Another explosion rocks oil facility in Rivers
A source noted that the facility conveys petroleum products from Seplat, Agip, and Shell, from the ONELGA and parts of Imo State to Brass in Bayelsa State
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Rivers Crisis: Tinubu to make nationwide broadcast today at 7pm
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu will address the nation today in a nationwide broadcast on the situation in Rivers State.
06:48 pm
Land revocation: An attempt to silence opposition – PDP
By John Alechenu, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the revocation of its Right of Occupancy by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government, calling it an attempt to stifle opposition and undermine democracy. In a statement issued on Tuesday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, criticized the decision by the Minister […]
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FIRS re-strategizes to boost voluntary tax compliance
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has announced a renewed strategy to enhance voluntary tax compliance among the public.
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Peter Obi opens TikTok account
This comes about a week after former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai opened an account on TikTok
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USAID cut: Nigeria, 7 other countries running out of HIV treatment – WHO
According to the global health agency, the countries now face 10 million additional HIV cases and three million HIV-related deaths.
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FAAC allocation rises by 43% to N15.26trn in 2024
Disbursements from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) to the federal, state, and local governments surged by 43% in 2024, reaching N15.26 trillion, according to a new report by the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI).
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Adesina awarded Kenya’s highest national honour
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has described the Kenya’s highest honour, Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart, CGH, conferred on him by President William Samoei Ruto as historic recognition.
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Okpebholo to probe $10m allegedly used to revamp Nigerian Observer Newspaper
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday vowed to probe the former governor of Edo State Godwin Obaseki who claimed he allegedly spent $10 million dollars claiming to have used it to revamp the Nigerian Observer Newspaper. Governor Okpebholo disclosed this when he and top government functionaries […]
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Strike: PENGASSAN gives ultimatum to Sterling Oil to recall sacked 18 workers
— Says Indians have taken over Nigerian jobs By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA –THE Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN has given an ultimatum to the management of Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company limited, to recall the 18 Nigerians recently sacked by the company if not, there will be a […]
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Rivers Crisis: How we averted bloodbath in Abalama — IYC
The Ijaw Youths Council, IYC, has said it averted what could have been a significant bloodbath on Abalama, Asari Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, last Saturday during a reception in honor of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
Politics
Rivers crisis: Tinubu, Service Chiefs, IGP meet
AMIDST the heightening tension in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting behind closed doors with the Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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NYSC member, Raye, apologises for calling Lagos ‘smelling state’
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member based in Lagos, Ushie Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, has issued an apology for describing Lagos as a "smelling state".
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Asake and I have settled our differences, hospital bills sorted – Father
Fatai Odunsi, the father of Nigerian music star Asake, has confirmed that he and his son have reconciled after previous disagreements.
Web3
Ghana president’s X account hacked, promotes crypto scam
Ghana’s President John Mahama’s verified X account was hacked for 48 hours, with cybercriminals using it to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency project, his spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday.
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Over 330 dead as Israel unleashes ‘hell fire’ on Gaza
'Netanyahu's decision to resume war is a decision to sacrifice the occupation's prisoners and impose a death sentence on them'
Business
Naira appreciates N1,590/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1, 590 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,600 per dollar last weekend. However, the Naira depreciated to N1,549 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira […]
Sports
Eriksen hints Man Utd exit at end of season
Christian Eriksen said on Tuesday he is expecting to leave Manchester United at the end of the season and is ready for a new challenge.
Special Report
Rice crisis deepens: Prices soar above minimum wage amid quality concerns
From the East to the West and North to South, rice traders across Nigeria share a common story of struggle.
Stepping Up the Pace: Strengthening alliances, building movements to end Female Genital Mutilation
If the current trend continues, 27 million additional girls could undergo FGM by 2030. This is unacceptable
Pioneering Local Content: Senator Dan Etete, others’ vision for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry
Under the Petroleum (Amendment) Act No. 23 of 1996, enacted during Etete’s tenure, the President of Nigeria had the power to declare an oil field with about 10,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd) a marginal field
Nigerians abroad craze for fake marriage certificates
A disturbing trend has emerged, threatening the fabric of society.
Technology
Google to buy cybersecurity company Wiz for $32 billion
Google said Tuesday it will acquire cloud security platform Wiz for $32 billion, citing the need for greater cybersecurity capacity as artificial intelligence embeds itself in technology infrastructure.
What happens to the human body in deep space?
Bone and muscle deterioration, radiation exposure, vision impairment — these are just a few of the challenges space travelers face on long-duration missions, even before considering the psychological toll of isolation.
Beijing to roll out AI lessons for primary, secondary students
All primary and secondary schools in Beijing will introduce artificial intelligence classes later this year, state media reported Wednesday, in China’s latest efforts to accelerate AI development and foster talent in the sector.
How online shopping helps students save money, time in school
Nigeria’s e-commerce industry is witnessing rapid growth. This is driven by increased mobile device usage and internet accessibility.
Education
118m girls out of school globally — GPE
GPE, hosted by the World Bank, has said 118 million girls are out of school worldwide and that limited education opportunities for girls amounts to about $30 trillion loss
We are committed to infrastructural expansion says GCTU VC
The Vice Chancellor, Ghana Communication Technology University, GCTU, Prof. Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa, has said the management of the university is committed to the expansion of its infrastructure so as to match its rising growth.
Experts seek establishment of legal framework on AI in Nigeria
By Joseph Erunke, ABUJA Experts in the Nigerian higher education sector have called on the Federal Government to promulgate law that will back a comprehensive national framework on Artificial Intelligence, AI, in the country. They said such a policy must have clear goals, priorities, and implementation plans. They also called on leaders in the country to […]
Dosunmu opens Westerfield College in UK
By Adesina Wahab Westerfield College has opened a campus of the school in Worcester, the United Kingdom, in a step that has put Nigeria on the global map through education. Speaking at the launch of the new campus in Ikoyi, Lagos, the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Michael Dosunmu, said Nigeria has a lot of talents to […]