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Hassan Abdullahi Sule, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule's eldest son, has passed away.

Nasarawa governor’s son passes away at 36

Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has promised to end the petrol prices subsidy if elected.

Bola Tinubu: I only advised Muhammadu Buhari on currency redesign, fuel scarcity; not criticised him

In a guilty verdict handed down on July 27, 2012, Dwight Sagaray, the first secretary at the Venezuelan embassy, was found responsible for the death of Olga Fonseca.

Venezuelan diplomat convicted for murder

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The Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has said that a provision to tax bitcoin and other digital assets will be included in the 2022 finance bill.

Arizona senator proposes Bitcoin legal tender bill

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits he could end up in a touchline row with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta despite the pair's close friendship.

Pep Guardiola wants to beat Mikel Arteta despite friendship

Babatunde Lawal Salako, the Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), has stated that donors provide funding for about 90 per cent of the country's medical research.

NIMR: Nigerian health research 90% donor-funded

Mustapha Sule Lamido

Mustapha Lamido: Nigerians facing hardship due to CBN’s...

The company has locations in Beijing and Luxembourg and goes by Spacety China.

Chinese firm sanctioned for helping Russia’s Wagner Group

While fielding questions from reporters at a press conference on the actions of troops stationed in all six of Nigeria's political zones, Maj.-Gen. Musa Danmadami, Director of Defence Media Operation, issued the warning.

Nigerian military insists elections will hold in Southeast as...

News

Mr Solomon Arase (rtd.), a former inspector general of police, was confirmed by the Senate as the next chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) a day after his nomination by President Muhammadu Buhari was revealed.

Senate confirms Solomon Arase appointment as PSC chairman

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it intercepted no fewer than 132,090 tablets of tramadol and 2000 bottles of codeine across five states and the FCT, Abuja in the past week.

Kano’s NDLEA seizes N1.5 billion in drugs, detains 1,078 suspects

On this page, we will report important events that have taken place in Nigeria since the country gained its independence.

Nigerians urged to reject hate speech, divisive remarks

Pope Francis will go to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan next week. He will bring a message of peace and reconciliation to these two conflict-ridden countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

Pope Francis to visit war-torn DR Congo, South Sudan

Business

In a new report, Fitch Ratings has said Nigerian banks have enough capital and liquidity buffers to handle the current macroeconomic challenges, giving them room at their current rating levels.

Fitch: Nigerian banks can withstand macro challenges

Godwin Ifeanyichukwu Emefiele

Godwin Emefiele: Nigerian banks collected N370.6 billion stamp...

A person holds a new 1000 Naira note as the Central Bank of Nigeria releases the notes to the public through the banks in Abuja, Nigeria, December 15, 2022. REUTERS-Afolabi Sotunde

Nigeria’s central bank increases interest rate to 17.5 per...

Officials in the United Kingdom couldn't agree on whether or not individual investors should be barred from purchasing cryptocurrency derivatives and exchange-traded notes (ETNs).

British policymakers disagree on prohibiting crypto investments

Politics

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

INEC chair: Foreign hackers attacking our database

Governor Hope Uzodinma is sure that the killings in Imo State are politically motivated. He has said that he is confident that God will find out who is behind the insecurity in Imo if the people keep praying hard.

PVC: Imo government declares two-day holiday

Abdul-Azeez Adediran, also known as Jandor, the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for governor of Lagos State, has predicted that the state's 2023 governorship election would shatter past stereotypes.

Lagos 2023: PDP calls on Buhari to stop attacks on Jandor’s campaign train

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), claimed Wednesday that the fuel shortage and the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) decision to redesign the N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes were both plotted to prevent him from winning the election scheduled for next month.

Bola Tinubu: Petrol scarcity, naira redesign to sabotage my victory

Lifestyle

Temilade Openiyi, better known by his stage name Tems, a famous Nigerian musician, has been nominated for an Academy Award in the 95th annual ceremony, which will take place on March 12, 2023.

Tems becomes first Nigerian Oscar nominee

Mike Tyson was almost ironically knocked out, after comically falling off a skateboard in front of skateboard icon Tony Hawk.

Mike Tyson faces $5 million lawsuit for ‘rape’

Snoop Dogg, a famous American rapper and actor, has asked the reigning artiste in Nigeria, Tems, to feature on one of his upcoming songs.

Snoop Dogg requests collaboration with Tems

Ayo Balogun, better known by his stage name Wizkid, is an Afrobeats superstar. On Wednesday, he unveiled a highly anticipated collaboration with fellow artist Davido.

