audio_path
audioduration (s) 12.1
111
| transcription
stringlengths 154
1.24k
| __index_level_0__
int64 0
425
|
|---|---|---|
Speaking on Sunday in Abuja at the 25th anniversary of NCAA, Keyamo said: “From the story of the former minister, I am sure you can see that the NCAA is a child of destiny. Despite turbulent times and several attempts to undermine it, the NCAA has survived for 25 years.
| 141
|
|
The Naira gained N18.85 and N20 against the dollar on a week-on-week basis, respectively, at the official and parallel foreign exchange markets.
At the official FX, FMDQ showed that the Naira ended the week under review at N1531.20 per dollar on Friday, 24th January, 2025, from the beginning of the week at N1,550.05.
This indicated that the Naira gained N18.85 against the dollar on a week-on-week basis.
| 135
|
|
Relying on Sections 34, 35, 36, 39, 42, and 46 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), as well as Articles 17, 19, and 20 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and key provisions of the Child Rights Act, 2003, the suit seeks several declarations and court orders, including the nullification of the entire 2025 UTME.
In the originating motion, the applicants contend that the examination was plagued by technical failures, poor organization, and significant delays.
| 421
|
|
She noted the need to prioritise retirees under the CPS, given the contributory nature of the scheme.
During the visit, Oloworaran proposed a partnership with Lagos State to make the Pension Clearance Certificate, PCC, a mandatory requirement for companies seeking Lagos State Government contracts and services, as is currently practised at the federal level.
| 416
|
|
“As journalists, you must equip yourselves with the knowledge and skills to work alongside AI while upholding the ethics, regulations, and laws guiding the profession,” he said.
If we engage with AI responsibly, the fears surrounding its impact on journalism will not be a major concern, at least for now,”he added.
| 216
|
|
When the case came up on Monday, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawyer, Jibrin Okutekpa, told the court that they had submitted all the documents they planned to use, as the court had earlier directed.
Lawyers for the Senate and the Senate President, Paul Daudu and Ekwo Ejembi, also said they had filed their documents.
| 110
|
|
“The Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (@JAMBHQ) Prof. Oloyede bears responsibility for the organization’s egregious errors, which have devastatingly claimed a young life, shedding crocodile tears is not a remedy for these infractions.
“As a first step, he should resign, followed by a thorough investigation and possible prosecution for manslaughter. Moreover, JAMB must be scrapped. #revolutionnow.”
| 324
|
|
The three suspects, who were intercepted in a commercial vehicle, claimed they were travelling from Ondo State to Kwara State.
“They initially tried to escape arrest by approaching the checkpoint at a high speed, but it took the bravery and professional tactics of the operatives to arrest them.”
| 116
|
|
Closely related is the establishment of horizontal coherence between the national strategies and the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade to essentially ensure that government initiatives are drawn from the same proverbial hymnbook as the strategies for implementing the Protocol. This will include paying deliberate attention to initiatives that advance the provision of public digital infrastructure, development of tools for a digital marketplace, digital inclusion for MSMEs and other underrepresented groups, as well as providing the enabling environment for digital innovation to thrive.
As with other key aspects of the AfCFTA multifaceted mandate, the second pillar requires multi-stakeholder collaboration in the implementation of both the Protocols on Digital Trade and Trade in Services. This entails leveraging on strategic partnerships including with the private sector, the AfCFTA Secretariat, regional organizations, development partners, DFIs and other transformational alliances. Honing these high-impact collaborations will help with mobilization of resources, policy harmonization and access to finance in addition to enhancing e-commerce/ digital trade platforms and generally making cross-border trade more efficient.
| 41
|
|
“Several Pro-Diri and Pro-Tambuwal groups have announced solidarity rallies for the same date and location we had initially planned for our inauguration,” he stated.
“As a peaceful and people-driven organization, we have decided to shift our event to allow these groups space to express themselves and to avoid any undue tension.”
The NEW Associates described itself as a grassroots movement committed to mobilizing support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.
The group has gained attention in recent weeks over its growing activities in the South-South region and is perceived by some analysts as part of a broader political realignment ahead of future electoral contests.
| 4
|
|
A coalition of civil society organisations under the aegis of the Network of Civil Society Organisations, Borno State, has called for a thorough and independent investigation into the recent ammunition explosions at Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
The call was made in a statement issued by the executive director of the Network, Ambassador Bulama Abiso, following the fire outbreak that rocked the barracks armoury on the night of Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
| 220
|
|
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has inaugurated a 21-member Committee on State Boundary to resolve disputes across the state’s 25 local government areas.
