Durueke Solomon Ekenedirichukwu and many Yoruba sons and daughters win awards in the Omoluabi Oyo festival 2.0 in Ibadan, Oyo State. The event which was organised by the Yoruba Council of Yoruba Youths Worldwide (YCYW) was held on 2nd October 2023 at the Ilaji Resort and Sports Resort, Ibadan. The event which aims to promote …
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Some indigenous Southern Kaduna peace advocacy groups have called out the president of Atyap Community Development Association, Dr Samuel Ache, for allegedly spreading falsehood thus misleading the public on the recent attack in Takanai Village of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area by some criminal elements. The peace-building organizations which confirmed that six persons were gruesomely …
Two weeks after he was named minister designated by Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, former Plateau state governor Simon Lalong has been appointed as the minister of labour and employment. According to the labour ministry website, Mr Lalong will be responsible for the following in his role: development and promotion of productive employment policies and programmes …
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Why It Matters: Although Nigeria’s tech ecosystem is one of the most funded ecosystems in Africa, regions like Northern Nigeria have lacked access to venture capital. In 2019, nHub, the first innovation hub in the region launched the Jos Angel Network to bridge the funding gap, however, it was unsuccessful. “Although it was going to be a game changer when we launched the network was not the right time,” Theodore Longji, the CEO of nHub recently said.
On Monday, the Old Bailey in the UK delivered the first-ever conviction of its kind under the Modern Slavery Act, finding former Nigerian Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, his wife, daughter, and a doctor guilty of organ trafficking.The six-week trial found the quartet guilty of criminal conspiracy to exploit a 21-year-old Lagos street trader for …
Nasarawa women, consisting mainly of housewives, young girls, widows, orphans, and destitute, have continued their protest in Nasarawa state, demanding justice in the gubernatorial election declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The protest has been ongoing for six okdays since the declaration of the incumbent Governor Sule by Professor Ishaya Tanko of the …
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A notorious Nigerian woman who was among the “100 most dangerous and wanted fugitives in the world” has been extradited from Abuja to Italy to serve a 13-year jail sentence for running a criminal conspiracy, human trafficking, enslavement, and prostitution exploitation. The 48-year-old fugitive, identified as Jeff Joy, was a key figure in the Nigerian …
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has granted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) the approval to reconfigure the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for the upcoming governorship and state house of assembly elections. This decision followed an application by the Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate Peter Obi, who had requested the court …
LP and Peter Obi’s Objection Overruled as Court Grants INEC Request to Reconfigure BVAS Read More »
In a landmark decision on Friday, the Supreme Court ordered that old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes remain in circulation until December 31, 2023. The apex court also nullified the Federal Government’s naira redesign policy, declaring it an affront to the 1999 Constitution. Justice Emmanuel Agim read the lead judgment, stating that the court had …
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In a press conference held on Thursday in Abuja, Peter Obi, the flag bearer of the Labour Party (LP) in Nigeria’s just-concluded presidential election, faulted Nigeria’s inability to conduct free and fair elections 63 years after independence. Obi vowed to challenge what he called “electoral rascality” in court and explore all legal options to reclaim …
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In what can only be described as a major victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong, has congratulated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his election as the President-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. According to Lalong, the …
The President-elect of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has delivered his first speech since being declared the winner of the presidential election. In his speech, he spoke about his plans for governing Nigeria and emphasized his commitment to listening to the people and taking bold steps to ensure the country sees better days. In his speech, delivered …
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Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam constituency has once again voted overwhelmingly for their representative in the National Assembly as Yusuf Gagdi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged victorious in the just-concluded election. The Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Returning Officer, Ikoni Ogaji, announced the results on Monday in Pankshin, Plateau, stating that Gagdi secured a total of 78,585 …
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JALINGO, TARABA STATE—The Initiative for Community and Human Development (ICHD) in partnership with National Endowment for Democracy (NED), Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), and Internal and Republican Institute (IRI), has called on Nigerians to shun the act of violence in the forthcoming general elections. ICHD made the call at the Citizens stakeholders Radio Dialogue on 2023 …
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In a bid to alleviate the supply strain on Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari has authorized the usage of old ₦200 notes as legal tender until April 10, 2023. During a national broadcast on Thursday morning, the president disclosed that he had granted the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approval to allow the old ₦200 banknotes …
Central Bank of Nigeria in Benin due to the recent scarcity of cash in the region. The protest has caused traffic congestion in the area and attracted a significant number of participants. According to sources, the protesters are expressing their dissatisfaction with the bank’s handling of the cash shortage, which has caused significant inconvenience to …
Cash Scarcity Sparks Serious Protest at Ring Road by Central Bank of Nigeria Benin. Read More »
The omnibus bill modifies 21 business-related regulations and eliminates bureaucratic barriers that often hinder the growth and success of MSMEs in Nigeria.
Today, Lagos state was the center of attention in Nigeria as former governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi, presidential campaign in the bustling city, The event, which took place at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, attracted thousands of Lagosians who came out to show their support for the seasoned politician. Obi, who has a reputation for …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has finally extended the deadline for the exchange of old naira notes by 10 days. In a press statement issued on Sunday, Godwin Emefiele, the CBN governor, said the new deadline is February 10, 2023. The CBN governor, who spoke to journalists Sunday morning, said he had the approval …
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