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[ad_1] Leading smartphone brand Infinix is set to make this Eid celebration even more rewarding with the launch of its Sallah Splash Promo, which runs from now till the 10th of June, 2025. The campaign offers customers exciting benefits including instant gifts, massive discounts, and a chance to win up to ₦500,000 in Eid food baskets and other high-value prizes in a nationwide raffle draw.As part of the Sallah Splash initiative, Infinix is delivering more than just innovative devices, it’s giving customers a chance to celebrate Eid in grand style. Whether you are looking to upgrade your smartphone, surprise your…

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[ad_1] The joints union’s of the FCT wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has told the six area council chairmen that the union will only suspend its ongoing strike action when primary school teachers start receiving arrears. A member of the state executive council committee of the union’s disclosed the development to our reporter on the telephone on Tuesday. The member, who wanted to be anonymous because he was not authorised to speak to the press, said the joint unions executives gave the conditions during two separate meetings held last…

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[ad_1] In a move to accelerate gender parity in engineering and innovation, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), in partnership with the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer (PICTT), has launched the second phase of its flagship initiative, Engineering Leaders Through Her (DELT-Her). The portal for DELT-Her 2.0 officially opened on Monday, May 19, 2025, at NASENI Headquarters in Abuja, with a renewed commitment from the Federal Government to double the number of female engineers in Nigeria within five years. The initiative aims to empower women-led innovation through funding, mentorship, and access to global platforms. The Executive…

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[ad_1] The member representing Ideato North South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has raised alarm over impending cut off ozuomme community in Imo State by gully erosion. The Federal Lawmaker who made the appeal while conducting on the spot assessment at the erosion site accompanied by traditional rulers and other leaders of Urualla communities, appealed to Federal and state government to immediately intervene. He said if urgent action is not taken, Urualla people can no longer connect to civilization. SPONSOR AD Ugochinyere said, “This is Ozumme, there are three erosion sites, all connected to Urualla…

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[ad_1] The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained Monetary Policy Rates (MPR) at 27.5 per cent. Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, made the disclosure in Abuja while briefing the press on the outcome of the 300th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the apex Bank “All 12 members of the Committee were present and the decision of the committee was unanimous to maintain rates at 27.5 per cent and cash reserve ratio for Deposit Money Banks at 50 per cent and 16 per cent for merchant banks SPONSOR AD “Also Liquidity Ration of banks was also maintained…

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[ad_1] Despite the death sentence passed unto the BRT driver, Andrew Nice on May 2, 2025 over the kidnapping and murder of 22-year-old Bamise Ayanwole, the victim’s family said justice has not been fully served, insisting that the Nigerian police failed to investigate the case thoroughly and identify the remaining culprits. The family, at a press briefing in Lagos, expressed concerns over the lack of proper investigation of the case, saying that other culprits mentioned in Bamise’s final voice notes had yet to be identified. Abegunde Pelumi Caleb, a family representative said that despite the judgment, there were still questions…

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[ad_1] Two herders – a male and a female – were reportedly killed on Monday around Tahore community in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau state. Herders in the area said the deceased were ambushed and shot dead while returning home from Maikatako market on a motorcycle. State Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, who confirmed the incident to journalists in Jos said the incident occurred in the evening. The MACBAN chairman gave the names of the victims as Umar Sa’idu and Rashida Yakubu. While condemning the incident, he called on…

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[ad_1] Hajiya Nàja’atu Mohammed, a prominent Nigerian politician, activist, and Chair of the Northern Star, has delivered a pointed critique of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. In a candid discussion on the maiden episode of the Political Advantage Platform (PAP) podcast hosted by Hadiza Malumfashi, Hajiya Nàja’atu Mohammed, started by addressing accusations that her criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stem from personal animosity. She made it clear that her concerns are about governance and national unity, not personal grudges Nàja’atu expressed deep concerns about Tinubu’s leadership style, accusing him of fostering regionalism, sidelining national unity, and failing to deliver…

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[ad_1] The Association of Meter Manufacturers of Nigeria (AMMON) has expressed enthusiasm for President Bola Tinubu’s “Nigeria First Policy”, saying it will unlock potentials of industries in Nigeria. In a statement by the President of AMMON, Engr. Durosola Omogbengun, the body appreciated Tinubu for the policy, which prioritizes locally manufactured goods in public procurement and mandates technology transfer and capacity-building when foreign options are pursued. He also commended the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs. Olu Verheijen, and the Minister of State for Industry, Senator Owan Enoh, for their support. AMMON pledged to support the government’s efforts,…

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[ad_1] Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command have gunned down a suspected armed robber while arresting 8 others and recovering four AK -47 rifles in Maitama, Abuja. CP Ajoa Adewale, the FCT police commissioner who disclosed this to newsmen in Abuja, on Tuesday, said it happened after the FCT police operatives in a coordinated joint tactical operation led by the scorpion squad have successfully dismantled a seven man robbery gang that specializes in armed robbery and jacking. He said the gang had been on the command’s watchlist following multiple armed robbery and vehicle theft incidents traced to…

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