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Tackling unemployment with innovation, creativity: Innovation and creativity are not just buzzwords but indispensable drivers of economic development and global ...
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FULL LIST: Fubara, Tompolo… 166 People on EFCC Wanted List: This 166 people-strong list includes the Governor of Rivers State, past governors, ex-bankers ...
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Chinese supermarket in Abuja shut for allegedly barring Nigerians: The consumer protection agency has summoned the owner in its investigation into racism ...
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SPOTTED: Scandalous Email From Wole Olanipekun’s Firm That Ended a Lawyer’s Career
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Suleja prison: 108 inmates on the run in Nigeria: A manhunt is launched after more than 100 inmates escape the colonial-era facility near Abuja.
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Chess Marathon: Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya shatters world record: He originally set out to do 58 hours, Onakoya persevered for a grueling 60 hours.
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Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Record in New York
- Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the previous record for the longest chess marathon by playing an impressive 60 hours nonstop.
- Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for a charity supporting education for children across Africa.
- He competed against US chess champion Shawn Martinez and received support from celebrities like Davido and Adekunle Gold.
- The match garnered significant attention in Nigeria and was broadcast in multiple locations, including Lagos, with watch parties and digital billboards.
The UK has returned 32 royal artefacts looted from Ghana's Asante Kingdom in the 19th Century.
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Africa Live: Bobrisky jailed for six months for spraying money - BBC News: The socialite is convicted of throwing naira banknotes in the air in celebration ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Mass Escape from Comoros Main Prison by Simply Exiting - BBC News
- Authorities in the Comoros report that numerous prisoners have escaped from a prison in the capital Moroni by walking through the main gate.
- A government spokesperson held security guards responsible for the disappearance of 38 inmates from the Moroni prison.
- The military junta in Mali has suspended all political activities in the country until further notice.
- The United Kingdom has returned 32 royal artifacts looted from Ghana's Asante Kingdom in the 19th Century.
REPORT: Nestle Adds Sugar to Baby Food Sold in Nigeria, Other Poor Countries Against WHO Guidelines
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Quick Glance: Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries
- Nestlé adds sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products in poorer countries, contradicting international guidelines.
- Public Eye's investigation revealed that products like Nido and Cerelac contain added sugar in many countries, while this is not the case in European markets.
- The World Health Organization warns of rising childhood obesity in poorer countries and emphasizes no added sugars for children under three years old.
- Nestlé defends the quality of its products but states that recipes vary based on regulation and local ingredient availability.
UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule: JAMB Spokesperson Fabian Benjamin told PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday that the examination ...
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Zenith Bank founder, Jim Ovia chairs board of Nigerian Education Loan Fund: The National Student Loan Programme is a pivotal intervention that seeks to guarantee ...
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NGN/USD: Naira Weakens as Dollar Liquidity Fades in Nigerian FX Market: The naira weakened for a third straight day after hitting three-month highs ...
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Dangote Cuts Nigeria Fuel Prices for Third Time Since March: Nigeria’s new mega refinery said it’s cutting the prices of diesel and aviation fuel in the domestic ...
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Olajumoke Badmus Refuses to Deliver Customer’s Clothes After Receiving Payment: "From the same page, which she named Jaaz_Fashion_Hub, I also saw a number ...
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Nigerian music star Simi opens up about charting her path to stardom, and why she still engineers her own music
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Kenya ranked fourth wealthiest country in Africa: Kenya has been ranked among the big five wealthy markets in Africa having millionaires and billionaires
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Quick Glance: Kenya Among Top 5 Wealthiest Countries in Africa
- Kenya is recognized as one of the prosperous markets in Africa with a significant number of millionaires and billionaires.
- As per the 2024 Africa Wealth Report released by an international wealth advisory firm, Kenya holds the fourth position in terms of wealth ownership.
- Following South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria ranking at positions one to three, Kenya comes.
- The data in the report indicates that Kenya has a substantial population of affluent individuals, totaling 7,200 millionaires.
Dunamis testifier, Anyim Vera, expresses safety concerns, begs Nigerians for accommodation
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Guinness World Record: Chess champion returns home to Lagos | Africanews: Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya returned home to Lagos on Wednesday to a hero's ...
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Lagos: Nigeria's Capital Has 25 Million People and Zero Free Public Beaches: Nigeria’s commercial capital boasts miles of white sand along the Atlantic ...
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UTME 2024: Candidates miss exams over technical hitches: Candidates and officials at the centre told PREMIUM TIMES that the technical hitches affected candidates ...
