NEDA Imasuen, chair of the Senate Committee on Ethics that recommended the suspension of Natasha Akpoti, has been stripped of his bar licence in New York, U.S., over allegations of multimillion-dollar fraud and gross misconduct. A document obtained by Peoples Gazette showed that Mr Imasuen had been disbarred for life …
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Swiss police said Saturday they had solved a kidnapping involving two dogs and a demand for ransom of 1 million Swiss francs (about $1.135 million). Zurich police said that two Bolonka dogs were stolen from the home of a 59-year-old man in Schlieren near Zurich last week, while the dog …
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Gunmen have abducted Mr. Loveday Akari, a Senior Special Assistant to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in Ayakoro Community, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Intelligence sources, according to Zagazola Makama’s report, disclosed that the incident occurred on March 7, 2025. The sources said …
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THE digital age has brought forth rapid advancements that have reshaped industries, economies, and societies. At the heart of this transformation are women who have emerged as trailblazers, innovators, and leaders, driving technological progress and setting new standards in the tech industry. From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to blockchain and …
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IN a major step toward financial inclusion, Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire has launched West Africa’s first Gender Bond, a pioneering financial instrument designed to support women-owned and women-led businesses. The $16.5 million bond, named ‘Ellever Gender Bond 6.5% 2024-2029’, aims to address financing inequalities and boost inclusive economic growth by channelling capital …
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At the 2025 International Women’s Day celebration themed “Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, and Empowerment!”, Taiwo Akerele, Technical Adviser at NGCARES and Executive Director of Policy House International, emphasized the urgent need for decisive policy actions to create a barrier-free society for women. “How do we accelerate action, and what …
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NAIROBI has been ranked as the wealthiest city in East Africa, boasting a growing population of millionaires, according to The Africa Wealth Report by Henley & Partners. The Kenyan capital leads the region with 4,400 millionaires, 10 centi-millionaires (individuals worth over $100 million), but no billionaires. The report, which assesses Africa’s wealthiest …
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THE Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has congratulated Women in Rail (WIR) on this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD). NRC Managing Director, Dr Kayode Opeifa, extended his congratulations in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. The statement was signed by Mr Mahmood Yakub, Deputy Director of Public Relations. Opeifa praised the …
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THE CLEEN Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has called for the acceleration of the women’s ‘Reserved Seats Bill’ to support and raise their presence in the political space. Executive Director of the organisation, Mr Peter Maduoma, made this call on Saturday in Lagos in commemoration of the International Women’s Day …
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Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering the proposed Lekki International Airport and other landmark infrastructure projects across the state. Sanwo-Olu expressed the commitment contained in a statement signed by Mr Gboyega Akosile, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity on Saturday in Lagos. …
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