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Military Rulership Outdated, Civil Rule is Preferred –  Abdulsalami Military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar Military Rulership Outdated, Civil Rule is Preferred –  Abdulsalami Soldiers cannot return to power because military rule is outdated, former Military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, said yesterday. He noted that in the last 25 years, democratic rule has survived the onslaught of reactionary forces. Gen. Abdulsalami said he was proud of laying a solid foundation by handing over power to civilian authorities. Urging Nigerians and the political parties to nurture the tree of democracy, the former military leader said: “There is no…

Kidnap kingpin Evans remorseful, asks for mercy from Lagos gov Kidnap kingpin Evans remorseful, asks for mercy from Lagos gov Convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, on Thursday, told the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja that he had repented from his criminal activities and had applied to the Lagos State Government for mercy. Evans who told the court through his lawyer, Emefo Etudo, stated this after taking his plea on the amended five counts bordering on murder, attempt to murder and conspiracy to commit kidnapping, preferred against him by the Lagos State Government. When the matter was called,…

As 300 Ogoni indigenes postgraduate get scholarships from HYPREP HYPREP Coordinator, Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey As 300 Ogoni indigenes postgraduate get scholarships from HYPREP The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project has urged 300 postgraduate scholarship recipients to prioritise peacebuilding in Ogoniland, emphasising that sustainable development can only thrive in an atmosphere of stability. The Project Coordinator of HYPREP, Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, made this appeal during the cheque handover ceremony for beneficiaries of the Ogoni Postgraduate Students Scholarship Scheme in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday. Congratulating the awardees, Zabbey assured them that the selection process was fair, transparent, and inclusive. He encouraged…

STEM competition winner shines, gets N15m scholarship STEM competition winner shines, gets N15m scholarship. The winner of the InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition, Henry Ndudu Ekong of Pegasus School, Akwa Ibom state, has received a N15 million tertiary scholarship. The scholarship is spread over five years, with a laptop, and monthly stipends. A statement by InterswitchSPAK, said that after an initial National Qualifying Examination and a 13-week televised competition, three outstanding students emerged as this year’s top winners, each demonstrating remarkable scientific proficiency and critical thinking. The first runner-up, Eric Denyefa Omare of St. Gregory’s College in Lagos was awarded…

Flag designer, Taiwo Akinkunmi’s family given N30m – FG Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi Flag designer, Taiwo Akinkunmi’s family given N30m – FG The Federal Government has donated N30 million to the family of renowned National Flag designer, late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, two years after his demise. The Director General of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, accompanied by the Oyo State Director of the agency, Olukemi Afolayan, made the official presentation of the cheque on behalf of the Federal Government at the Elebu in Ibadan residence of the late National hero on Thursday. The late Akinkunmi died on August 29, 2023,…

But for Policy Interventions, Inflation headed 42.81% – CBN Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso But for Policy interventions, Inflation headed 42.81% – CBN The Central Bank of Nigeria has said that without its policy interventions, inflation could have surged to 42.81 per cent by December 2024. It also projected that diaspora remittances would rise to N31.79tn when fourth-quarter figures for 2024 are released. Going forward, the apex bank has pledged to stick to orthodox monetary policies to tame inflation in 2025. The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, made these disclosures in Abuja on Thursday at the 2025 Monetary…

Dubai made stunning record of 92.3 million air travellers in 2024 Dubai International Airport | Credit: AeroSpace Global News Dubai recorded 92.3 million air travellers in 2024. A record 92.3 million passengers travelled through Dubai’s international airport last year, its operator said on Thursday, extending a post-pandemic tear that exemplifies the city’s economic boom. The figure surpassed the previous high of 89.1 million in 2018, Dubai Airports said, despite regional tensions caused by the Gaza war and last April’s unprecedented floods that severely disrupted flights. The United Arab Emirates city, located between Asia, Europe, and Africa, has now been ranked…

We will not accept 50% telecom tariff hike, take 5% – NLC Labour movement We will not accept 50% telecom tariff hike, take 5% – NLC The Nigeria Labour Congress has proposed a five per cent increase in telecom tariff hike rejecting the 50 per cent approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission. The NLC spokesman Benson Upah said on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Thursday. “They keep on emasculating us through stupid taxes. It will come to a point when people can pay but they won’t pay. This really is to halt this mindless tariff increase. And if by…

Meet Niko Kovac, new head coach of Dortmund Niko Kovac Meet Niko Kovac, new head coach of Dortmund. Borussia Dortmund have announced the appointment of Niko Kovac as their new head coach, just a week after parting ways with Nuri Sahin. The 53-year-old Berlin native will take over on Sunday, one day after Dortmund’s Bundesliga clash against Heidenheim. Kovac has signed a contract with the club that runs until 30 June 2026. A Thursday statement on the club website titled, “Borussia Dortmund appoint Niko Kovac,” revealed this. PUNCH Online reported on January 22 that the club sacked former head coach…

Take A Pause: The Dilemma of Life, Oja l’aye! Take A Pause: The Dilemma of Life, Oja l’aye! Oja l’aye! So, with good intentions we must as we jaiye. Buy and sell well while it lasts Because iku’s theft is a legendary debt. The day a man goes, The day the market ends with no credit. The time to go, no one knows Only the nose loses it all to cold. Oja l’aye! It’s not how far but how well. So, as we run take a pause to see the brightness of the day, Yet another gift. #GodsonOsarenren #naijapoetryfest #naijapoetryfestcommunity…