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2 Nov
It is a few days left for the main election in America after over a week of early voting. Democrat, Kamala Harris and Republican, Donald Trump
7 Sep
In an era marked by global economic volatility and rapid technological advancement, the business education landscape faces a critical and urgent challenge: bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. This disconnect between academics and practitioners results in a shortfall of leaders who can navigate the intricate interplay between academic theory and real-world business…
Fatai Afolabi
14 Jun
He is a trailblazer. His name is synonymous with success and it is evidenced by how successful he has become in the sector to which he belongs and everywhere around him. His portfolio speaks volumes and he is not done yet as he keeps aiming higher in all ramifications. Nigeria and indeed Africa can not…
12 Jun
In the heart of Nigeria's eastern region lies a story of perseverance, ambition, and entrepreneurial brilliance – the journey of Obinna Kingsley Achebe (B-Empire Bitcoin). Born on April 14th, 2002, in the vibrant city of Enugu State, Obinna's path to success has been marked by resilience and a relentless pursuit of his dreams. Obinna's story…
26 May
Femi Otedola, a prominent Nigerian business magnate, has been increasingly recognised not only for his business acumen but also for his significant contributions to nation-building through philanthropy and entrepreneurial support.
Governor Dr Alex Otti has stated that the government is working on recalling the non-indigenes who were disengaged from the Abia state service more than 12 years ago
18 Feb
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex C. Otti, OFR, turns 59 today, Sunday, February 18, 2024. This might come to many as a surprise considering that the name, Alex Otti, has been ringing a bell for a long time
7 Jan
To the world, Madam Bukola Abeni Awodiya-Balogun of Ilesa, Osun State, was just an individual, who came, played her part and left the scene like every mortal does, but to her children, she was more than an individual who came to the world.
1 Jan
Dr. Omolola Adenike Ajayi-Odoko is an exceptional scientist whose groundbreaking work in environmental microbiology, particularly in antibiotic resistance, is making significant contributions to global health. With a Ph.D. from Bowen University, Iwo, Nigeria, Dr. Ajayi-Odoko's research focuses on the molecular characterization of ESBL, Carbapenemase, and AmpC β-lactamase-producing Gram-negative bacteria in wastewater from hospitals. Her meticulous…

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Britain's royal family is facing calls for more transparency and reform of their private estates after an investigation alleged they have been profiting from public bodies while benefiting from major tax exemptions. The UK media probe also accused the estates of King Charles III and his eldest son Prince William of making big profits from…
20 mins ago
The Lagos State House of Assembly has donated N5 million to Miss Aminat Alege, a student who was mistakenly hit in the eye by a policeman’s teargas canister shot on Feb. 9. The Speaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, presented the cheque to the victim’s parents in Lagos on Friday, which was also in celebration of Obasa’s…
29 mins ago
A bombing claimed by Pakistani separatists killed 25 people including 14 soldiers at a railway station in the southwestern Balochistan province, police said Saturday. The blast hit as passengers waited on a platform at the main railway station in the provincial capital Quetta. "Fourteen army personnel are among the 25 confirmed dead," said Muhammad Baloch,…
37 mins ago
The Gombe state government says it will operationalise the Federal Government’s free caesarean section surgery through implementation of an Emergency Ambulance Response system. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Habu Dahiru, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Friday in Gombe. Dahiru, who described the gesture as “commendable,” said the…
47 mins ago
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani expressed hopes during a phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump that he would keep his "promises to work towards ending wars" in the Middle East. Amid Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon, Sudani -- who was named premier by a majority bloc of Iran-backed political factions -- has…
1 hour ago
A nongovernmental organization, Initiative For Grassroot Advancement (INGRA), has urged Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo to construct the Ganaja Road after completing the Zone 8- Kabba junction road. While speaking in Lokoja on Friday, the Executive Director of INGRA, Hamza Aliyu, noted that several Governments had attempted to solve the Zone 8-Kabba junction road to…
1 hour ago
The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, has been honoured with an Excellence Award by the Faculty of Management Sciences of Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba. According to the organizers, the honour was in recognition of his significant role in enhancing infrastructure and dedicated support as a cherished friend of the…
1 hour ago
President Bola Tinubu has approved Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha’s reappointment as the Director General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) for a second five-year term. His reappointment was conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government (SGF), Senator George Akume, to build on his salutary record of achievements in the…
1 hour ago
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has dissolved his cabinet ahead of the Nov.12 swearing-in of Sen. Monday Okpebholo, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the new governor of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that Obaseki who came into office on November 12, 2016 is expected to end his eight years tenure…
2 hours ago
The stage is set for the sixth edition of Leave Comedy for Shortcut. The Guardian reports that the comedy show is scheduled to take place on November 30 at the prestigious Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Abuja, with fintech firm BondPay as headline sponsor. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Onwunakugwu Ndubuisi Joseph, popularly…