The committee is to be chaired by the Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba.
Bago who inaugurated the committee during the State Executive Council meeting at the Government House Minna hinged the decision to set up the committee to issues of insecurity and inter communal clashes faced by the state.
| 305
|
|
The scene of the explosion and adjoining areas were immediately taken over and cordoned off by operatives of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit of the Lagos state police Command.
Spokesman of the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in a statement on Friday.
He said operatives of the Mobile Police and Conventional Police Teams have been dispatched, while the scene has been swept by the EOD Experts to ensure the safety of residents and facilitate a comprehensive investigation to determine the actual cause of the Explosion.
| 2
|
|
The President reiterated his administration’s support for the governor’s efforts, adding that Alia’s ideals align with the goals of the Renewed Hope Agenda —aimed at national security, uplifting lives and fostering unity.
Tinubu encouraged Governor Alia to continue guiding Benue on a path of “healing, progress, and purposeful governance”.
| 147
|
|
This rearrest followed a painstaking and intelligence-led operation. The suspect, who had previously escaped custody, was tracked across multiple states within Nigeria and even into a neighbouring West African country
| 117
|
|
Despite the significant growth potential of Africa’s digital economy and trade in services, several challenges have hindered their development. Regulatory fragmentation and inconsistent standards across borders are major obstacles, making it difficult for digital service providers to operate seamlessly across different countries (World Bank, 2024). Limited access to financing for digital service providers, lack of digital inclusion, infrastructure and connectivity deficits, and a digital skills gap all contribute to the challenges facing digital trade and trade in services in Africa (AfDB, 2024). Furthermore, cybersecurity concerns, including increasing threats and data breaches compromise the integrity of digital trade transactions and erode trust in digital services (McKinsey, 2024).
| 34
|
|
Human rights lawyer, Evans Ufeli has filed a N10 billion lawsuit against the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, and the Minister of Education, citing widespread irregularities and technical failures that compromised the integrity of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME.
Meanwhile, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, acknowledged during a press conference on Wednesday that the initially reported mass failures were the result of a systemic failure.
| 419
|
|
He said any attempt to take it by force would be resisted, adding that the summit was a demonstration of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment towards addressing security challenges in the country.
The National President, Middle Belt Forum, Dr. Bitrus Pogu called on government at all levels to show the locals how to defend themselves, arguing that until people were empowered to defend their land, insecurity would continue to worsen in the country.
| 244
|
|
“How on earth will a DG be confirmed to be substantive in the media, ignoring even the presidency and the National Assembly? This shows desperation on the part of the sponsors.
“For us to achieve the aviation that meets the global standard, it’s always key we discard personal interests and put Nigeria first.
“The safety of our people should be prioritized and should be the primary objective of all administrators as against politicization of positions.
| 134
|
|
The Bauchi State Police have arrested a 50-year-old man known as Umar Sule for allegedly raping his 17-year- old biological daughter and impregnating her in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
The arrest followed a complaint filed with the police in Ganjuwa Divisional Headquarters on the 3rd of April, 2025 by a resident of their community in Kurmi Ado Village against the suspect, Sule who was alleged to have had premeditated sexual encounters with his daughter on several occasions in his matrimonial bedroom in November 2024.
Spokesman of the Bauchi State Police Command, Ahmed Wakil, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
He said that following the complaint, a team of detectives was immediately assigned to the case, and the suspect was arrested.
| 14
|
|
“It targeted drug merchants and syndicates, effectively blocking access routes into the state.”
Beyond enforcement, the NDLEA intensified its public awareness campaigns, conducting 128 sensitisation programmes in schools, communities, and workplaces.
| 172
|
|
“I use my phone to take orders and do mobile banking. Now I spend twice as much for half the access,” she said, frustration lining her voice.
“We’re being punished for being connected,” she said.
| 192
|
|
While sympathizing with the family of miss Elozino Ogege, Professor Diakpoaromre described the death of the student as unfortunate and irreparable loss and called on parents to redouble their efforts to ensure their children are properly monitored in their activities.
It would be recalled that miss Ogege was allegedly murdered by suspected fraudsters after she was declared missing by the police and was later found dead with parts of her body removed.
| 317
|
|
An explosion on Friday occurred inside a CCTV camera dealer’s shop along Kodesho Street around Computer village, Ikeja, Lagos.
