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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday sacked six ministers from his cabinet and has forwarded to the National Assembly seven ministerial nominees to take over from the vacant positions. The Ministers that were relieved from the cabinet include Prof. Tahir Mamman, (Education), Uju Kennedy Ohanenye (Women Affairs), Mohammed Gwarzo (State for Housing), Jamila Ibrahim (Youth Development),…
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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday announced the re-assignment of ten ministers to new ministerial portfolios. This is as he discharged six ministers and nominated seven new ministers for transmission to the Senate for confirmation. The ministers that were relieved from the cabinet include Prof. Tahir Mamman, (Education), Uju Kennedy Ohanenye (Women Affairs), Mohammed Gwarzo (State…
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No fewer than nine House of Representatives members from the oil-rich Niger Delta region are pushing for an increase from 13 percent to 50 percent of the derivation fund. Already, a bill aimed at achieving the objective, which has scaled the first reading stage, has been scheduled for deliberation on the floor of the House…
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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has warned against a hike in tuition fees by universities across the country. In a statement by its Senate President, Babatunde Akinteye, in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, the student body condemned the recent moves by some Vice Chancellors to increase tuition fees. Babatunde, who expressed NANS’s…
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While Nigerians and especially the government are celebrating the slowing inflation, the prices of food items in the market show no sign of decline worsening the hunger situation in the country. This is even as the World Food Programme (WFP) has raised the alarm that nine million children are at risk of acute malnutrition in…
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Traveling with a toddler can be daunting, especially when it involves air travel. However, with the right preparation and planning, you can make your journey smoother and less stressful. Here are some tips for mums traveling with toddlers on a plane Do these before your flight Choose the right flight time: Opt for early morning…
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The Management of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), has demanded an unreserved apology from a blogger, Harrison Gwamnishu, for misinforming the public about the university in a viral video. This is contained in a press statement issued by the university in Nsukka on Wednesday signed by Chief Okwun Omeaku, the Public Relation Officer (PRO)…
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A Federal High Court in Ibadan on Wednesday sentenced a 23 year-old drug trafficker, Isiaka Musa, to a total of 22 months in prison for illicit drug trafficking. Musa was caught with 206gm of Cannabis and 450gm of Cannabis seeds. Delivering judgment, Justice N.E. Maha said besides the convict’s guilty plea and the overwhelming evidence…
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The Police in Enugu have arrested a native doctor, Enuwa Odugu, and his accomplice, Uwakwe Eze, for their alleged conspiracy and subsequent murder of a 26-year-old man, Chikwado Eze. Social media was abuzz last week with reports of Chikwado’s tragic death. The 26-year-old had received a visa to travel abroad and sought fortification at the…
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Troops of the 6th Division, Nigerian Army, in a remarkable display of swift response and coordination have prevented a potentially devastating fire outbreak in Port Harcourt. On Wednesday morning, a tanker carrying premium motor spirit (PMS) had fallen at Rumuokwuta Roundabout, posing a significant threat to lives and property in the area. However, thanks to…
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Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi on Wednesday signed into law a new minimum wage of N75,000 for the state civil servants. The governor signed the new bill in the presence of the National President of Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr Joe Ajero, and other members of executives at Government House, Birnin Kebbi. READ ALSO: Abia workers to…
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The minister of the newly created Ministry of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, has clarified that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is still in place. The minister also explained that the Ministry of Niger Delta Development was renamed and given greater responsibility under the Ministry of Regional Development. Shading light on the realignment of…
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Mrs Ayomide Adesanya, a public school teacher in Lagos State, has appealed to Local Governments nationwide to provide free lunches for public primary and secondary school students. This initiative aims to alleviate the impact of economic hardship on their academic performance and well-being. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Epe…
News
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Donald Trump may have become involved with a porn star, but if elected president he could try shutting down the entire industry, adult film stars are warning in a push to get young men to vote against the Republican next month. The #HandsOffMyPorn campaign has spent $200,000 so far on ads to run on adult…
