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17 Mar
Talks about African countries developing nuclear power plants have been on the upswing, with more States
keying into them in partnership with global vested interests. Even though the use of nuclear technology is multi-dimensional with proven abilities to radically boost the power sector
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The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Friday, gave the Federal Government approval to challenge the judgement that barred the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from reopening the trial of a former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. The appellate court, in two separate rulings by a three-member panel of Justices,…
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Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has rejected an alleged attempt to silence opposing voices in the Senate, revealing how he and a few colleagues stood against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's State of Emergency declaration in Rivers State during a closed-door session. The Bayelsa senator, in a statement, on Friday, insisted that the proclamation violated constitutional provisions,…
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The Senator representing Anambra Central in the National Assembly, Victor Umeh, has fired back at allegations that he received a $10,000 bribe to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's State of Emergency declaration in Rivers State. A report alleged that 42 senators were allegedly paid to back the decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara. However, in…
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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has donated a convocation arena to the University of Calabar to mark its 50th anniversary. Performing the groundbreaking ceremony for the project on the university campus, Kalu, an ex-student of the institution said the project was his contribution to his Alma mater to provide a…
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The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe of the Labour Party, said she rejected the National Assembly's use of a voice vote to approve the recent emergency rule in Rivers State, declaring it unconstitutional and unacceptable. Kingibe argued that such a critical national decision requires a recorded vote, not the subjective "Aye" or…
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Endometriosis affects millions worldwide, and March is a critical time to highlight this often-misunderstood condition quietly devastating women. Guardian Life explores the harsh realities, misconceptions, and ways to manage this chronic, painful disease through firsthand experiences and expert insights, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and support. “Whenever I’m anticipating my menstrual flow, I always…
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Former heavyweight champion George Foreman, who fought and lost against Muhammad Ali in boxing's iconic 1974 "Rumble in the Jungle" before reclaiming the title two decades later, died Friday aged 76, his family announced in a statement. "With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr, who peacefully departed on…
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The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) team led by its Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, recently visited the headquarters of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), in Abuja.
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The Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company (DisCo), has dismissed media reports that an Abia State High Court has voided the new electricity tariff from the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for its customers or that of any of the other 11 DisCos in the country.
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In the wake of reports of infiltration of the South West by terrorists, the governors announced a plan to jointly counter any form of threat to life and property in the region. The move is vital and about the greatest responsibility imposed on the governors by the constitution of the country.