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UNICEF Appoints Zephia Ovia-Ikem as NextGen Champion to Drive Youth Empowerment in Nigeria

UNICEF has appointed Zephia Ovia-Ikem as a NextGen Champion, joining a global community of investors, philanthropists, and private sector leaders dedicated to advancing children’s rights and improving opportunities for young…

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Bamboo launches Nigerian stocks to deepen retail capital markets

Bamboo Global Inc, an online brokerage firm, yesterday launched on its platform Nigerian stocks including blue chip corporations like Guaranty Trust Holding Company PLC, MTN, and Dangote Cement. In a statement,…

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After suffering injuries from the accident, it was learned that the deceased had turned to self-medication out of concern that she would not be able to pay for her medical bills. After turning to self-medication, it was gathered she passed away in her apartment few days later. The corpse was allegedly taken from the room and disposed off in a nearby canal by the landlady and her husband. Chairman of the Community Development Association, Mosuru Akindele, was reportedly called by the residents, who were suspicious about the alleged occurrence, and the youth leader, Olabode Kazeem, was also contacted following the incident. Confirming the incident, spokesperson of the State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, said the police were working to recover the body from the canal. “Our men went to the house and discovered a two-year-old boy in a welfare facility. Meanwhile, our men combed the entire canal in search of the body, but we haven’t found anything,” she said.

Chairman, United Bank for Africa Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu has called for increased focus on capital allocation and investment in innovation to drive improvement in global improvements. Elumelu, who is also…

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hbtechng
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Ogun landlady, husband on the run after throwing tenant’s corpse into canal

Abeokuta—Operatives of Ogun State Police command have launched a manhunt for a landlady, Bola Abiodun, and her husband, Sunday, who fled their Temidire community home in Ifo Local Government Area…

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hbtechng
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CBN’ll retain high interest rates to tame inflation — Cardoso

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has hinted that the apex bank will keep interest rates high until inflation subsides by implementing orthodox policies. Inflation in Nigeria…

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hbtechng
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Tariff hike: Labour protests, disconnects NERC, TCN, DisCos’ offices

ABUJA — Organized Labour yesterday shut down the headquarters of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, and Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, headquarters over…

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hbtechng
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INEC gives 18 parties May 20 deadline to nominate candidates in Ondo

Ahead of the September and November governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said it would soon resume the Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise…

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hbtechng
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Olubadan’s nomination: No cause for alarm — Oyo govt

Oyo State government, yesterday, allayed the fears of Ibadan residents over the approval of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, as the 43rd Olubadan, saying people will hear from the government…

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hbtechng
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Game On: Fubara set to probe Wike’s administration, institutes panel of inquiry

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, signalled on Monday that he would probe the administration of his predecessor and immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike. Hinted at plans…

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hbtechng
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Hardship: Massive protest looms if… — Primate Ayodele

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has asked President Tinubu to solve hunger and electricity problems in the country in order to avoid an impending massive…

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hbtechng
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Don’t give up on Tinubu, APC chieftain tells Nigerians

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Chief Olatunbosun Oyintiloye has appealed to Nigerians not to give up on the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Oyintiloye, a…

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hbtechng
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Kebbi govt reclaims lands encroached by rice mills company

Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, has directed the Ministry of Animal Health, Fisheries and Husbandry to collaborate with the Ministry of Land in the state to revoke the…

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hbtechng
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76 million people internally displaced worldwide — Monitor centre

Recent conflicts in Sudan and Gaza have pushed the number of Internally Displaced People (IDPs) worldwide to a record 75.9 million at the end of 2023, an NGO monitor, Internal…

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hbtechng
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Amusan in confident mood after setting season lead

World record holder in women’s 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan has fired a note of warning to her track foes following her imperious form this season, The PUNCH reports. On Sunday,…

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hbtechng
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Boxer Lawal dies after pro debut

London-based boxer Sherif Lawal has died after he collapsed in the ring during his professional debut on Sunday. In the opening bout of a four-fight card promoted by Costakis Evangelou, 29-year-old…

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hbtechng
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MEET FINIDI’S ASSISTANTS

Finidi George was officially confirmed as Nigeria’s new coach on Monday — becoming the 10th indigenous coach to manage the Super Eagles in two decades. The former Ajax and Real Betis…

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hbtechng
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