The scene of the explosion and adjoining areas were immediately taken over and cordoned off by operatives of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit of the Lagos state police Command.
Spokesman of the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in a statement on Friday.
He said operatives of the Mobile Police and Conventional Police Teams have been dispatched, while the scene has been swept by the EOD Experts to ensure the safety of residents and facilitate a comprehensive investigation to determine the actual cause of the Explosion.
| 0
|
|
Significantly, the applicants are also demanding N10 billion in general damages, citing “psychological trauma, loss of opportunity, and the violation of fundamental rights” experienced by the affected candidates and their families.
As of now, no date has been set for the hearing of the case.
| 425
|
|
In his opening remarks, Ali Sabo, CITAD’s Digital Rights Officer, highlighted the dangers journalists face globally from arrests to harassment and how AI adds a new layer of complexity to press freedom.
“This year, we are commemorating World Press Freedom Day by focusing on AI’s implications. We invited students because they are the next generation of journalists. They must understand both the opportunities and threats that AI brings,” he said.
| 218
|
|
Companies like Chipper Cash, valued at over $2 billion, OPay, valued at over $2 billion, and Flutterwave, valued at $1 billion, are leading examples of this growth, providing innovative payment solutions and financial services to millions of users across the continent.
Furthermore, the creative economy and e-commerce are significant services-driven industries in Africa. The continent’s music industry alone is expected to generate $1.3 billion in revenue by 2025 (PwC, 2024), 7 driven by increasing demand for African music, film, and other creative content. Africa’s e-commerce market is also growing rapidly, projected to reach $75 billion by 2025 (McKinsey, 2024). Companies like Jumia, valued at over $1 billion, are tapping into this growth, offering music and video streaming services, as well as a wide range of products, including electronics, fashion, and home goods. Other leading e-commerce players in Africa include Konga.com valued at over $200 million, and PayPorte valued at over $100 million (Forbes, 2024).
| 32
|
|
Fadhila Nurudeen, a digital rights activist based in Kano, argues the decision undermines Nigeria’s digital development goals.
“The government should be promoting affordable access, not strangling it,” she said. “This hike widens the digital divide, especially between urban and rural populations.”
| 199
|
|
To assist in this process, we have engaged a number of experts, including members from the Computer Professionals Association of Nigeria, Chief External Examiners, who are heads of tertiary institutions, the Educational Assessment and Research Network in Africa, measurement experts, and Vice Chancellors from various institutions.
| 97
|
|
“In the JAMB recently released result, out of 1,955,069 candidates who sat for the 2025 examination, over 1.5 million candidates scored less than 200, and the majority of these are from the South East and Lagos State, where many Igbos reside,” he said.
Eze urged governors from the South East to rise up and challenge what he described as an injustice targeted at preventing children from the zone from gaining admission into higher institutions in the country.
| 328
|
|
However, they pointed out that Akpoti-Uduaghan had gone against a court order.
They accused her of disobeying the court by posting a satirical apology to the Senate President on her Facebook page on March 27 and publishing it in some newspapers.
| 102
|
|
“Additionally, important arrests have been made by the security agencies and this will hopefully help in stemming the tide of this ugly situation.”
Ramnap also urged Plateau residents to exercise restraint and refrain from taking the law into their own hands as the state government has deployed strategic measures to enhance intelligence gathering, surveillance, and rapid response mechanisms in collaboration with security operatives.
Also, religious, traditional, and community leaders have been urged to reinforce the message of peace, unity, and lawful engagement as the government is committed to upholding law and order and will not relent in its pursuit of justice against those who seek to destabilize the communities.
| 69
|
|
“Now that data charges have been jerked up by 50%, students and parents in underserved areas have to ‘dearly’ pay to enable their children to learn online,” Hadeija said.
“This cost hike not only widens the existing connectivity gap but also makes digital liberation nearly impossible for millions of Nigerians.”
| 205
|
|
“Sports also have economic gains. When we have sporting completions like NUGA games, it promotes the economy of the area where the games are being held. Sports also increase and encourage longevity among the citizens. So, sport is very important. These are the things we looked at as the keynote address”.
| 304
|
|
According to them, the apology must be published in two national newspapers, stressing that there must be compensation for the violation of her rights.
Lawal’s solicitor also emphasised the legal basis for the case.