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Gwabin Musa has expressed deep condolences to the Nigerian Air Force and the families of the five personnel who tragically lost their lives in a road transport accident along the Jos-Akwanga road near Hawan Kibo on October 22, 2024. In a condolence message to the Nigerian Air…
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The lingering dispute between the controversial Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, seems to have come to a halt following the recent letter of apology tendered to Apostle Johnson Suleman. The lingering rift involving the controversial Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar appears to have finally been resolved after she recently issued a formal letter of apology to…
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Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has revealed that presently over 90 percent of land in Nigeria remains unregistered, with an estimated $300 billion in dead capital due to longstanding land registration challenges. Dangiwa made the assertion at the 29th Conference of Directors of Land in the Federal and state Ministries, Departments and…
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Nasiru Buba, the complainant in the alleged illicit affairs against Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwalu Danladi Sankara, and a married woman, has alleged undue interference from the Jigawa and Kano state governments. Buba, the husband of the woman allegedly caught in the act with Sankara at an uncompleted building, is worried that the…
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The National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, has called on the Federal Government to urgently fix major roads in the Southwest, such as Ife-Akure, Akure-Owo, Ado-Ekiti-Ilesa, Ibadan-Ogbomoso-Ilorin, and Ibadan-Abeokuta, among others. The appeal was made after a delegation led by one of the chieftains and leaders of the…
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The police in Lagos have dragged a 35-year-old woman, Tawa Adigun, before an Ojo Magistrate’s Court in Lagos, for allegedly obtaining by false pretences. The defendant appeared in court on a two-count bordering on obtaining false pretences and stealing. She. however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, Insp. Esther Adesulu told the court…
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The President of Leadership and Governance Canada, Sam Adewale, has stated that the third Canada-Nigeria Business Investment Summit showcased the commitment of both nations to strengthening their economic ties. Adewale also noted that the summit served as a platform to highlight innovative Canadian and Nigerian businesses, with several Canadian companies pitching their projects to potential…
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The Enugu State Police Command has announced the death of a 26-year-old man identified as Chikwado Eze, who was bound to travel abroad only to die during a ritual for 'success'. The spokesman of the Enugu State Police, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, announced Eze's death in a statement on Tuesday night, adding that officers have arrested…
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Metro
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As Nigerians struggle with soaring inflation and economic instability, business experts have urged the youths to embrace entrepreneurship to reduce the poverty rate in the country. They also urged upcoming business owners and entrepreneurs to identify specific problems their skillset can address, and monetize them, as well as build resilience to cope with the many…
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Homicide detectives in the FCT Police Command have exonerated one Ekhosuehi Iseh Elvis from murder allegations made against him. Elvis was accused of killing his girlfriend, Priscilla Ocheme, at his home in Lugbe, Abuja. However, the command revealed that after a thorough investigation, it was discovered that the late Priscilla died in a ghastly motor…
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A self-confessed cultist, Amadesu Victor, has been arrested by the Delta State Police Command while negotiating with suspected kidnappers for the purchase of an AK-47 rifle to fulfil his ambition of becoming the Number One in Vikings Confraternity. An agreement was reached for N1.3 million as the price of the rifle when the suspect…
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Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested two suspects for possession of human tongues in Lagos State. The suspects, 30-year-old Isah Amohullahi and 32-year-old Abubakar Isah, were arrested in a taxi on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, during a routine stop-and-search on Otedola Bridge. Further investigations led the operatives to arrest another suspect, Gbolahan…
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A fierce battle between two notorious cult groups, Baggar Confraternity and the Axe Men, has claimed another life in Oron, Akwa Ibom State, raising the death toll as the violence enters its fourth day. The latest victim, Comrade David Isangedighi, a 40-year-old principal of Rivera School in Marina, Oron, was brutally beheaded by members of…
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The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) and the Lagos Building Investment Company Plc (LBIC) have met with residents of Iponri Housing Estate, whose buildings have been marked for demolition due to their distressed conditions.
