Member of House of Reps expresses concern over deteriorating security situation in Nasarawa state

The member representing Akwanga, Wamba, and Nasarawa Eggon Constituency in the House of Representatives, Jeremiah Umaru, has expressed concerns over the surge in kidnapping activities in Nasarawa State. Umaru raised the alarm over the security situation in the state during plenary on Thursday. Calling for urgent attention in tackling the problem, he lamented that the…

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial on fraud charges begins in New York, with much at stake

A federal court in Manhattan, in the United States will start hearing the case against the former cryptocurrency guru, Sam Bankman-Fried, with jury selection beginning on Tuesday. Bankman-Fried, who founded cryptocurrency exchange FTX and associated hedge fund Alameda Research, is facing trial on finance crimes stemming from the shocking collapse of FTX. The Guardian UK…

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MTV Base bars Marlian Music from airwaves – fallout from the controversy surrounding MohBad’s death

MTV’s first pan-African music channel, MTV Base, has positioned a ban on Marlian music following the death of a Nigerian singer, Mohbad. Marlian Music is a record label owned by Nigerian musician, Naira Marley, who is being fingered in the efforts of Mohbad, which allegedly led to the latter’s eventual death. A former signee of…

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Tinubu to meet with top CEOs in NYC to discuss investment opportunities

In a bid to expand his administration’s economic development agenda for aggressive investment attraction, President Bola Tinubu has scheduled to meet with the global leadership of transnational firms, such as Microsoft, Meta Technologies, Exxon Mobil, General Electric, and others. The meeting will be on the sidelines of the 78th Session of the United Nations General…

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Nigerian journo to receive top journalism award in the Netherlands – recognition for dedication and talent

The award has been previously won by notable figures, including former Kenyan vice president Kolonzo Musyoka, South African politician Lindiwe Sisulu, and Nigeria’s Labour Party presidential candidate in the last election, Peter Obi.   Bambi is a media personality who has made a significant mark in journalism and has earned recognition as an award-winning African…

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Fuel subsidy: Petroleum product distributors protest against the apparent increase in fuel loading fees  

Distributors of Petroleum products in Nigeria under the umbrella of the Association of Distributors and Transporters of Petroleum Products (ADITOP) kicked against the alleged rise of truck loading fees for petrol by the Petroleum Tanker Drivers Association (PTD).  This was disclosed by its National President, Alhaji Lawal Dan-Zaki in a statement in Abuja on Thursday.  They cite an “arbitrary…

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Tinubu arranges committee on tax reforms, names Taiwo Oyedele chairman

President Bola Tinubu has authorized the association of a Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax Leader at PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Taiwo Oyedele, is the chairman of the committee. In a statement issued by Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy, Dele Alake on Friday, the appointment aligns…

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