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Jan
28
2025
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‘I’ll Remain In Custody,’ Sowore Rejects Police Bail Conditions

‘I’ll Remain In Custody,’ Sowore Rejects Police Bail Conditions

Human Rights, News Flash
‘I’ll Remain In Custody,’ Sowore Rejects Police Bail Conditions An activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has rejected the Nigerian police bail conditions and opted to remain in cusstody. He said he was asked to submit his passport and present a Grade Level 17 officer, the equivalent of a permanent secretary, as surety. Sowore had arrived at the police headquarters in Abuja on Monday morning after he was invited by the police for questioning over a viral video he posted, alleging extortion by officers at a checkpoint in Lagos. Our correspondent reports that…
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Jan
28
2025
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EFCC Operative Found Dead On Lagos Street

EFCC Operative Found Dead On Lagos Street

Crime, News Flash, Obituary
EFCC Operative Found Dead On Lagos Street An official of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been found dead on the street of Lagos state. In a viral video shared online, the official simply identified as Sylvanus was dressed in a burgundy traditional attire and lying lifeless on the road. He was also surrounded by some Nigerians including two police officers who were making efforts to search the content of a small bag he carried for any means of identification. With an identity card found on him, onlookers in the video kept asking where the deceased works. “Where…
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Jan
28
2025
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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles To Face Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania In Group C (See Full List)

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles To Face Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania In Group C (See Full List)

Football, News Flash, Sports
(AFCON 2025): Super Eagles To Face Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania in Group C (Full List) The Super Eagles have been drawn in Group C along with Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania in the forthcoming African Nations Cup (AFCON) scheduled to hold from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026 in Morocco. The 2025 edition of the tournament will be the 35th edition of the competition. The Super Eagles will be looking to win its fourth AFCON title after losing out in the finals against host Ivory Coast in the last edition of the tournament. Group A;MoroccoMaliZambiaComoros Group B;EgyptSouth AfricaAngolaZimbabwe Group CNIGERIATunisiaUgandaTanzania Group…
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Jan
28
2025
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Federal Civil Service Commission Announces Nationwide Recruitment; Apply Now.

Federal Civil Service Commission Announces Nationwide Recruitment; Apply Now.

FGN, Labour, News Flash
APPLY NOW: Federal Civil Service Commission Announces Nationwide Recruitment The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has announced the commencement of its 2025 recruitment exercise for various positions across the Federal Civil Service. In a statement released on Monday, signed by the Head of Press and Public Relations, Taiwo Hassan, the Commission invited eligible Nigerians to submit applications for available vacancies. The announcement, published on the Commission’s official website, calls on interested applicants to submit their applications online via the portal https://recruitment.fedcivilservice.gov.ng Candidates are allowed to apply for only one position and must submit their applications before the deadline of Monday,…
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Jan
28
2025
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Presidents Don’t Need Globetrotting To Attract Investments – Peter Obi Comments As President Tinubu Lands In Tanzania

Presidents Don’t Need Globetrotting To Attract Investments – Peter Obi Comments As President Tinubu Lands In Tanzania

Economy, News Flash, Politics
Presidents Don’t Need Globetrotting To Attract Investments – Peter Obi Says As Tinubu Lands In Tanzania The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has said that presidents need not travel the whole world to attract foreign investments into the country. Obi in a post made on his X account said investments flow naturally where the environment is conducive as there would not be any need to force it. Describing investment and conducive environment as a honey and bee kind of relationship, the former Anambra State governor said Foreign Direct Investment does not come with presidents globetrotting. He…
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Jan
27
2025
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Abia Business And Finance News: A Pulse On ABIA Economy – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia Business And Finance News: A Pulse On ABIA Economy – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy
Abia Business and Finance News: A Pulse on Abia Economy The streets of Abia are a testament to the resilience and determination of its people, particularly the street traders who eke out a living amidst daunting challenges. These traders, mostly women and young adults, brave the scorching sun, torrential rains, and dusty roads to sell their wares, ranging from fresh produce to second-hand clothing. Despite their hard work, they struggle to make ends meet, trapped in a cycle of poverty and financial insecurity. Their daily struggles are a reflection of the broader economic challenges facing Abia, including limited access to…
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Jan
27
2025
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A Glimpse Into Governor Otti’s UN Designed ABA Master Plan: The Dream City Of Nigeria – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

A Glimpse Into Governor Otti’s UN Designed ABA Master Plan: The Dream City Of Nigeria – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
A Glimpse into Governor Otti's UN designed Aba Master Plan: The Dream City of Nigeria The Greater Aba City project is an ambitious initiative aimed at transforming Aba into a thriving economic hub. As described by Governor Alex Otti, the project focuses on facilitating socioeconomic development in Aba and the surrounding areas. The project's goals include improving infrastructure, enhancing the ease of doing business, and attracting investments to the region.¹ People who attended the ceremony where Governor Otti expounded on the project were optimistic about its potential to drive growth and development in Aba. They saw the project as a…
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Jan
27
2025
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18 Passengers Burnt, 11 Vehicles Damaged In Enugu Road Crash

18 Passengers Burnt, 11 Vehicles Damaged In Enugu Road Crash

Mishap, Accident, South East
18 Passengers Burnt, 11 Vehicles Damaged In Enugu Road Crash The Federal Road Safety Corps has rescued 13 road users from a fire related crash in Enugu State. The Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, said in a statement on Sunday in Abuja that the crash which occurred on Saturday, January 25 was as a result of brake failure. This, he said involved 17 vehicles in the category of one petroleum ladened tanker, one water tanker, 15 other vehicles and one tricycle. Mr Ogungbemide said that 31 people were involved in the crash, while 10 were rescued with varying degrees…
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Jan
27
2025
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Trump Proposes Relocating Gaza Residents To Egypt, Jordan

Trump Proposes Relocating Gaza Residents To Egypt, Jordan

Humanitarian, Immigration, International, News Flash, World News
Trump Proposes Relocating Gaza Residents To Egypt, Jordan US President Donald Trump floated a plan on Saturday Saturday to “just clean out” Gaza, and said he wants Egypt and Jordan to take Palestinians from the territory in a bid to create Middle East peace. Describing Gaza as a “demolition site” after the Israel-Hamas war, Trump said he had spoken to Jordan’s King Abdullah II about the issue and expected to talk to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday. “I’d like Egypt to take people. And I’d like Jordan to take people,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. “You’re…
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