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Lead British Int’l School Student Bullies, Disgraces Fellow Student Over Boyfriend
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1.94m students to sit for 2024 JAMB – Registrar: Mr Oloyede explained that the pace at which JAMB cleared candidates and captured biometrics made the exercise ...
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Kie Kie, Layi Wasabi defeat Sabinus, Taaoma, others to emerge Q1 top skit makers: The skitmakers were selected based on several criteria.
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DStv, GOtv increase prices again, give reason: The details provided show that DStv Premium subscribers will now pay N37,000 instead of N29,500
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Chronicles of Kidnap Survivors (I): In Captivity, Terrorists Ordered Pastor to Hit Fellow Captive to Death
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EFCC reacts to allegation of disobeying court order concerning Yahaya Bello: EFCC responds to widespread criticism that its bid to arrest former Kogi State ...
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FACT-CHECK: Testifier Called Liar by Dunamis Pastor Is Truly a NOUN Law Graduate: Her law degree is also recognised by the Nigerian Law School, which has been ...
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US pullout from Niger driven by discord over democratic transition, official says
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Glencore seeks investment opportunities in Nigerian mining sector: Mining and trading house Glencore will invest in Nigeria's mining sector if the government ...
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Naira gains at official market amidst depleting reserve: Market data published on the FMDQ website on Wednesday indicated that the naira closed at N1,072 ...
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Woman rescued 10 years after Chibok kidnapping in Nigeria: The Islamist group Boko Haram seized 276 girls from a school in Chibok in 2014
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Cost of preparing Jollof rice up 29.3% – Report: The SBM Jollof Index tracks how much it costs to make a pot of jollof rice for a family of five
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NCAA suspends Dana Airline operations: The NCAA says the suspension of the airline’s license is based on elevated safety concerns.
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Governor Ododo seeks FG’s help to tackle insecurity, flooding in Kogi: Mr Ododo said that Kogi, as a transit state that borders 10 other states ...
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Ten years ago 276 Nigerian school girls were abducted by Islamist group Boko Haram from their school in Chibok, Nigeria.
Lisu (not her real name) managed to ... Show more
Keyamo: Airlines Endanger Passengers’ Lives by Falsifying Maintenance Reports: This ultimately puts the lives of passengers at risk, Keyamo said while featuring ...
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Nigerians Roast JAMB Over ‘Moronic Response’ on X: Others questioned the level of professionalism of those who work at the Joint Admissions and Matriculations ...
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US agrees to withdraw troops from Niger amid Sahel region’s pivot to Russia: The US built a base in the desert city of Agadez at the cost of $100m for manned and ...
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4 Months After Bridge Collapse, Lagos Pedestrians Risk Their Lives to Cross Alapere Expressway
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Fubara redeploys Wike-backed commissioners from key govt ministries: The Wike-backed commissioners had earlier resigned their appointments but returned to the ...
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Lawyer asks Kogi Assembly to begin impeachment process against Ododo : A human rights lawyer, Deji Ajare, has urged the Speaker of the Kogi State House of ...
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FACT-CHECK: Did Cardoso Say CBN Isn’t Defending Naira?: Cardoso sidestepped questions by not admitting or denying how much was spent on defending the naira in ...
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Nigeria's junior footballers denied visas to play in Spain, says NFF: The Future Eagles were set to fly to Spain on Tuesday, ahead of their first match on Friday ...
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Court summons EFCC chair for alleged contempt over moves to arrest Yahaya Bello: Mr Bello's application initiating a contempt charge against the EFCC chair ...
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REPORTER’S DIARY: Pedestrian Bridge or Public Toilet? My Experience on Iyana-Ipaja Road
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FLASHBACK: How Soldiers Killed 3 Policemen to Free Firearms Dealer Wadume: Investigations carried out by the police during the period revealed that Wadume and ...
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Bullied student threatens lawsuit if Abuja school fails to sanction abusers: “Our client and several other parents in Lead British International School have ...
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Quick Glance: Arrest and Three Injured in Wales School Attack
- Police urge removal of social media footage to prevent contempt of court and distressing those affected.
- A parent expresses concern over the injured and highlights the rarity of such incidents in Ammanford.
- Three injured and one arrested after an incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, South-west Wales.
- Recap of the ongoing investigation at the school as parents anxiously wait for updates on their children's safety.
Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games: NNPC makes bright start in tennis, volleyball
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7 Years After, Ondo Governorship Aspirant Jimoh Ibrahim Yet to Pay Ex-Employees: FIJ obtained a copy of his employment letter, which showed that his monthly ...
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Over Tariff Hike, FUTA Can No Longer Give Students Enough Power: Malomo and other students have gone from enjoying a stable power and water supply to power ...