He said, “This demand violates Section 38 of the Nigerian Constitution, which guarantees freedom of thought, conscience, and religion.
| 413
|
|
“During interrogation, the defendant willingly admitted his wrongdoing and added that he had been molesting her several times on different occasions, which led to her pregnancy for three months, according to an examination report obtained from a medical practitioner,” Wakil said.
According to the police, further details obtained from the victim also confirmed the incident, where she corroborated the suspect’s statements, providing details about what transpired.
“The incident happened when her mother travelled to visit her parents at Burra village via Ningi LGA, Bauchi state, which her father took advantage of and was having sexual intercourse with her. Thereafter, on the return of her mother, she observed the victim was pregnant and questioned her who was responsible for that and the victim disclosed that it was her biological father,” he stated.
| 15
|
|
Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed in a fire incident that ravaged a residential building in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
DAILY POST gathered on Saturday that the incident occurred at No3 Bolarinwa Street Decart Area Ring Road, Ibadan.
It was learnt that the incident occured on Friday.
| 283
|
|
Ikenga said the Police Command, in its continued commitment to transparency and accountability, has briefed relevant stakeholders, including the family of the late lawmaker and the leadership of the Anambra State House of Assembly.
"During the engagement, the Commissioner of Police acknowledged and expressed regret over the operational lapses that led to the suspect's earlier escape.
| 119
|
|
Turnah emphasised the group’s peaceful orientation and national unity focus, reiterating their support for President Tinubu as “a pathway to national progress.”
“We believe that President Tinubu’s success is Nigeria’s success,” he said. “Our movement is about development, peace, and empowerment—not division.”
He also used the opportunity to thank stakeholders, patrons, and members of The NEW Associates for their continued support, urging them to remain mobilized ahead of the rescheduled date.
“We urge our members and the good people of Bayelsa to keep the momentum alive as we work towards a successful and peaceful rally on April 26,” he added.
| 5
|
|
According to Hadeija, the 50% tariff increase on data, calls, and SMS approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has made it increasingly difficult for communities already struggling with poor connectivity to access the internet.
| 204
|
|
Reinforcing Nigeria’s leadership in innovation is digital public infrastructure. For instance, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) introduced the Contactless Passport Application System (CONPAS), streamlining passport processing for citizens and enhancing ease of travel. This initiative, alongside other digital trade advancements, including investments in port modernization and the ongoing implementation of its National Single Window Project, are streamlining trade corridors and reducing customs clearance times. These reforms enhance Nigeria’s role in handling a major share of West Africa’s cargo and passenger traffic, and reflects our broader commitment to harnessing technology for efficiency and transparency through ease of doing business.
| 82
|
|
Speaking in Abuja, Oloyede said some candidates would be scheduled to resit the 2025 Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination, UTME.
He said affected candidates will begin getting text messages from Thursday.
In total, at least 379,997 candidates in the five states of the South East and Lagos are expected to participate.
| 323
|
|
In his response, Governor Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed the state’s commitment to pension reforms and praised the collaborative relationship with PenCom under its current leadership.
The governor expressed support for implementing pension increases for CPS retirees.
He, however, called on PenCom to support Lagos State’s developmental initiatives by encouraging pension fund investments in government-issued bonds.
| 418
|
|
They urged the government to demonstrate strong political will and commitment to education reform.
The experts emphasized that leadership at all levels of the education sector should be handled by professionals with relevant expertise.
A speaker at the event questioned the practice of appointing commissioners without a background in education.
| 254
|
|
“The IDP camps in seven local government areas of the state is a huge burden on the state government,” Alia said.
He thanked Office of the National Security Advisor and National Counterterrorism Center for selecting Benue State to host the workshop, which is expected to enable the people of the North Central Zone to build bridges of peace.
| 240
|
|
According to eyewitnesses, the deceased were seated in front of a Toyota Hiace van transporting mangoes when the vehicle struck an improvised explosive device suspected to have been planted by insurgents.
The explosion claimed both lives instantly, leaving a few others with injuries.
| 247
|
|
He advised that journalists should not fear AI but instead be innovative and proactive in learning how to use it.
According to him, AI is not going to replace people for now, but rather serve as a tool to facilitate journalistic work, one that still depends on human oversight and regulation.
| 215
|
|
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has raised concerns over the increasing cost of internet data in Nigeria, warning that it further widens the country’s existing digital divide.
