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Under a ceaseless storm of strikes in Gaza, a baby girl has survived insurmountable odds as the only member of her family left alive after she was delivered by Caesarian section as her mother lay dying. At just seven months pregnant, her mother, Sabreen al-Sakani, reached the emergency unit in critical condition after she was…
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Dangote Oil and Petroleum Refinery has once again slashed the prices of diesel and aviation fuel. Dangote on Tuesday announced a further reduction in the prices of both diesel and aviation fuel to N940 and N980 per litre respectively. This latest round of reductions is coming about two weeks after the company slashed the price…
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Various fibre cuts may have cost affected telecoms operators, especially MTN and Airtel, about N27 billion ($23 million) in repairs last year. To reduce the cost of the operations of the firms, the Federal Government through the Ministry of Works
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It is now five years and still counting. No council election has been held in Imo State and it is still uncertain when Governor Hope Uzodimma will conduct elections into the local councils in the state.
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Olisa Agbakogba Legal (OAL) said it is poised to seek ways to address governance and environmental justice in Nigeria. The firm made this commitment at the launching of its two publications titled, ‘Shaping Nigeria’s Future...
News
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Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, yesterday, urged researchers and institutes in the agricultural sector to align their research with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on food security to have enough food to feed Nigerians.
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Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) has dedicated this year’s edition of World Book and Copyright Day to Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, for his dedication to the promotion of reading culture and the protection of copyright.
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Report released yesterday by an international child rights group, Save the Children, indicated that about 15.6 million children in Nigeria faced hunger as the lean season starts in June.
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Citizens Gravel, a non-profit organisation, has said Nigeria has over 27.5 million legal problems with land disputes accounting for 30 per cent of the legal issues.
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Government at all levels have been enjoined to activate policies aimed at encouraging learning among children.
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Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered that the charges on alleged N80.2 billion fraud filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, be served through his lawyer, Abdulwahab Mohammed.
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Residents of Taraba, Gombe and Adamawa states are facing severe hardship as a result of widespread power outage, which has crippled businesses and exacerbated economic challenges in the region.
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President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Prof Cyril Usifoh, has lamented the danger of substandard medicines, warning that they pose a significant threat to public health.
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Nigeria Development and Finance Forum (NDFF) 2024 Conference is set to strengthen the momentum for Nigeria’s economic growth and catalyse development in the country’s blue and green economies, the organisers have said.
Guardian TV
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Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, the Chairman of Access Holdings says the move by the group to raise $1.5 billion over five years reflects the financial institutions growth plans. Speaking with CNBC Africa's Kenneth Igbomor, Aig-Imoukhuede reiterates that the decision for a rights issue was in line with the role of its shareholders in the growth of the bank over the years.
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The heat of the Premier League title race is on and big games are coming this midweek. Arsenal at the Emirates will take on Chelsea, Everton will entertain Liverpool, and Manchester City will be up against Brighton. Ayomide Sotunbo and Hogan Niyi preview the games in this week's edition of The Nutmeg.
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South Africa is edging closer to a major healthcare overhaul with a bill that aims to provide universal coverage, but concerns are mounting over whether the struggling public system is ready to implement such an ambitious plan, healthcare workers, patients and business groups say.
Sport
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Two of Nigeria’s top coaches, Gabriel Okon and Endurance Ojokolo, will lead the nation’s contingent to the 2024 World Relays holding in the Bahamas on May 4 and 5.
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The highlight of the round of 64 of the rebranded President Federation Cup, which holds next week, is a repeat of the 2018 edition of the country’s oldest cup competition when Enugu Rangers came from 0-3 down to beat Kano Pillars via penalties to win that year’s competition.
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Nigerian coaches have the potential to be among the world’s best, but some of them lack the necessary training to bring out the best in them, president of the Football Coaches Association of African Nations (FCAAN), Dr Terry Eguaoje, has said.
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Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has increased Calabar Rovers’ subvention by 100 per cent as an incentive to aid the state-owned club’s bid to return to the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL).
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Everton will endeavour to end an unwanted club-record run in the Premier League when they lock horns with Liverpool for the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park this night, writes sportsmole.co.uk.
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Kai Havertz and Ben White scored twice as Arsenal thrashed Chelsea 5-0 on Tuesday to surge ahead in the Premier League title race and ramp up the pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City.
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Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, yesterday, urged researchers and institutes in the agricultural sector to align their research with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on food security to have enough food to feed Nigerians.
22 mins ago
Nigeria may face worse power outages given rising attacks on transmission infrastructure, a development the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) blamed for grid collapse.
23 mins ago
Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) has dedicated this year’s edition of World Book and Copyright Day to Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, for his dedication to the promotion of reading culture and the protection of copyright.
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Report released yesterday by an international child rights group, Save the Children, indicated that about 15.6 million children in Nigeria faced hunger as the lean season starts in June.
