Lisbon
8 Feb
Ismaili Muslims said a last goodbye on Saturday to their late spiritual leader, Aga Khan IV, at a private funeral ceremony in Lisbon attended by dignitaries and foreign leaders. Prince Karim al-Husseini, 88, died on Tuesday. He was regarded as a direct descendent of the Prophet Mohammed and enjoyed near divine status as the 49th…
23 Jan
In a world where entrepreneurial success is often equated with capital accumulation, Mr. Alpha Lucky Chukwunike Okechukwu stands out as a beacon of purpose-driven leadership. As the founder and CEO of LisBon, Nigeria’s trailblazing transport-sharing platform, Mr. Alpha has not only disrupted the transportation industry but also reshaped the narrative around what it means to…
15 Nov
LisBon, a visionary tech startup, is set to revolutionize informal transport, logistics and trade with the launch of a public testing phase on November 18, 2024. The testing will take place across Asaba, Warri and Abraka in Delta State, Nigeria.
12 Nov
Leading lights of the tech industry are meeting in Lisbon on Tuesday for the Web Summit, the sector's first big event since the US election, with Donald Trump's victory expected to be a key theme of their discussions. The tech industry is holding its breath to see what Trump's second term will bring when he…
17 Sep
A 12-year-old boy stabbed six classmates at a Portuguese school north of Lisbon on Tuesday, injuring six children, one of them seriously, rescue services said. One 12-year-old girl was seriously wounded after being stabbed in the chest and in the head, local media reported. The other victims ranged from 12 to 14 years of age.…
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The Proprietor of Hezekiah University and the Archbishop of Living Christ Mission, Inc., Prof. Daddy Hezekiah, has announced an annual scholarship for 50 students of the institution worth over ₦20 million. This was disclosed to newsmen by the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Anthony Okere, in a pre-convocation press conference held at the VC's…
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The Citizens Network for Peace and Development in Nigeria has called on the former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, not to play politics with the allegation of sexual harassment leveled against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The rights group also called on the Senate not to be distracted by the sexual harassment…
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Residents of Epe, who have been experiencing months of blackout, have started enjoying electricity as the Lagos State Government begins replacing vandalised infrastructure in a bid to restore power supply to the affected communities. Many communities in Epe have been in the dark for over six months following the vandalisation of critical electrical infrastructure that…
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The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed a report that its operatives arrested a man in the Egbeda area of the state for wearing dreadlocks. The allegation was tabled against the command by an online platform which also stated that the operatives accused the suspect of looking like a fraudster. A video of the arrest…
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The Societal Safety Network (SSN) has alleged a plot to tarnish the reputation of the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, using an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-cloned voice recording and a doctored video. The group claimed that the scheme is being orchestrated by adversaries of the 10th Senate and the Nigerian state in a desperate bid to…
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Babagana Zulum, the Governor of Borno State, has approved a two-year tax waiver for traders in the state who were affected by the September 10, 2024, flooding and the fire disaster that struck the Maiduguri Monday Market. Zulum’s initiative aims to alleviate their hardships and ensure that affected traders recover and rebuild their businesses. Professor…
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Prominent human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has commended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for his adherence to the rule of law following the recent Supreme Court ruling on local government administration in the state. In a statement made available to The Guardian, Adeyanju praised the governor’s decisive actions, including directing the Rivers State Independent Electoral…
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Former All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Charles Udeogaranya, has said that former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida's recent clarification regarding the January 1966 coup d'état will pave the way for a Southeast president in the 2027 general elections. Udeogaranya, said this in a statement he released at the weekend, amidst growing calls…
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The Kano State government, at the weekend, commenced the annual Ramadan free feeding program meant to provide relief to the less privileged in society. The initiative is designed to provide meals to over 8,000 residents daily during the breaking of fast across 91 designated feeding centers in the metropolis. The Kano State government has set…
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The European Union (EU), through its Study in Europe Fair, has provided Nigerian students with direct access to information about studying in Europe, offering opportunities to explore a diverse range of academic programmes and disciplines. The ‘2025 EU Study in Europe Fair, which is a collaborative initiative led by the EU Delegation in Nigeria, with…