May 10, 2023

[GIST] BVAS has come to stay, says Atiku

[GIST] BVAS has come to stay, says Atiku

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Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said on Tuesday that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), has come to stay as a legal instrument for the accreditation and transmission of election results in Nigeria.

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[GIST] Buhari to spend additional week in London ‘at the behest of his dentist’

[GIST] Buhari to spend additional week in London ‘at the behest of his dentist’

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President Muhammadu Buhari has added an additional week to his stay in London over an appointment with his dentist. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, announced this in a statement on Tuesday evening. The president was supposed to return to the country this week after travelling to the United Kingdom […]

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[GIST] BVAS to the rescue as Supreme Court affirms Adeleke Osun governor

[GIST] BVAS to the rescue as Supreme Court affirms Adeleke Osun governor

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Five years after narrowly missing out on becoming the governor of Osun State to a supplementary poll conducted in 2018, which he eventually clinched barely a year ago in the July 16, 2022 governorship poll, Governor Ademola Adeleke finally heaved a sigh of relief, yesterday, as the Supreme Court upheld his election victory...

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[GIST] Transcorp shares up by 9.50 per cent after two weeks of price correction

[GIST] Transcorp shares up by 9.50 per cent after two weeks of price correction

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After days of downturn, shares of TransNational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp) closed higher at the end of yesterday's transactions on the equities sector of the Nigeria Exchange Limited (NGX).

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May 9, 2023

[GIST] Netflix releases trailer for exciting Young, Famous & African Season 2

[GIST] Netflix releases trailer for exciting Young, Famous & African Season 2

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Netflix has released the tantalising, can’t-look-away trailer for Africa’s hottest reality series, Young, Famous & African season 2, launching on the service on May 19, 2023. In the words of Young, Famous & African star, Khanyi Mbau, ‘Things are about to get messy’ Last season, the fiery stars from all walks of life on the […]

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[GIST] Tight security as S’Court rules on Adeleke, Oyetola’s case today

[GIST] Tight security as S’Court rules on Adeleke, Oyetola’s case today

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Various political camps in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State have been thrown into uncertainty as the Supreme Court delivers judgment today in an appeal filed by Adegboyega Oyetola against a judgment of the Appeal Court,...

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[GIST] Group flays NLC for disrupting Air Peace operations in Imo

[GIST] Group flays NLC for disrupting Air Peace operations in Imo

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A group, Nigerian Association of Kingian Non-violence Practitioners, has condemned disruption of Air Peace flight operations in and out of Sam Mbakwe Airport, in Owerri, Imo State, by members of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC).

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[GIST] USSD debt hits N120b, banks default in remittance

[GIST] USSD debt hits N120b, banks default in remittance

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While there are ongoing conversations between the telecommunications operators and the banks at the regulatory level to find an amicable solution to the protracted crisis affecting the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data..

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[GIST] Reviving education programmes in Nigerian media

[GIST] Reviving education programmes in Nigerian media

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Some people are naturally gifted; they perfectly do extraordinary things that break records. A person who has written his name in gold in the history of edutainment programmes in Nigeria is Aroma Ufodike, from Nnewi, Anambra State.

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May 8, 2023

[GIST] Police neutralise notorious bandit, recover operational motorcycle in Kaduna

[GIST] Police neutralise notorious bandit, recover operational motorcycle in Kaduna

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The Police Command in Kaduna State says its operatives have neutralised a notorious bandit and recoverd operational motorcycle in Kidandan village of Giwa Local Government Area of the state.

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[GIST] Lagos-Ibadan expressway: FRSC issues traffic alert for travellers

[GIST] Lagos-Ibadan expressway: FRSC issues traffic alert for travellers

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Sunday issued traffic advisory for travellers using the Lagos-Ibadan expressway to explore alternative way due to a road traffic crash along the route.

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[GIST] PENGASSAN, CISLAC kick against N800m World Bank facility

[GIST] PENGASSAN, CISLAC kick against N800m World Bank facility

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The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to halt disbursement of the $800 million loan facility secured from the World Bank.

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[GIST] 16 years on, MMA2 still underutilised, hobbled by BASL/FAAN faceoff

[GIST] 16 years on, MMA2 still underutilised, hobbled by BASL/FAAN faceoff

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Murtala Muhammed Airport terminal II (MMA2), yesterday, clocked 16 years of operations with mixed feelings over missed opportunities, given routine underutilisation of the facility in Lagos.

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[GIST] Lagos deploys additional 500 cameras for traffic management

[GIST] Lagos deploys additional 500 cameras for traffic management

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Lagos State Government has deployed additional 500 Traffic Management Solution (TMS) devices to personnel of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to enhance transparency in traffic management in the state.

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[GIST] Nigeria’s gas export obligations: Matters arising

[GIST] Nigeria’s gas export obligations: Matters arising

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The notion that Nigeria is more of a natural gas-endowed nation than an oil-rich nation has been held widely both within and outside the country. However, the role of the Gas sector in enhancing the growth of the economy through enhanced exports has been largely suboptimal.

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[GIST] We delivered credible elections in Edo, REC claims

[GIST] We delivered credible elections in Edo, REC claims

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The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo State, Obo Effanga, at the weekend, scored the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) high in delivering its mandate of free, fair and credible elections for sustainable democracy in the country.

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May 7, 2023

[GIST] Freedom to paint: Pakistani Gitmo prisoner finds release in art

[GIST] Freedom to paint: Pakistani Gitmo prisoner finds release in art

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When Ahmed Rabbani ran out of paint to satisfy his artistic yearnings during 20 years of incarceration at Guantanamo Bay, he turned to whatever came to hand dirt, coffee grinds and even spices such as turmeric from the prison canteen.

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[GIST] Nine dead after shooting rampage at Texas mall: authorities

[GIST] Nine dead after shooting rampage at Texas mall: authorities

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A man who went on a rampage at a Texas outlet mall on Saturday shot dead eight people before he was himself killed, authorities said

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[GIST] Guardian Life Weekly Catch-Up

[GIST] Guardian Life Weekly Catch-Up

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Guardian Life has curated a collection of intriguing stories to keep you entertained and provide a welcome distraction from the stress of the week. From spicy gist to fascinating news, there's something for everyone in this selection. Actress Tonto Dikeh Undergoes Another Liposuction Surgery Tonto Dikeh, a renowned Nollywood actress, declared on her Instagram page […]

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[GIST] Guardian Life Weekly Catch-Up

[GIST] Guardian Life Weekly Catch-Up

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Guardian Life has curated a collection of intriguing stories to keep you entertained and provide a welcome distraction from the stress of the week. From spicy gist to fascinating news, there's something for everyone in this selection. Actress Tonto Dikeh Undergoes Another Liposuction Surgery Tonto Dikeh, a renowned Nollywood actress, declared on her Instagram page […]

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