Category: News
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The Edo people, predominantly located in present-day Benin City, Nigeria, boast a rich history steeped in culture, politics, and artistry. Central to their legacy is the Benin Kingdom, one of Africa’s most sophisticated pre-colonial empires. Over centuries, the Edo people produced leaders and figures whose influence shaped their society and extended beyond its borders. This…
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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has appointed his brother, Onoriode Joshua Oborevwori, as the Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission. The announcement was made recently in Asaba, with the governor expressing confidence in his brother’s ability to drive sports development in the state. This development comes after almost a year since Chief…
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🇳🇬President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) on Thursday attended the #France-#Nigeria Business Council meeting alongside 🇫🇷President @EmmanuelMacron, with a focus on strengthening business, trade, & economic ties while exploring new avenues for partnership. Established in 2021 by President Macron, the Council plays a crucial role in bringing together major companies from Nigeria & France. The meeting…
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Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in jail after a judge rejected his latest attempt for release while the rapper and music producer awaits trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. Judge Arun Subramanian denied Combs’ team’s motion for release on Wednesday. His decision followed a two-hour court hearing on Friday where he appeared…
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday night, reversed his approval of free bus services across the state announced earlier in the day. Initially announced on Wednesday morning as part of the state’s welfare initiatives, the decision to suspend the service was communicated later the same day. The initial directive, as outlined in a press…
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has challenged aspects of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report. On Monday, the NBS said the country’s unemployment rate decreased to 4.3 percent in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, compared to the 5.3 percent recorded in Q1 2024. The report also said the employment-to-population ratio, which measures the…
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Rivers state tops the rank of Nigerian states with comparatively limited dependence on federally distributed revenue for its operations, a report by the civic organization BudgIT Foundation has shown. The State of States report obtained by our correspondent from the BudgIT website shows that Lagos, Ogun, and Anambra States follow Rivers State. This is coming…
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The Chief Executive Officer of Dana Air, Jacky Hathiramani, has travelled out of Nigeria without paying hundreds of Nigerians, both passengers and staff members their refund for unused tickets and wages respectively. In April 2024, Dana Air was grounded due to safety concerns after skidding runway 18L at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. Dana…
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The Federation of Anti-Graft Organisations has expressed elation that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has finally arrested former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. After months of evading arrest, Bello, who served as Kogi State’s Governor from 2015 to 2023 was finally apprehended on Tuesday, 26th November 2024, over allegations of money…