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Following the N2.6 trillion worth of economic loss to flooding in 2012, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and relevant stakeholders have engaged to check and mitigate impact of the disaster as the rainfalls begin.
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Failure of the last administration to put its money where its mouth is has stalled the rail rehabilitation work on the eastern corridor, three years after its flag-off.   Findings showed that the project, estimated to cost $3.2 billion, has become a hard sell to investors.
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Justice Kolawole Ogundare of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, granted a businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, N10 million bail with two sureties in like sum.
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Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), yesterday, solicited support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) under the stewardship of the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig Gen Mohammed Buba Marwa (Retd) over its monumental achievements.
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A tanker conveying diesel has exploded into flames on the new Ikom Bridge in Cross River State.The Ikom Bridge was commissioned by former President Muhammadu Buhari on May 23, 2023.
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Inflation in Nigeria is reaching its peak now and will decelerate toward the middle of the year, Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Ben Akabueze, has said.
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The World Health Organization voiced alarm Thursday at the growing spread of H5N1 bird flu to new species, including humans, who face an "extraordinarily high" mortality rate.
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Ahead of today’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the main opposition’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), governors elected on the party’s platform yesterday rose from a meeting and declared that they won’t discuss change of leadership for the party.
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The Leader of pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, Reuben Fasoranti, yesterday, led a delegation of the group to President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
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The Organised Private Sector (OPSN), comprising top Business Membership Organisations (BMOs), has warned that over 65 per cent of private businesses, especially manufacturing concerns and SMEs, may be forced to close down due to the over 200 per cent hike in electricity tariff. The BMOs, comprising the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), National Association of…
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The Federal Government has opposed the conditions submitted by the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, for the resumption of his trial.

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The Federal Government has pledged to improve and change the trajectory of the health sector by encouraging local manufacturing of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, including vaccines in Nigeria.
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An Ilorin Magistrate’s court, yesterday, remanded 14 suspected cultists for allegedly attacking three family members -Basheer, Kareem and Quadri Onimangos of Onimango compound, Ilorin, in the correctional facility.
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To arrest infrastructural failures, experts in the built environment have advocated stricter measures to control engineering practice and punishment for professionals who fail to adhere to the rules.
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Ahead of the 2027 General Elections, Nigerians, yesterday, intensified calls for the amendment of the country’s electoral laws to ensure all court cases were resolved before winners were sworn in. 
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Media practitioners, including independent social media buffs, have been charged to verify any story before publishing or sharing to avoid spreading fake news.
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The third edition of Union Bank’s Save & Win Palli Promo has finally ended on a climactic note after another successful six-month run.
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In recognition of recent gains made in the fight against oil theft in the country, the National Probity and Value for Nation Building Organisation (NPVNBO) has lauded Tantita Pipeline Surveillance and Security Company for its role in complementing the military’s effort to secure the country’s critical assets.
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The Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Lagos-West, has said that it will start its three-day 2024 yearly synod at Methodist Church Nigeria, Odi-Olowo, Mushin, Lagos, today, April 19, to Sunday, April 21, 2024, with both the ministerial and lay sessions.
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Lagos State Government, yesterday, said that the test-run of the Red Line Rail project would commence next week.

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Chess master, Tunde Onakoya, has embarked on a mission to surpass the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. The event, which is currently underway at New York City's iconic Times Square, started at 5pm on Wednesday, April 17, and is scheduled to end at 8pm on April 19. Onakoya is set to engage in an intense chess marathon, aiming to play for 58 hours without a single defeat.
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With Nigeria’s key lending rate at 24.75 per cent, developers in Nigeria’s real estate sector say the rate is fast impacting the growth of the industry. How are developers adapting to market shifts and new opportunities amid these challenges? Ayoolanrewaju Kuyebi, the MD and CEO GMH Luxury joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.

Sport

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Nigerian Boxing Federation (NBF) President, Gen. Kenneth Minimah (Rtd), the country’s first world boxing champion...
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The National Institute for Sports (NIS), Lagos and the Adamawa State government have started a five-day capacity training workshop for coaches, sports administrators and games masters, as well as Physical and Health Education teachers in the North East state .
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Liverpool were knocked out of the Europa League by Atalanta with the Italian side reaching the semi-finals 3-1 on aggregate on Thursday.
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Bayer Leverkusen's Nigerian striker, Victor Boniface, has been nominated for the 2023/24 Bundesliga Team of the Season. Bundesliga announced the nominees on their X handles on Thursday, 18 April l, 2024. Boniface is one of eight Leverkusen players, which includes former Arsenal midfielder, Granit Xhaka, that were shortlised. He, alongside Harry Kane of Bayern Munich…
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Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to use the "pain" of the Champions League quarter-final exit against Bayern Munich to fuel their Premier League title bid.
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At 58, Brazilian football legend Romario has quite a resume: World Cup winner, senator, president of his favourite club, America of Rio de Janeiro. Now, 15 years after hanging up his boots, the iconic striker has decided to add another entry to his CV, coming out of retirement to rejoin America as a player. The…

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The Federal Government has pledged to improve and change the trajectory of the health sector by encouraging local manufacturing of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, including vaccines in Nigeria.
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An Ilorin Magistrate’s court, yesterday, remanded 14 suspected cultists for allegedly attacking three family members -Basheer, Kareem and Quadri Onimangos of Onimango compound, Ilorin, in the correctional facility.
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched the fourth Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) aimed at improving healthcare services in Nigeria.
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The Movement for Islamic Culture and Awareness (MICA) has urged Muslims to ensure peaceful coexistence in the country and live in peace with people of other religions.

