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Smartphone adoption to hit 65% by 2026, boosts financial inclusion – PalmPay
By Funmilola Gboteku Lagos, Jan. 17, 2025 PalmPay, a financial service provider, says smartphone adoption in Nigeria is projected to…
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Obi condemns terror attack in Borno, laments death of Onanuga
Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi has condemned the recent terrorist attack and ambush…
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Cosmic events amidst mundane pressures” By Okey Ikechukwu
As controversies rage over Emir Sanusi’s remarks about his resolve not to help the Tinubu government, as many people frown…
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Gaza ceasefire could boost aid deliveries to 600 trucks daily – WHO
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 17, 2025 The UN World Health Organisation (WHO) says Gaza ceasefire could boost aid…
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Tinubu commends governors for supporting tax reform
By Salif Atojoko Abuja, Jan. 17, 2025 President Bola Tinubu on Friday expressed his appreciation to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF)…
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AMCON vows to recover N227bn from Arik Air
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Head, Corporate Communications Department, AMCON, Mr. Jude Nwauzor, speaking at a strategic media stakeholders of AMCON on…
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Prosper Africa, Afreximbank announce new partnership to mobilize trade opportunities between the U.S. and Africa
Washington, DC, January 17, 2024 Prosper Africa and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
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Conflict in Sudan taking dangerous turn for civilians – UN
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 17, 2025 UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has said that the…
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Rivers oil community residents lament as oil firms deny spill that triggered ongoing inferno
Residents of Agum-Bukuma in the Degema Local Government Area of Rivers are lamenting the adverse effect of a raging fire…
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NASS commends NiDCOM, pledges increased funding, building of Diaspora Plaza
Abuja, Jan. 17, 2025: The Joint National Assembly Committee on Diaspora Affairs has commended the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM)…
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Royalty and the Umeozulu brothers By Maxim Uzoatu
Royalty was in full throttle when His Royal Highness, Igwe Raphael Okpaleke, the venerated Igwe Akalabo III of Amesi, conferred…
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Xi, Trump hold maiden telephone conversation
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Jan. 17, 2025 Chinese President Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump…
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PSC appoints Lawal as DIG representing South-West
By Monday Ijeh Abuja, Jan. 17, 2025 The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Mr. Banji Lawal as a Deputy…
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4,000 international runners expected at Access Bank Lagos City Marathon – Organisers
By Olanrewaju Akojede Lagos, Jan. 17, 2024 No fewer than 4000 international runners are expected to participate in the 10th…
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Israel set to approve Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal
Doha/Cairo/Jerusalem, Jan. 17, 2025 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Friday that Israeli cabinet will meet to give final…
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Biden commutes 2,500 more sentences for non-violent drug offenders
Washington, Jan. 17, 2025 President Joe Biden announced on Friday that he was commuting the sentences of nearly 2,500 people…
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Between Kalejaiye and Gowon By Emeka Obasi
Many of us saw the good times when the Head of State moved freely in an open Rolls Royce or…
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PSC appoints Dantawaye, Otimenyin, CPs for Kogi, Edo states, Argungu calls for dedication, commitment to duty
The Police Service Commission (PSC), Thursday, January 16, 2025, approved the appointment of Miller Gajere Dantawaye as the substantive Commissioner…
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Reject North-South rotation of presidency; It’s not in your interest – Prof. M. J. Balogun tells South East
An elder statesman and Special Adviser to the President of the 74th Session of the UN General Assembly, Prof. Murtala…
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Free Education: Abia teachers recommend measures for successful policy implementation
By Reporters Umuahia, Jan. 16, 2025 Primary and secondary school teachers in Abia have recommended measures for the successful implementation of…
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Suspected cholera outbreak kills 9 in Rivers
By Desmond Ejibas Port Harcourt, Jan. 16, 2025 The Rivers government has announced the death of nine individuals following a…
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Tension in Akwa Ibom over list of new Commissioners
Palpable tension has gripped Akwa Ibom State as indigenes eagerly await the unveiling of the new commissioners’ list following the…
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Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO) Annual General Assembly date announced
The Annual General Assembly (AGA) of Nigeria’s third-tier league division, New Year Mega Lottery/Nationwide League One (NYML/NLO), is scheduled to…
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Rex Insurance appoints key executives
By Rukayat Adeyemi Lagos, Jan. 16, 2025 The Board of Rex Insurance Ltd. on Thursday announced the appointments of some…
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Our mission is to unite Nigeria into a nation where every citizen can thrive – Tinubu
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Lagos, Jan. 16, 2025 President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said his administration’s mission was to have…
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