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Diaspora Day 2024 to focus on “Japa” phenomenon, implications – Dabiri-Erewa
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Chairperson/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has disclosed that this year’s National Diaspora Day, on 25-26 July, will focus on the growing “Japa” phenomenon – the mass migration of Nigerians seeking better opportunities abroad – and its implications for national development. Addressing a press conference in …
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Over 70% of Nigerians refused to pay bribes in 2023: UNODC report
By Steve Agbota A new report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has revealed that over 70 per cent of Nigerians who were asked to pay bribes in 2023 refused to do so on at least one occasion. The report indicated that bribery is becoming less accepted in Nigeria based on …
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DSS operatives storm FCET Akoka staff quarters, arrest union leader
By Gabriel Dike, Lagos The two-month-old crisis rocking the Federal College of Education Technical (FCET), Akoka, took a new twist as operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) arrested one of the leaders of the Concerned Staff group. Augustine Nwachukwu, one of the leaders of Concerned Staff, told the *Daily Sun* that DSS operatives …
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Why Biden should drop out of presidential race — Actor George Clooney
By Kachi Ekile Veteran Hollywood star George Clooney has urged President Joe Biden to drop out of the re-election race, citing his ongoing battle with age. Writing in an opinion piece published in the New York Times, 63-year-old Clooney shared that the Biden of 2020 wasn’t the same man who Americans witnessed at the presidential …
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CISLAC urges FG to increase budget for persons with disabilities
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the Nigerian government to significantly increase budget allocations for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the 2024 supplementary budget and the 2025 budget. This, they argue, is crucial to promoting inclusivity in Nigeria’s governance processes. In a statement, CISLAC Executive Director, Auwal …
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Supreme Court verdict freed LGs from captivity, systemic plunder – Shehu Sani
By John Ogunsemore Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani has said the Supreme Court’s judgement which declared it illegal and unconstitutional for governors to receive and seize funds allocated to local governments in their states freed the LGs from decades of captivity and systemic plunder. The vocal ex-lawmaker said this in a Thursday post on …
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Ex-power minister’s arraignment stalled following collapse in court
By Seyi Babalola The arraignment of Saleh Mamman, the former Minister of Power under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, was delayed on Thursday after he collapsed outside the courtroom of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Mamman, scheduled to enter his plea that morning, collapsed before the proceedings began. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that …
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SERAP to sue governors over LG allocations
By John Ogunsemore The Socio-Economic Rights And Accountability Project (SERAP) has threatened to sue the 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) if they fail to give an account of the local government funds they have collected. The rights group stated this in an X post on Thursday shortly after …
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May Edochie announces Nollywood debut
By Kachi Ekile May Edochie, the ex-wife of Nollywood star Yul Edochie, has announced her foray into the movie industry. Taking to her official Instagram account, May revealed that she was a part of the cast of actress Omoni Oboli’s upcoming movie, Wives on Strike 3: The Uprising. Unable to contain her excitement, she disclosed that …
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House of Reps probes PSC, IGP dispute over police recruitment
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the ongoing dispute between the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over the recruitment of constables into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The House mandated its Committee on Police Affairs to conduct the investigation and report back within …
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Women Affairs Minister To Reps: Present Evidence Of Corruption Against Me In Court
On Thursday, the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye challenged the House of Representatives Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development to present any evidence of corruption against her in court. This is contained in a press statement made available to New Telegraph by the Minister’s spokesperson, Musa Abdulrahaman in Abuja. New Telegraph had earlier…
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SERAP Asks Wike, Govs To Account For LG Funds Collected, Or Face Legal Action
The Socio-Economic Rights And Accountability Project (SERAP), has called on Governors of the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike to return the Local Government Council funds they have collected, or face legal action. This is coming hours after the Supreme Court declared as unlawful, the use of…
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CEO Forum Seeks Creation Of Shared Value For Sustainable Business Practice In Nigeria
The CEO Connect Forum has launched its Shared Value in Nigeria to foster dialogue among CEOs and business leaders on integrating the Creating Shared Value (CSV) approach to sustainability. The forum provided a unique opportunity for high-level business executives to engage and discuss leveraging societal challenges as avenues for business innovation and growth through the…
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Excitement, Intrigues As Nigerians Anxiously Await Fuel Sale By Dangote Refinery
Apromised future The announcement by the President/ Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, that the 650,000 barrels per day capacity Dan – gote Refinery, will eventually start selling Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) to Nigerians from the middle of July 2024, has elicited great optimism and relief in the minds of Nigerians that…
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Kosofe Economic Dialogue 2024: CPPE CEO To Proffer Solutions To Challenges In Nigeria’s Commerce, Industry
Founder/Chief Executive Officer, Center for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, Dr. Muda Yusuf, will x-ray issues and proffer solutions to concerns in Nigeria’s commerce and industry sector at the upcoming Kosofe Economic Dialogue 2024. The Founder/President of Kosofe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr Joe Femi-Dagunro in a statement issued on Thursday said the sector…
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JUST-IN: Ebonyi PDP Ex-Governorship Aspirant Usulor Quits Party
The former Governorship Aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Hon Chris Usulor, has resigned his membership of the party. The three term former member of Ebonyi State Assembly, who represented Ezza south state constituency between 2011 to 2023 announced his resignation in a letter dated June 8, 2024 to his ward…
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Adamawa LG Elections: Police Promise To Protect Electorate, Materials
…Ban activities of local security group Adamawa State Police Command in conjunction with sister security agencies has reiterate its commitment towards ensuring conducive and enabling environment for the Adamawa State Local Government Chairmanship and Councillorship Elections on July 13, 2024. With this development , the Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris has engaged tactical meetings with…
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Nigerian Elected To Chair Global Sugar Body’s Committee
The Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Kamar Bakrin, has been elected Chairman of the International Sugar Organisation (ISO)‘s Administrative Committee. This is one of the outcomes of the 64th Council Meeting of the ISO which took place in New Delhi, India, NSCDC said in a statement on Wednesday. The Administrative…
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JUST-IN: Buhari Ex-Minister Collapses In Court
The arraignment of the former President Muhammadu Buhari’s ex-Minister, Mr Saleh Mamman was, on Thursday, stalled after he collapsed outside the courtroom of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Mamman, a former Minister of Power whose plea was fixed for Thursday morning, collapsed before the case was called. The former minister’s counsel, Femi Ate, SAN, told…
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Sims Launches Power-Supply Solutions Subsidiary
Sims Nigeria Limited, a giant in the consumer electronics and home appliances industry, has launched a sister-company focused on delivering uninterrupted power-supply solutions called Sims Power. The launch, which showcased an impressive lineup of global brands, like Royal, Su-kam and Huawei, was graced by prominent figures, with the Chairman Sims Nigeria Limited, Mr. Simeon Eyisi,…
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