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APC, Renewed Hope Ambassadors call for diaspora unity ahead of 2027 elections
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, have called for unity among APC members in the diaspora to strengthen support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and the Renewed Hope Agenda. The call was made on Wednesday in Abuja during a strategic global diaspora conference organised by…
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BREAKING: El-Rufai supporters take case to Washington, engage lobbying firm
A support group backing former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has engaged a United States-based advocacy firm to lead an international campaign over his ongoing trial by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The El-Rufai Support Group Association (ERSGA) said it had retained Vanguard Africa, a Washington DC-based organisation, to engage policymakers, democracy advocates, and international…
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UNIZIK appoints Osita Chidoka visiting lecturer after conference presentation
Former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has been appointed a visiting lecturer at the Alex Ekwueme Institute of Leadership and Innovation of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka. Chidoka disclosed that the offer was made by the vice-chancellor of the university, Prof. Bond Anyaehie, following his presentation of a lead paper at the Faculty of Management Sciences International Conference. The former…
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Kogi applauds security forces after rescue of five abductees
The Kogi State Government has welcomed the rescue of five kidnap victims by troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, describing the development as another breakthrough in the ongoing offensive against terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements operating in parts of the state. The victims were rescued during sustained military operations in forests across Kogi State as security…
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FG launches free TV platform, projects jobs, economic growth
The Federal Government has launched Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over (DSO) platform, describing it as a major step towards modernising the country’s broadcasting industry and unlocking opportunities for job creation, local content development, and economic growth. Speaking at the launch held on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National…
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BREAKING: UK court clears Diezani of bribery allegations after lengthy trial
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been acquitted of all bribery-related charges brought against her by British prosecutors following a high-profile trial in London. A jury at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday returned not-guilty verdicts on six counts, including five charges of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery. The verdict came after more than…
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Equatorial Guinea government resigns after failing to meet targets
Equatorial Guinea’s government has resigned after failing to meet its objectives, Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue said. Obiang, who is also the son of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, said the prime minister had presented the resignation of all members of the government because it had barely reached 10% of its targets. He did not specify the targets but a…
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Why we are taking Headies to Toronto — Ayo Animashaun
The founder of The Headies Awards, Ayo Animashaun, has said the decision to host the prestigious music awards in Toronto, Canada, is part of efforts to expand the global reach of African music and strengthen institutions that celebrate the continent’s creative achievements. Animashaun said Toronto was selected because of the opportunities it offers in terms of partnerships, infrastructure, international visibility,…
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Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia
The boss of Cadbury chocolate-maker Mondelez has defended its decision to continue doing business in Russia but admitted he is “not pleased” the firm’s taxes are funding the war with Ukraine. Chief executive Dirk Van de Put said it was the “right decision” to stay after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, saying pulling out would risk thousands of jobs and…
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Nigeria’s DSO launch: A milestone, not yet a guarantee of success — by Aderemi Ogunpitan
Today’s launch of Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over (DSO) platform in Abuja is an important milestone after almost two decades of planning. Government and industry stakeholders have presented it as a transformational moment, promising more channels, improved picture quality, wider coverage and increased advertising revenues. The achievement deserves recognition. But it is important to separate technology from industry economics. The technology…
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