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2023: Edwin Clark accuses Ifeanyi Okowa of betrayal

Ibikunle Amosun, the former governor of Ogun State and current senator for Ogun Central said yesterday that he will not back Dapo Abiodun, the candidate for governor of Ogun State from his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), for a second term, "because he has taken the state backwards from the development path his administration laid."

Ibikunle Amosun: Why I’m against Dapo Abiodun

NewsXtra reports that on September 20, 2022, the lower court removed Senator Emmanuel Bwacha as the APC's candidate for governor of Taraba in the 2023 election.

Supreme Court sacks Emmanuel Bwacha as Taraba APC guber candidate

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Rivers State has seized five trucks for carrying illegally refined petroleum products.

2023 polls: NSCDC dismisses boycott claims

Eddie Hearn, Anthony Joshua's promoter, has stated that the next time the boxer competes, the future of Anthony Joshua's career will be on the line.

Boxing: Eddie Hearn wants Francis Ngannou, Anthony Joshua bout

Bruno Fernandes said that Erik ten Hag helped turn around Manchester United's fortune after the team made it to the League Cup final.

League Cup: Bruno Fernandes hails Erik Ten Hag as Red Devils...

Asiya Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and Inuwa Uba's marriage has been annulled by the Kano State Upper Shari'ah Court using Islamic legal procedures (Khul'I).

Kano: Court dissolves governor’s daughter’s marriage...

Mason Greenwood is a striker for the English club Manchester United, which competes in the Premier League. He is a professional footballer from the United Kingdom. Mason Greenwood was born on October 1st, 2001 and his full name is Mason Will John Greenwood.

Manchester United star Mason Greenwood’s attempted rape...

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has distanced itself from the recent attacks on the INEC office in Owerri, Imo State.

IPOB suspends sit-at-home for 2023 elections

News

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has said Nigerian tertiary institutions' curriculum is outdated and doesn't reflect the real world.

NBTE: Nigerian schools still using 30-year-old curriculum

Osun State's former Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has denied allegations that his administration left Ademola Adeleke with an N76 billion debt in salary and pension arrears.

Osun 2023: Supreme Court dismisses suit against Gboyega Oyetola’s candidacy

The Federal High Court in Lagos heard on Wednesday that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) exonerated former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, of involvement in an alleged financial crime involving the former governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, after holding him for 21 days.

Musiliu Obanikoro: EFCC exonerated me of N4.6 billion fraud after 21 days in custody

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)

JAMB: UTME agents suspended for ‘extortion’

Business

In the latest round of big tech layoffs, the online payment company PayPal said it will cut 2,000 jobs worldwide.

PayPal to let go 2000 employees

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered deposit money banks (DMBs) to start paying out the new Naira notes over the counter, with a limit of N20,000 daily.

CBN orders banks to new naira notes over-the-counter

The long-term issuer ratings of the Government of Ghana have been lowered by Moody's from Caa2 or further junk status to Ca, with a stable outlook.

Moody’s: Nine Nigerian Banks downgraded over ‘operating...

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

CBN: POS agents making it difficult for new Naira notes to...

Politics

The OPC's public relations officer also said that the group, led by the Aareonakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, is working to make the southwest region safer and to spread the Yoruba culture around the world.

2023: We’ve not endorsed any candidate – OPC

A judge in the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja, on Thursday, scheduled a hearing on a petition filed by Mr Jimi Lawal, a candidate for governor who lost the Ogun Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary poll on May 25.

PDP: Why Nyesom Wike withdrew stadium approval

Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Works and Housing, has said President Muhammadu Buhari backs Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate.

Babatunde Fashola: Muhammadu Buhari fully supporting Bola Tinubu’s presidential bid

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Minister: Muhammadu Buhari in total support of Bola Tinubu

Lifestyle

Murja Ibrahim Kunya, a popular Tiktok user, has been sent to prison by a Kano State Sharia court in Filin Hoki, Kano. She is accused of breaking Islamic law and threatening people on Tiktok.

Nigerian popular tiktoker sent to prison

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

Football

Raphael Varane

Raphael Varane quits international football

Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene, a midfielder for the Super Falcons, has joined Club Levante Las Plans on loan for the rest of the season.

Super Falcons star joins Spanish club

Rudi Garcia, manager of Al-Nassr, has predicted that Cristiano Ronaldo will return to Europe after a brief stint in Saudi Arabia.

Roy Keane: Cristiano Ronaldo exit ‘good’ for Manchester United

Jorginho, a key player for Chelsea, has been traded to Arsenal in a last-minute deal. The Italian playmaker, who is 31 years old, will sign a contract with Arteta's team until 2024, with a one-year extension option.

Jorginho joins Arsenal from Chelsea

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

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

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

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

(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

Opinion

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

What’s Bola Tinubu’s tangible worth?

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