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17 hours ago
Avigdor Lieberman, a Soviet-born Israeli politician, served twice as the Deputy Prime Minister of Israel from 2006 to 2008 and 2009 to 2012.
18 hours ago
The concept of an oligarchy, where power and influence are concentrated in the hands of a wealthy few, has become increasingly relevant in discussions about Nigeria’s governance and socio-economic structure.
19 hours ago
All roads will lead to Abidjan Sofitel Hotel today where the President of African Development Bank (AfDB), fondly referred to as Africa’s ‘optimist-in-chief’, Akinwumi Adesina, PhD, will be celebrated by friends and relations.
19 hours ago
The slang ‘Ga’nusi’, a recent popular expression has become very controversial as used in the social media space. On January 17, 2025, it became a news that the popular Fuji maestro, Olori Omo Oba Akile Ijebu (Head of all Ijebu Princes and Princesses), Wasiu Ayinde Anifowose popularly known as K1 the Ultimate lost his mother Alhaja Halimat Anifowose (a native of Ilupeju Ekiti).
20 hours ago
Mudasiru Obasa, the impeached former Speaker, it is time to move on and allow the Lagos State House of Assembly to breathe.
1 day ago
According to Edward Morgan Forster, English novelist, and short story writer, “failure and success seem to have been allotted to men by their stars. But they retain the power of wriggling, of fighting with their star or against it...
1 day ago
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to transform virtually all aspects of human interactions with machines and robotics.This phenomenon spansaerospace, biopharmaceutics, customer service, cybersecurity
1 day ago
Maternal mortality rates remain alarmingly high worldwide, with nearly 95 per cent of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Most of these deaths are preventable, yet progress in addressing the issue has been slow.
1 day ago
From Ikere-Ekiti where I am on sabbatical appointment, I spent the December holiday in my jungle village, Ikot Ide, Akwa Ibom State. I had planned a short stay in Port Harcourt (my base) after my stay in Ikot Ide before taking off to Ikere but my stay was extended because of the shift
1 day ago
The Community and Culture Programme of Health of Mother Earth Foundation seeks to underscore the foundational role that literature plays in our culture. Our stories, poems, theatre, songs and dance often aim to educate
2 days ago
In the aftermath of the announcement on January 28, 2024 by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic denouncing the Revised Treaty of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and leaving the regional bloc “without delay”, reactions spanned the spectrum from hubris to hyperbole.
2 days ago
As Donald Trump assumed office as the 46th President of the United States of America, the entire global economy is already feeling the heat, especially with the rumble driving upward crude oil prices.
2 days ago
For the avoidance of doubt, the Board shall be responsible for determining matriculation requirements and conducting examinations leading to undergraduate admissions and also for admissions to National Diploma and Nigerian Certificate in Education courses
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The sports betting industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years, with the NFL playing a significant role in shaping wagering trends. As legal sports betting expands across the U.S. and internationally, sportsbooks and bettors alike are adapting to new strategies, technology, and regulations that are redefining the landscape of sports wagering. The Rise of…
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The online gaming landscape has undergone a significant transformation with the emergence of social casinos, which offer a novel approach to virtual gambling. Unlike traditional online casinos that require real-money wagers, social casinos provide players with the opportunity to enjoy casino-style games purely for entertainment, utilizing virtual currencies. This model is reshaping how individuals engage…
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Nigeria’s digital entertainment industry is undergoing a transformation, and social gaming is at the heart of this shift. With the rapid growth of mobile technology and internet access, more Nigerians are engaging with social games that offer interactive, community-driven experiences. Unlike traditional gaming, social games prioritize entertainment, rewards, and social connectivity—factors that have made them…
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The Nigerian Navy says its teams operating under Operation Delta Sanity II, discovered and destroyed several illegal refining sites
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the President of the African Development Bank, AfDB, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, on his 65th birthday.
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The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) said its operatives had arrested a suspect over 597,000 dollars romance fraud.
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Panama on Thursday rejected the United States' claim that it had secured free passage for government vessels through the Panama Canal while bowing to US pressure to quit a key Chinese project. Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino told reporters the US assertion about the waterway was "intolerable, simply and plainly intolerable," adding that he rejected…
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Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has felicitated the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, as he celebrates