Bills that actually matter
For years, I have watched bills sponsored by members of the Nigerian House of Representatives and their “senior counterparts” in the Senate with little or no excitement. Often, they seem disconnected from the everyday struggles of Nigerians, either too political, redundant, or outrightly self-serving. But this time, something different has happened, and I am liking
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For years, I have watched bills sponsored by members of the Nigerian House of Representatives and their “senior counterparts” in the Senate with little or no excitement. Often, they seem disconnected from the everyday struggles of Nigerians, either too political, redundant, or outrightly self-serving. But this time, something different has happened, and I am liking
The President’s wife’s donations
OLUREMI, the wife of President Bola Tinubu, has been making huge donations to different causes in Nigeria. Understandably, this has raised the curiosity and suspicion of many Nigerians. A national daily reported in 2024 that Mrs Tinubu’s donations reached N2.5 billion in 17 months. Her latest gesture was an additional N1 billion she pledged to
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OLUREMI, the wife of President Bola Tinubu, has been making huge donations to different causes in Nigeria. Understandably, this has raised the curiosity and suspicion of many Nigerians. A national daily reported in 2024 that Mrs Tinubu’s donations reached N2.5 billion in 17 months. Her latest gesture was an additional N1 billion she pledged to
Rack Centre powers new data hub with natural gas
Rack Centre, a carrier-neutral data centre operator, is set to power its new Lagos data hub with natural gas, a move aimed at reducing costs and improving energy efficiency. The new Tier III data centre, known as LGS2, to be commissioned next week, expands the company’s footprint in West Africa, adding 3,240 square metres of
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Rack Centre, a carrier-neutral data centre operator, is set to power its new Lagos data hub with natural gas, a move aimed at reducing costs and improving energy efficiency. The new Tier III data centre, known as LGS2, to be commissioned next week, expands the company’s footprint in West Africa, adding 3,240 square metres of
Telecom regulators eye shift from diesel to green energy
Telecommunications regulators in West Africa are pushing for green initiatives that will see the integration of renewable energy into network operations as part of efforts to promote sustainability in the sector. The Chairman of the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly and Director-General of Sierra Leone’s National Communications Authority, Amara Brewah, made this observation at the
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Telecommunications regulators in West Africa are pushing for green initiatives that will see the integration of renewable energy into network operations as part of efforts to promote sustainability in the sector. The Chairman of the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly and Director-General of Sierra Leone’s National Communications Authority, Amara Brewah, made this observation at the
EPL: Bruno Fernandes not for sale, Man Utd dismiss £90m Madrid links
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was told by manager Ruben Amorim on Monday that he is “not going anywhere” despite reports of a possible move to Real Madrid. The 30-year-old Portuguese star, who has scored 95 goals in 277 appearances since joining from Sporting Lisbon in 2020, has a contract at Old Trafford until 2027.
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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was told by manager Ruben Amorim on Monday that he is “not going anywhere” despite reports of a possible move to Real Madrid. The 30-year-old Portuguese star, who has scored 95 goals in 277 appearances since joining from Sporting Lisbon in 2020, has a contract at Old Trafford until 2027.
Reps minority caucus condemns Edo travelers lynching
The House of Representatives minority caucus has condemned the senseless killings of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State, and called on the relevant authorities to ensure justice for the victims. The victims, who were traveling from Port Harcourt to Kano for the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, were mistaken for kidnappers due to the traditional hunting tools they
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The House of Representatives minority caucus has condemned the senseless killings of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State, and called on the relevant authorities to ensure justice for the victims. The victims, who were traveling from Port Harcourt to Kano for the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, were mistaken for kidnappers due to the traditional hunting tools they
Amosun accuses Ogun senator of project diversion
A former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has accused the senator representing Ogun West, Olamilekan Adeola, of project diversion. In a statement by his media aide, Lanre Akinwale, on Monday, Amosun expressed concerns that a library project facilitated by Adeola in Abeokuta had a board tagged, ‘Renovation of Ake Pavilion Roofing and other Facilities,
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A former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has accused the senator representing Ogun West, Olamilekan Adeola, of project diversion. In a statement by his media aide, Lanre Akinwale, on Monday, Amosun expressed concerns that a library project facilitated by Adeola in Abeokuta had a board tagged, ‘Renovation of Ake Pavilion Roofing and other Facilities,
#Endbadgovernance group plans protest against Rivers emergency rule, Cybercrime Act
Conveners of the 2024 #Endbadgovernance protest have declared protest against emergency rule in Rivers State and the alleged use of the Cybercrime Act by the police to “hunt activists, journalists and social media influencers.” A flyer circulating on social media platform X, shared by one of last year’s protest organisers, the Take It Back Movement,
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Conveners of the 2024 #Endbadgovernance protest have declared protest against emergency rule in Rivers State and the alleged use of the Cybercrime Act by the police to “hunt activists, journalists and social media influencers.” A flyer circulating on social media platform X, shared by one of last year’s protest organisers, the Take It Back Movement,
FUNAAB, UNILORIN student groups campaign against gender-based violence
Groups of students at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, and Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, have unveiled campaigns against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence on their campuses, under the Project Safe Zones initiative. The campaigns followed training sessions supported by nongovernmental organisation, Girl Up, and led by gender rights group, VARSH Foundation. Spearheaded
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Groups of students at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, and Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, have unveiled campaigns against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence on their campuses, under the Project Safe Zones initiative. The campaigns followed training sessions supported by nongovernmental organisation, Girl Up, and led by gender rights group, VARSH Foundation. Spearheaded
‘Real pain is yet to come,’ Trump threatens rebels in Yemen
US President Donald Trump vowed Monday that strikes on Yemen’s Huthis will continue until they are no longer a threat to shipping, warning the rebels and their Iranian backers of “real pain” to come. “The choice for the Huthis is clear: Stop shooting at US ships, and we will stop shooting at you. Otherwise, we
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US President Donald Trump vowed Monday that strikes on Yemen’s Huthis will continue until they are no longer a threat to shipping, warning the rebels and their Iranian backers of “real pain” to come. “The choice for the Huthis is clear: Stop shooting at US ships, and we will stop shooting at you. Otherwise, we