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Dame Maggie Smith Passes Away at 89 The world has lost a true icon. Dame Maggie Smith, celebrated for her unforgettable roles as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter series…
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Secrets Revealed: Jonathan Denied Sacking Former CBN Governor
The Emir of Kano Sanusi Lamido has worked with various financial institutions including First Bank of Nigeria. He was once the bank's Chief Executive Officer and the executive director of…
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NYSC Increases Corps Members’ Monthly Allowance to ₦77,000
In a significant move for Nigeria’s youth corps members, the Federal Government has officially increased their monthly allowance from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000. This decision, effective from July 2024, follows the…
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Akwa Ibom first lady Patience Umo Eno is dead
Patience Umo Eno, the first lady of Akwa Ibom state, has died after an illness. Ini Ememobong, the state commissioner for information, announced the first lady’s passing in a statement…
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Nigeria’s Data Centre Market Gets Expanded by Citidata
To address Nigeria's storage needs, Citidata Centre aims to expand its infrastructure by constructing six Tier III edge data centres in Ogun and Lagos states within the next two years.…
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School Fees Hike: Falana Threatens Legal Action Against FG and Lagos Government
Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has voiced his strong disapproval of the recent hike in school fees by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Lagos State Government,…
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Nigeria’s State Defence Minister Accused of Being Involved in Banditry
Zamfara State North-West Nigeria, has been a State blessed with many natural resources. Gold, Lead, Copper, Zinc, Iron Ore, Tantalite, and Columbite, are naturally surplus. The State is very much…
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Ammunition is recovered after police arrest “Boko Haram’s weapon instructor.”
According to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), four others have been arrested for alleged gunrunning. Taimako Mato is thought to be a weapon handling instructor for the Boko Haram terrorist…
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Nigerian US-based Cybersecurity Expert Offers Strategy to Counter Terrorism
In a groundbreaking initiative, Godwin Egbe, a US-based cybersecurity and counterterrorism expert at the University of Mississippi, has developed a revolutionary approach poised to transform the field. By harnessing his…
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Weekly RoundUp: Happenings around the World
A Heartfelt Farewell to a Legend: James Earl Jones This week started on a sad note with the loss of a cinematic giant, James Earl Jones. Known for lending his…
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Peter Obi under fire : Are Nigerians Misplacing Blame?
On January 1st, 2023, Labour Party’s presidential candidate and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, made a bold statement on X (formerly Twitter). He urged Nigerians to hold him accountable…
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For the first time since the 1950s, China raises the retirement age.
For the first time since the 1950s, China will "gradually raise" the age at which people can retire. This is due to the country's aging population and shrinking pension funds.…
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NDLEA Arrests Cocaine Drug Lord after Two Years
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully apprehended Suleiman Aremu, also known as Barryshine, a notorious drug baron who had been evading capture for two years. Aremu, the…
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Advisers on the Step Down: The Million-Dollar Question!
Following the sudden termed "indefinite leave" decision of Ajuri Ngelale, the former special adviser on Media and Publicity to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu (GCFR), another resignation has rocked the…
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Wike Wins as NWC Faithful to Him, Fubara Stranded
Previous legislative leader of Waterways State, Nyesom Wike, has won again as the Public Working Board of trustees (NWC) of the People groups Progressive alliance (PDP) has endorsed the antagonistic…