The centre argued that the increase in data will leave many underserved communities without access to essential online services.
| 202
|
|
He said, ” The surging spate of criminality in the town does not only pose a threat to students, staff of the university and other residents but also a slure to the entire image of the state and the nation, it’s not fair and the security agents must do something about it faster, we are worried and not happy with the current situation that May put the university in a bad light”
| 316
|
|
Governor Alia urged participants to come up with resolutions and solutions that would help in the fight against violence and terrorism.
Speaking, the National Security Advisor, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, represented by the Director Prevention and Counter Violent Extremism, Ambassador Mairo Musa, urged all stakeholders at the workshop to be open and sincere in their deliberations to achieve the set goals.
| 241
|
|
He was eventually apprehended on May 7, 2025, in Asaba, Delta State. Upon sighting the operatives, the suspect attempted to escape arrest but was swiftly subdued and sustained a gunshot wound to the leg in the process
| 118
|
|
Turnah emphasised the group’s peaceful orientation and national unity focus, reiterating their support for President Tinubu as “a pathway to national progress.”
“We believe that President Tinubu’s success is Nigeria’s success,” he said. “Our movement is about development, peace, and empowerment—not division.”
He also used the opportunity to thank stakeholders, patrons, and members of The NEW Associates for their continued support, urging them to remain mobilized ahead of the rescheduled date.
“We urge our members and the good people of Bayelsa to keep the momentum alive as we work towards a successful and peaceful rally on April 26,” he added.
| 79
|
|
He called on the Minister for Digital Economy to officially recognize community networks as an additional layer of connectivity providers in the country.
| 208
|
|
Chairman of the Air Peace Group, Allen Onyema, has promised to bring back underage girls trafficked to the Ivory Coast free of charge.
In a statement on the company’s X handle, Onyema called for collective efforts to discourage trafficking, emphasising its inhumane and ungodly nature.
He expressed deep concern and condemnation over the recent discovery of Nigerian underage girls trafficked to the Ivory Coast.
In his words, “We should discourage trafficking of any kind. It is inhumane and callous. It is ungodly and a good example of man’s inhumanity to man. We, in Air Peace, are ready to bring our fellow citizens back home free of charge.
| 22
|
|
“We stand in solidarity with the Nigerian Army, the Borno State Government, and the affected residents who were exposed to fear and anxiety.”
While preliminary reports suggest the intense seasonal heat in Maiduguri may have contributed to the incident, Abiso emphasised the need for a full-scale investigation to determine the root cause and prevent similar occurrences in future.
| 222
|
|
Agbakaizu, aged 52, was an ex-officio of the NUJ Council until her death.
She is survived by two children, her aged mother, colleagues, and friends.
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, Ogun State Chapter, also expressed shock over her death.
| 113
|
|
According to a statement by PenCom, the visit was to present the report of PenCom’s 2024 routine inspection of the Lagos State Pension Commission, LASPEC, and to thank the governor for confirming his participation as Special Guest at the Pension Industry Leadership Retreat scheduled to commence on 8 May 2025.
Oloworaran explained that currently, only DBS retirees receive pension increases in Lagos State, leaving out their counterparts under the CPS.
| 415
|
|
A few days after, she posted a short clip of his role from her movie, Jenifa’s Diaries and tagged him her man crush Monday to further support his album. She wrote, “Our #mancrushmonday today is someone truly special
| 107
|
|
The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos, is being brought on behalf of aggrieved UTME candidates, many of whom are minors as well as their parents and other stakeholders.
Ufeli is asking the court to declare the actions and omissions of JAMB in the conduct of the 2025 UTME as a gross violation of the fundamental rights of the candidates.
| 420
|
|
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Kwali, Abuja, will on Friday May 16 begin hearing in a N50 million debt suit against GreenArps Project Limited, linked to a business mogul, Kessington Adebutu, popularly known as Baba Ijebu.
The suit filed on behalf of a technical consortium to GreenArps Project Limited is specifically seeking an order of court directing the defendant to pay its remaining balance of N50 million as well as the interest that has accrued since 2023.
| 149
|
|
She took the matter to court after the Senate, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, suspended her over claims of misconduct.
She believed the action was unfair and influenced by bias.
| 108
|
|
“In regions where internet access is absent, parents must send their children far from home just to register for computer-based tests, conduct exams, and check their results. It is unfair that many communities are left behind because they cannot afford internet services,” he added.
