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NNPC Ltd begins liquefied gas supply to Japan, China

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has begun shipment of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargoes to Japan and China on Delivered Ex-Ship (DES) basis. Mr Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd.…

Commission says approval for divestment of oil firm legal

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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says approvals given for the divestment deal of two oil companies were in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (2021). READ ALSO:Niger Delta stakeholders urge FG to reject oil…

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South Korea must 'eradicate' deepfake porn crimes, president says

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South Korea's president called Tuesday for an investigation into deepfake porn after media reports that Telegram chatrooms were sharing explicit images of minors at schools and universities sparked public outrage. "Many victims are minors,…

Firm offers 50,000 hectares of land to youths for pineapple production

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A global leader in pineapple production, Davidorlah Farms, has offered 50,000 hectares of land to prospective farmers in the country. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the outfit, Amb. Olusegun Alabi, at a press conference held at the…

#deliverydeypay: How Kiekie Turned a Side Hustle into a Social Media Sensation

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It’s not every day that you see a popular YouTuber trade in their camera for a delivery bag, but that’s exactly what’s happening with Kiekie. Her latest side hustle as a delivery person has taken social media by storm, making …

We are not aware of abduction of 150 persons in Sokoto – Police

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The Sokoto State Police Command says that it is not aware of the alleged abduction of over 150 persons in the Sabon Birni area of the state after the gruesome murder of Sarkin Gobir Gatawa, Isa Muhammad Bawa. A professor at Usman Dan Fodio…

Nigeria's first Olympic medalist, Maiyegun, dies at 85

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Nigeria’s first medalist at the Olympic Games, Nojim Maiyegun, is dead. Maiyegun, The Guardian gathered, died during the late hours of Monday at the age of 85. According to multiple sources, Maiyegun died of natural causes in Vienna,…

PDP hails Appeal Court judgment reaffirming Ighodalo’s nomination

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed the Appeal Court judgment which on Monday, re-affirmed the nomination of Dr Asue Ighodalo as its candidate for the Sept. 21, Edo Governorship election. The party in a statement by its National…

Embedded Insurance: Leveraging Technology and Innovation to Drive Business

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Growth (A catalyst for new opportunities) In a recently held webinar by Coronation Insurance Plc, technology and Insurtech experts delved into a revolutionary topic of embedded insurance, discussing how businesses can leverage Insurtech to…

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Five major achievements of new Super Eagles' coach, Labbadia

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Bruno Labbadia as the new Head Coach of Nigeria's Super Eagles. The 58-year-old last coached VfB Stuttgart in 2023. A striker during his playing days, Labbadia featured for several clubs,…

WHO unveils plan to contain Mpox outbreak

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday unveiled a global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP)to tackle human-to-human transmission of mpox. READ ALSO: WHO says mpox outbreaks ‘can be stopped’ This is contained in a…

Full List: All 36 coaches who have managed Nigeria’s Super Eagles

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The Nigeria Football Federation announced that it has reached an agreement with German tactician Bruno Labbadia to become the Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men's National Team, the Super Eagles. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi,…

Falconets lose to Mexico, Danjuma says team ready for World Cup

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Nigeria’s under-20 women football team, the Falconets, on Monday in Bogota lost 0-1 to their Mexican counterparts in a friendly match. READ ALSO:Falconets test strength against Australia in friendly The match played at the Club Banco de la…

Nigeria, 8th in pineapple production, imports from Togo, Ghana, loses N50m daily

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Nigeria loses a whopping N50 million daily to the importation of pineapples despite producing about 1,607,200 metric tons per annum, placing the country as the eighth largest producer of the crop in the world, an Agriculturist, Amb.…

Expert advises youths on content creation as viable career path

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A content creative strategist, Mr Wisdom Mudashiru, on Monday, advised youths in the country to embrace content creation as a viable career path. Mudashiru, the Lead Strategist at Wsdm Digital, a creative agency based in Abuja, gave the…

FG mulls merging Arik, Aero Contractors into national carrier

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The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) may merge Arik Air and Aero Contractors and convert them into a national carrier, according to AMCON Managing Director/CEO, Gbenga Alade. Speaking at an interactive session in Lagos on…

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US court suspends Biden immigration reform policy

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A Texas judge on Monday ordered a temporary pause on a policy that would streamline the process for spouses of US citizens to obtain legal status in the country, a blow to one of US President Joe Biden's biggest immigration reform policies…

UN issues 'global SOS' over fast-rising Pacific ocean

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sent out a global climate "SOS" at a Pacific islands summit on Tuesday, unveiling research that shows the region's seas rising much more swiftly than global averages. "I am in Tonga to…

NFF signs German, Bruno Labbadia as 37th Head Coach

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced that it has reached an agreement with German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, to become the Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles. A statement by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s…

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Tinubu hints at economic recovery amid inflation, deficit concerns

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Though President Bola Tinubu hailed the latest report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on the state of the economy, which saw the country’s Gross National Product (GDP) posting new growth, there are concerns about the economic…

Falana rallies NBA against illegal arrests, detention by police, others

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A human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to adopt measures to end the illegal arrest and detention of innocent citizens by the police and other law enforcement…

AMCON enlists international tracers to recover N5tr assets from debtors

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In a bold move to recover outstanding debts of nearly N5trillion, the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has announced plans to engage international asset tracers to locate and recover assets hidden by recalcitrant debtors…

Massive drop in enrollment threatens existence of unity schools

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Federal Government colleges used to be parents’ choice for their children and wards as far as secondary education is concerned.

Why Tinubu sacked Bichi as DSS boss

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Facts have emerged on the reasons behind the removal from office of the Director-General (DG), Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Yusuf Bichi.

IPOB threatens violence, alleges ethnic cleansing in Imo

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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has raised the alarm over what it described as the secret and indiscriminate elimination of Igbo youths, particularly in Orlu, Imo State.

Calls for appointment of new labour minister heighten

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In August 2023, President Bola Tinubu appointed new ministers, among them were Simon Lalong, whom he positioned to take over the affairs of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, while Nkeiruka Onyejeocha seconded him as the Minister of…

Napoli, Osimhen’s camp at war over Saudi club’s €65m offer

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Super Eagles’ striker, Victor Osimhen, reported move to Saudi Arabian club, Al Ahli, who have reached a €65 million agreement with Napoli, is threatened by the player’s agent’s refusal to accept the move.

Opposition working for Tinubu’s second term, Lukman alleges

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Former Director General of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), Salihu Lukman, has alleged that opposition political parties are working covertly for President Bola Tinubu’s second term as President.

Police arrest 97 suspects over Abuja attack, HURIWA urges prosecution

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), yesterday, confirmed arresting 97 suspects and recovering several weapons in connection with the attack involving members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), commonly known as the Shi’ite group, and…

NARD begins warning strike, demands immediate rescue of kidnapped member

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Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has embarked on a seven-day warning strike over the abduction of their colleague, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a Registrar in the Department of Ophthalmology, National Eye Centre, Kaduna State.