November 5, 2023

[GIST] Ima Niboro clarifies history of presidential yachts and Nigerian presidents

[GIST] Ima Niboro clarifies history of presidential yachts and Nigerian presidents

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Ima Niboro, a former presidential spokesman, has dismissed what he labelled as a rehashed 2010 report detailing how former Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan, rejected a presidential yacht from the navy, and directed them to use the funds to refurbish their aging fleet. In a statement issued on Saturday, Niboro pointed out that this was a […]

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November 4, 2023

[GIST] StarTimes’ N1.6b for NPFL unacceptable — Gara-Gombe

[GIST] StarTimes’ N1.6b for NPFL unacceptable — Gara-Gombe

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Former Chairman of Gombe United Football Club, Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe, has described as ‘unacceptable’, the NI.6 billion deal between Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and pay television service provider, StarTimes.

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[GIST] CORAN lauds NUPRC over decision to enforce domestic crude supply obligations

[GIST] CORAN lauds NUPRC over decision to enforce domestic crude supply obligations

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The Crude Oil Refineries-owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has lauded the move by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) over what it described as a decision by the NUPRC...

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November 3, 2023

[GIST] Hamas-Israel War: Kano seeks global consensus for Palestine

[GIST] Hamas-Israel War: Kano seeks global consensus for Palestine

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Worried by the raging bombardment in Gaza and the resultant killings of innocent Palestinians by Israeli forces, the Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has advocated an emerging global consensus to halt the conflict. Although, the Nigerian government has not taken a definite stand in favour of any of the warring party, the state government […]

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November 2, 2023

[GIST] Centre trains 30 Fellows on anti-corruption, driving change

[GIST] Centre trains 30 Fellows on anti-corruption, driving change

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The Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has selected 30 individuals for the behavioural insights network transparency and accountability (BINTA) fellowship, aimed at driving change and combating corruption in Nigeria. Supported by the MacArthur Foundation, the fellowship is designed to build capacity among innovators and changemakers as champions in the […]

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[GIST] Rufai joins call for students to combine sports with school

[GIST] Rufai joins call for students to combine sports with school

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• Lagos FA to produce 1000 goalkeepers from Principal’s Cup Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, has called on parents to encourage their children to take to sports while still in school. Rufai said combining the two careers could help children build their intellectual capacity. He stated that education has a big role to play […]

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[GIST] Sanwo-Olu commissions Yaba bypass bridge on Thursday

[GIST] Sanwo-Olu commissions Yaba bypass bridge on Thursday

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will commission the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line Overpass Bridge at Yaba on Thursday. The bridge is bound to improve traffic flow within the Yaba-Ojuelegba Axis into other parts of the state.

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November 1, 2023

[GIST] Unleashing Potential: Transforming the workplace for millions of PWDs in Africa

[GIST] Unleashing Potential: Transforming the workplace for millions of PWDs in Africa

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In Nigeria, a staggering 29 million people, constituting 18.3 per cent of the population, live with disabilities. Visual impairment, hearing impairment, physical impairment, intellectual impairment, and communication impairment are among the most prevalent disabilities. Of these, approximately 10.4 per cent of working-age Nigerians (aged 18-65) grapple with disabilities that significantly hinder their ability to find […]

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October 31, 2023

[GIST] BBC Africa Eye investigation reveals deadly consequences of corporal punishment in Kenyan schools

[GIST] BBC Africa Eye investigation reveals deadly consequences of corporal punishment in Kenyan schools

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A new investigation by BBC Africa Eye, for BBC World Service, has uncovered shocking cases of corporal punishment in schools in Kenya. Despite being outlawed in 2001, physical punishment is still being used – sometimes leading to fatal consequences. In ‘Taught to Fear: Corporal Punishment in the Classroom’, the BBC spoke to young victims and the families seeking […]

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[GIST] With S'Court verdict, coast now clear for Tinubu to focus on governance

