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As power suppliers continue to disappoint the majority of their consumers with endless waves of outages on excuses that subject home, firm and industry owners to source alternative means of generating power, Solar energy...
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It was a feast of eclectic Afro fusion last Saturday at the Boiler Room set in Lagos as thousands of music lovers converged for the globally-renowned live streamed party.
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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the money laundering charge filed against the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
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The reception for star actress Bimbo Akintola and the recently appointed Executive Director of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr. Shaibu Husseini, at the Tennis Section, IBB International Golf Course and Country Club in Abuja
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Anambra based Prophet Odumeje, popularly known as Indabosky Bahose, held his much publicised show at the Lighthouse Theatre, London, last Saturday. That is no longer news. What is news here is, the show fell short of all expectations.
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is set to investigate the mob action incident, which led to the death of one of its personnel, Customs Assistant ll Auwal Haruna, in Katsina State.
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The Benin Traditional Council (BTC) has petitioned operatives of Edo State Police Command over plan by an individual to install Hausa King in Benin City.
In the letter dated April 18, 2024, the BTC said: “His Royal Highness Alhaji Adamu Isah Adamu
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President Bola Tinubu has appointed a new board to oversee the affairs of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Tinubu announced the appointment of seven Nigerian professionals on Friday in a statement by presidency spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale. The SEC board has Mairiga Aliyu Katuka as Chairman; Emomotimi Agama is Director-General while Frana Chukwuogor is Executive…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has warned the public not to fall for a video suggesting it is auctioning vehicles. NCS on Friday refuted the video with scandalous narration announcing a purported auction of vehicles. Customs issued a statement on Friday to alert the general public on the video while warning them not to fall…
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A man set himself on fire Friday outside the court where Donald Trump is standing trial in Manhattan, with officers rushing to extinguish the flames. Burning clothes were strewn in the park, which was locked down by authorities, while ambulances lined up nearby on standby, an AFP correspondent at the scene saw, describing a strong…
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Akwa Ibom State Government has indicated readiness to commence aggressive desilting of gutters and flood channels across the state.
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The Delta State Police Command has urged Point-of-Sale (POS) operators to be cautious when handling large cash transactions, particularly those involving armed individuals. It noted that customers requesting large cash transactions should be accompanied by a video by the POS operator. Police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, stated on Friday in a post on X, noting…
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Lagos State government on Friday said it has apprehended 10 fake enforcement officials around the Cele/Itire axis of the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway of the state. The apprehended persons; Ojo Oluwaseun, Rafiu Agbabiaka, Babatunde Ibrahim, Abiodun Olusegun, Daniel Olanrewaju, Aweda Kabiru, Olufowobi Michael, Olamilekan Olasupo, Bunmi James and Iyiola Shola(female) were caught carrying out unauthorised enforcement using…
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Kenya's military chief Gen. Francis Ogolla, was among 10 people killed in a helicopter crash in the Cheptulel area of Kenya's Rift Valley region, on Thursday, Kenyan President William Ruto confirmed.
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Chess master, Tunde Onakoya, has embarked on a mission to surpass the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. The event, which is currently underway at New York City's iconic Times Square, started at 5pm on Wednesday, April 17, and is scheduled to end at 8pm on April 19. Onakoya is set to engage in an intense chess marathon, aiming to play for 58 hours without a single defeat.
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I have just made up my mind to attend the Paris Olympic Games this summer.It will be my first time at the Olympics and not as an athlete. In 1976, at the Montreal Olympics in Canada, I attended as an athlete but did not participate.
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Leul Gebreselassie, the second Ethiopian man to win the men's title at the Okpekpe international 10km road race, will be gunning for his first major marathon win on Sunday at the London Marathon. The London Marathon is one of the six major marathons in the world. The rest are Boston, Berlin, New York, Tokyo, and Chicago…
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Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to prove they have the mental strength to bounce back from a painful spell that wrecked their Champions League challenge and dented their Premier League title bid.
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Pep Guardiola has revealed Erling Haaland could miss Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday.
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The Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) has provided an opportunity for Heartland of Owerri to fight to save their season by lifting the ban, albeit provisionally, on Dan Anyiam Stadium.
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As power suppliers continue to disappoint the majority of their consumers with endless waves of outages on excuses that subject home, firm and industry owners to source alternative means of generating power, Solar energy...
2 mins ago
It was a feast of eclectic Afro fusion last Saturday at the Boiler Room set in Lagos as thousands of music lovers converged for the globally-renowned live streamed party.
3 mins ago
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the money laundering charge filed against the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
4 mins ago
The reception for star actress Bimbo Akintola and the recently appointed Executive Director of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr. Shaibu Husseini, at the Tennis Section, IBB International Golf Course and Country Club in Abuja
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Editorial
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The marginal lessening of tension in the country over the past few weeks is a clear indication that the government is secure when it meets, reasonably, its mandate to secure the people and ensure their welfare.