Wizkid announces joint tour with Davido

Football

William Troost-Ekong, a defender with the Super Eagles, is determined to assist Salernitana in avoiding relegation to Serie B.

William Troost-Ekong ready for Salernitana challenge

UEFA reacts to Chelsea’s FFP contract strategies

Nasser Al-Khelaifi, president of PSG, and his team are aware of Real Madrid's pursuit of Kylian Mbappe last year. Because of this, the French club is fixated on acquiring Vinicius and will make the final move if Real Madrid acquire Kylian Mbappe.

Paris Saint-Germain target Vinicius as revenge for Real Madrid’s interest in Kylian Mbappe

Sunday Dare, minister of youth and sports development, visited Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state, in his office in Abuja, where the transfer was officially made.

Nigerian government to hand over Ahmadu Bello Stadium to Kaduna on January 27

Sports

In 2023, boxing will include a new category for transgender competitors.

Boxing to add transgender category in 2023

Rafael Nadal, the top seed, was eliminated from the Australian Open by No. 65 in the world, American Mackenzie McDonald, in straight sets (6-4, 6-4, 7-5).

Aussie Open: Unseeded Mackenzie McDonald stuns Rafael Nadal

The No. 1 seed for the United Kingdom, Emma Raducanu, was eliminated from the Australian Open in the second round on Wednesday after a tough match against the teenager, Coco Gauff.

Aussie Open: Coco Gauff ousts Raducanu in second round

In the Lakers' loss against the 76ers, forward LeBron James surpassed 38,000 career NBA points. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the only player to score more points than LeBron James.

LeBron James surpasses 38,000 NBA points

The Buzz

Ibrahima Bamba

Who is Ibrahima Bamba? What You Need To Know About Italian Footballer

Funke Akindele, known as Jenifa, is a Nigerian film actress, politician, and producer. She was born on August 24, 1977, and her full name is Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele-Bello.

Who is Funke Akindele? Everything You Must Know About Nigerian Actress & Politician

Frank Mba is a member of the Nigerian police force and also works as a lawyer. He is now serving as the Commissioner of Police.

Who is Frank Mba? All You Need To Know About Nigerian Police Commissioner

Malo Gusto is a French footballer who plays professionally. He is a member of the Lyon team that competes in Ligue 1 and plays right back.

Who is Malo Gusto? All You Need To Know About French Football Star

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The National Universities Commission (NUC) is a government commission for promoting quality higher education in Nigeria.

List of Universities in Nigeria by States

Federal Polytechnic Nekede

List of Polytechnics, Monotechnics & Other Tertiary...

The National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria recognised the University of Ibadan (UI) as the top institution of higher education in the country.

Full List of Universities in Nigeria

Technology

Starting from March 2023, Netflix will implement a policy that prevents members from sharing their account credentials with anyone outside their immediate home.

Netflix bans password sharing starting March 2023

(FILES) In this file photo taken on June 27, 2022, a worker walks along a path at Google’s Bay View campus in Mountain View, California. – Google’s parent company Alphabet announced about 12,000 job cuts globally on January 20, 2023, citing a changing “economic reality”, becoming the latest US tech giant to enact large-scale restructuring. The layoffs come a day after Microsoft said it would reduce staff numbers by 10,000 in the coming months, following similar cuts by Facebook owner Meta, Amazon and Twitter as the previously unassailable tech sector battles a major economic downturn. (Photo by NOAH BERGER / AFP)

Google laying off 12,000 employees as tech woes get worse

After accusing the cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato of providing funding for a high-tech nexus of crypto crime, authorities seized the business and detained the company's co-founder.

Crypto founder accused of $700 million financial fraud

Google

Google developing AirTag-like location trackers

Opinion

Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the head of Nigeria's electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has said that 50 INEC facilities have been attacked around the country during the previous four years.

INEC boss Mahmood Yakubu’s speech at Chatham House – full...

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP), had a lawsuit filed against him seeking his disqualification thrown out Wednesday by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.

Peter Obi’s speech at Chatham House — full text

Danladi Bako, the Kogunan Sokoto, is the Deputy Spokesman of the Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council.

The fallacy of ANAP/NOI polls

SERAP also recommended that the president, Muhammadu Buhari, ensure that the investigation's findings would be widely published and that those responsible for corruption or mismanagement of public funds would be brought to justice.

Christmas: President Buhari felicitates with Nigerian Christians...