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reassured residents of Anambra State of the safety of life and property following a sit-at-home order declared by a faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
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Following the filing of a caveat at the Lagos High Court’s Probate Registry, challenging the distribution of the estate of the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, as outlined in his will
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The lawmaker representing Toro Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, Ismail Dabo, has revealed that his legislative aide, Nimah Sulaiman, was kidnapped and murdered by criminals commonly known as ‘one chance’ in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Business
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Many customers of various banks have called on the financial institutions to pay them compensation for their losses incurred due to unstable online network. The customers who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday, said they lost millions of naira due to their inability to perform their online business transactions…
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has said it will address the ongoing concerns surrounding the phase-out of Unistar prepaid meters by Ikeja Electric Plc and other electricity distribution companies (DisCos), following widespread consumer complaints.
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Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has announced plans to invest up to $1 billion over the next four years to expand its operations in the country.
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Lingering uncertainty, insecurity, sustained foreign exchange liquidity challenge and other macroeconomic hitches, have continued to depress foreign investors’ appetite for stocks, even as participation in the local bourse decreased by 27.9 per cent in one month from August 2024 to September 2024.
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Despite controlling 70 per cent of the cargoes in West and Central Africa, the promised economic growth and job creation remain a mirage with domestic shipowners struggling to compete against foreign-flagged vessels
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President, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Francis Meshioye, has hailed the dedication and resilience of local manufacturers, saying that despite the numerous micro and macroeconomic headwinds they face
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reassured residents of Anambra State of the safety of life and property following a sit-at-home order declared by a faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
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In the last 25 years, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has embarked on strikes for over 50 months (almost five years).
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has said it will address the ongoing concerns surrounding the phase-out of Unistar prepaid meters by Ikeja Electric Plc and other electricity distribution companies (DisCos), following widespread consumer complaints.
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The Senate, yesterday, set up an ad hoc committee to investigate alleged corrupt practices in the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) as raised by Senator Oyelola Ashiru (APC, Kwara).
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Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has raised the alarm over projections by multiple sources that the global loss to cybercrimes may reach a staggering $10.5 trillion by 2025, with approximately 2,328 cases occurring daily.
Politics
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The Gombe Network of Civil Society (GONET) has sought the accelerated passage of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) Amendment Bill, which is awaiting passage by the National Assembly after having gone through its second reading. GONET, in a communique issued at the end of a one-day dialogue session with the theme “Towards…
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President Bola Tinubu at a sitting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday announced the scrapping of the Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of sports development. Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on his X handle, said: "There will now be a ministry of regional development to oversee all the regional…
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A non-governmental organisation, the Nigerian Democracy Working Group, on Wednesday, criticised the obstruction of the local government council election in Kano. The group further alleged that the court may have compromised its judgement at the expense of justice. Justice Simon Amobeda on Tuesday dissolved the leadership of the Kano Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), which included…
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The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has called for a constitutional review to strengthen the position of deputy leaders in Nigeria. Ganduje made this call at the 3rd Annual Conference of the Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria, held in Abuja, with the event themed “Strategic Solutions…
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The chairman of a pro-democracy group, Alliance for Sustainable Kwara (ASK), Alhaji AbdulRazaq Lawal, has noted that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is gradually transforming the state into a model city. Referring to the recent flag-off of the construction, rehabilitation, and upgrade of 209.77 kilometers of rural roads across the three senatorial districts, he said that the…
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The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Reconciliation Committee, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, confirmed on Tuesday that the internal conflict within the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) has been successfully resolved. Oyinlola, who is a former governor of Osun State, expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the party's crucial meeting in Abuja, stating "We have been…
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Editorial
12 hours ago
The gradual progress being made in the Senate Legislative Chambers on the proposed enactment of the National Independent Local Government Electoral Commission (NILGEC) is of concern to many watchers of the country’s democracy...
Features
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A Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE)-based research health initiative has launched an investigation into why Ekiti State has the highest rate of death of children before they attain the age of five years, which is the highest among the southwest states, and to proffer a way forward for policymakers, including the government. Speaking at the…
Sport
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Galatasaray coach, Okan Buruk, has said that the club expects more magic from Victor Osimhen when they host Elfsborg in the third game of their UEFA Europa League campaign on Wednesday. Buruk also praised Osimhen, who shone like a million stars on Saturday, calling the Nigerian a joy to behold and a "very strong player"…
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Four Nigerians and several others with ties to the country are among the 125 players from 43 countries listed to play for various clubs in the 2024/2 National Basketball Association (NBA) championship.
