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Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya sets global chess record with 60 hour nonstop game: The 29-year-old chess player and child education advocate played in part to raise ...
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Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya sets global chess record with 60 hour nonstop game
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.
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Delta airlines to begin 14 weekly flights to Nigeria in December: Delta Airlines has announced a significant expansion by resuming daily flights to Lagos ...
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Delta airlines to begin 14 weekly flights to Nigeria in December
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We are not just any school, Charterhouse defends N42m fee: The management of the Charterhouse, a newly established school in Lekki, Lagos has revealed why the ...
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We are not just any school, Charterhouse defends N42m fee
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FG will stem irregular migration to Europe — Tinubu: President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said Nigeria’s high-grade lithium deposits can power the clean energy ...
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FG will stem irregular migration to Europe — Tinubu
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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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Cost of preparing Jollof rice up 29.3% – Report
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Justice Department rebuffs Republican requests for audio of Biden interview with special counsel
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defends book excerpt where she describes killing dog and goat
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Quick Glance: South Dakota Governor Writes About Killing Dog in New Book
  • South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, a potential running mate for Donald Trump, discusses in a new book the killing of her dog Cricket and an unpleasant goat.

  • In her book, Noem recounts how Cricket attacked and killed other animals during a hunting trip, leading to significant backlash.

  • In addition to the controversial dog story, Noem also details shooting an aggressive goat, sparking further outrage on social media platforms.

  • The governor defended her actions, urging readers to pre-order her book for more candid stories, despite mixed reactions and criticism.
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JUST IN: Tinubu arrives Riyadh for World Economic Forum⁣⁣: President Bola Tinubu arrived in Riyadh, the Saudi Arabian capital, on Friday to participate in the ...
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JUST IN: Tinubu arrives Riyadh for World Economic Forum⁣⁣
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Criticisms trail Nigeria’s approval of GMO Corn for planting: Tela maize is a maize variety that has been genetically engineered for improved insect resistance ...
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Criticisms trail Nigeria’s approval of GMO Corn for planting
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Biden administration finalizes controversial minimum staffing mandate at nursing homes
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Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
  • The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.

  • The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.

  • Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.

  • The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
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FG launches national single window project for enhanced trade efficiency: The project is designed to reduce clearance times, improve economic metrics ...
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FG launches national single window project for enhanced trade efficiency
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Tinubu demands critical reforms in justice sector: President Bola Tinubu has called for a reform that would enable Nigerians to fully benefit from the justice ...
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Tinubu demands critical reforms in justice sector
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White House announces another $7.4B in student debt relief: About 277,000 student borrowers will benefit from the relief.
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White House announces another $7.4B in student debt relief
Quick Glance: Biden administration announces more student loan cancellation
  • A new repayment arrangement by the Biden administration allows for the cancellation of student loans for an additional 206,000 borrowers.

  • Through the Education Department's SAVE Plan, nearly 8 million Americans have embraced the plan, with 4.5 million not paying due to lower incomes.
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Tinubu appoints Jim Ovia as student loan fund chairman: President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of renowned banker and businessman, Jim Ovia ...
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Tinubu appoints Jim Ovia as student loan fund chairman
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Terrorism is alien to Africa, an imported evil — Tinubu: President Tinubu said terrorism cannot co-exist with democracy and development.
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Terrorism is alien to Africa, an imported evil — Tinubu
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I’m not desperate to become next president, says Obi: The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, on Wednesday denied being ...
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I’m not desperate to become next president, says Obi
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Tinubu directs inclusion of NOUN graduates in NYSC scheme, law school: President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Education to include graduates of the ...
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Tinubu directs inclusion of NOUN graduates in NYSC scheme, law school
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IMF forecasts Nigeria’s economy drop to fourth largest in Africa: Nigeria’s economy, which ranked as Africa’s largest in 2022, is set to slip to fourth place ...
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IMF forecasts Nigeria’s economy drop to fourth largest in Africa
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Pence warns that Putin will attack a NATO nation if he overruns Ukraine: Former Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday warned that if Russian President Vladimir ...
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Pence warns that Putin will attack a NATO nation if he overruns Ukraine
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Tinubu lauds Dangote’s diesel price cut, foresees economic relief: President Bola Tinubu applauded Dangote Oil and Gas Limited for reducing the gantry price of ...
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Tinubu lauds Dangote’s diesel price cut, foresees economic relief
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Igboho, Akintoye write Tinubu, demand Yoruba exit from Nigeria: The Yoruba Self-Determination Movement, led by Prof Banji Akintoye and Chief Sunday Adeyemo ...
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Igboho, Akintoye write Tinubu, demand Yoruba exit from Nigeria
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‘FG must sustain moves to stabilise naira’: The Federal Government through the Central Bank of Nigeria has been urged to sustain recent moves and policies being ...
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‘FG must sustain moves to stabilise naira’
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JUST IN: Tinubu arrives Netherlands for three-day official visit
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JUST IN: Tinubu arrives Netherlands for three-day official visit
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Tinubu appoints CEOs for two agencies: The president expects that the new heads of these important agencies will discharge their duties with utmost fidelity to ...
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Tinubu appoints CEOs for two agencies
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Biden’s planned commencement speech sparks concern at Morehouse College: A commencement speech that President Joe Biden is expected to deliver at Morehouse ...
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Biden’s planned commencement speech sparks concern at Morehouse College
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Forex: Analysts predicts better days for NB, others – Punch Newspapers
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Forex: Analysts predicts better days for NB, others – Punch Newspapers
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Top Argentine Officials to Meet PBOC Governor Next Week: Argentina’s Central Bank President Santiago Bausili and Finance Secretary Pablo Quirno are scheduled to ...
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Top Argentine Officials to Meet PBOC Governor Next Week
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Tinubu meets Afenifere leader, vows tough action against threats to Nigeria’s sovereignty
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Tinubu meets Afenifere leader, vows tough action against threats to ...
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Defend Tinubu administration or quit, Matawalle tells Northern appointees: "This is not the time to keep quiet in the face of intimidation and ...
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Defend Tinubu administration or quit, Matawalle tells Northern appointees
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El-Rufai counsels Tinubu on how to handle underperforming appointees: Mr El-Rufai also urged the President Tinubu to explore the possibility of amending some of ...
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El-Rufai counsels Tinubu on how to handle underperforming appointees
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Business Class from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Lagos, Nigeria for only €1321 roundtrip (lie-flat seats)
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Business Class from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Lagos, Nigeria for only ...
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Chinese supermarket in Abuja shut for allegedly barring Nigerians | Africanews: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) summoned the ...
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Chinese supermarket in Abuja shut for allegedly barring Nigerians | ...
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IMF forecasts 3.3% growth for Nigeria’s economy in 2024: In a recent update from the International Monetary Fund, Nigeria's economic growth forecast for the ...
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IMF forecasts 3.3% growth for Nigeria’s economy in 2024
Quick Glance: IMF upgrades global growth forecast despite risks
  • The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its global growth forecast on Tuesday, noting that the economy had proven 'surprisingly resilient' despite inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts.

  • IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.

  • While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.

  • Despite Tuesday's brighter outlook, global growth remains low compared to historical standards, partly due to weak productivity growth and increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
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"Perfidious form of love fraud": police strike a blow against Nigerian mafia in Germany
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EFCC counters Ex-ECOWAS Court VP on Yahaya Bello’s trial: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has disagreed with a claim by a former Vice President of ...
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EFCC counters Ex-ECOWAS Court VP on Yahaya Bello’s trial
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Tinubu commends Dangote refinery on diesel price reduction: Mr Tinubu affirms that Nigerians and domestic businesses are the nation's surest transport and ...
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Tinubu commends Dangote refinery on diesel price reduction
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Kim Kardashian visits the White House to highlight criminal justice reform: Vice President Harris and Kardashian are meeting with four people convicted of ...
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Kim Kardashian visits the White House to highlight criminal justice reform
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FG sets up committee for Tinubu’s first anniversary: The Federal Government has formed a 28-member inter-ministerial committee to organise and oversee activities ...
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FG sets up committee for Tinubu’s first anniversary
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Tinubu approves commencement of consumer credit scheme for Nigerians: Consumer credit serves as the lifeblood of modern economies, enabling citizens to enhance ...
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Tinubu approves commencement of consumer credit scheme for Nigerians
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Enugu gov hails Tinubu, EFCC over 14 recovered assets: Enugu State Governor, Peter Mba, on Wednesday, commended President Bola Tinubu over the return of 14 ...
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Enugu gov hails Tinubu, EFCC over 14 recovered assets
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Bayer, Nestlé, Unilever and Other Multinationals Cut Back in Africa: After decades of optimism about the region, global giants such as Bayer ...
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Bayer, Nestlé, Unilever and Other Multinationals Cut Back in Africa
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Borno laments failure to produce vaccines: Borno State has lamented the sharp contrast between Nigeria’s status as Africa’s largest economy and the country’s ...
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Borno laments failure to produce vaccines
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Tinubu promises infrastructural, economic transformation in Niger Delta : President Bola Tinubu has assured the people of Niger Delter that concerted efforts are ...
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Tinubu promises infrastructural, economic transformation in Niger Delta 
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Live updates: Iran launches dozens of drones toward Israel: Iran has launched drones toward Israel, according to an Israel Defense Forces spokesperson ...
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Live updates: Iran launches dozens of drones toward Israel
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Addressing Nigeria's Mental Health Challenge Amidst Economic Hardship | Africanews
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Addressing Nigeria's Mental Health Challenge Amidst Economic Hardship | ...
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Tinubu promises economic turnaround by December: President Bola Tinubu says Nigerians should expect the economy to “roar back to glory” by December 2024.
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Tinubu promises economic turnaround by December
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Harris hits Trump on abortion from Arizona: Friday’s appearance marked a shift to campaign events that allowed the vice president to attack Trump more directly.
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Harris hits Trump on abortion from Arizona
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
  • Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.

  • The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.

  • Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.

  • The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
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Ogun gets new Customs boss: The newly deployed Controller of Ogun 1 Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller James Ojo, on Tuesday ...
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Ogun gets new Customs boss
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Celebrated perfumer Christian Provenzano’s eponymous line launched in Nigeria: Mr Provenzano has crafted over 150 best-selling niche perfumes worldwide
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Celebrated perfumer Christian Provenzano’s eponymous line launched in ...
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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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New minimum wage announcement not feasible on May 1 – TUC President
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Nigeria loses $9.2bn annually to foreign shipowners, say experts: Maritime experts have said that Nigeria is losing a sum of $9.2bn annually to foreign shipping ...
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Nigeria loses $9.2bn annually to foreign shipowners, say experts