Darlington Okoye
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The management of technology firm, Zinox Technologies Limited, has demanded a public apology from renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Femi Falana, over alleged defamation and reputational injury inflicted on the company and its representatives. The firm, in a statement by its management, said the injury was inflicted on…
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The Senate Deputy Chief Whip and Senator Representing Ebonyi North, Sen. Onyekachi Nwebonyi, on Sunday, said that the Tax Reform Bills are the best policy President Bola Tinubu has taken since he became the president, noting that the Bills, when passed, will reposition the country economically. Speaking to journalists after the thanksgiving service and…
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Four young Kenyan men who disappeared last month in a spate of abductions targeting government critics were freed on Monday,
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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Namibia on Monday and hailed the "time-honoured friendship" between Africa and his country, which he called the continent's "most reliable partner". Yi is also expected to visit Nigeria, Congo-Brazzaville and Chad as he tours the African continent. The Asian power's first diplomatic visit of the year has traditionally been…
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The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing a complete ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) this month as part of its broader strategy to tackle environmental pollution. The announcement follows significant strides in reducing styrofoam litter since the initial ban on SUPs was introduced in January 2024. Speaking during a tour of flood-prone…
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The breakaway Moldova region of Transnistria could face a complete electricity blackout after Russia's decision to cut gas supplies pushed
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Nigeria is presently facing the risk of widespread poverty in the country, following the current situation where households are focusing more on providing food for their families over education and savings. A new report by PiggyVest, an online savings platform, shows that 83 per cent of Nigerian households are prioritising food over education, healthcare, as…
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The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has paid an operating surplus of N6 billion to the federal government coffers
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Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State says he is in a hurry to develop and transform the state due to the pressing circumstances in various sectors. He called for continued commitment from the workers and the people of the state. While thanking the people of Enugu State for their support, he noted that the…
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Police in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have arrested 50 individuals suspected of involvement in the theft and vandalism of manhole covers and other public infrastructure during a sweeping operation targeting criminal networks. The suspects, part of a syndicate trading stolen items with scrap dealers, were apprehended across multiple locations in the FCT, including Kabusa,…