How Prince Harry and Meghan Charmed Nigerians in 3-Day Visit

NewsNigeriaHow Prince Harry and Meghan Charmed Nigerians in 3-Day Visit

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 14, 2024

Tour Highlighted  Mental Health, Youth, and Sports Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, concluded their whirlwind three-day visit to Nigeria on Sunday, leaving a trail of warm memories and a renewed focus on youth development, mental health, and the transformative power of sports. Their Nigerian adventure began in Abuja, the bustling capital city. Touching down on Friday, the couple immediately immersed themselves in local affairs with a visit to the Lightway...

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Amnesty International: Violence in Plateau Claims 1,336 Lives in 3 Months

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaAmnesty International: Violence in Plateau Claims 1,336 Lives in 3 Months

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 13, 2024

A new report by Amnesty International has painted a grim picture of violence in Plateau State, revealing a death toll of 1,336 people over three months. The report, unveiled during a “Photo Exhibition on the Impact of Conflicts” in Jos last Thursday, focused on attacks that took place between December 2023 and February 2024. Isa Sanusi, Country Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, highlighted the brutality of the violence, stating that women and children were not...

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Nigerian Military Make Gains Against Terrorists, Kill 135, Arrest 182 in One Week

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian Military Make Gains Against Terrorists, Kill 135, Arrest 182 in One Week

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 13, 2024

In a significant development, Nigerian troops have made substantial progress against terrorist groups operating within the country. According to a statement released Friday by Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, the military neutralised 135 terrorists and apprehended 182 others during a week-long operation across various regions. The operations, conducted by the Armed Forces and other security agencies, targeted areas known for terrorist activity. The statement highlighted successes in the North East, North...

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Amusan Blazes to World-Leading Time in 100m Hurdles Race

NewsNigeriaSportsAmusan Blazes to World-Leading Time in 100m Hurdles Race

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 13, 2024

Nigerian sprint queen Tobi Amusan scorched the track at the inaugural Jamaica Athletics Invitational on Saturday, setting a world-leading time of 12.40 seconds in the women’s 100m hurdles race. Amusan, the reigning world record holder in the event, displayed her dominance throughout the race. Despite trailing for most of it behind Danielle Williams, the two-time world champion, Amusan surged ahead in the closing stages, showcasing her exceptional technique and power. Williams finished a close second...

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AMVCAs Celebrate a Decade of Excellence: Breath of Life Takes Top Honours

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaAMVCAs Celebrate a Decade of Excellence: Breath of Life Takes Top Honours

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 12, 2024

The 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCAs, unfolded in a night of glamour and celebration at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos on Saturday. The ceremony honoured the best in African cinema and television, recognising outstanding achievements across various categories. The biggest winner of the night was “Breath of Life,” directed by BB Sasore. The film garnered several awards, including the coveted prize for Best Movie. The actors in the...

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Senate Backs Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenate Backs Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 10, 2024

A fiery debate erupted in the Nigerian Senate this week, culminating in a vote to potentially impose the death penalty on drug traffickers. The measure passed on Thursday, marks a dramatic shift in sentencing for such offenses, which previously carried a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. “Any person who, without lawful authority, imports, manufactures, produces, processes, plants or grows the drugs popularly known as cocaine, LSD, heroin or any other similar drugs shall be guilty...

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House of Reps Hit Pause on CBN’s Cybersecurity Levy

BusinessNewsNigeriaPoliticsHouse of Reps Hit Pause on CBN’s Cybersecurity Levy

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 10, 2024

The House of Representatives threw a wrench into the Central Bank of Nigeria’s, CBN, plans this week, directing the bank to suspend the implementation of a proposed 0.5% cybersecurity levy on electronic transactions. The move came after a motion by Honourable Kingsley Chinda, who raised concerns about the levy’s ambiguity. According to Chinda, the CBN’s circular outlining the levy was open to misinterpretation. He argued that the wording could lead to the levy being placed...

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Gunmen Storm Kogi University, Abduct Students 

EducationNewsNigeriaGunmen Storm Kogi University, Abduct Students 

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 10, 2024

Unease gripped the campus of the Confluence University of Science and Technology, CUSTEC, in Osara, Kogi State, on Thursday night, as gunmen stormed the institution and abducted a yet-to-be-determined number of students. According to an eyewitness account, the assailants believed to be bandits, arrived around 9:00 p.m. while students were engrossed in late-night studies for their upcoming semester examinations. The witness reported, “They came through the bush, entered three lecture halls, and started shooting into...

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Ministry of Defence Boosts Morale of Military with New Fighting Vehicles 

National SecurityNewsNigeriaMinistry of Defence Boosts Morale of Military with New Fighting Vehicles 

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 9, 2024

The Nigerian military received a boost in its fight against insecurity with the recent delivery of 20 improved Armoured Personnel Carriers, APCs, on Wednesday. General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, received the new vehicles in a ceremony held in Abuja. The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Kana, representing the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, handed over the keys of the APCs to General Musa on Wednesday. These APCs are not...

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Nigerian Woman is First Black to Earn PhD in Robotics at University of Michigan

EducationNewsNigeriaNigerian Woman is First Black to Earn PhD in Robotics at University of Michigan

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 9, 2024

Nigerian-born Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi has etched her name in history, becoming the first Black woman to receive a PhD in Robotics from the prestigious University of Michigan in the United States. Dosunmu-Ogunbi’s accomplishment was celebrated during the university’s College of Engineering convocation. The ceremony provided a platform for Dosunmu-Ogunbi to acknowledge the importance of the support system that propelled her to this achievement. She emphasised, “I do not stand here on my own two feet alone....

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