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Constitutional amendment: Atiku proposes rotational presidency, 5-yr single tenure, others
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Military dismisses naval rating Abbas Haruna for misconduct
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Video: Abuja mob attacks, strips crossdresser
Entertainment
VeryDarkMan will learn the hard way if I get angry — Chosen Pastor Muoka
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10 best-selling used cars in Nigeria
Business
Customs confiscates N682m Sativa Cannabis from Canada
Sports
Aston Villa shock Bayern Munich 1-0 in Champions League
Special Report
Independence: A Fool and His Errand
Without prejudice to whatever Nigeria has achieved in her 64 years of independence, the country remains an embarrassingly under-performing entity.
2014 CONFAB: Unique consensus recommendations
Like the Uwais committee, the 492 delegates of the 2014 Confab, made about 683 recommendations all arrived at by consensus – which was unique.
Uwais Report: Unending search for electoral reforms
Displeased by the do-or-die election that brought him to power in 2007, late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua vowed that future polls would be free, fair and credible. To realise this, on August 28, 2007, he inaugurated an Electoral Reform Committee headed by former Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mohammed Uwais. In the committee were […]
Oronsaye Report: Cutting governance cost in limbo
The wise counsel remains ignored By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics Editor Twelve years after the Oronsaye report, the cost of governance has remained high little or nothing has been achieved as the number of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of government soars. Last March, President Bola Tinubu directed the full implementation of the Stephen Oronsaye report, […]
Technology
Meta launches new program making it easier to earn on Facebook [How it works]
Meta on Wednesday announced the launch of its Content Monetization beta program for Facebook in a move aimed at improving the earning potential of content creators. This initiative, revealed on Wednesday, combines three key monetization tools—In-stream ads, Ads on Reels, and the Performance bonus—allowing creators to monetize a broader array of content types, including Reels, […]
7 ways to limit your social media usage
By Akanni Dorcas Social media is a wonderful way to keep in touch with friends and family, stay updated on the latest news, and discover inspiring ideas from around the globe. But let’s face it, it can also get a bit overwhelming. Endless scrolling can however pull you away from real life and leave you […]
AI will only replace unskilled jobs, not humans – Pantami
Former Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, has addressed concerns about Artificial Intelligence (AI) displacing millions of jobs, just as he emphasised the importance of skill acquisition and modern tools. Pantami expressed his views while receiving participants in the PRNigeria Young Communication Fellowship at his office. He said mentorship programs focused […]
Japa: Over 2,500 telecom professionals left Nigeria in 2022— NCC
Worried by the alarming rate of migration of talents from Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has called for immediate action to prevent further loss of skilled professionals.
Education
We’ll withdraw our services if 14-day ultimatum expires, ASUU issues fresh warning
“Our Union will withdraw services, and should not be held responsible for the breakdown in industrial harmony which will arise as a result of the government’s insensitivity, insincerity, indifference and time-buying tactics.
Why we won’t admit student with less than 170 JAMB score – Kogi Varsity VC
The Vice Chancellor of Kogi State University, Kabba has defended the pegging of 170 as minimum cut-off marks for the university admission against the 140 benchmark by the Joint Admission Matriculation Board.
UNN don, Verlumun, ranks among top 2% of scientists globally
A scholar in the Department of Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Dr Gever Verlumun, has made the list of the top 2% of scientists in the world for 2024. Stanford University, the United States of America, and Elsevier compiled the list.
Nwankwo emerges Deputy National President NAUS
The National Association of University Students, NAUS, has chosen Comrade Meshach Anthony Nwankwo as the Deputy National President (National and Campus Affairs) at an election that took place in Abuja on Saturday.