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Team Nigeria Armed Forces topped the medals table at the 2nd Africa Military Games 2024, clinching 234 medals as the competition ended on Saturday night. Team Nigeria secured 114 gold, 65 silver, and 45 bronze across 21 sports, according to the medal table. Algeria came second with 96 medals, consisting of 53 gold, 22 silver,…
The position on the inflation rate was stated by the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, during the 2024 annual bankers dinner in Lagos organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has admitted that the inflation rate in the country is unacceptably high. In its most recent report…
The ICPC has filed a five-count charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/333/24 against the defendants, accusing them of violating the Public Enterprises Regulatory Commission Act and the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned former President Muhammadu Buhari’s ex in-law, Gimba Ya’u, who is former…
The police said on Saturday that the incident occurred on Friday, adding that the herbalist was quickly transported to the Kubwa General Hospital for emergency treatment and later transferred to Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital for further care. The Nigeria Police Force in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has said a native doctor, Ismail Usman, in…
Dr. Amos Adamu Lauds Shehu Dikko During Courtesy Visit, Declares Sports Administration in Safe Hands Abuja, Nigeria – November 29, 2024 Former Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Dr. Amos Adamu, has expressed confidence in the future of sports administration in Nigeria under the stewardship of Shehu Dikko. During a courtesy visit to Dikko on…
The Nigerian government’s decision to send skitmakers and comedians to India for an assessment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) safety has sparked outrage, with many accusing the Petroleum Ministry of sidelining professionals and engineers in a critical national project. A now-viral video shows comedians, including Ola of Lagos and Basketmouth, participating in what should have…
The All African Students Union (AASU) is thrilled to announce the Africa Student Leaders’ General Assembly, scheduled to take place from December 6th to 8th, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria. Under the theme “Pro-Africa Education System: A Key to Unlocking Africa Potentials,” this historic event will bring together student leaders, educational experts, policymakers, and distinguished personalities…
As Sahel nations move closer to Russia, Chad’s top diplomat says country is ‘very jealous of its sovereignty’. Chad has said it is ending its defence cooperation agreement with former colonial power France, a move that will require French soldiers to leave the Central African country. Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah called France “an essential partner”…
Tinubu’s Ambassadorial List: Fani-Kayode, Omokri, and Sani Spark Political Conversations The long-awaited ambassadorial list of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been unveiled, featuring prominent political figures including Femi Fani-Kayode, Reno Omokri, and Shehu Sani. This announcement has generated significant political discourse, not just because of the names on the list, but due to what their…
A contentious debate has emerged between Northern political elites and the Federal Government over proposed tax reforms that aim to reshape Nigeria’s revenue allocation framework, particularly regarding the Value Added Tax (VAT). Central to this debate is the planned amendment to the VAT Act, which seeks to implement the derivation principle, allocating VAT revenues to…
