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Amuwo-Odofin charts path to peace, harmony

Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, Lagos, has canvassed peaceful co-existence as the pathway to growth and development. It stated this at a breakfast meeting with ‘’top leaders and Ibo stakeholders’’ at

Lion Club gets new president

A former Advert Manager of the Daily Times, Mrs Mojisola Akanni-Alimi, has been picked as president of Maryland Royal Lions Club for the 2024/25 Service Year. She steps in as

Cholera: Agege suspends school food vendors

The Agege Local Government Area in Lagos State has suspended food vendors in schools in the area as a way of preventing the outbreak of cholera. The council has also

Effect of state of emergency proclamation

Itse Sagay Arising from the current crisis in Rivers State, many of the protagonists on one side have been calling on the President to declare a state of emergency. Although

The pilgrimage to Daura

It’s the age of instant analysis. Never mind that many would-be analysts are the least qualified to analyse. For them, body language, facial expressions are supposed to mean something even

ONSA: One year after

By Abdulrahman Usman Leme Beyond being the first non-military officer to serve as Nigeria’s National Security Adviser since the return to democracy in 1999, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu’s trail of triumphs

Waiting for Noah’s Ark

By Banji Ojewale When God could no longer stand the overthrow of the good order He established on earth, He stepped in with the Noah Ark solution. The upset Creator

Time is of the essence, Mr. President

Sir: The pace at which the Tinubu-led government is moving to implement key proposed policies has been slow. Painfully slow. It seems the government is out of touch with the

Obi and call for Kanu’s release

Sir: Recently, Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, asked the Nigerian government to release Kanu from detention. He stated this while speaking to reporters in

President Tinubu’s first 365 days

By Cliff Chima Drawing parallels with his predecessor, President Bola Tinubu generally rates as more insightful and much more prepared for governance but has largely been cornered by circumstances beyond

Suicide bombers; Death in the house

Since 2018, more than 50 children have been used in suicide bombing. Last week, suicide bombers, S-Bombers, three children and two young mothers did not go voluntarily to blow themselves

We northerners are our problem

Sir: The North, as a region, is being destroyed and made inhabitable for people, unattractive for investments and hostile to development not by anybody but its people. In the early

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Open grazing debate

Pastoralists have to move with the times and embrace modern method of doing the business Following the heated national debate attendant on the attempt by the immediate past President Muhammadu

For the love of country

Inimical politics around local refining of petroleum products should stop now The oil sector has brought prosperity to many countries endowed with deposit of the mineral in commercial quantity. Indeed,

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NSCDC arrests 3 suspects for various criminal activities in Kwara

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara Command on Tuesday said it has apprehended three suspects, allegedly involved in various criminal activities, including theft, burglary and fraud. Mr

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Binance France Changes Ownership Following Regulator Warning

The French arm of the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance has undergone a significant ownership change following a warning from France’s financial market regulator, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). Overview

Mastercard’s Crypto Credentials P2P Pilot Program Goes Live

Mastercard has made a significant move in financial technology by launching a pilot program that integrates cryptocurrency credentials into its peer-to-peer (P2P) payment system. Overview of Mastercard’s Crypto Initiative This

FMO, FCMB, Euro commission sign $25m NASIRA guarantee agreement

The Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) and Nigeria’s First City Monument Bank (FCMB) have signed a $25 million NASIRA guarantee agreement. The guarantee will enable FCMB to expand its funding

Varsity workers begin strike Wednesday

Administrative activities in university campuses may be grounded from tomorrow as their non-teaching staff begin another round of strike. The non-academic workers want the Federal Government to pay their four-month

IGP orders expansion of NCCC operations to FCID ANNEX offices

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has ordered expansion of the activities of the NPF National Cybercrime Centre (NCCC) to the existing Force Criminal Investigations Department Annex offices. The

Aiyedatiwa picks Ariyomo to lead electricity regulatory transfer

As the 60 days given to the Benin Electricity Distribution Company to come under the regulatory oversight of Ondo State lapses last weekend, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has set up a

Scrip T comes back with debut EP ‘Songs for her’

UK based Ghanaian afro-pop musician Gabriel Asare, better known by his stage name Scrip T, has delighted fans and music lovers with debut EP “Songs For Her “ https://open.spotify.com/album/4EEXbmKsVMMC4kAdVifMnN?si=OISgsM4nRnSqQrzvpo1cuA

Obasanjo parleys Southeast Govs on Nnamdi Kanu

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has paid a solidarity visit to the Southeast Governors Forum in Enugu. The former leader stormed the meeting of the Governors at the Enugu Government House

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FG, MAN collaborate on reviving manufacturing sector

Determined to rescue the manufacturing sector, the Federal Government has joined forces with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) for actionable roadmap and policy framework for the sector. Vice President

EU-Nigeria trade hits €35b

Nigeria-European Union (EU) trade reached €35b in 2023, with the EU accounting for about one-third of Nigeria’s foreign trade, resulting in a trade balance of over €10 in favor of

Tania Omotayo appreciates friends for beautiful baby shower surprise

Reality TV star Tania Omotayo, known for her appearance on Real Housewives of Lagos, was treated to a surprise baby shower by her friends ahead of the arrival of her

Why I’m not scared of VeryDarkMan’s possible betrayal – Seun Kuti

Singer Seun Kuti has publicly declared that he is not afraid of being betrayed by Verydarkman, a controversial activist. Despite Verydarkman’s ongoing feud with actress Iyabo Ojo, Seun Kuti has

I wish Sharon Ooja, Ugo a lifetime of happiness, blessings – TBoss

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, TBoss, has congratulated actress Sharon Ooja and her husband, Ugo Nwoke, on their lavish wedding in Abuja. TBoss, who attended the ceremony in a stunning

Sultanate ready, committed to working with proposed law, dispels media rumour – Kilgori

The Sokoto Sultanate Council said it remains steadfast in its responsibilities and duties, committed to abiding by all laws, and urges the public to disregard unfounded rumors circulating on conventional

Davido gifts long-time friend luxury car worth N70m

Afrobeat superstar, Davido, has gifted his long-time friend and associate, Deekay, a brand-new Toyota Prado valued at N70 million. This generous gesture comes on the heels of Davido’s lavish wedding