March 15, 2023

[GIST] Abia 2023: Massive defection hits LP as 3200 members decamp to PDP

[GIST] Abia 2023: Massive defection hits LP as 3200 members decamp to PDP

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No fewer than 3200 party members have dumped the Labour Party (LP) for the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Obingwa and Isiala-Ngwa South Local Government Areas of Abia State.

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[GIST] Guber poll: INEC, NSA read riot act, warn against violence

[GIST] Guber poll: INEC, NSA read riot act, warn against violence

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Ahead of Saturday’s governorship and state Assembly elections, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno, have warned politicians and their supporters against causing mayhem that might disrupt the smooth conduct of the polls.

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[GIST] Don’t present Igbo senator with EFCC baggage as Senate president, says Ohanaeze

[GIST] Don’t present Igbo senator with EFCC baggage as Senate president, says Ohanaeze

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A faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, yesterday, appealed to All Progressives Congress (APC) not to present any Igbo Senator, who has cases with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), noting that such plot could smear the image of the administration and present Igbo in bad light.

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March 14, 2023

[GIST] Ministries move to end open defecation

[GIST] Ministries move to end open defecation

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Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, and his Health counterpart, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, yesterday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining their specific roles toward ending open defecation in the country.

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[GIST] Polaris Bank unveils N5b mortgage support for electrical material dealers

[GIST] Polaris Bank unveils N5b mortgage support for electrical material dealers

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Polaris Bank Plc has announced a N5-billion mortgage support for Okija Electrical Material Dealers Association in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The support, in partnership with M.I. Okoro & Associates, Lagos, is to facilitate relocation of over 2000 members ...

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[GIST] Creating safe digital spaces for women

[GIST] Creating safe digital spaces for women

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International Women’s Day, celebrated every March 8, is a day to commemorate the achievements of women and gender equality advocates. This year’s theme focuses on innovation and digital technology for gender equality, recognising the rising influence of technology...

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[GIST] Cassava Network, PAU collaborate on blockchain education, research initiative

[GIST] Cassava Network, PAU collaborate on blockchain education, research initiative

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Cassava Network and Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) have partnered to offer students a Web3 training programme that will include joint research, community initiatives and an introduction to Web3 in business.

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[GIST] Women task Enugu stakeholders on peace over Saturday’s elections

[GIST] Women task Enugu stakeholders on peace over Saturday’s elections

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Women in Enugu State, yesterday, raised the alarm over purported moves to create violence during Saturday’s governorship and state Assembly elections and called on Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, religious leaders and traditional rulers to instill peace in the state during the elections.

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March 13, 2023

[GIST] Task for the incoming president

[GIST] Task for the incoming president

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The legal battle brewing over the presidential election of February 25, 2023, no doubt is a sign of the keen contest of the election in which the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared former Lagos State Governor and pro-democracy activist, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner.

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[GIST] Pep lauds Olise, Eze after City win

[GIST] Pep lauds Olise, Eze after City win

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has hailed Crystal Palace stars of Nigerian descent Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze, for their remarkable performances against the Premier League champions on Saturday. The 52-year-old Spanish tactician was full of praises for the Palace duo, who tormented City’s defence but were unlucky not to score in the tense encounter.


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[GIST] Agbalaka, Njoku make U-20 AFCON team

[GIST] Agbalaka, Njoku make U-20 AFCON team

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Flying Eagles defenders Augustine Njoku and Solomom Agbalaka have been named among the Best XI of the just-concluded CAF U-20 AFCON in Egypt. Nigeria finished the competition as the third best team thanks to a 4-0 win over Tunisia in the third-place playoff on Friday, while Senegal defeated Gambia 2-0 to lift the trophy for


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[GIST] Varsity announces scholarships for outstanding students

[GIST] Varsity announces scholarships for outstanding students

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Students of the Lagos State University with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.0 and above have been urged to apply for the ongoing 2022/2022 Federal Government scholarship award. The information was disclosed by the Students’ Affairs Division of the university, as contained in a statement shared on the official Twitter handle of the institution.


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[GIST] My daughter preparing for master’s in UK before train crash – Dad

[GIST] My daughter preparing for master’s in UK before train crash – Dad

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Oreoluwa Aina, a National Youth Service Corps member, was one of those who died on Thursday when a Lagos State Government staff bus collided with a train in the PWD area of the state. In this interview with DAYO OYEWO, her father, Femi Aina, speaks on her daughter’s plans after the service year How did


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[GIST] Oscars 2023: All eyes on Tems

[GIST] Oscars 2023: All eyes on Tems

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  The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, is set to today, in  Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, United States. Many Nigerians look up to the emergence of Nigerian singer, Temilade Oyeniyi, in the nomination list. It will be recalled that the singer had won a Grammy award on February 5. Following a song


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March 12, 2023

[GIST] 236 Nigerians killed in three months

[GIST] 236 Nigerians killed in three months

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No fewer than 236 Nigerians have lost their lives to several attacks in some parts of the country in the last three months. Findings by Sunday PUNCH revealed that the attacks occurred in 13 states between December 9, 2022 and March 9, 2023. While Kaduna State topped the list with 72 killings, Zamfara State had


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[GIST] Naira depreciation having negative impact on real estate – KFAO CEO

[GIST] Naira depreciation having negative impact on real estate – KFAO CEO

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The Chief Executive Officer of KFAO Corporates Limited, Kehinde Ayodeji-Finnih, speaks with JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI on how the depreciation of the naira is affecting the real estate sector, among other issues Studies have shown that residential and commercial buildings account for almost 40 per cent of global energy-related carbon emissions. What are the implications of this?


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[GIST] Daily crude production rises to 1.3 million barrels

[GIST] Daily crude production rises to 1.3 million barrels

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Nigeria’s oil production continued its monthly rise that started in September last year, as latest data from the Federal Government showed that it rose to a high of 1,306,304 barrels per day in February 2023, increasing the country’s oil earnings by N51.16bn. An analysis of the government’s oil production report, excluding condensates, indicated that the


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[GIST] CBN ends cash swap programme in rural areas

[GIST] CBN ends cash swap programme in rural areas

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The Central Bank of Nigeria says residents of rural and unbanked areas can no longer swap old notes for new ones through its cash swap programme. The CBN Acting Spokesperson, Isa Abdulmumin, disclosed this in a telephone chat with our correspondet, noting that the programme had fulfilled its mandate. He said, “The programme has stopped.


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[GIST] I wish I never left Chelsea, says Willian

[GIST] I wish I never left Chelsea, says Willian

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  Fulham player Willian has disclosed exiting Chelsea was a big mistake. He was offered a two-year contract at Chelsea and left seven trophy-laden years at Stamford Bridge. Speaking with Sky Sports, he disclosed he should not have left Chelsea to join Arsenal close to three years ago. When asked if he regretted leaving Chelsea,


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March 11, 2023

[GIST] Best picture Oscar winners of past 20 years

[GIST] Best picture Oscar winners of past 20 years

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The following is a list of the best picture Oscar winners from the last 20 years, ahead of Sunday’s 95th Academy Awards in Hollywood. This year, 10 films are in contention for the top prize: “All Quiet on the Western Front,” “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “The Banshees of Inisherin,” “Elvis,” “Everything Everywhere All at


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