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Nigeria spends about N3 billion to send govt officials to COP28

Nigerians, many of whom are struggling to make ends meet, have been outraged by the size of the government's delegation. Read More

Timeline of airstrikes by Nigerian military which led to deaths of civilians

"The victims of the strike were mostly children and women celebrating the Maulud (birthday of Prophet Muhammad) in the area."

UPDATED: NJC recommends 11 for appointment as Supreme Court justices (FULL LIST)

If the appointment of all the 11 candidates are confirmed as soon as possible, the Supreme Court will have its full complement of 21 justices for the first time.

ANALYSIS: Can Chad's constitutional referendum still be saved?

Opponents of the transition process plan to boycott the 17 December vote on creating a unitary vs federalist state.

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Nigerian lawmakers issue arrest warrant on Cardoso, Accountant General, 17 oil firms CEOs

The lawmakers issued the arrest warrant following their refusal to appear before them to answer questions on the oil sector. Read More

Third Republic lawmakers demand payment of outstanding salaries, allowances

The former lawmakers said about half of their colleagues have died while many are battling with health challenges and other problems.

Gbajabiamila denies plans to renovate official residence with N10bn

Mr Gbajabiamila said the sums quoted by the media organisations were allocation for the renovations of the Presidential Quarters in Dodan Barracks and the Vice President's Lodge in Lagos.

Gaza: UN chief invokes Article 99, urges Security Council to act

The rare move by the secretary-general comes as the Security Council has failed to adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire between Israel, Hamas and their allies.

Abuja 'robbery victim' brought in dead to hospital – Panel

The panel, however, regretted how the deceased body was handled at the hospital, emphasising that all corpses should be treated with respect.

Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience

COP28 participants speak on Nigeria's affordable renewable energy potential

Editorial cartoon of the day

Arts and Entertainment

Ogu Community in Rivers State, 'certifies' virgin girls, welcomes them to womanhood

The maidens, adorned in traditional attire that only covers their lower body, boldly display their bare breasts, signifying their readiness for the responsibilities of maturity.

Wura Season 2 premieres in OAU, cast relieve time on set

If the first three episodes screened at the university's amphitheatre are anything to go by, then 'Wura' Season 2 promises more intrigues, with Fola uncovering Paulina's deep-seated vengeance and Kanyinsola persisting in her mission to bring down Wura

Opinion

Why nobody is saying anything about it, By Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo

When people say Nigeria is a captured state, they mean that a truck carrying a 40-foot-long container without any harness tying it down on the truck is coming your way. Because the Nigerian roads are bad, nothing will stop the container from slipping and crushing the vehicles next to it when it goes in and out of the potholes that decorate our roads.

Akeredolu, Aiyedatiwa and a dicey peace deal, By Zainab Suleiman Okino

I dare say this is where the ship of optimism may sink. Too many cooks spoil the broth, is a popular saying that perfectly describes the so-called peace deal. A ship does not sail well with four or five captains. Therefore, asking the deputy governor to remain as such and do the work of the governor, but to be oversighted by three "enforcers" and "monitors," with one each from the legislature, the executive and the party structure is an invitation to chaos that could engender more confusion.

Promoted

TECNO announces groundbreaking AFCON sponsorship, reaffirms dedication to growth of sport in Africa

The announcement of TECNO's partnership with CAF for AFCON marks a significant commitment to sports, entertainment, and fostering of national and continental connections.

Zamfara Governor leads officials to Rwanda for education retreat

The United Nations organised the four-day retreat as part of its Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) programme.

NCDMB completes 83% of the Nigerian Content Roadmap

The strategic roadmap was launched at the end of the year 2017, with the goal of increasing Nigerian Content in the oil and gas industry to 70 percent by the year 2027.

Sports

EPL: Iwobi, McTominay shine with double goals as Fulham, Man United emerge victorious

Wednesday's win is Fulham's biggest Premier League victory in over ten years and Iwobi will be glad to have played a big part in rolling back the good times for the London club.

Spartans, Rebels face-off for SFFL Showtime Bowl Championship in Lagos

The crucial championship game will take place at Meadow Hall Way, Alma Beach Estate, Lekki-Epe Express Way Lekki on Sunday.

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