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Rape: What Femi Olaleye's life sentence means for fight against SGBV in Lagos


Between August 2022 and July 2023, Lagos State's Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) recorded 5,624 cases, ranging from domestic violence, sexual assault, rape, child abuse, and physical assault, among other vices. Read More

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UPDATED: Appeal Court affirms election of Sule as Nasarawa governor


The Court of Appeal overturned the judgement of the Nasarawa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which had declared David Ombugadu, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the winner of the governorship election.

Court refuses to reverse judgement stopping NBC from fining broadcast stations


The court says NBC's push for a reversal of the decision is an afterthought and belated.

PDP governors canvass new revenue formula, react to court judgements on elections


The PDP governors said they believe that the Supreme Court will do justice in the cases where the party recorded temporary setbacks like Zamfara and Plateau.

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Terrorism Financing: Minister orders probe of prison officials' alleged connivance with inmates


The minister condemned the unpatriotic act, directing the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to investigate the disturbing allegation. Read More

Nigerian student faces jail time, deportation over threat to bomb UK university


Mr Okwuoha, 26, claimed he had enlisted ISIS, an international terrorist organisation, to help bomb the university in Scotland.

Nigerian military kills 99 terrorists, arrests 198 others in fresh onslaught – DHQ


The military troops also rescued 139 hostages and recovered 141 assorted weapons and 1,463 assorted ammunition in various operations across the northern part of Nigeria in the last one week.

Military destroys 50 illegal oil refining sites, arrests 51 suspects – DHQ


The DHQ says 578,900 litres of stolen crude oil, 454,330 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) and 10,000 litres of Dual dual-purpose kerosene were recovered during the operations.

COP28: Akpabio pledges to help Nigeria secure climate change funds


Mr Akpabio says the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), a global body of parliamentarians, whose executive committee he is a member, has a budget of $30 billion to fight climate change.

Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience
Business

SMEDAN partners Sterling bank on loans for SMEs


SMEDAN said the opportunity is available nationwide to small businesses across all sectors, with loan options ranging from ₦250,000 to ₦2,500,000.

Dangote Cement positioned to tackle Africa's waste, climate change issues – GMD


Mr Pathak said cement production is an energy-intensive process which consumes thermal energy of about 3.3GJ/tonne of clinker produced.

Editorial cartoon of the day
Arts and Entertainment

Poet launches bibliotherapy collection of poems


The Rheavolution is described by the author as her style of ''launching rockets of hope into mental spaces already overcrowded with trauma''

FG to ensure inclusive, prosperous future for Nigeria's creative economy – Shettima


Mr Shettima apologised for past administrations' neglect of creative economy.

Opinion

Letter to rich Nigerians: Why the poor are mad, By Azu Ishiekwene


That's why the poor are mad. But that's not all. They're also mad that the evidence of politicians asking them to tighten their belts is hardly seen at the centre, long notorious for its obesity. How can federal legislators justify the purchase of SUVs costing at least N160 million each on the ground that the expense is a necessity, and not to indulge their vanity?

China in Nigeria: Soft power as cornerstone of foreign policy, By 'Lade Bandele


From its major forms of development assistance, expressed through the granting of low-interest loans, the construction of crucial infrastructure, including roads, airports, railways, power stations, through to support in capacity building and inter-cultural exchanges, the activation of collaborations through its huge soft power will certainly endure as China's most durable footprint in Nigeria, and Africa.

Promoted

Tata International expands operations in Nigeria at Lagos Free Zone


With a rich legacy spanning over four decades, Tata International is a key contributor to the economic landscape of the African continent. In 2006, Tata International established operations in Nigeria and since then has made a significant contribution in the country.

Zamfara governor didn't spend N400m on foreign trips — Spokesperson


A statement by the governor's spokesperson, Mr Sulaiman Bala Idris, on Thursday, said the story was fabricated deliberately by mischief-makers to distract the government.

OhentPay launches in Europe, offers fast money transfers at best rates for Nigerian diaspora


OhentPay provides an easy way to send money across borders and focuses on providing the best exchange rates for its users. This enables users to get the best value for their money.

Sports

AFCON 2023: Injured Taiwo Awoniyi doubtful for Super Eagles


Super Eagles striker Awoniyi picked up a groin injury while playing for his club in October.

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Hilda Baci reacts after being dethroned as record-holder for longest cooking marathon

Some Nigerians have expressed displeasure over the "quick" dethronment of Hilda.

NUC approves new programmes for Nigerian university

NUC says all programmes of the university are currently accessible on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) platform for interested candidates to select.

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