FG Inaugurates NITDA South-East Zonal Office in Enugu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFG Inaugurates NITDA South-East Zonal Office in Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)May 10, 2025

The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, calls on youths residing in the South East geopolitical zone in Nigeria to leverage the services of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA. “Our young innovators, developers, and entrepreneurs – you now have a home in NITDA. Use it. Grow through it, and let it become the platform from which your ideas reach the world.” “Together, we will ensure that the story of...

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Gates Foundation plans to shut down, gives away $313b in next 20 years

NewsNigeriaPhilanthropyWorld NewsGates Foundation plans to shut down, gives away $313b in next 20 years

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 9, 2025

The Gates Foundation plans to shut down its activities entirely in 2045, but plans to give away $313 billion in the next 20 years. Bloomberg said the non-profit foundation had disbursed more than $100 billion since it was co-founded by Microsoft Founder Bill Gates and Melinda Gates in 2000; originally, the foundation was set to close 20 years after Gate’s death. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Gates is the fifth-richest person in the world with a net...

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Kogi State Judicial Service Commission Retires Judge, Suspends Magistrate

NewsNigeriaKogi State Judicial Service Commission Retires Judge, Suspends Magistrate

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 9, 2025

An Area Court judge in Kogi State Alemeru Adekunle Bamidele has been retired for purchasing a building being the subject matter of litigation before him after ordering its sale, and thereafter refused to make full payment for the property. Similarly, Magistrate Tanimu U. Muhammed was suspended from performing adjudicatory duties as a magistrate for a period of two years, after issuing a court order without hearing the parties involved. He is also to be issued...

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Nigerian Law School Restates Zero Tolerance For Examination Malpractice

EducationNewsNigeriaNigerian Law School Restates Zero Tolerance For Examination Malpractice

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 9, 2025

The Director General of the Nigerian Law School, Professor Isa Chiroma has restated  the body’s commitment to zero tolerance to examination malpractices. Chiroma  disclosed this on Thursday during an investigative hearing in Abuja, held by the House Committee on Justice, chaired by Hon. Olumide Osoba, which focused on concerns related to the alleged withholding of Bar exam results and the backlog of students awaiting their Call to the Bar. The hearing followed a peaceful protest...

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Tinubu Congratulates His Holiness Leo XIV On Election As Pope

NewsNigeriaTinubu Congratulates His Holiness Leo XIV On Election As Pope

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 8, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated His Holiness Leo XIV on his election as the Bishop of Rome and the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Tinubu sent his congratulatory message through Bayo Onanuga, his Special Assistant on Information and Strategy, on Thursday. The President said he felicitates The Conclave for electing the American Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. According to the President, he rejoices warmly with the leadership of...

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Troops Take Down Top Terror Suspects, Rescue 173 Hostages in April – Military

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTroops Take Down Top Terror Suspects, Rescue 173 Hostages in April – Military

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 8, 2025

The Nigerian military says it has made major breakthroughs in its fight against insecurity, with several high-profile terrorists killed and hundreds of kidnap victims rescued in April. Among those eliminated was a notorious terror leader, Nkwachi Eze, also known as ‘Onowu’, who had long been on the military’s wanted list. According to the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major-General Markus Kangye, Eze was the brain behind many attacks and kidnappings across the South-East. Speaking during...

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Robert Francis Prevost Becomes First American Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV

NewsReligionWorld NewsRobert Francis Prevost Becomes First American Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 8, 2025

In a historic development for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected the 267th pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. This marks the first time in history that an American has ascended to the papacy. The announcement came after the fourth ballot of the conclave, held on its second day. White smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney at 6:08 p.m. local time, signalling the election of a new pope. Cardinal...

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Full Text of President Tinubu’s Speech in Anambra

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFull Text of President Tinubu’s Speech in Anambra

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 8, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on Wednesday, 8th May 2025, paid a historic state visit to Anambra, where he was warmly received by Governor Charles Soludo, traditional rulers, and a cheering crowd of residents at the Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka. The visit marked the President’s first official tour of the southeast state since assuming office in May 2023, and it was characterised by the commissioning of landmark state projects, including the Solution Fun...

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Ganduje Urges FG To Convert Forests To Military Bases

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGanduje Urges FG To Convert Forests To Military Bases

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 8, 2025

Due to renewed activities of insurgencies across parts of Nigeria, the leadership of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday has called on the Federal Government to convert forests to military bases as a measure to prevent further insurgents’ occupation and improve national security in the country. Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of APC, made the call in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital during a condolence visit to the state over...

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Election Fraud: Six Americans including Judge Arrested

NewsPoliticsElection Fraud: Six Americans including Judge Arrested

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 8, 2025

Six American citizens, including several public officials, have been arrested in connection with alleged election fraud in Texas. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton disclosed this Wednesday via a post on his official X handle, explained that individuals were implicated in election-related offences linked to a vote-harvesting scheme in Frio County, Texas. Those arrested include Frio County Judge Rochelle Camacho, former Frio County Elections Administrator Carlos Segura, and Pearsall City Council Member Ramiro Trevino. Also arrested...

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