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CBN Cybersecurity Levy Another Heartless Policy — PRP Tells Tinubu Govt
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has strongly condemned recent directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), imposing a 0.5% cybersecurity levy on electronic transfers. The party noted that the “ill-timed and insensitive policy, set to be implemented within the…
CISLAC, 49 Other CSOs Condemn Corruption, Attack On Anti-Corruption Agencies
By Lawal Aminu Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and a group of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) working to promote good governance in Nigeria, had raised concerns about the rate of corruption and attack on the anti-corruption agencies in Nigeria….
Gov. Sanwo-Olu to Deliver Yoruba National Day Lecture in Honour of Eda Onile-Ola @ 85 in Ibadan
The 2024 Yoruba National Day celebration will hold at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State on September 23. A statement by the President-General, Grand Council of Yoruba Youths, Comrade Awa Bamiji, said this year’s event would…
How Young Nigerians Can Monetise Their Social Media Activities — Founder, Digital Witch, Ekwutosi Okeh
Ekwutosi Okeh, popularly known as Digital Witch and Ada Nsukka on social media, is a digital content creator, social media influencer, and the founder/lead trainer at Digital Witch Support Team.In this interview by Kingsley Alumona, she speaks about her life…
How Police Nabbed Abuja/Kaduna Train Attack Masterminds, 63 Suspects, Recovered N3,350,000 Ransom
…As IGP Sustains Deployment of Chopper for Aerial Support, Proactive Measures Along Train Route The Nigeria Police Force has said it has arrested the suspected masterminds of bloody Abuja/Kaduna train attack and paraded 63 suspects nabbed for various violent offences…
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Gas Explosion: Lagos Lawmakers Demand Better Enforcement Of Safety Law
Following a recent gas explosion in the Ajeromi/Ifelodun area of Lagos that resulted in fatalities, the state House of Assembly has called on concerned ministries, departments and agencies of government to step up enforcement of safety laws to protect lives…
Abbey Mortgage Holds Charity Walk to Promote Autism Awareness in Nigeria
Abbey Mortgage Bank, a leading institution in the African Mortgage industry on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 staged a walk to promote autism awareness and emphasize the importance of understanding and supporting individuals with such disorder. This year’s programme themed “Abbey…
Why You Shouldn’t Bid For Jobs Beyond Your Capacity, Delta Government To Contractors
Delta State Government has charged contractors in the state not to bid for any state government’s project that they do not have the capacity to deliver. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu who handed down the…
Gombe Transmission Line Vandalism: TCN Faults Claims By Jos Disco Over Partial Power Restoration, Allocation
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has described as false claims in media reports on Saturday by the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (Jos DisCo) that it has restored partial power supply to some parts of Gombe and that only 5MW…
FG Launches Gender Strategy, Prioritises Equity In Mining and Steel Sectors
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has unveiled the gender strategy for the Nigerian Mining and Steel sectors, as a pioneering initiative to foster diversity, empowering women and enhancing the overall sustainability of the…
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Actor Of ‘Titanic’, ‘Lord Of The Rings,’ Bernard Hill, is Dead
Bernard Hill, a celebrated British actor, who is renowned for his compelling roles in cinematic epics such as “Titanic” and “The Lord of the Rings,” is dead. He died at the age of 79, his representative has confirmed in media…
Naira Abuse: Cubana Chief Priest Arraigned, Pleads Not Guilty, Granted N10 Bail
Celebrity businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, who arrived at the Federal High Court, Lagos, on Wednesday morning, for his arraignment for allegedly abusing the Naira notes, have been granted bail. He is facing a three-count charge…
Davido Acquires New Bombardier 7500 Private Jet Sparking Internet Controversy
Music sensation Davido has made the headlines again with the revelation of his latest acquisition, a Bombardier 7500 private jet, reportedly the third private jet. Tribune Online reports that the move that has set tongues wagging and eyebrows raising. Taking…
Top Nigerian Comedian, Wife Welcome Triplets
Top Nigerian Comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, popularly known as Alibaba ,and his wife Mary, have welcomed a set of triplets. Alibaba announced the news on Monday through an Instagram post, revealing that the newborns, all boys, became part of the…
Nigerian Actor & Director, Zack Orji’s Death Rumoured As AGN Fumes
Amid trending death rumour of the ailing Nigerian actor and film director, Zack Orji, the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has insisted that Nollywood actor is not dead. The President of the Guild, Emeka Rollas, in an Instagram post wrote:…
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Violent Extremism: Ex-Officio 1 Says NANS Open for Collaboration on Prevention, Advocates Good Parenting
Fully represented as the Koffi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center (KAIPTC) presents “Women, Youth And Violent Extremism and Terrorism Course”, the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) has disclosed that the students body is ready to work and collaborate with…
Ugandan Parliament Passes Vital Motion to Improve Capacity of Teachers
In a move that will provide niche-based pre-service and in-service teacher education programmes for all levels of education in Uganda, the Uganda Parliament has approved a motion to establish the National Institute for Teacher Education. The approval has marked a…
Continental Students’ Body Expresses Interest in Siriman Niaré Case In Letter Colonel Goïta
Continental Students movement and the umbrella body for all national students’ unions in Africa, under the auspices of the All-Africa Stucents Unian (AASU), has expressed interest in a case involving a student activist, Comrade Siriman Niaré, in a letter to…
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Two of a Kind: BAT Refused Docking; Bello Refuses to Appear in Court
Leadership is often said to be by example, consequently, Leaders of tomorrow are mentees of Leaders on the stage of Today. In 2011, Yahaya Bello was just a 36 year old young politician watching the big political game from the…
Do We Vote For Development Or For Palliatives?
Let me start by defining what palliative is. “A medicine or form of medical care that relieves symptoms without dealing with the cause of the condition.” If you are 30yrs today, and politically active, and commenting on social media, that…
Chief Emman Amgbaduba: Ode To A Remarkable Leader
By Nelson Egware The concept of leadership is more than merely having the capacity to command, dominate, govern, or guide others; rather, it starts in the mind. That is, the instant you bring new concepts, inventions, and opportunities to life…
The Drama at EFCC and the Challenges with Corruption
Equity and justice are the greatest need of our society. All are presumed to be equal before the law, but it is what it is, a presumption! The reality of our administration of justice has dug a gulf between the…
Delta Scholarship Board 2023 Report And Oborevwori’s Human Capital Development Story
By Monday Uwagwu Recently in Asaba, the state capital, the Delta State Scholarship Board unfolded data on its operation for the 2022/2023 academic year.Going by the data released in the press release issued on its behalf by its Executive Secretary,…