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Tinubu, Asagba of Asagba, Obi Azinge meet in Aso Villa Tinubu, Asagba of Asagba, Obi Azinge meet in Aso Villa President Bola Tinubu on Thursday met with the Asagba of Asaba, Delta State, Obi Professor Epiphany Azinge, SAN, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The first class monarch came alongside some royal fathers believed to be members of the Obi-in-Council. The visit is coming on the heels of tension in some parts of the South-South geopolitical zone as a result of the recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. The President while declaring the…

Observe UK passport prices difference, former and new from April Observe UK passport prices difference, former and new from April The UK government has confirmed that new passport application fees will take effect from April 10, 2025. These changes, pending parliamentary approval, will lead to increased costs for both online and paper applications, impacting adults and children alike. Fee Increases for Domestic and Overseas Applications According to the UK Home Office, the revised fees will apply to applications submitted both within the UK and from overseas. The adjustments are part of an effort to ensure that the passport system remains…

Here’s the coalition of Atiku, El-Rufai, Tanko to challenge Tinubu in 2027 The coalition of Atiku, El-Rufai, Tanko to challenge Tinubu in 2027 • Readiness to unseated the present administration. • Coalition formed to strengthen new party. • Condemnation of removal of Fubara as unacceptable. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, alongside other key political figures, has announced the formation of a new opposition coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. The announcement was made during a press conference at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on Thursday, where Atiku, flanked by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir…

Japan shine as first to qualify for 2026 World Cup beating Bahrain 2-0 Japan (PC: FIFA, X) Japan shine as first to qualify for 2026 World Cup beating Bahrain 2-0 Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo gave them a 2-0 win over Bahrain on Thursday. The runaway Asian Group C leaders failed to sparkle on a chilly night in Saitama until Crystal Palace forward Kamada pounced for the opener in the 66th minute. Kubo added another in the 87th minute as Japan punched their ticket…

Not beyond 6 months, Senate give consent to state of emergency in Rivers President Bola Tinubu Senate allow state of emergency in Rivers The Senate said on Thursday that it has approved the state of emergency imposed by President Bola Tinubu on Rivers State on Tuesday. The decision, which was announced by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, after a closed-door session that lasted for over an hour, was adopted unanimously by senators. The approval included a resolution “that Section 11 of Section 4 of the Constitution be invoked to provide the National Assembly the authority to set up a joint…

Japan shine as first to qualify for 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 Japan (PC: FIFA, X) Japan shine as first to qualify for 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo gave them a 2-0 win over Bahrain on Thursday. The runaway Asian Group C leaders failed to sparkle on a chilly night in Saitama until Crystal Palace forward Kamada pounced for the opener in the 66th minute. Kubo added another in the 87th minute as Japan punched…

Vice Admiral Ibas arrives Rivers Govt House, work begins Vice Admiral Ibas arrives Rivers Govt House, work begins The Sole Administrator for River State, Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (retd.), has arrived in the state to resume duties. He arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport at about 11:25 am on Thursday and was received by top officials and security personnel. The sole administrator, accompanied by the state Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju and the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 16, immediately proceeded to Government House, Port Harcourt afterwards. Ibok-ete Ibas has already arrived at the Government House and was…

Meet Afolabi, a rare gem as legal practitioner Barrister Olakunle Abiodun Afolabi Meet Afolabi, a rare gem as legal practitioner. Justice doesn’t always work fairly when faced with power, bias, or red tape, but Barrister Olakunle Abiodun Afolabi stands out as a voice for those who aren’t heard. With ten years of court experience, Afolabi has become known for defending human rights, working with constitutional law, and giving hope to people caught in Nigeria’s complex legal system. Afolabi’s path comes from hard work, not luck. He graduated with honours from Lagos State University with both his law degree and diploma,…

Meta declares new grant for startups, researchers Meta Meta, Social Media platform, in collaboration with Data Science Africa, has unveiled the Llama Impact Grant, a new initiative aimed at supporting startups and researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The grant seeks to fund innovative projects leveraging Llama, Meta’s open-source large language model, to develop solutions tailored to the region’s unique challenges. Meta noted that Artificial Intelligence (AI) had more potential than any other modern technology to increase human productivity and creativity, accelerate economic growth, and unlock progress in medical and scientific research. “To help realise this potential, we are seeking proposals…

SoftBank seals deal of $6.5bn for US Chip firm to acquire Ampere The logo of Japanese company SoftBank Group is seen outside the company’s headquarters in Tokyo on January 22, 2025. | Credit: AFP SoftBank seals deal of $6.5bn for US Chip firm to acquire Ampere. SoftBank Group said Wednesday that it had reached a deal to acquire US semiconductor firm Ampere for US $6.5 billion. The deal, which comes as demand for chips has exploded thanks to the AI boom, is still subject to regulatory approval, SoftBank said in a statement. Ampere Computing is a chip design firm “focused…