3 h. ago Group demands inclusion of Pa Clark’s picture on N500 banknote

Tribune Online Group demands inclusion of Pa Clark’s picture on N500 banknote National Vice President (two) of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), High Chief Alabo Nengi James, has appealed to the Federal Government to immortalise late Pa Edwin Clark with his picture printed alongside that of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe on the N500 banknote. Alabo Nengi James, a recipient of the Oder of the Niger, made the appeal […] Group demands inclusion of Pa Clark’s picture on N500 banknote Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Meta plans 50,000 km undersea cable connecting Africa, others

Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has announced plans to deploy a 50,000-kilometre undersea cable system spanning five continents to enhance global data transmission, including for artificial intelligence applications. The company said the cable would connect the United States, South Africa, India, Brazil, and other regions, aiming to strengthen international connectivity and support the growing demand for Read More

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11 h. ago Ekpeye ethnic nation rejects diversion of Ubeta gas project, demands local devt

The people of the Ekpeye ethnic nation in the Ahoada East and Ahoada West local government areas of Rivers State have declared their position on TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited’s proposed Ubeta Gas Project. Their position on the proposed project is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of their deliberations on the way forward Read More

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14 h. ago Late justice’s daughter demands siblings’ DNA test in 14 days

Ann Bello, the daughter of a former President of the Abuja Customary Court of Appeal, the late Justice Moses Bello, has given the executors of her father’s will fourteen days to conduct a Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), test on all her father’s children or face criminal charges for breach of trust. Ann in a notice dated Read More

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18 h. ago Nigerians in diaspora demand action over N375bn demolition in Lagos

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Some Nigerian investors in the diaspora, under the aegis of the Association of Nigerians Diasporan Investors, have cried out to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the demolition of a N375 billion property in Lagos State. Speaking on behalf of the diaspora, Managing Director of Winhomes Global Services Limited, Stella Ifeoma Okengwu, […] The post Nigerians in diaspora demand action over N375bn demolition in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Nedu Serves VeryDarkMan ₦500m Legal Notice Over Defamation Claims

Media personality Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, popularly called Nedu Wazobia has served social media critic, Martin Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan with a pre-action notice following alleged defamatory statements published on his page. The lawyers representing Nedu and Tokindrumz Picture and Media Ltd stated, that a 12-minute video shared by VeryDarkMan on his YouTube and […]

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28 h. ago Tajudeen’s Aide Calls For Youth Inclusion, Innovation In Energy Sector

Hon. Chibuike Emmanuel, special assistant on Energy to the speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has called for youth inclusion and innovation in Nigeria’s energy sector. He also reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to expanding its energy sector to drive Africa’s industrial and economic transformation. Speaking at the ongoing Nigeria International Energy Summit […]

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32 h. ago Vehicle, essential goods, luxury imports plunge as FX float dampens demand

•Importers, clearing agents lament By Steve Agbota                                    styvenchy@yahoo.com    The floating of the naira has triggered a notable plunge in luxury imports (from 70 to 30 per cent), as soaring exchange rates drive up costs and dampen demand. […] The post Vehicle, essential goods, luxury imports plunge as FX float dampens demand appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago S’East stakeholders demand Nnamdi Kanu’s release, establishment of human rights bureau

A two-day South-East Stakeholders’ Summit held in Enugu, Nigeria, has called for the immediate release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the establishment of a human rights bureau to address escalating security challenges and human rights violations in the South-East region. The South-East Stakeholders’ Summit on Peace and Read More

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34 h. ago Kwara Ulama condemns ritual killing, demands justice for slain student

Islamic spiritual leaders in Kwara State, under the aegis of the Kwara State Council of Ulama, on Tuesday, urged the police to carry out a thorough investigation on the alleged murder of a final year female student of Kwara State College of Education, Miss Hafsoh Lawal. The council, at a press conference held at the Read More

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40 h. ago FG demands probe into death of Nigerian footballer in Uganda 

The Federal Government has called for a full investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal in Uganda. Lawal, a professional player with Vipers Sports Club, was reported to have fallen from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade in Kampala on Monday morning. The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Read More

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41 h. ago FG demands probes into death of Nigerian footballer in Uganda 

The Federal Government has called for a full investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal in Uganda. Lawal, a professional player with Vipers Sports Club, was reported to have fallen from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade in Kampala on Monday morning. The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Read More

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43 h. ago 205 colleges of education insufficient for Nigerians – Reps speaker 

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday, said that the 205 federal, state and privately-owned Colleges of Education are not enough to meet the education needs of Nigerians. This is just as he stated that the increasing demand for education makes the establishment of more colleges of education imperative. Abbas made Read More

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44 h. ago JUST IN: Natasha sues Akpabio for defamation, demands N1.3bn damages

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a lawsuit against the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for alleged defamation. The PUNCH reports that Akpoti-Uduaghan raised concerns after her Senate seat was reassigned following a reshuffle triggered by opposition members switching to the majority wing. She resisted the relocation, leading to a confrontation between her and Read More

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44 h. ago JUST IN: Natasha sues Akpabio for defamation, demands N100.3bn damages

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a lawsuit against the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for alleged defamation. The PUNCH reports that Akpoti-Uduaghan raised concerns after her Senate seat was reassigned following a reshuffle triggered by opposition members switching to the majority wing. She resisted the relocation, leading to a confrontation between her and Read More

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44 h. ago Minister seeks relief, incentives for PWDs in proposed tax reforms

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has called for a more inclusive approach to tax reforms, focusing on better support for persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. Yilwatda made this call at an Inclusive Tax Reform town hall meeting with leaders of the disability community in Abuja on Tuesday. Read More

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44 h. ago UK: Keir Starmer to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027

Tribune Online UK: Keir Starmer to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 “We must change our national security posture because a generational challenge demands a generational response,” Starmer said. UK: Keir Starmer to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 Tribune Online

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45 h. ago Flutterwave, NITDA collaborate to strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy

Tribune Online Flutterwave, NITDA collaborate to strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy "This partnership with NITDA reinforces our dedication to encouraging a truly inclusive digital economy and we are proud to contribute to the outstanding work NITDA is doing to transform Nigeria’s digital landscape.” Flutterwave, NITDA collaborate to strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy Tribune Online

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57 h. ago Truck owners, MWUN threaten strike over alleged extortion by Lagos traffic personnel

By Steve Agbota The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), and the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) have issued an ultimatum to the Lagos state government, demanding an end to what they describe as exploitative and arbitrary enforcement actions by the Committee on Removal of Abandoned […] The post Truck owners, MWUN threaten strike over alleged extortion by Lagos traffic personnel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago $4.5bn fraud: Emefiele alleges bias, demands judge’s withdrawal

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has demanded the withdrawal of Justice Rahman Oshodi  of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja from his ongoing trial over alleged $4.5bn and N2.8bn fraud. Emefiele’s legal team, led by Olalekan Ojo (SAN), accused the judge of bias and urged him to recuse Read More

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