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Renowned Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has said she is determined to bring up her sons as emotionally strong and responsible men. In a recent interview with the BBC’s Emma Barnett, Adichie, 47, expressed concern over how young boys are often influenced by harmful societal norms. "I'm determined to raise good men," she said. "I…
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A 37-year old man, Alokan Oluwatosin, was on Thursday, docked before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court for allegedly assaulting a 90-year old woman. Oluwatosin, whose address was not given, is being charged with assault and breach of public peace, to which he pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, Insp Sunday Osanyintuyi, told the court that the defendant…
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The Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions (ASURI) and the National Association for Small Scale Industrialists (NASI) have rallied in strong support of a proposed amendment to the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) Act. The amendment, currently before the National Assembly, seeks to mandate a 30% value addition to all raw materials exported…
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Nigerian music star Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, took the spotlight, as he closed the Off-White runway at Paris Fashion Week 2025. The event, which started on March 3 and concludes on March 11, showcased various designers' Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collections. The Grammy-winning singer graced the runway on Thursday in an all-black leather ensemble,…
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Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) has confirmed that its headquarters in Lagos was invaded by personnel from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Thursday morning. Mr. Kingsley Okotie, Head of Corporate Communications for Ikeja Electric, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos that the incident followed the disconnection of electricity to…
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Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC) said it has identified Simon Ekpa, an extremist group, Lakurawa, and 15 other individuals and entities as terrorist financiers. According to a report on the NSC website, after a meeting on 6th March 2025, the Chairman of NSC ordered all financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses and professions to immediately identify…
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The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has refuted a report published by a national daily, which claimed that the government lost N120 billion due to illegal private jet charters. The report alleged that a ministerial task force had identified several companies and organizations involved in unauthorized charter operations. The entities reportedly mentioned included…
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Google on Thursday disclosed that since 2022, its Hustle Academy had provided critical support to over 15,000 African Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) who had completed the bootcamp. Kristy Grant, Head of B2B Marketing, Sub-Saharan Africa at Google, who made this known in a statement, announced the opening of applications for the 2025 edition of…
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said it is progressively expanding its transmission capacity from the national grid to steadily boost power installations to efficiently transmit bulk electricity in the country. According to TCN, its current evacuation capability stands at 8,500MW targeting the generation of 10,000MW in less than two years. TCN's Managing Director…
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The people of Ukawu community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State on Thursday debunked a media report alleging that their traditional ruler, HRH Vincent Ajah (Ogenyi IV), forged his First School Leaving Certificate. Addressing journalists in Abakaliki, the spokesperson of the community and a member of the Eze-in-Council, High Chief John Elom Elom,…
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Over 300 members from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Labour Party and Action Democratic Party (ADP) in Imo State have joined The Movement (TMO), a non-governmental organization founded by Dr. Chima Mathew Amadi. The party executives, mostly at the ward level, were drawn to TMO's commitment to grassroots development and humanitarian work. They praised…