Editorial

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The call by federal lawmakers in the lower chamber for criminalisation of the importation of local fabrics, specifically adire and kampala deserves to be given positive consideration.

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched the fourth Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) aimed at improving healthcare services in Nigeria.

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The Federal Government has opposed the conditions submitted by the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, for the resumption of his trial.
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Debt servicing may have been responsible for the dipping of Nigeria's foreign reserves from $34.45 billion to $32.61 billion within one month. Specifically, about $1.8 billion was spent from the foreign reserve within the period.
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At least 20 persons, mainly women, have been abducted by suspected terrorists in Na-Alma village, Malumfashi Local Council of Katsina State.
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Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has deployed Generation Dip/Loss Detection System (GLDS) to empower the National Control Centre (NCC) in Osogbo.

Business

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To further address the energy inefficiency in the country, the Chief Executive Officer, Stanbic IBTC Holding Plc, Dr. Demola Sogunle, said N350 billion fund has been raised to support customers in the energy sector.
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Amid geo-political tension marked by uncertainty, volatility, and disruptive forces, the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD) has tasked directors on effective leadership, noting that their roles as leaders assume even greater significance in turbulent times.
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A foreign investor at TLG Capitals, Isaac Marshall, has attributed the naira gain to the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to clear the FX backlog. Nigeria's foreign exchange (FX) reserves have fallen to a six-year low, Marshall said in a statement on his LinkedIn account on Thursday. He stated that this decline…

Columnists

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In every direction we look, in every aspect of public life and in relationships business or private, there is considerable evidence that man has lost his sense of shame.
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The Lagos-Calabar Atlantic Coastal superhighway heralds a new dawn for road infrastructure in Nigeria. If completed, it will be the longest single-road construction project in the history of the country.
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Sometime around noon on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, I received a perfunctory message through WhatsApp from a friend with the words, “Is it true that this your classmate has died?” Blazoned above the message was a picture of Victor Onwusika, my former classmate, colleague, and friend.

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Magistrate Court in Ikorodu, has given an order for the DNA test to declare the paternity of late singer Mohbad's son, Liam. The court, after failed attempts to personally serve Wunmi, Mohbad's wife, with notice of a pending DNA test application, has ordered substituted means of service. The decision comes as the Aloba family, representing…
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Grammy-winning singers Ashanti and Nelly have revealed that they are expecting their first child together and have officially gotten engaged. Ashanti and Nelly’s love story spans over two decades. They first crossed paths at a Grammy Awards press conference in 2003. Back then, Ashanti playfully gave Nelly her autograph. This encounter led to them dating.…
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Netizens are reacting to Brymo's criticism of Tiwa Savage and Simi's latest collaboration, “These Men are Crazy” The controversial musician took to Tiwa's Instagram page to respond to her post, “Erm, Tiwa I did like to know the thoughts behind “men are crazy” line. “Because it's the one thing boys say in private, about your…
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Rapper Kanye West finds himself at the center of controversy after an alleged physical altercation involving a man who reportedly grabbed his wife, Bianca Censori. The incident unfolded during a night out in Los Angeles. According to police sources, Kanye West has been identified as a suspect in a battery case after allegedly punching the…

Technology

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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.
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Networking and security firm, Array Networks, is collaborating with Mitsumi Distribution, one of the largest in both Volume and Value Business distributors in Nigeria.
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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.
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In celebration of Eid al-Fitr, PalmPay, Nigeria’s fintech platform will be giving out 105 smartphones comprising of iPhone 15 Pro and Infinix Note 40 to its users.
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An IT expert and the Head, Sydani Technologies Limited, Noble Ajuonu, has urged the Federal Government to harmonise the National Identification Number (NIN), Bank Verification Number (BVN) and Voter Identification Numbers (VIN) to tackle the increasing insecurity in the country. 
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A new cryptocurrency, Chambs, has entered the digital market with promises of revolutionizing utility tokens. Offering a plethora of features and benefits, including payments, staking, and a cutting-edge web3 social media platform, Chambs has quickly caught the attention of crypto enthusiasts worldwide. Powered by the Solana blockchain, Chambs boasts a seamless and efficient network, ensuring…