The CITAD coordinator stressed the need for urgent policy interventions to address the widening digital divide.
| 207
|
|
The statement further noted that those from other disciplines, different from education must possess a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education from reputable universities, adding that applicants to be considered for Technical Colleges will be expected to hold a B.Sc. in Technical Education/B.Sc. in Engineering/B.Eng./HND in Engineering Fields.
It directed interested applicants to apply through the Ogun State Job Portal via www.teach.ogunstate.gov.ng between Wednesday, October 16, and Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
According to the statement, successful applicants, known as TEACh Interns, shall be deployed to Local Government Areas in dire need of their services and will receive a stipend every month for two years, after which they will be assessed on parameters ranging from expertise, commitment to duty, punctuality, respect for constituted authority, and willingness to work wherever they are posted.
| 26
|
|
“We urge the USPF to support local communities with grants to deploy their own connectivity initiatives. These community networks are not competitors to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs); they are complementary solutions to bridge the existing connectivity gap,” Hadeija appealed.
| 209
|
|
Rabe, while maintaining that the conference is focused on the agency’s 2024 performance report, added that 675 drug offenders were arrested within the year.
He stated that the command also confiscated 9.7 tons of solid drugs and 537.81 litres of liquid-based illicit substances.
He said, “Operation Closed Gates was initiated as part of our Yuletide strategy and has yielded remarkable success.
| 171
|
|
The royal fathers called for the involvement of traditional and religious leaders in the process of achieving peace while urging the leadership of Miyeti Allah Cattle Breeders Association to fish out the criminal elements who he noted were killing, destroying and taking over the land from the original owners, saying any culture that would lead to destruction of lives and property of the people would not be acceptable.
Vice Chairman Middle Belt Council of Elders, Retired Major General Lawrence Onoja, stated that the land of Benue State belongs to its citizens.
| 243
|
|
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has revealed the reasons why President Bola Tinubu halted the implementation of the Oronsaye Report, which had recommended the merger of some federal government agencies and parastatals.
The report had suggested merging the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA.
| 140
|
|
He added that comparing the PDP to a patient in the Intensive Care Unit means its survival chances are 50-50. If Saraki’s team fails, he warned, the party may not survive.
| 94
|
|
While JAMB said it acknowledges the complaints, it is currently fast forwarding its annual system review.
“In response, the Board is fast forwarding its annual system review—a comprehensive post-mortem of the examination process that is conducted each year months after the exercise,” The spokesperson of the Board, Fabian Benjamin said in a statement.
| 100
|
|
“AI has improved how we gather news, create content, and manage time and costs. However, it cannot replace the human touch needed in news judgment, ethics, and inclusivity.”
He likened AI to past technological innovations such as radio, television, and satellite, noting that every new phase brought fear but also opportunities.
| 212
|
|
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) also staged protests across major cities in March, urging the government to reverse the decision. The NCC responded by defending the hike as “inevitable for service continuity,” while hinting at possible relief packages for vulnerable users.
| 198
|
|
In recent times, actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, who has a reputation for minding her business in the industry, has shown continuous support for her close friends.
One such person is rapper and actor, Folarin Falana, aka Falz. On Saturday, May 3, 2025, she posted pictures of him and wrote, “Handsome men won’t distract me, but #thefeast for May 30th will.” This post was a show of her support for his upcoming sixth solo album titled, The Feast.
| 106
|
|
“On Friday 9th May, 2025, a distressed call was reported at exactly 16:05hrs. Immediately the address was taken, a crew of firemen led by ACFS Adekola quickly deployed to the scene of the fire incident and on arrival it was noticed that the three (3) bedrooms flat at the upper floor of single storey residential building was burning.
“We promptly swung into action and the fire was restricted from spreading to other unaffected properties and nearby buildings.
| 285
|
|
Speaking at the event, Mijitapha Rano
lamented that many individuals enter the teaching profession by accident rather than by passion.
“We must embrace teaching as a profession, not as a last resort when other jobs are unavailable. The quality of education depends on the commitment of teachers, and that commitment can only come when teaching is seen as a career of choice,” he said
| 250
|
|
In terms of job creation, the World Bank estimates that digital technologies can create over 10 million new jobs in Africa by 2025, primarily in the services sector. In order for the continent to achieve this, the AfCFTA is expected to catalyse the creation of new job opportunities across various sectors, including services, manufacturing, and agriculture through regional trade expansion. Accordingly, providing new opportunities for small and medium size businesses and individuals to trade in services and goods across borders has been demonstrated by initial AfCFTA implementation, gradually fostering a single market of 1.4 billion people, with the services sector leading in terms of contribution to GDP for most African economies.