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MTN CHAMPS: Adaeze Eze wins second gold medal as race for team trophies heightens
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NPFL announces four-week break for Rivers United to catch up: Rivers United’s continental adventure has seen a few games postponed because of logistical reasons
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5 Years After Woman Invested N1.6m in Wale Jana’s Sapphire Scents, No Capital, No Profit
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WHO likely to issue wider alert on contaminated J&J cough syrup: The World Health Organization is likely to issue a wider warning about contaminated Johnson and ...
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‘Money Na Water’, Cubana Chief Priest boasts after securing N10 million bail: The celebrity barman was accused of abusing the Naira twice in 2024 ...
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Ododo donates vehicles, motorcycles to enhance security in Kogi: Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, on Friday, donated 120 vehicles and 44 motorcycles to boost ...
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Nigeria’s Dangote Oil Refinery Ramps Up Production With US Crude: Nigeria’s new mega Dangote oil refinery is slowly grinding into gear, with analysts and traders ...
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Inibehe Effiong Sues Erisco CEO for Calling Him ‘Fake Lawyer on TV: Effiong said he was suing Umeofia for dubbing him a "fake lawyer" during an ...
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Nigerian airstrike killed 33 villagers during Eid, witnesses say: An airstrike on a village in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara state killed at least 33 people ...
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Naija Star Search 2: Meet 20 contestants (PHOTOS): Episode 1 showcased raw talent, introducing 20 gifted contestants striving for their chance at Afrobeats ...
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Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says: Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out the
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2 Years After Receiving N4.6m, Afialink Yet to Deliver Woman’s Car: In October 2023, she began requesting a refund, and the company asked for her account details ...
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Obi Cubana, Folashade Tinubu… Popular Nigerians Who Went Scot-Free After Abusing Naira
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Stranded cargo shows credit challenges at Nigeria's Dangote refinery: Chinese state energy major PetroChina has been waiting to unload a cargo of U.S ...
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Court vacates warrant for Fubara’s Chief of Staff, others’ arrest: A Federal High Court in Abuja has set aside the warrant of arrest issued on Edison Ehie ...
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Nigeria's grid collapses weeks after tariffs raised for wealthier consumers: Nigeria's creaking grid collapsed for the fifth time this year in the early hours of ...
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Passengers Jump Out on the Grass As Dana Airplane Skids off Runway (Video): The flight skidded off the runway after landing, with passengers seen exiting the ...
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Binance working closely with Nigeria authorities to resolve exec's detention, CEO says
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Court stops Rivers govt from withholding LG allocations: A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, stopped the Rivers State Government from withholding financial ...
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Ganduje Gets Fresh Suspension From Kano APC Faction: He said this fresh suspension was because Ganduje was promoting internal conflict and getting involved in ...
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FG Has Spent Over $155m to Close Metering Gap Since 2020, But Data Shows More People Now Lack Metres
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In Cuba, Afro Hair Care Opens Conversations About Blackness: Rizo Libre, a local venture that provides information, workshops, and debates ...
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NPFL Preview: Ilechukwu, Ogunbote face former clubs in tricky tests: Fidelis Ilechukwu will be looking to outsmart his former club, Plateau United ...
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Nigerian court adjourns Binance and executives' tax evasion trial to May 17: A Nigerian court on Friday adjourned a tax evasion trial against cryptocurrency ...
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Chibok girls feel let down 10 years after Nigeria kidnapping: Most of the Chibok girls abducted 10 years ago in Nigeria are now free but some feel badly let down ...
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Ododo begins distribution of palliatives : The Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo has begun the distribution of food palliatives to the people of the state in ...
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World Relays: Amusan leads Team Nigeria to Bahamas: The global event will see 893 athletes from 54 countries compete in Nassau on 4-5 May as confirmed by World ...
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New minimum wage announcement not feasible on May 1 – TUC President: The TUC earlier submitted N447,000 as the new minimum wage but we have harmonised our figure ...
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In Oja-Odan, Poor Roads, Power Outages Make Life Difficult for Residents: Oja-Odan is one of the communities bordering Nigeria and the Benin Republic ...
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US will send senior delegation to Niger to discuss withdrawing troops : The United States will send a delegation to Niger on Thursday to begin face-to-face talks ...
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Part of Ogun Community Road Washed Off by Rain Few Weeks After Completion: Some other parts of the road have started peeling off. All these bring into question ...
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Anambra school wins National Girls in ICT competition : Girls of St. John Vianney Science College, Anambra, have used their virtual reality project to win the ...
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