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Editorial
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By dangling the sum of £3,000 ($3,836), as a carrot, to asylum seekers to move to Rwanda, Britain has unwittingly adopted a model on how immigration issues should not be handled. It is improper to engage in the act of ‘choosing’ a country for refugees, who have had their applications to remain in the country rejected.
Features
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As a journalist always on the lookout for intriguing stories, the buzz surrounding the "Freezing Oil Challenge" piqued my curiosity. What exactly does this challenge entail, and what deeper insights lie beneath its surface
Editor's Pick
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The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas, has continued its upward swing rising by 7.1 per cent in the last month, thus making life more difficult for Nigerians who are struggling with food inflation.
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The Federal Government has revealed that nearly 57,000 mothers died in 2023 from pregnancy and childbirth complications. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, made the disclosure in a statement..
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The Federal Government is considering pegging age limit for admission seekers into tertiary institutions at 18, expressing worry over minors seeking admission in higher institutions across the country.
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The Federal Government, yesterday, vowed to sell off the five electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) now under the management of banks and Asset Management Company (AMCON) in the next three months to reputable technical operators.
Business
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The Managing Director of Nigeria Breweries Plc, Hans Essaadi, said the fact that the naira has shown some appreciation against the dollar in recent weeks has had little or no impact on input cost.
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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, said the recently-launched Tingo Cola and Tingo Electric energy drink would not only deepen local content principles and compete locally with other exportable brands but would also provide employment to hundreds of youths in the country.
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Despite the abundance of raw materials needed for self-sufficiency and the production of pulp and paper in the country, Nigeria is still missing out on the massive income to be made on the production, sale and export valued at $360 billion.
Columnists
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Without a shadow of a doubt, Abraham Lincoln’s characterisation of democracy, jurisprudentially grounded in the ideals of equality, freedom and liberty, as the government of the people, by the people, and for the people, has withstood the test of time, and is the prevailing global political orthodoxy.
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It was America’s 36th president, Lyndon Baines Johnson, who said: “A compassionate government keeps faith with the trust of the people and cherishes the future of their children. Through compassion for the plight of one individual, government fulfills its purpose as the servant of all the people.”
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Prevailing and dominant concepts of politics were born from the crave for the ‘scientific’ study of politics, to make the study of politics more empirical; to demonstrate what is, what people actually do in politics rather than what they ought to do.
Guardian Life
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Davido has reacted to accusations by song producer Napji that he failed to pay his royalties for the production of his songs. Napji alleged he is the brain behind three of Davido’s hit songs. In an “X” post, he disclosed that he produced the songs ‘Jowo’, ’Fem’ and Sunlight In the album' A better time’,…
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Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has filed an appeal with the Court of Appeal. The actor filed the appeal at the Lagos Division, seeking to overturn his conviction by a Lagos State High Court for the sexual assault of a minor. Baba Ijesha, represented by his counsel Kayode Olabiran, argued that…
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Music Producer Kehinde Emmanuel, popularly known as Napji has accused Davido of not paying him his full royalties. Napji alleged he is the is the brain behind three of Davido's hit songs. In an "X" post, he disclosed that he produced the songs ‘Jowo’, ’Fem’ and Sunlight In the album A better time', but has…
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Kim Kardashian has reportedly lost over 100,000 followers on Instagram. This significant drop comes after the release of Taylor Swift’s new album, which includes a track that fans speculate is a diss aimed at Kardashian. The song in question, titled “thanK you aIMee,” is featured on Swift’s latest album “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology.”…
Technology
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The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PiCNG), a leading advocate for sustainable energy solutions, has announced the launch of the CNG Solutions Hackathon 2024. This event is set to be held today, April 24th at the Art Tech District in Abuja and aims to accelerate the widespread adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Nigeria.
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Professor Ganiyu Aderounmu of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, the Centre Leader of the World Bank Sponsored Africa Centre of Excellence, Obafemi Awolowo University ICT-Driven Knowledge Park (OAK-Park),
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Due to popular demand, Founders Connect Live returns for an even more electrifying event on Saturday, May 25, 2024. In partnership with Africhange, this highly anticipated event promises to be a convergence of entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, creators, and tech talents who will come together for an exciting day of invaluable networking, thought-provoking conversations, and innovative…
17 Apr
In response to the escalating threat landscape posed by Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) and other cyber-attacks, a Nigerian pan-African Bank has forged a strategic alliance with Cybervergent, a technology company providing automated cybersecurity solutions.
17 Apr
Networking and security firm, Array Networks, is collaborating with Mitsumi Distribution, one of the largest in both Volume and Value Business distributors in Nigeria.
17 Apr
Coderina Education and Technology Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with FCT Department of Science, Technology and Innovation to leverage technology as an enabler for inclusivity and empowerment.