Tinubu Opens Doors for NOUN Graduates in NYSC and Law School

EducationNewsNigeriaTinubu Opens Doors for NOUN Graduates in NYSC and Law School

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 18, 2024

Graduates from the National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, will now be able to participate in the one-year mandatory National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, scheme, President Bola Tinubu announced on Saturday at NOUN’s 13th convocation ceremony. President Tinubu also addressed the longstanding issue of admission of NOUN Law graduates to the Nigerian Law School. “With the changing demographics of our great nation, the government has recognised the importance of allowing NOUN graduates to participate in...

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Army Rescues Abducted Chibok Schoolgirl After 10 Years

NewsNigeriaArmy Rescues Abducted Chibok Schoolgirl After 10 Years

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 18, 2024

The Nigerian Army announced the rescue of another Chibok schoolgirl on Wednesday. Lydia Simon, abducted alongside 275 others from the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok in 2014, was found by troops of Operation Desert Sanity III in Borno State. According to military sources who spoke to Zagazola Makama, Lydia, who is five months pregnant, was found with three children in Gwoza LGA. She reportedly escaped from the captivity of Boko Haram insurgents led by...

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Judge Threatens to Adjourn Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Indefinitely 

NewsNigeriaJudge Threatens to Adjourn Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Indefinitely 

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 18, 2024

The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, might be postponed indefinitely due to disagreements in court between the judge and Kanu’s lawyer. Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja threatened to adjourn the proceedings indefinitely on Wednesday after Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, argued for better conditions for a fair trial. Ejimakor demanded Kanu’s previously revoked bail be reinstated and raised concerns about alleged surveillance in their...

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Nigerian Chess Master Tunde Onakoya Attempts Guinness World Record

LifestyleNewsNigeriaNigerian Chess Master Tunde Onakoya Attempts Guinness World Record

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 18, 2024

Nigerian chess champion, Tunde Onakoya, began his ambitious attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest unbeaten chess marathon on Wednesday, 17th April. Onakoya set up his board in the heart of New York City’s Times Square, aiming to play continuously for 58 hours without losing a single game. The current record stands at 56 hours, 9 minutes, and 37 seconds, set by two Norwegians in 2018. Onakoya, known for his philanthropic work...

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Kaduna Assembly Launch Probe into El-Rufai’s Spending, Projects

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKaduna Assembly Launch Probe into El-Rufai’s Spending, Projects

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 17, 2024

The Kaduna State House of Assembly has set up a committee to investigate the government’s expenditure and project implementation during Nasir El-Rufai’s tenure as governor, which spanned from 2015 to 2023. The committee’s focus will include scrutinising loans, grants, and how these funds were used for projects undertaken during El-Rufai’s eight years in office. This move comes amid concerns raised by the current governor, Uba Sani, regarding a significant debt burden inherited from his predecessor....

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Cubana Chief Priest Denies Naira Abuse, Released on Bail

NewsNigeriaCubana Chief Priest Denies Naira Abuse, Released on Bail

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 17, 2024

Popular Nigerian nightlife promoter, Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, has pleaded not guilty to charges of abusing the Nigerian currency, the naira. The arraignment took place on Wednesday at the Federal High Court, Lagos, before Justice Kehinde Ogundare. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, brought three charges against Cubana Chief Priest, accusing him of spraying and tampering with naira notes during a social event. This act allegedly contravenes the provisions of...

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“Nigeria Still Struggling With BVAS, Not Time for Diaspora Voting”, NBA Chieftain

NewsNigeriaPolitics“Nigeria Still Struggling With BVAS, Not Time for Diaspora Voting”, NBA Chieftain

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 17, 2024

The chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Legal Education Committee, Auta Nyada, has cast doubt on the feasibility of allowing Nigerians living abroad to vote in elections, citing potential security risks. “Diaspora voting is actually a good idea, but for me, I don’t think that Nigeria has reached the stage for diaspora voting,” said the chairman. He argued that Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should focus on addressing the loopholes...

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US Organization Invites 10 Northern Governors to Security Symposium

NewsNigeriaPoliticsUS Organization Invites 10 Northern Governors to Security Symposium

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 17, 2024

Ten governors from northern Nigeria are set to travel to the United States next week to attend a security symposium focused on addressing regional challenges. The symposium, organised by the Africa Center at the United States Institute of Peace, will bring together the governors with US officials and security experts to discuss solutions for combating insecurity in northern Nigeria. Governors Dikko Radda of Katsina State, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, Uba Sani of Kaduna State,...

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Fireboy DML, Osimhen, and Amusan Make Forbes Africa’s Prestigious “30 Under 30” List

NewsNigeriaFireboy DML, Osimhen, and Amusan Make Forbes Africa’s Prestigious “30 Under 30” List

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 16, 2024

Nigeria’s talent continues to shine on the global stage as three young stars, Fireboy DML, Victor Osimhen, and Tobi Amusan have been recognised by Forbes Africa’s coveted “30 Under 30” list for 2024. The annual list celebrates Africa’s most promising young leaders and changemakers under the age of 30 across various industries. Fireboy DML, the afrobeat singer known for hits like “Jealous” and “Peru,” has taken the music industry by storm. His inclusion highlights the...

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EFCC Set To Arraign Socialite Cubana Chief Priest on Naira Abuse Charges

NewsNigeriaEFCC Set To Arraign Socialite Cubana Chief Priest on Naira Abuse Charges

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 16, 2024

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has announced its intention to arraign social media personality Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, for alleged violations of the naira. The exact details of the charges against Cubana Chief Priest have not been made public, but naira abuse is a serious offence under the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Act. The Act prohibits, among other things, the spraying, mutilation, and unauthorised defacing of the naira....

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