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has warned that any country that violates CAF’s statutes on the treatment of visiting teams will be severely dealt with according to the laws of the confederation.
Columnists
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Life expectancy for Nigerian men is 54 years, for British men it’s 81 years, and for South African men, it is 65 years.
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Public service efficiency as a theme for this anniversary, is a smart choice because it speaks to the urgency, in government business and operations, of improving the quality of service delivery while significantly reducing the cost of running government.
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I share some similarities with the celebrant of today, Comrade Jola Ogunlusi. Before 1996, we were both from the old Ondo State.
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Shelter is one of the three basic needs of man and that is why governments across the globe are fashioning flexible housing policies that guarantee provision of affordable houses, for their citizens.
Sponsored
18 Oct
Colgate made its debut as a sponsor on Big Brother Naija and what an entrance it was! The brand came with a clear mission of raising awareness about oral care, not just for the housemates but also for the millions of viewers glued to their screens. From the day the show premiered, it was clear…
16 Oct
In a remarkable demonstration of leadership by the Director General of the SEC, Dr. Timi Agama and his team, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria is set to host the National Capital Market Institute (NCMI) Compliance Summit on the 21st and 22nd of October. The summit, aimed at capital market operators, is a…
9 Oct
Nile University of Nigeria has awarded a full scholarship to Alayande David, the joint top scorer of the 2024 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination. Alayande David, a 17-year-old student from Zamani College, Kaduna, made headlines with his exceptional score of 367 (out of 400) in the 2024 JAMB exams. His outstanding academic performance…
9 Oct
In a world where fashion lovers want cheap, latest and trendy designs which are quickly discarded, Elizabeth Tobi is setting a new trend toward sustainability and cultural authenticity.
Guardian Life
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Beet roots, scientifically known as beta vulgaris, belong to the Amaranthaceae family and are closely related to spinach. Their origins can be traced back to ancient Mesopotamia, where they were cultivated as early as 2,400 BCE. Today, beet roots are grown worldwide, thriving in temperate climates with well-drained soil. Europe and North America are major…
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Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed an exciting collaboration with Jamaican artiste YG Marley for his upcoming single Awuke. The Dami Duro crooner made the announcement on X, stirring excitement among fans with his post, “AWUKE with @Ygmarley drops October 31st 🇳🇬🇯🇲 Get ready for the motion.” With the release just days away, anticipation is high…
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Idrissa Akuna Elba OBE, better known as Idris Elba, a renowned British actor with strong African roots, has announced his plans to relocate to the continent within the next decade. His primary goal is to revitalise Africa's film industry and empower African filmmakers to tell their own stories. Elba, who has starred in hit series…
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When you hear "friendly animals," I know cats and dogs come to mind. Well, while they often steal the spotlight as beloved pets, there's a whole world of other animals that can make wonderful companions. From the playful and curious to the gentle and affectionate, these creatures offer unique personalities and can give you a…
Technology
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In Nigeria, we have one of the most vibrant markets in Africa. Today, the Lagos ecosystem is valued at about $11 billion. So, what GITEX is bringing to Nigeria is the network effect.
13 hours ago
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has called on developing nations to develop effective electronic waste (e-waste) regulations.
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In response to the growing challenges posed by the introduction of Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbits (NGSO) services across West Africa, the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) has developed a comprehensive framework to regulate these advanced satellite systems.
13 hours ago
Distributor of communication, safety, and security systems in West Africa, Pestra, has announced a significant expansion of its product portfolio during the Pestra Tech Day 2.0.
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Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment (CCT&I) in partnership with a pioneering multi-category app, Glovo and She Code Africa, has announced the launch of Women in Tech Bootcamp, which aims to equip 100 women with essential digital skills to excel in the dynamic tech industry.
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Imo State Ministry of Digital Economy and e-Government has initiated a partnership with the Ministry of Local Government, Community and Chieftaincy Affairs to address the low uptake of the National Identity Number (NIN) in Imo State.