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Sowore arrives at force headquarters in Abuja
Human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, on Monday arrived at the Force Intelligence Department Headquarters in Abuja for questioning by the police. Sowore arrived at 9:58 a.m., following an invitation by the police after he uploaded a viral video alleging extortion by officers at a checkpoint in Lagos. The activist was summoned to address
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Human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, on Monday arrived at the Force Intelligence Department Headquarters in Abuja for questioning by the police. Sowore arrived at 9:58 a.m., following an invitation by the police after he uploaded a viral video alleging extortion by officers at a checkpoint in Lagos. The activist was summoned to address
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Unpaid debts: Telcos may cut banks’ USSD access today
Mobile Network Operators, including MTN and Airtel, will stop providing dedicated text message services to banks unless the lenders settle their outstanding debts to the telcos by the close of business today. The disconnection of the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data service, which impacts mobile banking services used by millions of Nigerians, follows an order from
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Mobile Network Operators, including MTN and Airtel, will stop providing dedicated text message services to banks unless the lenders settle their outstanding debts to the telcos by the close of business today. The disconnection of the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data service, which impacts mobile banking services used by millions of Nigerians, follows an order from
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Trump border czar defends school, church raids as agencies target Chicago
Donald Trump’s border czar on Sunday defended raiding churches and schools as part of a crackdown on illegal immigration while six federal agencies launched a sweep aimed at “potentially dangerous criminal aliens” in Chicago. Trump began his second term last Monday with a flurry of executive actions aimed at overhauling US immigration. His administration quickly
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Donald Trump’s border czar on Sunday defended raiding churches and schools as part of a crackdown on illegal immigration while six federal agencies launched a sweep aimed at “potentially dangerous criminal aliens” in Chicago. Trump began his second term last Monday with a flurry of executive actions aimed at overhauling US immigration. His administration quickly
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Oyo has enabling environment for tech companies to thrive – Makinde
The Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has stated that his administration has done a number of things to create an enabling environment for technology-oriented companies and others to thrive in the state. Makinde stated this at the weekend while delivering a remark at the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria Summit 1.0 with the theme “The
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The Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has stated that his administration has done a number of things to create an enabling environment for technology-oriented companies and others to thrive in the state. Makinde stated this at the weekend while delivering a remark at the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria Summit 1.0 with the theme “The
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Ogun plans partnership on power, irrigation for food security
The Ogun State Government has expressed interest in partnering with the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority on sustainable power and irrigation alongside other sustainable agricultural projects. The Special Adviser to Ogun State Governor on Agriculture, Dr Angel Adelaja-Kuye, according to a statement on Sunday, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the MD/CEO, O-ORBDA, Dr
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The Ogun State Government has expressed interest in partnering with the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority on sustainable power and irrigation alongside other sustainable agricultural projects. The Special Adviser to Ogun State Governor on Agriculture, Dr Angel Adelaja-Kuye, according to a statement on Sunday, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the MD/CEO, O-ORBDA, Dr
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Asian stocks drop after Trump’s huge tariff threats
Asian markets mostly fell Monday on fresh trade fears after Donald Trump’s threat to impose huge tariffs on Colombia in retaliation for its refusal to accept deportation flights from the United States. Traders were also assessing the impact of a new, cheaper Chinese generative AI programme amid claims it can outperform big-name rivals and worries
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Asian markets mostly fell Monday on fresh trade fears after Donald Trump’s threat to impose huge tariffs on Colombia in retaliation for its refusal to accept deportation flights from the United States. Traders were also assessing the impact of a new, cheaper Chinese generative AI programme amid claims it can outperform big-name rivals and worries
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Police nab two for theft of items worth N800,000 in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Emmanuel Kostad and Ayomide Damilare, for allegedly stealing items valued at ₦800,000 in the Sagamu area of the state. PUNCH Online gathered that the suspects were apprehended on 24 January 2025 after a man, Kolawole Oke, reported the theft of several items from his site, including
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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Emmanuel Kostad and Ayomide Damilare, for allegedly stealing items valued at ₦800,000 in the Sagamu area of the state. PUNCH Online gathered that the suspects were apprehended on 24 January 2025 after a man, Kolawole Oke, reported the theft of several items from his site, including
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NEMA, NSEMA respond to Niger dynamite explosion, deploy teams
The National Emergency Management Agency and Niger State Emergency Management Agency are working together to respond to the dynamite explosion that occurred in a residential area of Sabon Pegi, Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State. This was disclosed in a press statement by NEMA on Monday. The incident was said to have occurred in
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The National Emergency Management Agency and Niger State Emergency Management Agency are working together to respond to the dynamite explosion that occurred in a residential area of Sabon Pegi, Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State. This was disclosed in a press statement by NEMA on Monday. The incident was said to have occurred in
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Finance Minister pledges prudent economic management
Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured Ghanaians that his leadership at the Ministry of Finance will prioritize prudent fiscal management, economic stability, and implementation of policies that will ensure the well-being of Ghanaians. Speaking on his first day in office on Thursday, January 23, 2025, Dr Forson, emphasized the government’s commitment to addressing the pressing economic challenges facing the country. “We are here to serve the people of Ghana,” he stated, adding “Every decision…
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JUST IN: Afe Babalola withdraws suits against Farotimi after Ooni, monarchs’ intervention
The Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola SAN, in the early hours of Monday, agreed to withdraw the cases instituted against activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi. Following Babalola’s petition to the police commissioner in Ekiti State that Farotimi defamed him in a book titled ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System’, the
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The Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola SAN, in the early hours of Monday, agreed to withdraw the cases instituted against activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi. Following Babalola’s petition to the police commissioner in Ekiti State that Farotimi defamed him in a book titled ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System’, the
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Noella Foundation launches second edition of the Life After School Summit to equip Nigerian students