[GIST] With S'Court verdict, coast now clear for Tinubu to focus on governance

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A former envoy to the Republic of Togo and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ambassador Sola Iji, stated at the weekend that with the validation of the victory of President Bola Tinubu at the last presidential election by the Supreme Court, it is now clearer for Tinubu to fully concentrate on governance and […]

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[GIST] Oluseyi Magic hosts over 200 African photographers at conference

[GIST] Oluseyi Magic hosts over 200 African photographers at conference

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The recently held Launch24 Conference, hosted by Rare Magic Academy and convened by renowned photographer, Oluseyi Adegeye Magic, has left a resounding impact on the African photography community. The conference, which held October 25, at The Zone, Gbagada, Lagos was a beacon of inspiration, education, and empowerment for photographers across the continent. The Marketing and […]

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[GIST] Over 100 participants set for inaugural Rotary Sports Festival

[GIST] Over 100 participants set for inaugural Rotary Sports Festival

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Over 100 participants are expected to participate in the inaugural District 9110 Rotary Sports Festival (ROSFEST), billed to hold from November 2023 to March 9, 2024 at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos Island.

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October 30, 2023

[GIST] Falomo Rotary Club empower police officers’ wives with N1.5m credit scheme

[GIST] Falomo Rotary Club empower police officers’ wives with N1.5m credit scheme

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The Rotary Club of Falomo in Lagos State has empowered 30 women under the umbrella of the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) with N1.5 million credit scheme to boost their petty businesses. This is the third in the series in the last three years as the club had in 2022 given N1 million to 20 […]

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October 29, 2023

[GIST] Kogi guber: ADC, SDP to join forces against APC ahead Nov 11 election

[GIST] Kogi guber: ADC, SDP to join forces against APC ahead Nov 11 election

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  • Praise Tinubu's order of credible process in Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa   Although details of the unfolding pact are yet to come out clear, the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State, Murtala Yakubu Ajaka on Saturday paid a "solidarity" visit to his African Democratic […]

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October 28, 2023

[GIST] Ogun community cries out over four years power outage

[GIST] Ogun community cries out over four years power outage

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The Comfort Community Development Association (CDA) in Likosi Dejuwogbo Phase 1, under the Sagamu Local Council of Ogun State has cried out to the state government over the absence of power supply to the area in the last four years.

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October 27, 2023

[GIST] Biden congratulates new Speaker, allays fear on 2024 presidential polls

[GIST] Biden congratulates new Speaker, allays fear on 2024 presidential polls

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CONTRARY to fears that the emergence of Republican member, Mike Johnson, as New Speaker of the House of Representatives would upturn the 2024 election, President Joe Biden has declared that the opposition party will fail again. Biden, who congratulated Johnson, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, on Wednesday after his election by the […]

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October 26, 2023

[GIST] Trump ally, Johnson elected Speaker after weeks of chaos

[GIST] Trump ally, Johnson elected Speaker after weeks of chaos

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The Republican-led House elected Rep. Mike Johnson as the new Speaker yesterday – a major leadership change that comes three weeks after the historic ouster of Kevin McCarthy.

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[GIST] DSS releases former EFCC chairman Bawa

[GIST] DSS releases former EFCC chairman Bawa

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The Department of State Service (DSS) Wednesday evening freed Abdulrasheed Bawa, the former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). "DSS confirms release of former EFCC chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, a few hours ago (today 25th October, 2023)," DSS said in a statement. Bawa reunited with his family amid celebration shortly after his release […]

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October 25, 2023

[GIST] Assailants strangle businesswoman to death in Eket

[GIST] Assailants strangle businesswoman to death in Eket

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Suspected killers have allegedly strangled a businesswoman, Juliana Dimaka, to death in her home in Eket Local Council of Akwa Ibom State. A source said that the businesswoman was murdered after several failed attempts on her life.

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[GIST] Police Inspector alleges threats to life

[GIST] Police Inspector alleges threats to life

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A Police Inspector, identified as Egueoje John, attached to a former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has sent out a Save Our Soul (SOS) message for the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and members of the public over threat to his life by suspected hoodlums.

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