Court Orders Former Minister to Disclose Details of N729bn Poverty Alleviation Funds

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The Federal High Court in Lagos has directed the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadia Umar-Farouk, to provide a detailed account of the N729bn disbursed to 24.3 million poor Nigerians. The court ordered the former minister to disclose the list of beneficiaries, including their bank details, who received the N5,000 monthly payments for six months. […]

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Universities Face Fresh Crisis as FG, ASUU Meet, Workers Protest

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is set to meet with the Federal Government on July 25, 2024, to discuss its unmet demands. This comes as non-academic staff of universities prepare for a one-day protest on Tuesday over their withheld four-month salaries. ASUU chapters across campuses have been engaging in protests, threatening another round

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Seun Kuti: Frontman of Africa’s Most Successful Band

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Seun Kuti, the Grammy-nominated Afrobeat musician, has boldly declared that the Egypt 80 band, which he inherited from his late father Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, is Africa’s most successful band. In a recent interview, Kuti emphasized his significant position as the frontman of the band, stating that he speaks his mind freely without fear of repercussions. Kuti

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Chinedu Ikedieze, also known as Aki, and his wife are celebrating the arrival of their new baby boy.

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Nollywood actor Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki, and his wife Nneoma Nwaijah have announced the arrival of their baby boy. The actor shared the news on Instagram, posting a picture of himself and his wife, along with a photo of the baby’s foot. In his post, Chinedu expressed gratitude to God, saying “My wonderful

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Journalists and Families Kidnapped in Kaduna: NUJ Condemns Attack

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The Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condemned the abduction of its members and their families in the state. In a statement, the council described the attack as “brazen and barbaric” and appealed to security agencies to rescue the captives. On Saturday night, suspected kidnappers invaded the Dahjonu community in

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LASTMA Officers Clamps Down on Traffic Offenders, Impounds 9,370 Vehicles

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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has impounded 9,370 vehicles in the past six months for various traffic violations. According to the General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Ok, the agency has been working tirelessly to improve traffic management in the state. From January to June 2024, LASTMA impounded 3,034 private vehicles, including 1,849 cars, 549 buses,

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New High Court Judges to be Sworn in by Chief Justice of Nigeria

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The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, will swear in 12 new judges into the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The ceremony will take place at the Main Courtroom of the Supreme Court by 10am. Among the new Judges is Ariwoola Oluwakemi Victoria, the CJN’s daughter-in-law. The

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Nigeria’s Forex Reserves Hit $34.7 Billion

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Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves have reached a new high of $34.7 billion, representing an increase of $110 million from the previous day’s figure of $34.5 billion. This growth is attributed to several factors, including the recent increase in oil prices, improved diaspora remittances, and the Central Bank’s efforts to stabilize the currency. The reserves have

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Google Engineer Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops First Igbo Text-to-Speech Model

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In a groundbreaking achievement, Google software engineer Ijemma Onwuzulike has developed the first-ever Igbo speech-to-text model, known as IgboSpeech. This Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) model boasts a impressive Word Error Rate (WER) of 29, paving the way for significant advancements in language processing and understanding. “The first Igbo speech-to-text model is here!” Onwuzulike announced on

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Davido Responds to Sophia Momodu’s Custody Claims

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Davido has responded to Sophia Momodu’s claims that he should not be granted joint custody of their daughter, Imade. Momodu had argued that Davido’s career and personal life, including his marriage to another woman, make him unfit to care for their daughter. Davido reacted on his X page, expressing hurt over Momodu’s constant reference to

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