FELIX NNUJI
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The Nigeria Technology Awards (NiTA), organised by Betamedia, celebrated its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of recognising innovation and excellence in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem. Event Director and Advisory Board Member of NiTA, Felix Nnuji, expressed his gratitude for the transformative journey the awards have undergone. Speaking at the event, he said, “As we celebrate this…
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The inaugural edition of the NIGERIA Academic Excellence Awards (NAEA) is set to honor and celebrate exceptional schools across the nation. Both public and private institutions, from High School, College of Education, Polytechnics, Private, State & Federal Universities will be awarded for their significant contributions to academic excellence, innovation, and holistic education. The awards will…
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Political activist, Omoyele Sowore, has said the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is being held by feudal characters. Sowore said this in reaction to a statement by former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, who cautioned against calls for Kanu's release. Kanu is being held in the custody of the Department of…
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The Nigerian Armed Forces have dealt a significant blow to terrorism in Zamfara State, killing scores of terrorists and rescuing several hostages in a coordinated operation. The raid, conducted by troops of Operation Fansan Yamma on January 17, also destroyed notorious terrorist Bello Turji’s logistics hub and forced the bandit to flee. In a…
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Between January 9 and 14, 2025, no fewer than 18 transmission towers were destroyed by vandals and thrown residents of communities in Rivers, Kano and Abia states into darkness. The General Manager of Public Affairs of the TCN disclosed in a statement said the destruction of the electricity infrastructure continues to be a challenge to…
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Donald Trump will be sworn in for a historic second term as US president Monday, promising a new "golden age" for America as the world braces for a return of his unpredictable leadership.
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authoity (LASTMA) has revealed that they responded to 2,051 road accidents involving 3,754 vehicles in the past twelve months. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said that 143 of them were recorded as fatal accidents, 502 severe accidents and 1,406 minor accidents. The agency rescued 1,075 people…
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Chief Emefo Etudo, the lead counsel to Chief Fredrick Nwajagu, who was recently cleared of terrorism allegations, by a Lagos High Court, has disowned a lawyer, Fabian Onwughalu, who allegedly claimed to be the counsel to the freed community leader. Chief Nwajagu, who is the Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, Lagos State, was charged before…
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Thai authorities intercepted more than one and a half tonnes of crystal methamphetamine in a record seizure of the illegal drug, senior narcotic officials said Monday. The haul -- which authorities said had been sent from Africa via India and was bound for Europe, the United States or Australia -- was found at a warehouse…
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Novak Djokovic was at the centre of another Australian Open row on Monday while defending champion Jannik Sinner needed medical attention in fierce heat to battle into the quarter-finals.
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Ekiti State governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has praised the heroics of a state firefighter, Higher Superintendent Osho Oluwasola.
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Barcelona's last visit to face Benfica ended in a heavy thumping on the way to Champions League group stage elimination in 2021, but with young starlet Lamine Yamal propelling a team on the rise, hopes are far higher for the Catalans this time around.