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Edo poll: Court dismisses suit seeking Akpata’s disqualification as LP candidate
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, July 19, 2024 A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, dismissed the suit filed by Kenneth…
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FG offers 3 bonds valued at N300bn for subscription
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, July 19, 2024 The Debt Management Office (DMO) is offering three Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN)…
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Vessel fire incident in the Niger Delta; All crew members rescued – NIMASA
…. As Maritime Agency’s DG sets up incident command center The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has said…
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Africa
Republic of Congo: AfDB Group grants $260 million loan to strengthen agricultural sector, value chains
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, July 19, 2024 The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a loan…
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Explosion in Tel Aviv kills 1, injures 8; Yemen’s Houthis claim deadly drone attack
Tel Aviv/Cairo, July 19, 2024 One person was killed and eight others injured after an explosion near the U.S. embassy…
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Ibom Air says contract breach report untrue, misleading
By Isaiah Eka Uyo, July 19, 2024 The Management of Ibom Air, has described as misleading and false a newspaper…
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Global Technology Glitch: Delta suspend flights
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, July 19, 2024 (NAN) Delta Air Lines, one of the major airlines of the United States,…
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London Stock Exchange services disrupted as markets drop on IT outage
London, July 19, 2024 Some London Stock Exchange (LSE) services were suffering disruptions on Friday amid a global IT outage…
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Business and Economy
IT outage wreaks havoc on airlines, banks, media outlets worldwide
Berlin, July 19, 2024 Computer issues were causing major disruption worldwide on Friday, affecting airlines and airports, media outlets, banks…
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Biden to meet Netanyahu in Washington, says White House
Washington, July 19, 2024 U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington…
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Obi at 63: Introducing Obimentalism By Valentine Obienyem
Over the years, I have written about Obi on his birthdays, a tradition stemming from my annual tribute to Dim…
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Tinubu receives Ambassadors, calls for enhancement of economic value in bilateral relations
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja called for the enhancement of the economic value of bilateral relations between Nigeria…
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In this difficult marriage, Democrats must love Biden By Azu Ishiekwene
The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on July 13 at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania has sucked the…
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Business and Economy
CBN approves sale of forex to BDCs to meet demand for invisible transactions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the sales of foreign exchange (FX) to eligible Bureau De Change (BDCs)…
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Contributory Pension Scheme and government as renegade? By Obike Ukoh
When the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) came into force via the Pension Reform Act (PRA), 2004, it was hailed by…
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N70,000 minimum wage: How Tinubu convinced labour leaders
By Salif AtojokoAbuja, July 18, 2024 President Bola Tinubu on Thursday increased the Federal Government’s offer on the national minimum wage…
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Lagos unveils comprehensive plans to enhance waste management
The Lagos State Government has unveiled comprehensive plans to enhance waste management through innovative solutions, including the establishment of waste-to-energy…
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SDP woos sacked Senate Chief Whip, Ndume
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, July 18, 2024 The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has invited the just removed Majority Chief Whip…
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Lagos denies re-introducing monthly environmental sanitation
The Lagos State Government has officially denied the re-introduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, which was rumored to begin…
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Business and Economy
Ex-agitators mobilise for ‘mother-of-all protests’ against East-West road neglect
Ex-agitators in the Niger Delta region are gearing up for a massive protest against the Minister of Works, Chief Dave…
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What rules govern the public space? By Bola BOLAWOLE (Wale Olajire Ajao)
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 In “Finding long-lasting solutions to Nigeria’s woes” published on 11 June, 2024, I commented on a…
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Police officer feared killed as gunmen attack Okpebholo, Shaibu convoy in Benin
By Usman Aliyu Benin, July 18, 2024 Gunmen on Thursday in Benin attacked the convoy of the Governorship Candidate of…
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Tax: NLNG says $27.5 million to FIRS is amicable out-of-court settlement between parties
The management of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has clarified recent reports that gave the impression that a Tax Appeal Tribunal…
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Arts & Entertainment
Ijaw Diaspora Council writes Tinubu on appointment of Mrs. Walson-Jack as Head of Civil Service
The Ijaw Diaspora Council (IDC) has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his appointment of Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, as…
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Africa
Defend Africa, extend sustainable upliftment to our people – Tinubu tell African Ministers of Solid Minerals
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Abuja asked African leaders in the solid minerals sector to be patriotic and proactive…
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