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Enugu Air incident is an accident: My apologies — by Kelechi Deca
This event reminds me of Murphy’s Law which states that “anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” Out of the 69 episodes of Aircrash Investigations Seconds to Disaster documentary series, I have watched 48. That offered me a non classroom basic education on how to approach issues as this. When the news of the Enugu Air incident at Benin…
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Oman presents Gulf-backed plan to Iran on voluntary Strait of Hormuz fees
Oman has presented Iran with a Gulf-backed proposal to manage the Strait of Hormuz, including a system of voluntary fees for ships using the strategic waterway, according to a Gulf source and a Western diplomat familiar with the discussions. The proposal is aimed at helping restore stability to trade through the strait following disruptions caused by the U.S.-Israeli war on…
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When crime becomes an economy: Lessons from Ado’s near empty hotels — by Babafemi Ojudu
For the past two weeks, I have been inundated with stories of empty hotels, deserted lounges, quiet supermarkets, and struggling businesses across Ekiti State, particularly in Ado Ekiti, the state capital. Could this be real, has been the question I asked myself. The explanation was simple, everyone said. The EFCC has finally come to town. Not merely on occasional raids,…
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Awele Elumelu calls for enabling environment to drive Africa’s economic growth
By Folashade Olorunfemi – The Chairperson of Avon Medical Practice Limited, Awele Elumelu, has said the global success of Africa’s music industry reflects the continent’s potential to excel in other sectors if provided with the right support and enabling environment. Speaking at an event for young entrepreneurs, Elumelu recalled how her family was excited by Beyoncé’s album featuring Tiwa Savage,…
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Umpteenth call for solutionist media — by Tunde Akanni
Inclusivity which contrasts sharply with discrimination in whatever form is as fundamental to democracy as the rule of law as well as free press. Beyond media professionals, everyone who treasured democratic values in Nigeria invested efforts and emotions in the struggle to chase away the military. But joy, like Ola Rotimi, once cautioned, has a slender body. From all stakeholders,…
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LAMATA, MOFI host stakeholders as AfDB assesses Green Line project
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), hosted key stakeholders as the African Development Bank (AfDB) assessed the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Green Line project for proposed financing. The meeting, held on July 24 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, formed part of the AfDB’s appraisal mission to evaluate…
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Lagos partners BEB to strengthen child protection, data-driven welfare system
The Lagos State Government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with global non-profit organisation, Both Ends Believing (BEB), to strengthen child protection and promote a data-driven child welfare system across the state. The agreement, signed by the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, aims to improve the identification, documentation, care planning and long-term welfare of children living…
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Reps uncover 29 allegedly forged documents linked to embattled PFIPC
The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the activities of the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) says it has uncovered 29 allegedly forged official documents linked to the fake agency and its self-acclaimed Director-General, Adeniyi Adeyemi Mathew. Chairman of the committee, Yusuf Gagdi, disclosed this during the appearance of the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Shamseldeen Ogunjimi,…
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BBN Season 11: Chimsom Chuka emerges first Head of House
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Following the completion of the show’s opening challenge on Monday, Chimsom Chuka emerged as the first Head of House in the 11th edition of Big Brother Naija, earning immunity from this week’s eviction. The Anambra-born pharmacist and actor was declared the winner after recording the fastest overall time in the first Head of House challenge. During…
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BBNaija’s Tram denies owing ₦400m over 2024 car crash
Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Tram, has denied reports that he owes ₦400 million in damages from a viral car crash in 2024, saying the vehicles involved belonged to a friend and were not rented as he had previously claimed. The reality TV star made the clarification in a video interview that went viral on Monday, a day after…
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