Today, Fintech is one of Africa’s strongest services-driven industries, with the market projected to reach $3.3 billion by 2025 (Statista, 2024). The growth of fintech in Africa is driven by the increasing adoption of mobile payments, online banking, and other digital financial services.
| 31
|
|
“The phase at which technology is advancing is fast. It is facilitating what we already do, but we still need human hands to control how it is used,” he explained.
Khalid warned that if AI systems are not properly regulated, they could favor dominant voices and ignore local or marginalized communities.
| 213
|
|
“The governors in the zone should not sit and watch JAMB toy with the academic future of our children.
“I am not against the board punishing those found guilty of exam malpractice, but JAMB should not, because of these few candidates, fail all the candidates in an exam centre,” he said.
| 329
|
|
About 67 inmates of the Sagamu, New Abeokuta and Ibara correctional centres in Ogun State have regained their freedom.
The inmates were set free after a review of their cases by the Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu.
| 174
|
|
She lamented that the development was a painful and humiliating experience for her daughter.
“As her mother, I had to take action to protect her rights”, she said.
The mother and the solicitor, Qousim Opakunle, are demanding a public apology from JAMB and PEFTI.
| 412
|
|
In her case, she included the National Assembly, the Senate, the Senate President, and Senator Neda Imasuem, who chairs the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, as the defendants.
The case was originally handled by Justice Obiorah Egwuatu, but he stepped down, and it was reassigned to Justice Binta Nyako.
| 109
|
|
Sabo added that AI will reward diligence and expose weaknesses in the profession.
“AI will only complement hard working journalists and displace those who are lazy,” he said.
| 219
|
|
Goods worth millions of naira have been destroyed in a fire that gutted a section of a shopping complex at the popular Computer Village in Ikeja, Lagos.
The affected building is located at number 18, Otigba Street in the busy hub where mobile phones, laptops, and other gadgets worth millions of naira are sold on a daily basis.
According to sources, the fire started in the early hours of Monday and lasted a few hours before it was eventually put out.
Authorities of the Lagos State Police Command have confirmed the incident, although they said they have yet to ascertain the cause of the fire.
| 12
|
|
The governor however called on National Security Adviser to adopt the Sankera Model of Peace Initiative, which his administration instituted and is being championed by the Bishop of Katsina Ala Diocese, Most Reverend Isaac Dugu towards achieving peace in the North Central Region.
“The Federal Government, development partners and other critical stakeholders must support the efforts of this administration to take all IDPs back to their ancestral homes.
| 239
|
|
Two staff of the Damboa Local Education Authority (LEA) were killed on Monday in a bomb blast along the Damboa–Maiduguri highway.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victims, identified as Blessings Luka and Gideon Bitterleaf, were travelling from Damboa to Maiduguri when the incident occurred.
| 246
|
|
Nigeria is solidifying its position as Africa’s digital trade leader by working towards the ratification of the Protocol on Digital Trade to the AfCFTA Agreement. Beyond this, the country is also working to strengthen policy harmonization by aligning national regulations with AfCFTA frameworks, enhancing trade facilitation through digital customs processes and e-commerce policies, and expanding digital infrastructure by increasing broadband penetration and fostering public-private investments in connectivity.
Our approach to digital trade facilitation is decisive. With over 109 million internet users and a thriving mobile economy, the country has the foundation to lead Africa’s digital commerce evolution. Expanding broadband access, modernizing customs procedures for e-commerce, and ensuring interoperability of payment systems will be essential for driving inclusive growth. By deepening engagement with regional trade frameworks and harmonizing digital regulations, Nigeria is positioning itself as a continental hub for digital services exports, facilitating crossborder transactions, fostering innovation, and attracting global investment.
| 35
|
|
If it is determined that there were indeed glitches, we will implement appropriate remedial measures promptly, as we do in the case of the examinations themselves.
| 98
|
|
“The agency estimates that approximately 27,648 people benefited from these initiatives aimed at educating the public on the dangers of drug abuse, and 221 convictions against drug offenders were secured”, he added.
| 173
|
|
The Anambra State Police Command has rearrested one Ikemefuna Ossai, a suspect linked to the kidnapping and gruesome murder of the late member, representing Onitsha 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Justice Azuka.
