medical attention from within and outside.
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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.
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In its resolve to continue to encourage gender equality and bridge the gap in the work environment, in the information and communication technology (ICT) space, inq.Nigeria, has called for the support of the girl-child to occupy the driver’s seat in the global ICT ecosystem and technology advancement.