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20 May
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has vowed to sign a death warrant for Shafiu Abubakar if he is convicted of murder in the mosque explosion at Gadan village, Gezawa Local Government Area of the state. Abubakar was arrested after setting the local mosque ablaze on Wednesday during early morning prayers, leaving 24 members of…
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Ruben Amorim enjoyed a dream home Premier League debut as Manchester United thrashed Everton 4-0 thanks to doubles from Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee on Sunday. The Portuguese's first game in charge at Ipswich last weekend showed how much work he has ahead as United blew an early lead to draw 1-1 at Portman Road.…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will on Monday launch a new website that has a variety of new content which encompasses a broader spectrum of information regarding the bank's mandate. The new website, according to the Ag. Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, Hakama Sidi Ali, is responsive to mobile devices, facilitating navigation across various web…
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Following what they tagged as the non-implementation of the proper minimum wage by Governor Francis Nwifuru, the Ebonyi state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Sunday directed workers in the state to begin a one-week warning strike. Briefing journalists in Abakaliki, the Chairman of the Ebonyi State Labour Congress, Prof. Egwu Ogugua, said…
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Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Wole Olanipekun SAN, at the weekend, threw his weight behind the call for a single six-year term for the President, Vice President, Governors, and Deputy Governors, in order to achieve political stability, equity, and accelerate the development of the country. Olanipekun spoke in his country home,…
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The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has hailed the reappointment of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), describing her reappointment as an inspiration to Nigerian women and girls. In a statement at the weekend, the minister said Okonjo-Iweala has broken the barrier as both the first woman and the…
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Patrick Vieira won his first match as Genoa coach on Sunday with a 2-0 success at 10-man Udinese which moved his new team away from the Serie A relegation zone. Genoa are 13th and three points above the bottom three thanks to Andrea Pinamonti's early close range finish and Lautaro Giannetti's 67th-minute own goal. Vieira,…
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The story of African music is one of resilience, cultural depth, and audacious defiance. For generations, music has served as the heartbeat of Africa, with countless Africans using it as a powerful tool to inspire change, carve out their own paths and make a lasting impact on society. Among the trailblazers whose bold creativity has…
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The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) is set to work closely with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) on upcoming initiatives, including the proposed auto expo, aimed at promoting a cleaner, greener future for Nigeria’s automotive sector. The initiative dominated discussions when NADDC hosted a courtesy visit from the Executive Director…
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The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has warned that corruption in the judiciary and the abuse of power can contribute to the breakdown of the rule of law and diminish public confidence in the judicial system. Fagbemi made the statement in his keynote address at The Gavel International yearly lecture…
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President Bola Tinubu has tasked specialised tertiary institutions and research institutes across the country to fulfil the mandate of their establishment in order to develop homegrown solutions to tackle the challenges facing Nigeria. Tinubu, who emphasised that the institutions were established as solution-providers and problem-solvers to local and national problems, urged the private sector to…