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The Methodist Archbishop of Abuja, His Grace Most Reverend (Dr.) Michael O. Akinwale, has urged Nigerians to be patient with the government, stressing that the current challenges facing the country are just temporary. Speaking at the enthronement of Right Reverend (Dr.) Frederick A. G. Onoja as the new Bishop of the Kubwa Diocese on Sunday…
7 Dec
Anxiety on Saturday enveloped the Anglican Church in Anambra State following uncertainties surrounding the whereabouts of the retired Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Most Revd. Prof. Godwin Okpala. The Guardian gathered that the retired Archbishop left home on Friday for Umuchu, a community in Aguata Local Government Area of the…
2 Sep
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, has described drug and pornography addiction as two evils that threaten the very fabric of family and faith. He made this known during his homily at the Thanksgiving Mass to commemorate the 11th convention of the Lagos Archdiocesan Catholic Men Organization of Nigeria (LACMON), held…
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As Nigeria’s 774 local government areas (LGs) prepare to receive direct funding from the Federal Government, questions have been raised about the capacity of council chairmen and the institutional framework to uphold accountability and transparency, which remain notably deficient at the local government level.
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A global specialist in energy management and automation, Schneider Electric, has been recognized by the World Economic Forum (WEF) for its industry-leading reductions in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, including its advancements in promoting a circular economy. The firm announced this in a statement titled ‘World Economic Forum Recognizes Schneider Electric’s Wuxi, China…
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Chairman of the Economic and Financial crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has described public sector corruption as the greatest problem of the country with procurement and contract fraud accounting for 90 per cent of Nigeria’s corruption and fraud issues.
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Despite the involvement of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and alleged surveillance monitoring of electricity infrastructure, 18 transmission towers have been destroyed in the past five days.
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President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has said that the bank has made financing plans of $1 billion for the second phase of its Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme, which would cover the remaining 28 states in Nigeria.
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent Nigeria at the 2025 yearly meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) scheduled for Davos, Switzerland.
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When Governor Sanwo-Olu was to constitute a cabinet for his second term around August-September 2023, the Lagos House of Assembly, the official clearing house for such matters, opted to give the governor a little headache.
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Renowned lawyer, Mike Ozekhome (SAN), and the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) have dismissed sustained vilification of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, describing it as baseless and unfounded.
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Premier League title chaser, Arsenal FC, have turned their attention to signing Nigerian and Galatasaray forward, Victor Osimhen, this month. According to Football Insider, the Gunners are exploring the market for a late-window striker signing after losing Gabriel Jesus
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As Donald Trump begins his second term as U.S. president today, Africa is at a critical crossroads, facing the possibility of strained economic ties with the United States. With Trump’s “America First” doctrine likely to dominate his agenda again, the continent must prepare for potential shocks to trade policies, currency stability, and foreign investments.