Obasanjo, the message, messenger and presidential election

The public reactions that greeted the call by former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo for cancellation of the February 25, 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections in areas where violence was recorded and where the processes were not transparent were expected. By virtue of his status and huge profile, Obasanjo cannot be ignored ordinarily, or treated […]

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Pele’s widow to inherit 30 percent of his assets: Lawyer

The widow of late football legend Pele will inherit 30 percent of his assets, according to his will, which also mentions a woman who could be Pele’s unrecognized daughter, the widow’s lawyer told AFP on Tuesday. The will states that Marcia Cibele Aoki, Pele’s third and last wife, will inherit his mansion in Guaruja, a […]

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FG to spend N10b yearly to encourage young innovators develop indigenous startups

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami with some members of the Nigeria Startup Act 2022 Implementation Committee Inaugurates 27-man Nigeria Startup Act 2022 Implementation Committee The Federal Government is to spend N10 billion annually to encourage young innovators in the country to come up with innovative indigenous startups to significantly reduce importation […]

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Telcos hamonise shortcodes for credit recharge, others

Telecommunications operators have commenced the hamonisation of shortcodes across all networks. The announcement, which was made yesterday in Lagos by the umbrella body, the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), said the hamonisation was pursuant to a regulatory modernisation initiative by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). ALTON Chairman and Head of Operations, Gbenga […]

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The Guardian Publisher, Sanwo-Olu, Atuwatse III, others get Peak Performer Recognition

The Peak Performer (TPP), a platform where African industry leaders, culture shapers, and game changers gain insights to achieve peak performance, has rolled out the drums to recognise some crème de la crème in Africa at the maiden edition of TPP 100. The event, dedicated to celebrating highly esteemed leaders across Africa, will be held […]

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Tinubu files suit as Appeal Court rules on INEC’s move to reconfigure BVAS

Obi opposes INEC, seeks physical inspection of election materials 70 CSOs kick, PDP rejects INEC’s bid to reconfigure BVAS machines Court summons INEC, Wike, others over suit to suspend Saturday’s guber polls in Rivers 10th National Assembly won’t be Tinubu’s rubber stamp, says Oshiomhole Shekarau absent as 98 Senators-elect receive Certificates of Return President-Elect, Asiwaju […]

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Yoruba youth umbrella body congratulates Tinubu

The Yoruba Afenifere Youth Organisation of Nigeria (YAYON), an umbrella body of youth organisatiions from the South West, has congratulated the President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his victory in the February 25 presidential election. In a statement on Wednesday, the group said that: “We join our Afenifere leader worldwide; Pa Reuben Fasoranti to congratulate […]

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Chinese envoy charges Nigeria to promote girl-child education

Says China achieved Millennium Development Goals ahead of time As Nigeria joins the rest of the world in celebrating women today, Madam Liang Huili, wife of the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, has admonished Nigerian women to leverage on girl-child education for socio-economic development. Huili, who spoke Tuesday in Abuja at a forum to highlight the […]

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INEC unveils names of 358 Reps-elect members

The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the full list of members-elect of the 10th House of Representatives. National Assembly elections held last Saturday, February 25, 2023, alongside the presidential election. A new set of members, however, with returning familiar faces, will sit in the legislative arm of government making up the Red and Green […]

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