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21-year-old denied bail for ₦200k kitchen utensil theft
< 1 mn read The man stole other items like window nets, motorcycle spare parts, 50 pieces of yam tubers, electric iron and one DVD player. A 21-year-old man, Peter Olayera, was on Tuesday remanded on the order of an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing kitchen utensils and other items worth ₦200,000.The Prosecutor, ASP Abdullahi Emmanuel, had told the […]
MFM denies locking up former members over alleged robbery plot
2 mn read The church’s Chief Legal Adviser clarified that the arrests were based on credible threats and legal proceedings were handled by law enforcement, not the church. The Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM) has denied allegations that it framed former members Femi Jimoh and Caleb Oloruntele in connection with a supposed plan to attack the […]
Has democracy favoured them? – Hamzat Lawal makes case for Nigerian women
2 mn read Lawal noted that he would continue to fight and seek justice for marginalised and vulnerable Nigerian women. As Nigeria marks 25 years of uninterrupted democracy on Wednesday, June 12, concerns have been raised over the marginalisation of women in governance and other spheres of society.Human rights activist and founder of Connected Development (CODE) Hamzat Lawal has advocated […]
‘Tinubu isn’t a Superman’ – Presidency comments on June 12 slip
< 1 mn read The presidency said even ex-US President Obama slipped while in office despite being younger than Tinubu. The Presidency has described President Bola Tinubu’s slip from his presidential truck at Eagle Square as a typical human mistake, noting that he isn’t Superman.This was contained in a brief statement released on X by Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu’s Special Adviser […]
Has democracy favoured them? – Hamzat Lawal makes case for Nigerian women
2 mn read Lawal noted that he would continue to fight and seek justice for marginalised and vulnerable Nigerian women. As Nigeria marks 25 years of uninterrupted democracy on Wednesday, June 12, concerns have been raised over the marginalisation of women in governance and other spheres of society.Human rights activist and founder of Connected Development (CODE) Hamzat Lawal has advocated […]
These 7 Nollywood political films are perfect for Democracy Day
2 mn read Nollywood films to see on Democracy Day. Celebrating Democracy Day, June 12 with Nollywood films is a great way to reflect on the country’s political system and the importance of democracy.It is a public holiday that has been set aside to pay tribute to the restoration of democracy to the country and to recognise the […]
Scientists reveal unusual discovery about elephants— it’s mind-blowing
2 mn read Scientists used machine learning to analyse hundreds of recordings of elephant rumbles.African elephants call to each other and respond to their individual names. This behavior, typical of humans, is unusual in the world of wild animals. Scientists used machine learning to analyse hundreds of recordings of elephant rumbles. Calling each other by unique names is […]
Global economy to stabilise in 2024, but slower than pre-COVID levels – World Bank
2 mn read The global economy is expected to stabilise for the first time in three years in 2024 but at a level that is weak by recent historical standards, says the World Bank.This is contained in a statement issued by the bank’s online media briefing centre on the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report on Tuesday. […]
Vesti partners Future Awards Africa to invest $250,000 in talented youth
2 mn read In a significant commitment to Africa’s future, Vesti, a leading migration fintech company, announces a 5-year, $250,000 investment in talented young Africans through its Vista for Africans Initiative. Kicking off this initiative, Vesti partners with The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), dubbed as the “Nobel Prize for Young Africans.” This partnership marks a shared vision between Vesti and […]
Illegal loan apps change strategy as FCCPC delists 47
< 1 mn read The loan apps have moved to using Android Application Packages (APK) to reach their target customers Some illegal loan apps still operating in the country have devised a means to avoid the penalties laid out by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).The loan apps, which were banned from the Google Playstore, have moved to […]