It was gathered that the suspect was re-arrested in Asaba, Delta State, by a team of Police operatives led by the former Officer-in-Charge of Anambra Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ifeanyi Iburu, a Chief Superintendent of Police.
| 90
|
|
Isa Ali Musa, from MetroGate Innovations emphasized that AI could displace traditional journalism roles.
“In the near future, journalists may not be hired to write or broadcast news but to monitor AI content for bias, stereotypes, and misinformation,” he said.
| 217
|
|
The state Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, also visited the scene of the explosion and assured the public that the Command was fully on top of the situation.
Urging Lagos residents to remain calm, Jimoh said investigations were ongoing to determine the exact cause of the explosion and other factors that might have caused the incident,
He stated that “the scene of the explosion and the adjoining area have been rendered safe and secured.”
Meanwhile, five persons inside and around the shop who sustained various degrees of injury have been rescued and swiftly recovered to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) for medical treatment.
| 1
|
|
He said Abure cannot make himself chairman without going through the process to get him reelected. Senator Umeh said that Abure should have taken his wise counsel based on his experience of many years as the chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for many years.
The lawmaker said that he saw the situation coming and advised Abure but was dismissed by the embattled LP chieftain.
The Labour Party (LP) has been embroiled in leadership tussle pitching Abure and members of his cabinet against Nenadi Usman’s Caretaker Committee constituted by the party’s presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi, Governor Alex Otti and other elected officials of the party.
| 73
|
|
He further urged the government and military authorities to revisit ongoing discussions about the strategic relocation of armouries and explosive materials away from civilian settlements. “The presence of such facilities in residential areas poses a persistent risk to life, property, and the emotional well-being of the populace,” he said.
| 223
|
|
“Eyes on Democracy believes that it is no coincidence that these arrests and intimidation of Bauchi State Government officials are happening at a time when Governor Bala Mohammed has remained vocal in challenging the excesses of the presidency and standing firm in defense of the interests of the Nigerian people. His bold stance has made him a target for persecution, and the EFCC is being weaponized as an instrument of political oppression rather than a true anti-corruption agency,” the group said.
The spokesperson of the group, Munir Aska, claimed that the arrest was not based on any substantial evidence but a politically motivated witch-hunt designed to intimidate Governor Mohammed and a desperate move to silence a courageous leader who has consistently spoken truth to power.
| 21
|
|
In the same vein, 488,197 candidates (24.97 per cent) scored between 140 and 159, 57,419 candidates (2.94 per cent) scored between 120 and 139, 3,820 candidates (0.20 per cent) scored between 100 and 119, and 2,031 candidates (0.10 per cent) scored below 100.
Over 75 per cent of all candidates (1.5 million) scored below 200, average score seeing as the examination is graded over 400.
| 409
|
|
This comes after rumours had circulated that the top actress was in an intimate relationship with Falz, especially after their scenes in Funke’s blockbuster movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa in 2024, where they both kissed passionately
| 88
|
|
The statement read: “Agbakaizu, a dedicated staff member of Ogun State Television, tragically collapsed while preparing for afternoon shift, and despite efforts to revive her, she was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Federal Medical Centre.”
Adigun described her as a versatile and passionate journalist
| 111
|
|
The fire incident affected three rooms in the building.
General Manager of Oyo State Fire Service, Mr Yemi Akinyinka confirmed the incident.
He said that the agency received a distress call about the incident on Friday.
| 284
|
|
A popular socialite and owner of a hotel in Akure, the Ondo State capital, Adesoji Adeleye, has been murdered by assassins at his hotel.
It was gathered that Adeleye was in one of the rooms in his hotel on Tuesday morning when the incident happened.
According to a source, the armed men were said to have found their way into the hotel premises and met Adeleye who was awake and ready for the day’s work.
The murderers were said to have overpowered the hotel owner and stabbed him severally before he died, leaving him in the pool of his blood.
| 70
|
|
He said, “The alleged statement credited to the plaintiff had no connection with her,” and insisted that “the alleged contemptuous statement had no nexus with the plaintiff.”
| 104
|
|
“We urge the committee to prioritize inter-emirate boundary issues and define boundaries for gazetting by the government, ” he stated.
The Governor also disclosed that the committee has a six-month timeline to submit its report, although this can be extended if necessary.
| 307
|
End of preview. Expand
in Data Studio
README.md exists but content is empty.
- Downloads last month
- 2