AFRICAN leaders, global changemakers, and private sector representatives are set to gather in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on January 27-28 for the first-ever Africa Heads of State Energy Summit. The summit will kickstart Mission 300 (M300), an ambitious initiative aiming to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030. Spearheaded by …
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A Federal High Court, Lagos, has fixed February 27, for the arraignment of son of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, Gbolahan and four others for alleged conspiracy, obtaining by false pretence in N1, 356, 057, 330. 43 billion fraud. Obanikoro will be arraigned alongside Adejare Adegbenro, 51; Balmoral International Limited; M. O. …
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NAMIBIA’S former First Lady, Monica Geingos, has issued a public warning about fraudsters using her name and image to trick unsuspecting citizens into investing in bogus forex schemes. In a video message reported by the BBC, Geingos cautioned the public to remain vigilant, revealing that the problem has worsened significantly in …
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KENYA’S active mobile phone subscriptions grew by 1.6 percent to hit 70 million as of September 2024, up from 68.9 million in June 2024. This milestone was revealed in the latest quarterly report from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), which highlighted significant growth in the nation’s telecommunications sector. The report noted that Kenya’s …
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SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law a contentious bill enabling land expropriation without compensation under specific conditions. The move, reported by the BBC, has sparked fierce debate within the country, with opposition parties and some government coalition members voicing strong resistance. The law, hailed by the ruling African National Congress …
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OPERATIVES of the Lagos State CP Special Squad have apprehended two suspects in connection with abduction of Mrs Folasade Odumosu, the wife of a retired AIG of Police, Mr Hakeem Odumosu. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the development in a statement on Friday. It would …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the sum of N32.7 billion for the implementation of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP). Prof. Nentawe Yilwata, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, said this during the launching of the State Action Plan durable solutions for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) on Friday …
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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), South-East Zone, has condemned the killing of Aminu Salisu, one of the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in Awka, Anambra. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Salisu, an Assistant Superintendent of the …
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THE Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) on Friday formally admitted 4,667 students for the 2024/2025 academic session. The university also secured the National Universities Commission (NUC) accreditation for its seven colleges. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the matriculation ceremony took place at the university’s main campus …
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Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday gave N500,000 each to two corps members for distinguishing themselves and contributing immensely to the growth and development of their host communities. Sanwo-Olu announced the donation at the State Honours Award, Recognition and Swearing-in of 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream 2 Corps Members. …
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