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3 days ago
There is nothing nobler than risking your life for your country – Nick Lampson One recalls an archival video featuring Dr. Ahmad Gumi where he elucidates the myriad reasons underpinning the North's purported inability to achieve its developmental potential. The term he invoked to substantiate his argument is "hassada," which can be loosely translated to…
10 Feb
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, John Mayaki, has strongly condemned a recent full-page editorial published by ThisDay, accusing the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party of using media to blackmail the judiciary. The contentious article, titled “All Eyes on Edo Tribunal” and penned by ThisDay Sunday Editor Davidson Iriekpen, has been…
30 Jan
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Thursday said the continued stay
27 Jan
The founder of Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, has agreed to drop charges against Mr. Dele Farotimi.
25 Jan
The Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity has carried out an assessment of Nigeria's performance in the enforcement of the anti-corruption protocols enacted by the United Nations (UN). The study focused on the implementation of Chapter II (Prevention Measures) and Chapter V (Asset Recovery) of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), which Nigeria…
23 Jan
The suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari has plead
23 Jan
Johnny Baxter, British Deputy High Commissioner, says in the last 40 years, over 1,500 Nigerians have received the United Kingdom Government
23 Jan
The Transportation Correspondent Association of Nigeria (TCAN), has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the appointment of Dr Kayode
22 Jan
The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi has ordered the final forfeiture of a property in Ikorodu, Lagos State, to the Federal Government. Justice A.O. Owoeye on Tuesday ordered the forfeiture of the u-shaped two-storey building situated on the premises of Goodwill Private Schools, Ikorodu. The judge gave the order, following a motion ex-parte dated…
20 Jan
The wife of the Inspector General of Police, Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun, has applauded Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's empowerment initiatives for police officers, wives and widows in the state. Mrs Egbetokun, who doubles as President of the Police Officers' Wives Association (POWA), gave the accolade when she led wives of top police officers on a courtesy…
18 Jan
The Lagos State Government has shut down Smiley Kids Montessori, Heritage Place Estate, Sangotedo, after a swimming pool accident led to the death of a two-year-old female, Rapheala Ogbodo, on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. The girl's mother had taken to X to allege that her daughter was electrocuted contrary to the report she got of…
15 Jan
The Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, has passed on in the early hours of Wednesday after a brief illness. Onanuga until her demise, represented the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State. Rep. Akin Rotimi, Spokesman, House of Representatives, who confirmed the unfortunate incident, described Onanuga, born on December…
15 Jan
Beijing on Wednesday said it "firmly opposes" a US move to effectively bar Chinese technology from smart cars in the American market, saying alleged risks to national security were "without any factual basis".
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Life today is quite unpredictable and so should you be. Often times, we have seen some skills as luxury and others as needs. More people are tilting towards hair making, leaning Tech skills, cyber skills, and becoming beauticians, Phlebotomists, amongst others. While those skills are great in today’s economic market, to probably secure the bag…
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Love is a beautiful thing, and sometimes, the right movie can make you feel it even more. Whether you are watching alone or with someone special, the magic of the big screen makes every moment more special. From heartwarming romance to stories that tug at the heart, this February’s cinema releases will make you smile,…
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Muhsin Hendricks, considered the world's first openly gay imam, was shot dead Saturday near the southern city of Gqeberha, South African police said. The imam, who ran a mosque intended as a safe haven for gay and other marginalised Muslims, was in a car with another person when a vehicle stopped in front of them…
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Napoli were held to a 2-2 draw at Lazio on Saturday after Boulaye Dia scored late on as the Italian Serie A leaders thought they were set to move four points clear of Inter Milan. Senegal attacker Dia rolled home a smart low finish in the 87th minute in Rome to deny Napoli victory and…
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An intense snowstorm in eastern Sweden on Saturday sparked two massive road accidents involving dozens of vehicles and leaving more than 100 people needing hospital treatment, officials said. Local media outlets carried footage showing dozens of cars and trucks rammed into each other, many of them largely destroyed, all of them covered in snow. The…
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A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has expressed his disappointment over the recent defections of members of the party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He attributed their defection from the PDP to the APC to "problems of stomach infrastructure." Tambuwal, who spoke to…
1 day ago
Anabela Rungo, the mother of Nigerian beauty queen, Chidimma Adetshina, has been reportedly arrested in Cape Town over alleged illegal residence in South Africa. On Saturday morning, February 15, 2025, the department of Home Affairs, Republic of South Africa issued a notice of detention of Anabela Rungo, which was enforced by the South African Police…
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Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has assured the 50 political stalwarts that defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State that they will enjoy the same rights and privileges like every other party member. Prominent amongst those who decamped to the APC are former Governor of Kaduna State, Muktar Ramalan Yero,…
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The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Saturday started the burial ceremony of his mother, Iyoba Omo N’ Ikuoyemwen, Iyoba Ewuare II, with various traditional rites (Iwarinnwin). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the traditional rites, which will last for 14 days, took place at Eguae Iyoba N’ Uselu, by 5-junction in…
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Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun and the Chief of Staff to the President , Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, on Saturday visited the residence of the late Afenifere Leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, to commiserate with his family over the death of their patriarch. Abiodun arrived at the Lagos home of the Yoruba leader at 4.50 p.m. Gbajabiamila…