Chukwudifu Oputa
12 Mar 2024
With the installation on February 26, 2024 of 11 new Justices recently appointed to the Supreme Court by President Bola Tinubu, the apex court has, for the first time in its history, attained its full complement of 21 justices,
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Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger, on Wednesday presented Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) to the Federal Housing Authority for the commencement of the ‘Renewed Hope Housing Project’ to be constructed on a 31-hectares land in Minna. The governor presented the C of O to Mr. Oyetunde Ojo, the Managing Director, Federal Housing Authority (FHA),…
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Valentine’s Day is upon us! The air is thick with love, but for many, this time comes with a great financial burden. Across Nigeria, florists, restaurants, and gift vendors are witnessing a surge in demand as couples prepare for February 14. However, taking a closer look at the romantic gestures lies a growing concern: the…
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Meta on Wednesday warned internet users to be wary of online acquaintances promising romance but seeking cash as scammers use deep fakes to prey on those looking for love. "This is a new tool in the toolkit of scammers," Meta global threat disruption policy director David Agranovich told journalists during a briefing. "These scammers evolve…
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The Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd. (SNEPCo) says Nigeria’s target of over 2.4 million barrels per day can be met, if ongoing reforms are sustained. Ronald Adams, the Managing Director, SNEPCo, made this known in a statement signed by Mrs Gladys Afam-Anadu, Media Relations Manager of the energy firm, on Wednesday. According to…
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The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has been invited to the House of Representatives by the House Committee on Petitions over some officers’ refusal to retire. The Obasi-Pherson Help Foundation had alleged that some Assistant Comptrollers and Comptrollers were due for retirement but had blatantly refused to leave the service. The House…
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Ghana's former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta was on Wednesday declared a wanted fugitive and accused of corruption by the country's special prosecutor. "You have two choices: either return to the jurisdiction voluntarily or the OSP (Office of the Special Prosecutor) will enforce your return," Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng said, accusing Ofori-Atta of causing financial loss…
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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), on Wednesday, condemned an assault against a lecturer of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. It would be recalled that the university was thrown into chaos on Tuesday when a yet-to-be-identified female student of the school pounced on one of the lecturers in the university, identified as Dr…
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Cyprus's cabinet on Wednesday proposed legislation that would allow women to opt in to serving in the Cypriot army alongside their male conscript counterparts. National service of 14 months is obligatory for all men above the age of 18, unlike women who have been excluded from roles in the military. The draft bill requires parliamentary…
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A 2023 report from the National Coffee Association found that 63% of Americans drink coffee every day. According to recent surveys, the consumption of coffee varies greatly among different countries. Caffeine, the primary active ingredient in coffee, might be a student’s best friend or a business person’s early morning go-to to stay focused and alert.…
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President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to strengthen the country's role in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital innovation, following his meeting with Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, in Paris. Tinubu said the partnership opportunities with Google will focus on five key areas, which include scalable cloud infrastructure, workforce skill development, AI innovation and research, cloud…