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May
25
2025
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Zamfara First Lady Bags 2025 African Iconic Women Award

Zamfara First Lady Bags 2025 African Iconic Women Award

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By John Ekah, Gusau First Lady of Zamfara State, Mrs. Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has been honoured with the prestigious African Iconic 2025 Award. The award is in recognition of her exceptional leadership and advocacy abilities within two years as the state's First Lady. The award ceremony was held at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, under the theme 'Breaking Barriers, Building Legacy'. The event brought together distinguished personalities who have made significant contributions to society that strengthened the resilience of African women. African Iconic Women Recognition Award (AIWRA) is a platform that recognizes and celebrates achievements of African women in various fields.…
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May
25
2025
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Speakers At UNN Public Lecture, IPMAN Laud Mbah On Accomplishments

Speakers At UNN Public Lecture, IPMAN Laud Mbah On Accomplishments

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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu A critical analysis of Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah’s leadership philosophy took centre stage during a public lecture on ethical leadership and development at the grassroots. The lecture was organised by the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) and the Ethics, AI, and Higher Education Strategy Team (EAISTRAP) at the nation's premier university, over the weekend. The critique came as Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) thumbed up the governor for what it said were his wonderful accomplishments in just two years in office. At the UNN event, guest lecturer and Chairman, Nsukka Local Government Area…
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May
25
2025
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By Felix Duru Mbah
I’m Not Quitting APC -Alia

I’m Not Quitting APC -Alia

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By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has dispelled the allegation that he is set to dump the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) because of the crisis in the party. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Tersoo Kula, said "the story is not true and is typical of the yellow journalism practices by some online newspapers." The statement revealed that "at a time opposition Governors are joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), due to the policies and wonderful performances of the party under the Tinubu-led administration, it is laughable and lame for a media…
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May
25
2025
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Reverse Rector’s Appointment -Ijesa Leaders Ask Adeleke, As Rep Alabi Basks In Limelight

Reverse Rector’s Appointment -Ijesa Leaders Ask Adeleke, As Rep Alabi Basks In Limelight

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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Some prominent indigenes of Ijesaland, Osun State, have appealed to the State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, to reverse the appointment of a new Rector for Osun State College of Technology (OSCOTECH), Esa-Oke. They stated that the process leading to the appointment did not follow due process. Organized under their umbrella Concerned Indigenes of Ijesaland, they, at a press conference held in Esa-Oke town at the weekend, expressed concern over what they termed “selection process” in choosing the new Rector. They said the appointment of Mr. Adewumi Adebowale Sefiu as the Rector of the institution was not…
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May
25
2025
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Real Madrid Appoint Xavi Alonso As Manager, To Replace Carlo Ancelotti

Real Madrid Appoint Xavi Alonso As Manager, To Replace Carlo Ancelotti

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Real Madrid have officially confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as their new manager in a club statement posted on Sunday morning.  The Spanish giants announced that he would sign a three-year deal, beginning on June 1 and running to June 30, 2028.  This will see Alonso be able to take charge of the team for the upcoming Club World Cup, which begins on June 14.  Alonso, 38, is set to be unveiled as the new head coach of Los Blancos on Monday, per Fabrizio Romano.  The Spaniard has been heavily linked with the club after impressing in his first job in management at Bundesliga side Bayer…
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May
24
2025
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8 Persons Jailed for Money Laundering, Internet Fraud

8 Persons Jailed for Money Laundering, Internet Fraud

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Justice R.M.Aikawa of the Federal High Court, sitting in Kaduna has convicted and sentenced eight internet fraudsters to jail. The convicts, Ogar Joseph, Nanbut David Dauda, Abah Mathew Arome, Fasikun Lekan, Daniel John, Gideon Dennis, Friday Emmanuel and Yusuf Hijelan were prosecuted by the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a separate one-count charge, bordering on impersonation, cybercrime and money laundering. The charge against Dauda reads: "That you Nanbut David Dauda, (a.k.a Hacktivist Legion) sometime in April, 2025 in Tammah, Nasarawa State, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, retained the total sum of $115.00 (One Hundred and Fifteen United States Dollars) which you knew that such fund…
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May
24
2025
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By Felix Duru Mbah
‘Japa’: Rip-off! ‘Poorest Countries In The World Pay Richest For Denied Visas’, As Nigerians, Others Lose N1.12bn

‘Japa’: Rip-off! ‘Poorest Countries In The World Pay Richest For Denied Visas’, As Nigerians, Others Lose N1.12bn

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When Joel Anyaegbu’s application for a Schengen visa to travel to Barcelona was denied late last year, he was surprised but immediately reapplied. He sent in more documents than were required, including bank statements and proof of property ownership in Nigeria. He was rejected again. “The information submitted regarding the justification for the purpose and conditions of the intended stay were not reliable,” read a checklist returned with his passport from the Spanish consulate in Lagos. The 32-year-old gaming consultant said he felt humiliated. "I had to cancel meetings with partners at the conference I was attending,” he told CNN…
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May
23
2025
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By Felix Duru Mbah
BREAKING! Tinubu Names Katsina Ex-Gov, Shema, FCDA Chair

BREAKING! Tinubu Names Katsina Ex-Gov, Shema, FCDA Chair

BREAKING
By our reporter President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of former Katsina State Governor, Ibrahim Shehu Shema, as the new Chairman of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA). Shema, who was Governor from 2007 to 2015, brings a wealth of administrative experience to the role. His tenure in Katsina was marked by significant strides in infrastructure, education, and healthcare, earning him recognition as a pragmatic leader. The appointment, announced late Friday, May 23, is expected to drive FCDA’s mandate of transforming Abuja into a modern, sustainable, and globally competitive capital city. In a statement from the Presidency, President Tinubu…
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May
23
2025
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Napoli Win Serie A By One Point

Napoli Win Serie A By One Point

Sports
Napoli have been crowned Serie A champions for the fourth time in their history, and second time in three seasons, courtesy of a 2-0 win over Cagliari at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Leading 2023-24 winners Inter Milan by one point in the Italian top-flight standings ahead of today's finale, the Partenopei knew that a victory by any margin would suffice, rendering the Nerazzurri's result against Como inconsequential. Napoli were without wily head coach Antonio Conte due to suspension, meaning his trusted assistant Cristian Stellini oversaw operations from the touchline, and his side more than rose to the occasion. Following…
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May
23
2025
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Western Aid Cuts Threaten Effort To Reduce Maternal Deaths In Nigeria

Western Aid Cuts Threaten Effort To Reduce Maternal Deaths In Nigeria

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By Ejomo Egbejule, The Guardian UK At a UN-run antenatal clinic in a camp for people displaced by Boko Haram, the colours stand out like the bellies of the pregnant women. Abayas in neon green, dark brown and shades of yellow graze against the purple and white uniforms of nurses attending to them in the beige-orange halls of the maternal healthcare facility. Within the clinic in Maiduguri in North-East Nigeria, midwives and nurses are handing out free emergency home delivery kits, “dignity kits” for sexual abuse survivors and reusable sanitary pads to curb exploitation of young girls who cannot afford…
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