Crystal Dunn
11 Jan
Chinenye Ogwumike, a member of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States (PAC-ADE) and two-time Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) All-Star, has been appointed by U.S. President Joe Biden to lead the delegation of sports envoys and U.S. officials travelling to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, for the 2024 Africa Cup of…
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The House of Representatives has revealed why it suspended the debate on the Tax Reform Bills scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, indefinitely. This was disclosed in a memo signed by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria. The suspension was informed by the need for further and broader consultations. The suspension of…
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The Nigerian government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, has shown strong support for the Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit (NDEIS) held in Rivers State. The summit, organized by KenEva Consult Ltd and Ken-Rich Global Consult Ltd, aims to stimulate economic growth and create job opportunities in the region. This initiative comes as…
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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), an Islamic human rights organisation, has said economists and finance experts should be the ones talking about the Tax Reform Bills which are before the Senate. The Executive Director, MURIC, Ishaq Akintola, said this as videos of northern Islamic clerics preaching against the bills trend on social media. The bills,…
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The leadership of the Heavy Duty and Haulage Transport Association of Nigeria (HDHTAN), Kogi State, has alerted the public about the activities of people they described as miscreants impersonating HDHTAN and carrying out illegal taxation in the state. The chairman of the group in the state, Chukwuma Okechukwu Trust, who stated this during a press…
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In an extraordinary two-day unveiling, Glenfiddich introduced its latest masterpiece, the 31-Year-Old Grand Château; a single malt scotch
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Despite Central Bank directives to banks, ATM machines are not dispensing cash in Calabar. When The Guardian visited some of the banks at about 11 a.m. on Monday morning, the ATM machines were not dispensing cash. Some customers were only able to withdraw a minimum of N10,000 or N5,000 at the counter, depending on the…
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A presiding judge of the Appeal Court, Sokoto division, Justice Muhammad Lawal, has challenged the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Crimes Commission (ICPC) to ensure inclusive prosecution of corrupt practices in the fight against graft in the country. Justice Lawal specifically cautioned the anti-graft agencies to "go after bigger fish and not yahoo boys,"…
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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has described local government elections in the country as a mockery of democratic principles. According to the speaker, the recently conducted local polls, where the ruling party wins all positions, not only undermine the very essence of democracy but also raise serious concerns about the integrity and…
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The founder of the Sani Bello Foundation and former Kano State Military Governor, Colonel Sani Bello (retd.), has expressed deep concern over Nigeria's current state compared to its past, citing a decline in infrastructure, security, and quality of life, saying that Nigeria's past is better than the present. Lamenting the stark contrast between "yesterday" and…
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Nature has a way of showing off, doesn’t it? Some animals are so stunningly gorgeous that they make us pause and wonder how something so perfect exists. From mesmerizing feathers to enchanting patterns, these creatures aren’t just beautiful—they’re living works of art! Let’s explore nature’s finest creations whose beauty will blow your mind together. 1.…