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Trump, Harris to clash at debate that could reshape 2024 race
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris will on Tuesday meet to debate, a phenomenon that could prove pivotal in their pitched battle for the White House. The ABC News-hosted debate at 9 p.m. ET (0100 GMT
Edo 2024: Court to hear APC’s suit seeking Ighodalo’s disqualification Sept. 19
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, fixed Sept. 19 to hear a suit filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) seeking the disqualification of Asue Ighodalo, the PDP candidate for the Sept. 21 governorship election in Edo. Justice Peter Lifu
Tinubu pledges FG’s support as Maiduguri faces severe flooding
President Bola Tinubu has expressed grave concern over the severe flooding in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, which has displaced over 200,000 residents and damaged critical infrastructure, including the Post Office and Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. The flood is attributed to the
Fidelity Bank alleviates hunger, feeds Eti-Osa LGA residents
By RUKUYAT ADEYEMI Fidelity Bank Plc on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to alleviating hunger and poverty with the distribution of food packs to residents of Eti-Osa Local Government Area (LGA) in Lagos. Managing Director of BANK, Dr Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, at the distribution
Nigeria and Rwanda play to a draw
Coach Augustine Eguavoen’s pursuit of two wins in two games fell short as Nigeria was held to a goalless draw by Rwanda in Kigali on Tuesday. After leading the Super Eagles to a convincing 3-0 victory over Benin just three days prior,
Nigeria’s undue oil dependency and way out of quagmire, by Lauren Nwakanma
In the bustling streets of Lagos, amid the relentless hum of commerce and industry, there lies a persistent shadow over Nigeria’s economic landscape: an over-reliance on oil. Despite its vast reserves, Nigeria’s dependency on oil has become both a boon and a
Tragedy of unfit men in position of national leadership, by Chima Nwafo
Despite Chatham House, London, being the sole consecrating authority of every Nigerian head of state since 1966, a former British Prime Minister, David Cameron (2010-2016), once said: “If the amount of money stolen from Nigeria in the last 30 years was stolen
NYSC Corps Members urged to apply for Tony Elumelu Foundation’s entrepreneurship grant
By Mike Abbah The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is encouraging all corps members across Africa to seize the opportunity offered by the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Grant. Interested participants are urged to register at https://www.tefconnect.net, a platform dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs
Currency, equities markets record mixed sentiments as naira appreciates
By Mike Abbah The naira appreciated by 0.8% to N1,580.46/$ in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) on Monday, setting the pace to reverse the negative trend that closed the market on Friday. However, turnover dropped to $197.37 from $245.97 at
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THURSDAY TREATISE by Luke Onyekakeyah – Is Oyo another Chibok kidnap?
The recent abduction of teachers and students in Oyo is