Alhaji Bello Badejo
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened further destruction of Gaza if all remaining hostages are not released and issued an ultimatum to Hamas leaders to flee. Strongly backing Israel as a ceasefire teeters, Trump said he was "sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job" as his administration expedites billions of dollars in…
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Harry Kane struck twice as Bayern Munich eased to a 3-0 home win over 10-man Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday, putting them on track for the Champions League quarter-finals. Unable to beat Leverkusen in six attempts since Xabi Alonso took over in October 2022, Bayern were dominant from start to finish in the first leg of…
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved 13 contracts for the Ministry of Works, totaling N679 billion, to facilitate road rehabilitation and new construction projects across several states. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, said the approvals include rescoping, variation, and fresh contracts aimed at ensuring infrastructure development aligns with available funds. Addressing newsmen…
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DevReporting, an online newspaper established by Development Reporting Services Limited, is set to take off. With its headquarters in Lagos, the newspaper said its interest is to promote informed discourse, balanced reporting, and a comprehensive impact on development issues in Nigeria and Africa. This is contained in a statement signed by the organisation’s…
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Leaders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have pleaded with the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as JANDOR, to rescind his decision to quit the party. The delegation, led by the National Secretary of the PDP, Ude Okoye, included prominent party chieftains such as former…
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Grant Master, Africa’s leading grant writing marketplace, has officially opened applications for Cohort 4 of Grant Success School (GSS), its flagship grant writing training program and pitch challenge. Designed for small business owners, startup founders, NGO leaders, and aspiring entrepreneurs, the program offers participants the opportunity to master grant writing, access funding, and scale their…
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In commemoration of World Women’s Day, the director of Zion Study Centre, Toyin Joseph Oluwaseyi, has urged the Nigerian government to implement proactive measures aimed at addressing the alarming rise in femicide within the country. He emphasised the urgent need for comprehensive policies that not only protect women but also promote awareness and education to…
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Liverpool boss Arne Slot admitted his team had been extremely fortunate in their 1-0 win away to Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League last 16 first leg on Wednesday as he heaped praise on goal-scoring hero Harvey Elliott. "If we had a draw over here we would have already been the lucky one. That is…
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An economist, Muda Yusuf, has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to invite companies that have been affected by the $2.4bn unresolved matured foreign exchange forward contracts. According to the Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), it is only fair for the apex bank to allow the…
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A Russian court said Wednesday a British man captured fighting for Ukraine in Kyiv's offensive against Russia's Kursk border region was sentenced to 19 years in prison. The court press service for the city of Kursk said James Scott Rhys Anderson, 22, was found guilty of a "terrorist act" and acting as a mercenary, after…