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UPDATED: Court grants Emefiele bail


The court had repeatedly ordered the EFCC,which recently took custody of Mr Emefiele from the State Security Service (SSS), to either produce him in court or release him. Read More

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Imo Governorship: 18 political parties sign peace accord


"So, it is absolutely right for every voter to come out to ensure that they vote for the candidate of their choice so that we get the right people to represent us."

Tinubu signs 2023 supplementary budget of N2.1trn


President Tinubu commended the National Assembly for its expeditious consideration and budget approval.

Intense rivalry makes transparency vital in Liberia's runoff election


As campaigning opens for the presidential runoff, several concerns from the first round of voting must be addressed.

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INEC publishes polling units where voting won't take place in Imo, Bayelsa


Meanwhile, Tuesday's meeting in Owerri, Imo State, convened by INEC, resulted in chaos when the election body wanted to shut out journalists. Read More

Nigerian professor returns N1.1m wrongly paid to him


The money was wrongly paid to the ABU professor after the expiration of his teaching contract with NDA.

Tuition Hike: Over 4,000 Kano students may miss exams at FUD


The NAKSS says of the over 7,000 Kano indigenes who are studying at the FUD, only about 3,000 were able to complete their registration and are eligible to sit for the second-semester examination.

Imo Election: 'Stakeholders' meeting' gets chaotic over INEC attempt to shut out journalists


The opposition parties in Imo have been insisting that INEC should redeploy its Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Sylva Agu because of alleged partisanship.

SDP accuses Yahaya Bello of attacking its campaign DG, killing of policeman


A policeman was killed during the attack on the campaign official's residence.

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Business

Crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism pose national emergency challenge – NEITI


"We recommended that the government urgently put in place a revised national policy on gas utilisation," the statement said.

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Zenith Bank Plc reported outstanding financial results for Q3 2023, with a triple-digit growth of 114 per cent in total income.

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Arts and Entertainment

Why Mohbad's father dislikes me – Widow testifies


Mohbad's widow said her relationship with her father-in-law went awry shortly after she gave birth to her son, Liam.

Guinness World Records: Nigerians troll Hilda Baci's successor


Mr Fisher, on Tuesday, unseated Nigeria's Hilda Baci to take the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon.

Opinion

Tribunal verdicts and the Plateau political discord, By Zainab Suleiman Okino


…it is pertinent to internalise and take cognisance of the learned retired justices' opinions, observations and admonitions with regards to the loud complaints about the judiciary, and make amends. We all don't have to be judges to be able to decipher. Above all, judges should not act infallible because Nigeria's democracy is subject to their logic and whims lately. For when push comes to shove, public opinions and their wishes will trump falsehood.

The Silk Road of Africa's connected villages and modern railway, By Ayobami Ojo


The "Access to Satellite TV for 10,000 African Villages" project has established a wide coverage of programme signals, a secure and reliable infrastructure network and a comprehensive operating system, enabling people in remote areas to have stable and long-term access to the world's information, thus bridging the digital divide between urban and rural areas in Africa.

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Nigeria's human capital deficit, not a challenge, but an opportunity for tech growth – Igwe


The current state of human development in Nigeria's digital economy was on the front burner of the panel discussion held at the 2023 Digital Nigeria International Conference in Abuja

PCL, Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce collaborate to redefine tourism in Nigeria


The Annual Breakfast Forum underscored the need to leverage technology, music, lifestyle, and government support to revitalise the tourism sector in Nigeria

NCC underscores role of ICT in fighting financial crimes


Mr Maida who was a guest of honour and speaker at the event, was inducted into the RealNews Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the communications sector

Sports

NPFL: NFF suspends 14 referees over poor officiating


The Referee's committee has taken this action to make officiating in the Nigeria Professional Football League better.

Milan beat PSG as Haaland's brace sends City into round of 16


Milan scored their first goals in this season's UCL to give themselves a fighting chance in Group F.

Fact Checker

Internet Romance Scam: Stakeholders discuss menace, proffer solutions to mitigate cyber fraud


As a sequel to DUBAWA's recent investigation on serial internet romance fraudster Iriodalo Emmanuel Obhafuoso (Odalo), an X (formerly Twitter) space was held to identify the causes and proffer solutions to curb internet fraud.

False! The EU not supporting Boakai Presidency in run-off


Claim: An online media platform, Afric Daily Newspaper, in its Oct. 30, 2023 publication, reports that the European Union and member states support the presidential bid of opposition candidate Joseph Boakai.

Health

ANALYSIS: Navigating the complex terrain of China-Africa debt relations


China isn't the main cause of Africa's debt crisis, but concerns about transparency and collateral agreements cannot be ignored.

NAFDAC issues warning alert on highly caffeinated energy drinks sold online


NAFDAC says the consumption of products containing high levels of caffeine could cause headaches, insomnia, irritability, and nervousness.

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Doctors amputate Mr Ibu's leg


Barely a month after he made a passionate appeal, Mr Ibu's worst fears have come to pass.

INTERVIEW: Why I dumped my law degree for bodyguarding – Kelvin Power, Kizz Daniel's bodyguard


"I see Kizz Daniel as my 'wife' and everything, so I guard passionately and zealously. Maybe that was what inspired the trending video on social media. So when I am out with him, whatever happens, it is on God."

Terrorists kill several travellers along federal highway


Mr Bolarin said her body was discovered on Sunday morning after members of her church went to her home because she did not attend the church service.

Nigeria, The Bahamas to sign visa waiver agreement


The purpose of the proposed agreement between Nigeria and The Bahamas is to facilitate the entry of citizens of both countries who are holders of valid diplomatic and official passports, into their respective countries.

Wike hosts Rivers' National Assembly caucus, restates conditions for peace with Gov Fubara


Mr Wike restated the condition to maintain peace with Rivers State governor, Mr Fubara, while hosting members of the Rivers State caucus in the National Assembly on Thursday.

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