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Nigeria’s Battle Against Petroleum Smuggling: A Complex Struggle for National Stability
Nigeria, a nation blessed with abundant natural resources, has long faced the daunting challenge of securing its borders from the illicit smuggling of petroleum products. With borders stretching over 4,000 kilometers and numerous porous entry points, the country remains vulnerable to economic sabotage, criminal syndicates, and insurgent activities. The smuggling of crude oil and refined products siphons off enormous sums…
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Music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, for burial today
Nigeria’s celebrated music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, known as the “Elegant Stallion,” will be buried on Friday (today) in Lagos. The artist died on July 30, 2024, at Reddington Hospital, Ikeja, after collapsing at an event honouring Dr Stella Okoli, the Managing Director of Emzor Pharmaceuticals. She was 72 years old. The funeral service, as announced by the family, will take…
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NIMASA, Chatham House to Push Maritime Security in Gulf of Guinea at UN Security Council
LAGOS – The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and Chatham House, London, have agreed to bring the issue of maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) this month, highlighting the progress made by NIMASA in tackling piracy and sea robbery in the region. The decision was reached during a meeting between…
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Of Hunger, protests and delusional followers
In the coming days, Nigerians are poised to take to the streets in a series of public demonstrations that reflect deep-seated discontent with the nation’s governance. These protests are not merely reactions to recent events but are the culmination of prolonged frustration with a leadership that has persistently failed to meet the needs of its citizens. Unlike some of his…
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BBNaija S9: Ndinne pair wins first custodian of house challenge
Ndinne pair of the Big Brother Naija season nine show has emerged winner of the first custodian challenge. The duo won the challenge held on Sunday night when 14 pairs of 24 housemates got into the house. With this, the pair is automatically exempted from possible eviction in the first week of the “No loose Guard” edition The Ndinne pair…
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U.S. Consulate assists 33 Nigerian Students Receive $2.92 Million in Scholarships from American Universities
Lagos——Thirty-three high achieving Nigerian students have received full scholarships totaling $2.92 million to attend American universities and colleges for the 2024/2025 academic session. This feat was made possible through the Opportunity Funds Program of the United States Consulate General Lagos that is designed to increase access to U.S. higher education institutions for highly qualified international students who have limited resources…
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US Secret Service Chief, Kimberly Cheatle, resigns
US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned, US media reported Tuesday, a day after she acknowledged that the agency failed in its mission to prevent the assassination attempt against Donald Trump. Cheatle was facing bipartisan calls to step down after a 20-year-old gunman wounded the Republican presidential candidate at a July 13 campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Details later…
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Joe Biden Drops Out From US Presidential Election Race
President Biden announced Sunday that he will suspend his 2024 re-election campaign amid mounting pressure from his Democratic colleagues on Capitol Hill, top donors and Hollywood stars after a disastrous debate performance last month. It comes four months before Americans go to the polls, upending the race for the White House. It follows weeks of intense pressure from fellow Democrats…
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IVLP: Stronger Intellectual Property Protections Key to Africa’s Creative Industry Growth
WASHINGTON, July 18 -* As creative industries expand across Africa, the development of robust intellectual property protection and enforcement frameworks is crucial for sustaining their growth. The U.S. Department of State, in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), recently hosted eight participants from Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria from June 22 to July 3 as part…
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Tinubu condemns attack on former U.S. President, Donald Trump
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the attack on former President of the United States, Donald Trump during a political rally in Pennsylvania. The President, in a message on his official X handle on Sunday, described the attack as “distasteful and beyond the pale of democratic norms. “Violence has no place in democracy. “I extend my sympathies to the former President…
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BBNaija Season 9 Premieres July 28
Nigeria’s much-anticipated reality TV show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 9, will be kickstarted on Sunday, July 28, organisers of the show have disclosed. The organisers took to the official social media handles of the reality TV show on Friday to make the announcement. “#BBNaija Season 9 is HERE! This is a must-follow Season! Get ready for double the drama,…
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Tinubu congratulates Starmer new UK PM on election victory
President Bola Tinubu on Friday congratulated Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, on the victory of his party in the United Kingdom general election. Starmer, emerged winner of the UK general election and is set to become the next prime minister of the country. Rishi Sunak, the outgoing Conservative Prime Minister who has already conceded defeat, said he…
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Security challenges: CDS seeks stronger ties with South Africa defence forces
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for reinforcement of ties between the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the South African National Defence Force towards addressing the multifaceted security challenges bedeviling the African continent. Musa made the call during official visit to the Chief of South Africa National Defence Force (SANDF), Gen. Rudzani Maphwanya, in Pretoria,…
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Stephanie A. Urchick to Lead Rotary International as President for 2024-2025
PITTSBURGH, July 1 – Stephanie A. Urchick, a distinguished member of the Rotary Club of McMurray, Pennsylvania, USA, has been appointed as President of Rotary International for the term 2024-2025. With a history of significant contributions to Rotary International (RI), Urchick has previously served as an RI director and Rotary Foundation trustee, and has held numerous other leadership roles within…
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Dominican University, Ibadan Appoints Professor Jacinta Opara as Vice Chancellor
IBADAN, Nigeria – Dominican University, Ibadan has announced the appointment of Professor Jacinta Opara as its second substantive Vice Chancellor. The decision was made official by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Chief Anthony Idigbe (SAN), following a comprehensive selection process overseen by the university’s Joint Governing Council, Senate, and a professional recruiting firm. The appointment, effective immediately, marks…
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Davido, Chioma’s fairytale wedding takes over social media
The highly anticipated wedding of Nigerian music megastar, Davido and his long-time partner, Chioma Rowland, took over the social media on Tuesday, with series of heartwarming and memorable moments. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that videos and pictures that surfaced online allowed fans worldwide to partake in the joyous occasion. Fans felt as though they were right there,…
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Sama Reaffirms Support for AI AgTech in Africa
For agriculture in East Africa to sustainably feed a growing population, farmers must adopt AI tools to enhance productivity, increase yields, protect environments and reduce costs. Sama, a leading provider of data annotation solutions that power the artificial intelligence (AI) models of the future, has seen the potential improvements firsthand with deployments for customers in Europe, North America and the…
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