Adewunmi Yusuf
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The Connected Awards proudly announces Adewunmi Yusuf as a Certified Global Tech Hero in the Product Category. This prestigious recognition highlights his exceptional achievements, transformative contributions
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The Joint Security Taskforce in Imo State, code-named Operation Udoka, has neutralised four suspected terrorists and arrested five others during an ongoing operation in the community. The operation, according to reports, is targeted at dismantling the camps of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its security outfit, Eastern Security Network (ESN), "responsible for…
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Tea, noodle and bean cake (akara or kosai) sellers in Kano have reported a surge in their businesses as the harmattan season intensifies. A visit by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to some parts of the city on Sunday revealed that many residents are opting for hot tea, noodles, akara, pap (koko), and locust…
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The National Council on Information and National Orientation Agency (NOA) has adpoted proposals aimed at advancing the National Identity Project (NIP) during its 48th session held in Kaduna. The two memoranda submitted by NOA include proposals for restoring dignity, standardising national symbols, and implementing the National Values Charter (NVC) at sub-national government levels; the council's…
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Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday sacked manager Gary O'Neil after a run of four straight Premier League defeats. The club are second from bottom of the table with nine points from 16 games after Saturday's 2-1 home loss to fellow strugglers Ipswich. "Wolves have parted company with head coach Gary O'Neil and his backroom staff," the…
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President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over the opening of the ECOWAS 66th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government, holding at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Sunday. The ECOWAS leaders are meeting with security and the departure of three military-led governments from the bloc high on the agenda.…
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The President of the MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has donated the sum of $100,000 to the Islamic University in Uganda. He announced the donation as a special guest of honour during the 33rd convocation ceremony of the university held at its main campus at Mbale. The university also presented an award…
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Temitope Ajayi, a Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Bola Tinubu, has accused UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch of spreading “outright lies” about Nigeria, adding that the Troy leader is “another tactless UK politician who lacks the temperament and maturity to lead a major political party.” Ajayi's accusation follows Badenoch’s recent…
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Out of the N5.718 trillion distributable value-added tax (VAT) revenue shared by the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) between January and November 2024, three states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) earned N4.183 trillion as their share, leaving the remaining 33 states to scramble for the remaining N1.534 trillion. Based on the current VAT revenue…
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A Federal High Court, Abuja on Friday, December 13, 2024, granted bail of N500 million to the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. Bello is facing a 19-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust and laundering of ₦80,246,470,089.88 billion belonging to the people of Kogi State. He is accused of looting the…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized drugs worth over ₦3.3 billion, including methamphetamine and Loud, a potent strain of synthetic cannabis, smuggled into Nigeria concealed in automobile spare parts. The shipments, intended for distribution during the Christmas and New Year festivities, were intercepted at the Tincan seaport in Lagos following months of…