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1 Feb
Retired soldier Tiamiu Adepegba nostalgically reminisces about the ‘good old days’ when food items were far cheaper. He grew up in an era of relative abundance when his income was enough to cater to his food needs. However, for many in Africa’s most populous country, putting food on the table is becoming rocket science. Rising…
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Heathrow airport was warned about its power supply in the days before the entire hub was shut down due to an outage that caused massive disruption, lawmakers were told on Wednesday. Nigel Wicking, chief executive of Heathrow Airline Operators Committee, which represents airlines that use the airport, said he reported his concerns on two occasions.…
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Azerbaijan on Wednesday insisted that arch-foe Armenia must meet Baku's "legitimate demands" before the Caucasus neighbours can sign a peace treaty, the text of which they agreed upon last month. The two ex-Soviet republics announced on March 14 they had wrapped up talks aimed at resolving their decades-long conflict, with both sides agreeing on the…
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Africa’s leading payments technology company, Flutterwave, has announced the official launch of Send App in Ghana, promising to enhance financial connectivity across Africa, and beyond. Flutterwave said the milestone marks a significant step towards seamless and secure international remittances, allowing users to receive money from abroad directly into their bank accounts or mobile money wallets…
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The wife of the Alaafin of Oyo, Abiwumi Owoade, on Wednesday urged the government to empower women, particularly in rural areas, while
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The Ekiti State Government has announced a recruitment process for the state healthcare workforce to improve access to quality and affordable healthcare. The state government, in a statement on Wednesday, urged qualified individuals to apply for vacant positions in primary healthcare facilities and state hospitals. The positions being recruited for include physicians, graduate nurses, nurse/midwives,…
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Justice Jubril Aladejana of Ekiti State High Court has sentenced one Olasunkanmi Kareem to life imprisonment for attempted murder. The 41-year-old convict was arraigned on 18th November 2024 on a count charge bordering on attempt to murder, contrary to section 241 of the criminal law of Ekiti State, 2021. The charge reads that the defendant…
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The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has declined to nullify the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a unanimous decision, on Wednesday a three-member panel of the Tribunal led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi equally refused to order the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) to conduct…
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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti denied having intentionally committed tax fraud on the opening day Wednesday of his trial for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain's tax office, the latest in a string of such cases targeting sports figures in the country. Prosecutors are seeking a jail term of four years and nine months…
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Nigerian music star, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, appeared at the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja on Wednesday, alongside Natasha Osawaru, a lawmaker in the Edo State House of Assembly. Their appearance drew attention as the tribunal prepares to rule on a petition by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its…
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A desperate plea for intervention has been issued by Lagos State retirees and members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to urgently address their long-standing grievances. At a press conference held on Wednesday, pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) voiced their frustration over the non-implementation of crucial pension increases…