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INTERVIEW: Southern senators will resist any move against Akpabio – Lawmaker


Clement Jimbo, a member of the House of Representatives from Abak/Etim Ekpa/Ika federal constituency of Akwa Ibom State, says there is no substance to the reported plot to remove the senate president. Read More

EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu set to controversially appoint ex-secretary as EFCC chair


The candidate being considered for the EFCC job by Mr Tinubu is a lawyer, who served as secretary of the anti-graft agency for two years during the reign of Ibrahim Magu as the acting chair of the commission.

EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu considers 71-year-old retiree as ICPC chair


The 71-year-old retiree, if eventually appointed by Mr Tinubu, will be the fifth chairperson of ICPC which is in its 23rd year of existence.

Impeachment: Ondo assembly halts proceedings against deputy governor after CJ's letter


It had earlier vowed to proceed with the process despite an order of the Federal High Court, citing sections of the constitution forbidding the interference of the courts in an impeachment process at a legislative house.

Most Recent Stories

Lawmakers accuse Akpabio of ambushing Senate to hastily pass bills


"We have been ambushed all the time that very sensitive bills are brought and are expected to be passed with the speed of light, which is not good for this country." Read More

Alleged Sexual Harassment: Nigerian vice-chancellor submits report to education minister


The Minister said sexual offences units will be established in the Ministry and all institutions of higher learning to deal with the menace.

Tinubu: Five discrepancies we discovered in Chicago university document — Atiku's lawyer


Atiku's legal team said it was able to establish that Mr Tinubu committed forgery, has dual citizenship, and presented an NYSC certificate that has a different name from the one he submitted to INEC.

TRENDING: 'Help me, everyone is avoiding me' – Naira Marley's doppelganger cries out


"I am not Naira Marley. Abeg, I am not Naira Marley. I'm not the God who created me. I am not Naira Marley."

INEC holds mock accreditation of voters in Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa on Saturday


INEC chairman called on the residents/voters in the selected polling units in Imo, Bayelsa and Kogi states to come out en masse to participate in the mock accreditation exercise.

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Bayelsa Poll: APC'll appeal judgement on Sylva - Ganduje
Business

'Give us back our money,' angry passengers tell Air Peace


The flight P47140 from Lagos to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, was initially scheduled to depart Lagos by 7 a.m. but was shifted to 10 a.m.

How private financing can promote infrastructure development, economic growth – SEC DG


"In many countries, provision of infrastructure has been steadily moving away from government to the private sector, owing to increasing demand and reduced ability of the government to fund infrastructure alone," an official said.

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Arts and Entertainment

Davido, Chioma welcome twins in the U.S.


This remarkable moment arrives a year after the couple's firstborn, Ifeanyi, tragically drowned in a swimming pool in the singer's Banana Island residence.

'Injection my daughter gave Mohbad couldn't have killed him'- Auxiliary nurse's mum


"Feyisayo Ogedengbe is my first child. She learnt nursing for three years in a private hospital, and she worked for a year with her boss without any issues. She isn't troublesome at all."

Opinion

Saving the Nigerian state, By Jibrin Ibrahim


The real question is whether there is any desire to save the Nigerian state from self-destructing or whether successive leaderships will go through, get what they can, and move aside for the next batch until the state dies completely.

Stocking the fires in the time of human slaughter, By Owei Lakemfa


When renewed hostilities broke out on 7 September, the first reaction of President Joe Biden was not how to bring the conflict, which is eight decades old, to an end, but how to further prolong it. He assured Israel of rock solid support and military supplies. An old man like him ought to have learnt the good lessons of one of his predecessors, President Bill Clinton, for whom the eruption of fresh conflicts between the two sides, meant that there was little or no time to resolve the conflict.

Promoted

Business School Netherlands graduates the MBA Class of 2023


Oti Omatsone emerged as the Overall Best Graduate of the MBA Programme and had a distinction in her Masters' Dissertation

Nigerian Bottling Company supports the Federal Government in its quest to end open defecation


This initiative is estimated to benefit approximately five million people annually, thereby promoting better health, hygiene, and improved living conditions for the residents. These efforts are also in accordance with NBC's Mission 2025 sustainability commitments aimed at achieving sustainable development in host communities.

Agro Preciso announces Tombari Sibe as chairman


Mr Sibe is a respected technology executive and business leader with over 20 years of experience.

Sports

Nigeria 2-2 Saudi Arabia: Eagles still waiting for first friendly match win under Peseiro


The Eagles had their first win in a friendly under Jose Peseiro snatched away in the ninth minute of additional time against Saudi Arabia in Portugal

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles seek 4th title with many good forwards, average midfielders, defenders, and goalkeepers


With so many good forwards to choose from, Coach Peseiro's dilemma is to create a balanced Super Eagles team that also boasts quality in the midfield, defence, and goalkeeping departments

Fact Checker

Casting carts before horses: The case of Liberia's premature election victory declarations


The race for elected offices in Liberia has come to a near end, with vote counting ongoing after a tense voting process accounting for a huge turnout, according to election observers.

War drum or campaign message?


The Oct. 10, 2023, Presidential and Legislative election is the fourth post-war election in Liberia. It comes on the heels of celebrating two decades of peace in the country following the signing of the 'Accra Peace Accord' in 2003.

Health

World Sight Day: Nigerian govt unveils policy documents to improve eye health


The minister said the initiative will help strengthen the eye health system to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Cervical Cancer: Ogun to vaccinate 500,000 teenage girls against HPV – Official


The vaccine will be administered in all government-owned health facilities and temporarily fixed locations such as markets, schools, religious centres and communities.
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