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4 Dec
A visually impaired student of Gombe State University (GSU), Hassan Muhammad is among the 31 indigent students who benefited from the yearly scholarship scheme of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Bauchi Zone
4 Dec
A mysterious fire that broke out in the afternoon, yesterday, gutted the building housing the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) located in Kaduna.[
4 Dec
It was a sad day at the weekend, when a fuel tanker fell on a commercial bus while trying to navigate a bad portion of Kola Bus-Stop on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway inward Sango, claiming the life of a female passenger.
4 Dec
In an ever-evolving world, it's important to use science to protect our future. Many problems like environmental damage, healthcare gaps and tech issues happen because people don't know enough about the usage of science in daily life. Getting young people interested in science is key to making the world a better place. Science helps solve…
4 Dec
The Nigerian Business Coalition Against AIDS (NiBUCAA) has redoubled action and commitment to the fight against HIV in the country by providing free tests and counseling services. The organisation, at the weekend, engaged in an HIV\ AIDS awareness campaign in some underserved communities in Lagos State and FCT, where it also conducted HIV tests and…
4 Dec
In a groundbreaking move that has sent ripples through Nigeria's sports technology sector, Alfbim Sports, under the astute leadership of University of Southampton graduate and sports and fitness industry leader Abiola Akinrimisi, is redefining the landscape of sports betting. A seasoned sports entrepreneur, Akinrimisi has harnessed his extensive industry experience to propel Alfbim Sports to…
4 Dec
A Nigerian technology company, Bildup Integrated Sevices Limited, has encouraged unemployed graduates, students, artisans amongst other professionals to key into the proposed national apprenticeship scheme. The scheme is a technology-driven dual apprenticeship model that translates theoretical education into practice expertise. It will be recalled that the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon.…
4 Dec
Lawyers and Activists from Kogi State have raised the alarm over what they described as a clandestine move by the Social Democratic Party and its Governorship candidate to file their petition against the outcome of the November 11 election through the backdoor and backdate same to circumvent the provisions of the Electoral Act. The lawyers,…
3 Dec
Indigenes of Ikale, an ethnic group in the Southern part of Ondo State of Nigeria, have been rooting for a common front to push the frontiers in politics, commerce, economics, military, entertainment and all facets of human endeavour as a formidable nation. It is one of the major ethnic groups in Ondo State occupying a…
3 Dec
Captains of industry and prospective investors from South-East extraction have expressed readiness to key into the investment and economic growth plans of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State. They expressed satisfaction with the administration’s effort at rallying local domestic business leaders and de-risking the state’s business environment, stressing that investments go to where the risks…
3 Dec
Over 200 bags of grains diverted, rebagged SSA to Governor, one other in police net The Cabinet office, under the supervision of Secretary to Kano State Government is under investigation over palliative scandal involving officials in the cabinet. The probe follows the uncovering of about 200 bags of grains believed to have been hijacked and…
3 Dec
An indigenous construction company, Sermatech Nigeria Limited, and the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) have lambasted a group under the aegis of Cross River South Consultative Forum for misinforming the public over the ongoing dualisation of a portion of the Odukpani-Itu highway being handled by different firms in the sector. The group had on November…
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The Police Command in Lagos State says it arrested four men for allegedly stealing three tricycles from an Ojota, Lagos-based Mobility Company.
1 hour ago
Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has broken the world record for the longest chess marathon, playing nonstop for 60 hours in Times Square, New York. The previous world record was 56 hours, nine minutes, and 37 seconds by Norwegian duo Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad in 2018. READ ALSO:Tunde Onakoya sets new world record…
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The Minister for Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani has announced strategic partnerships with Cisco, 21st Century Technologies like Awarri and DataDotOrg.
3 hours ago
The committee to supervise the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Ondo state, on Friday, said a total of 171,922 accredited members would vote on Saturday.
4 hours ago
Nigeria's Tunde Onakoya has set a new world record for the longest time to continuously play chess. “We have done it," Onakoya's X account announced earlier on Saturday. “We’re pushing to 60 hours, guys. We’re not stopping yet. Let’s keep going. Apart from setting the new record, Onakoya is also using the opportunity to raise…
5 hours ago
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported an increase in cholera cases, with 473,000 cases recorded in 2022, twice the figure in 2021. In a statement, yesterday, WHO disclosed that an estimated increase of 700,000 cases...
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The Nigerian Army high command yesterday morning released the King of Ewu Kingdom, HRH Clement Ikolo Ogenerukevwe, declared wanted a few weeks ago over the killing of 17 military personnel in Delta State.
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As part of its commitment to encourage learning and academic excellence, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and its Joint Venture partners in OML 18, the Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board
6 hours ago
There may be no hiding place any longer for the embattled former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, as law enforcement agencies in the country seem to be tightening the noose on him.
6 hours ago
Suspected terrorists have abducted more than 40 persons in two communities of Zamfarawar Madogara and Kasai in Batsari Local Council of Katsina State. According to reports, the incident occurred last Thursday night