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Argungu examines challenges, threats in Nigeria’s public procurement practices; Calls for increased penalties, transparency
The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd has called for increased penalties and transparency in…
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My Seventh Decade: Writing my Autobiography to Reflect and Therapize By Isaac Megbolugbe
Gratitude, But So What? As I entered my seventh decade of life in 2022, I felt an overwhelming sense of…
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CANEX WKND 2024: Uniting global Africa’s creative, cultural industries in Algiers
ALGIERS, ALGERIA, 07 August 2024 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), the African Continental…
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Reps’ monthly salary is N600,000, not N900,000, says Spokesperson; Insists they’re taking 50% pay cut for 6 months
By Femi Ogunshola Abuja, Aug. 7, 2024 The House of Representatives’ monthly salary is N600,000 as against the N900,000 that…
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Army detains soldier over death of protester in Zamfara
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Aug. 7, 2024 The Nigerian Army has detained a soldier who killed a 16-year-old boy, Ismail…
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Nigeria: How did we get here? By Jeff Godwin Doki Ph. D
Oedipus Rex, that Greek mythology which has been popularised by Sophocles and Nigeria’s Ola Rotimi, presents to us a king…
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Tinubu makes new appointments
President Bola Tinubu has announced new appointments of Federal Commissioners of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). In…
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Heirs Insurance Group appoints Ibrahim Puri, Sonny Iroche Independent Non-Executive Directors
Lagos, Nigeria Tuesday, August 6, 2024: Heirs Insurance Group (HIG), Nigeria’s fastest-growing insurance provider, has announced the appointment of Ibrahim…
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Rising Coronavirus infections, falling immunisation rates, worry WHO
Geneva, Aug. 6, 2024 The World Health Organisation (WHO) is calling for vaccination campaigns for risk groups in view of…
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Sponsors of protest in diaspora on watch list – Immigration boss
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Aug. 6, 2024 Comptroller General of Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) Kemi Nandap says the sponsors of…
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Nigerian who wrote WASSCE 17 times bags Award in U.S
By Raji Rasak Lagos, Aug. 6, 2024 Dr Emmanuel Ahmadu, a Nigerian graduate who wrote the West African Senior School…
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Court orders Lagos Government to investigate Reporter’s death, prosecute killers
Lagos, Tuesday, August 6, 2024: A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Lagos State Government to ensure an…
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Police arrest 76 suspects with 25 Russian flags in Kano; 10 for flying same flags in Gombe
By Aminu Garko, Kano/Peter Uwumarogie, Gombe Aug.6, 2024 The Police Command in Kano State has arrested 76 persons in connection…
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NGX market capitalisation sheds N371bn
By Rukayat Adeyemi Lagos, Aug. 6, 2024 Bearish sentiment dominated the stock market on Tuesday, causing investors to lose N371…
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Applications for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships open today, Tuesday
Abuja, 06 August 2024 Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK open today – from 6 August to…
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Ireti Doyle is a first-class mother – Patrick Doyle
Actor and broadcaster, Patrick Doyle has described his ex-wife and fellow actor Ireti Doyle as a first-class mother. In a…
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‘Burna Boy songs gives me inspiration ‘- U.S.-based Nigerian Wrestler
US based Nigerian Wrestler, Ashton Mutuwa. By Olayinka Owolewa Paris, Aug. 6, 2024 A U.S. based Nigerian Wrestler, Ashton Mutuwa…
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CBN approves financial accommodation for Unity Bank, Providus Bank merger
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted approval for a pivotal financial accommodation to support the proposed merger between…
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Atiku Abubakar condemns use of live ammunition on peaceful protesters
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the use of live ammunition against citizens protesting peacefully against bad governance,…
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JAMB alerts on surge of falsified age declarations on NIN slips
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has raised concerns over a troubling increase in doctored age declarations on National…
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When #EndBadGovernance protest turned to live Sunday Service in Jos
The #EndBadGovernance protest in Jos, Plateau State, took a unique turn on Sunday, August 4, 2024, as demonstrators held a…
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NDDC denies jobs offer is response to protest
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has denied claims that its recent offer of 10,000 jobs for youths in the…
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Oborududu to fight for bronze after defeat to Kyrgyzstan’s opponent
World No 6, Blessing Oborududu and her coach, Purity Akuh on Monday during the quarter final bout with Larroque Koumba…
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Protest: What Tinubu’s speech should have stressed – Peter Obi (Full text)
My Response to the President’s Address – Obi Having led the call for the President to address the nation and…
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Tinubu’s broadcast: NADECO USA Chairman expresses disappointment, urges protesters to be resilient
Prof. Mondy Gold, Chairman of National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) in the United States, has expressed disappointment with President Tinubu’s broadcast…
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