Features
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Adolphus Onyeama, an agriculture produce buyer resident in Borno State, has had several close shaves with death in the last 14 years. The Enugu State-born businessman has lived in the North for 26 years.
Stories of The Week
23 Mar
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has unveiled a mobile application for modification of data on the National Identification Number (NIN). Nigerians can make corrections of name, date of birth, phone numbers incorrectly registered with their NIN on the mobile application, the commission said in a post on X. https://twitter.com/nimc_ng/status/1771489160806678973 The application and online portal…
13 Apr
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the upgrade of an additional 34 feeders from Band B to Band A for Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company in Lagos State. NERC last week approved an increase in the electricity tariff for customers under the Band A classification. READ ALSO: List of Lagos areas on Band A…
15 Apr
There are mounting concerns over the alleged abduction of healthy men in Lagos by a terror gang, suspected to be homosexuals for marathon anal sex.
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A lecturer at the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, in Oyo State, Alabi Ogundeji, has explained why he took part in the invasion of the Oyo State Government Secretariat last Saturday. Ogundeji was part of the 21 Yoruba Nation agitators paraded on Monday by the Oyo State Commissioner, Hamzat Adebola. He, alongside other agitators…
Business
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The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is deeply worried about the various economic headwinds confronting the stability of the Nigerian economy.
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The World Bank Group and the African Development Bank Group are partnering on an ambitious effort to provide at least 300 million people in Africa with electricity access by 2030.
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Trading activities on the floor of Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) halted gains to close on a downturn yesterday, causing market capitalisation to decline by N35 billion.
Columnists
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Professor Olu Obafemi, is one of our country’s pivotal scholars and writers of very deep thoughts and value.
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In recent years, the term japa has gained traction among Nigerian youths, symbolising the mass exodus of talented individuals seeking greener pastures abroad.
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Of all the ills plaguing Nigeria as a country, none is as serious as the current scourge of unemployable graduates whose horizon has continued to expand beyond imagination and now assuming an utterly frightening dimension.
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Eniola Ajao's new movie "Ajakaju" has continued to smash box office records, crossing the N2OOmillion mark less than a month after its release. The indigenous epic film, co-produced by Anthills Studio and distributed by FilmoneNg, has captured the hearts of audiences across Nigeria, crossing the impressive N200 million mark in ticket sales, according to data…
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Afrobeats superstar Davido has partnered with United Masters to launch his label Nine+ Records. Davido aims to nurture new talent and explore diverse musical genres beyond Afrobeats, including hip-hop, R&B, Latin, and more. He is partnering with Veteran American record executive, Steve Stoute, who is the founder of United Records. Speaking about his partnership with…
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Condoms are essential for safe sex, but sometimes they can feel like a barrier to intimacy, both literally and figuratively. However, with a few tweaks and a change in mindset, they can become part of a pleasurable sexual experience. Listed below are ways pleasure and protection can intertwine seamlessly while using condoms. 1. Ditch the…
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Magistrate Court in Ikorodu, has given an order for the DNA test to declare the paternity of late singer Mohbad's son, Liam. The court, after failed attempts to personally serve Wunmi, Mohbad's wife, with notice of a pending DNA test application, has ordered substituted means of service. The decision comes as the Aloba family, representing…
Technology
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In response to the escalating threat landscape posed by Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) and other cyber-attacks, a Nigerian pan-African Bank has forged a strategic alliance with Cybervergent, a technology company providing automated cybersecurity solutions.
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Networking and security firm, Array Networks, is collaborating with Mitsumi Distribution, one of the largest in both Volume and Value Business distributors in Nigeria.
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Coderina Education and Technology Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with FCT Department of Science, Technology and Innovation to leverage technology as an enabler for inclusivity and empowerment.
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In celebration of Eid al-Fitr, PalmPay, Nigeria’s fintech platform will be giving out 105 smartphones comprising of iPhone 15 Pro and Infinix Note 40 to its users.
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An IT expert and the Head, Sydani Technologies Limited, Noble Ajuonu, has urged the Federal Government to harmonise the National Identification Number (NIN), Bank Verification Number (BVN) and Voter Identification Numbers (VIN) to tackle the increasing insecurity in the country.
12 Apr
A new cryptocurrency, Chambs, has entered the digital market with promises of revolutionizing utility tokens. Offering a plethora of features and benefits, including payments, staking, and a cutting-edge web3 social media platform, Chambs has quickly caught the attention of crypto enthusiasts worldwide. Powered by the Solana blockchain, Chambs boasts a seamless and efficient network, ensuring…