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Kogi state government has secured an agreement with the Peoples Republic of China for the takeoff of the Kogi Hunan Special Economic Zone, with the status of a Free Trade Zone. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo disclosed this when he played host to a delegation of Chinese investors and consular officials led by the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Ms. Yan Yuqing, at the Government House in Lokoja on Tuesday. He assured the Chinese delegation that the Kogi State government and its private sector partners would ensure that all necessary infrastructure and regulatory frameworks are in…

An Akure Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded a 33-year-old man, Oladipo Akintade, at the Olokuta Correctional Centre for allegedly stabbing his neighbour to death. Magistrate R.I Adelakin, who did not take the plea of the defendant, ordered that the case file be sent to the office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions for legal advice. He remanded Akintade pending the outcome of the legal advice and adjourned the case until March 27 for mention. Earlier, the prosecutor, Insp Folashade Adeyemi, told the court that the defendant committed the alleged offence on Jan. 10, at Omifunfun, within the court’s jurisdiction. According…

mother of Grammy winner and Nigerian singer Burna Boy, Bose Ogulu has been nominated for Manager of the Year at the 2025 Music Week Awards. Organisers of the award on Wednesday announced Ogulu’s alongside other contenders for the highly coveted trophy. This year’s Music Week Awards is scheduled to hold on May 8 at JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London, United Kingdom. Other nominees for the Manager of the Year, a category that highlights the best management talents in global music industry, include Alistair Goldsmith, Neil Hughes, and Wes Banton. The Music Week Awards celebrates excellence in the music industry,…

Researchers have discovered a fundamental mechanism that affects the size of the pupil, namely our breathing. The study shows that the pupil is smallest during inhalation and largest during exhalation — something that could affect our vision. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden discovered the fundamental mechanism that affects the size of the pupil, namely breathing. The study, published in the February 21, 2025 edition of The Journal of Physiology, shows that the pupil is smallest during inhalation and largest during exhalation — something that could affect our vision. Like the aperture in a camera, the pupil controls how much…

Nigeria’s fastest-growing non-interest banking services provider, TAJBank Limited, has again consolidated its frontline position as Nigeria’s most innovative and value-driven non-interest lender, bagging an award at the just concluded IFN Awards in Dubai. The ‘Best Islamic Bank in Nigeria’ award was won by TAJBank through a global survey/poll conducted by the IFN. Speaking shortly after the conferment of the Best Islamic Bank Award on TAJBank in Dubai, which is considered one of most highly rated awards in the Islamic Finance Industry, the bank’s Managing Director/CEO, Hamid Joda, attributed the global recognition to “our Board, management and staff’s commitment to best…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his willingness to relinquish his position if it would secure peace for Ukraine, suggesting this could be in exchange for the country’s accession to NATO. Speaking on the eve of the third anniversary of Russia’s large-scale invasion, he acknowledged growing pressure from Washington to engage in peace negotiations. “If there is peace for Ukraine, if you really need me to leave my post, I am ready… I can exchange it for NATO,” Zelenskyy declared at a press conference in Kyiv, emphasizing that he would step down “immediately” if required. Following a tense week marked…

Apple has announced it will remove its highest-level data security tool, Advanced Data Protection (ADP), for customers in the United Kingdom following a dispute with the government over access to user data. The move comes after the UK Home Office requested the right to access information stored under the end-to-end encryption service, which prevents even Apple from viewing user content such as photos and documents. The tech giant, which has long resisted government demands for encryption backdoors, initially declined to comment on the request but has now confirmed that UK users will no longer be able to activate ADP. “As…

Turkey-based Nigerian social activist, Tenny Omoologo, has continued to voice out her worries over the delay in unravelling the circumstances behind the death of young Nigerian hip-hop singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba a.k.a. Mohbad. Tenny has shared her concern about Mohbad’s father, Mr Joseph Aloba’s reaction to the fight for justice for his son 14 months after his death. She also spoke about the huge money she claimed was donated for the cause and the delay by the government in inviting Mohbad’s widow, Omowunmi, for questioning. N70m Donated Unaccounted For “Something is happening about the money donated for Mohbad’s autopsy. The government…

Ademola Lookman scored twice as Atalanta demolished Empoli 5-0, responding emphatically to recent criticism from coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Following a midweek penalty controversy, Lookman returned to the starting lineup and played a key role in the win. Davide Zappacosta opened the scoring with a deflected cross, before Lookman assisted Mateo Retegui for Atalanta’s second. The Nigerian forward then showcased brilliant skill to score before halftime and added a second with a composed finish after the break. Zappacosta sealed the rout with a late goal. Despite the dominant performance, tensions lingered as Lookman noticeably avoided shaking hands with Gasperini after…

Nollywood screen goddess, Genevieve Nnaji, is on the news again. Last time her response to a question on what she would do with three Nollywood actors went viral; and people were happy that she was beginning to come out again. This time, there is a viral statement allegedly made by the award-winning actress and producer of ‘Lion Heart’, about giving love another chance. This is happening after about two decades of singlehood. Here is the post. ”I’m considering giving love a chance again. It’s been almost 20 years since my heart got shattered by a boy I called a professional…