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The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, said on Wednesday that Israel is open to partnering with the Federal Government and the private sector in areas that benefit both countries. He said this was part of his country’s efforts to eradicate poverty and insecurity in the world. Freeman, who was represented by the Consul of

The joint security team of Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, arrested three students of the institution and five others suspected to be members of a secret society and hard drug peddlers. The arrests were made during the ongoing second-semester examination for the 2023/2024 academic session. A statement issued on Wednesday by

Nigeria has become the seventh-fastest country in Sub-Saharan Africa for internet speed with an average download speed of 27.62 Mbps. This is based on the 2024 Worldwide Broadband Speed Report published on Tuesday. According to tests of internet speeds conducted in 220 countries, Nigeria climbed up the world speed rankings from 133rd in 2023 to

King Charles III outlined Labour’s first programme for government in 15 years on Wednesday, with promises of economic stability and tougher action on irregular immigration to improve relations with Europe soured by Brexit. “We will unlock growth and take the brakes off Britain,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in introductory remarks to the King’s Speech,

The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board has said the computer-based test for the recruitment of teachers into primary schools in the state, will begin on Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26, 2024. The Chairman, OyoSUBEB, Nureni Adeniran, made this known in Ibadan on Wednesday. Adeniran said 50,097 applicants scaled the application exercise to

The United Kingdom’s new Labour government vowed Wednesday to axe nearly 100 hereditary lawmakers from the House of Lords, in what it called a first step ahead of wider reforms of parliament’s unelected upper chamber. “Measures to modernise the constitution will be introduced including House of Lords reform to remove the right of hereditary peers

The Senate has removed Senator Ali Ndume as the Chief Whip and replaced him with Senator Tahir Monguno. Ndume’s replacement by the Senate followed a directive issued to that effect in a letter written by the National Chairman of the party, Umar Ganduje and National Secretary, Senator Bashir Ajibola. The request was put to voice

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday stated that it has not re-introduced the monthly environmental sanitation and is not starting any movement restriction by July. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, stated that those behind the report are mischief makers who are keen on confusing residents. This was contained in a

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday stated that it has not re-introduced the monthly environmental sanitation and is not starting any movement restriction by July. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, stated that those behind the report are mischief makers who are keen on confusing residents. This was contained in a

After 20 days in captivity Hajiya Hauwa’u Adamu, mother of renowned Hausa musician, Dauda Adamu, popularly known as Rarara, has finally regained her freedom. The news of her freedom was confirmed by Rarara, on his verified Instagram handle on Wednesday morning. However, details of the 75-year-old Raraya mother’s release remain sketchy but unconfirmed reports said millions

The Enugu State Government played host to a gathering of governors and party leaders from the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, according to a statement by Governor Peter Mbah on X.com on Wednesday. The gathering, which took place on Tuesday evening, featured a cultural night, where the guests were treated to a display of traditional

The Federal Government through the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation has mandated all FG-owned Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to remit five percent retention fees deducted from contractors’ payments at the Central Bank of Nigeria. A memo signed by the Accountant General of the Federation, OluwaToyin Madein, tagged OAGF/CAD/026/Vol.V/896 said the move became

The students of the University of Ibadan have staged a protest to express their grievances over the schedule of 10 hours of electricity supply on campus and a hike in tuition. The protest started in the late hours of Tuesday and has continued on Wednesday with the students baring placards at the front of the

King Charles III will outline Labour’s first programme for government in a decade and a half on Wednesday when the United Kingdom parliament formally reopens following the July 4 election. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will put turbocharging a flagging economy at the heart of his legislative plans for the coming months as Labour runs the

The police in Oyo have advised citizens to ignore a viral video by suspected separatist groups which surfaced on social media issuing eviction ultimatums to herders in the Igboho area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Adewale Osifeso, made the call in a statement Wednesday in Ibadan. Osifeso said

Nigerian doctor and visual artist, Dr. Fola David, has begun his official attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Drawing By An Individual on a canvas measuring 850 square meters. The artwork, titled “Unity in Diversity,” will feature a map of Nigeria highlighting the country’s diverse tribes through their unique attire, languages,

A Nigerian Disc Jockey, The Turnup Maestro, identified on X as #_djtrendy, has narrated his ordeal on how he was taken to the Kirikiri Custodian Centre in Lagos State. Recounting his experience via his X handle on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the DJ stated that his ordeal started on Sunday, July 7, 2024, when some

The management of Tai Solarin University of Education has suspended the customary ‘sign out’ and ‘log out’ celebration activities for final-year students indefinitely following the death of a 400-level student, Hammed Ayinla Fabiyi. This step is geared towards ensuring safety and maintaining a serene and secure environment during the final examinations. This was disclosed in

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, voided the impeachment of Phillip Shuaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State. Justice Omotosho, while delivering judgment in the suit, ordered that Shaibu be reinstated to office because the Edo State House of Assembly failed to comply with due process in impeaching

The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a Police Inspector, Aminu Mohammed, over the robbery of the residence of those around his duty station, ‘C’ Division in Lokoja, the state capital. Our correspondent gathered that nemesis caught up with the officer on Sunday. The Public Relations Officer, SP William Aya, told journalists

Canadian Rapper, Aubrey Graham, popularly known as Drake, Toronto home (The Embassy) has been overtaken by severe rainstorms in Toronto. The singer shared a video of his home on his Instagram Stories on Wednesday. In the video, Drake’s 50,000 square-foot mansion, designed by Canadian architect Ferris Rafauli, appears to be significantly affected by the flooding.

The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has trained no fewer than 60 frontline health workers on maternal, infant, and young child nutrition to reduce the burden of malnutrition in the state and the country in general. The state government expressed optimism that the training of the

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft have arrested eight suspected stowaways during their attempt to board two-speed boats. Unknown to the suspects, the patrol team of NNS Beecroft had sighted them during a patrol conducted on July 13, 2024. With the latest arrest, NNS Beecroft which is in Lagos has so far apprehended 33

US Senator J.D. Vance was set to debut on the national stage Wednesday in his first address as the Republican vice-presidential nominee — completing a meteoric rise from humble midwestern beginnings to a coveted spot on Donald Trump’s ticket. Trump tapped the Ohio conservative to be his number two at the Republican National Convention in

FIFA said on Wednesday it was opening an investigation into racist chants by Argentina players after they won the Copa America. “FIFA is aware of a video circulating on social media and the incident is being looked into. FIFA strongly condemns any form of discrimination by anyone including players, fans and officials,” a spokesperson for