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In Nigeria, land ownership is a complex and often contentious issue. For many Nigerians, land ownership is more than just a place to live or run a business; it is a significant investment and a symbol of financial security. However, the security of land ownership can be threatened by the government’s power to revoke a Certificate of Occupancy (C of …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has denied giving permission to telecommunications companies in the country such as MTN, Glo and others to increase tariffs. Dr. Aminu Maida, the NCC Deputy Executive Chairman/CEO, stated this on his verified X account on Saturday in response to false information circulating in the telecommunications sector. Reports have emerged in some sections of the media …

Noah Lyles emerged as the Olympic champion in the men’s 100m after recording a personal best time to win the title in 9.79 seconds on Sunday night. Kishane Thompson had to settle for a Silver medal in the race, clocking the same time of 9.79 seconds to finish in second place. Fred Kerley won the bronze medal with a time …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reiterated its position that candidates below the age of 16 will not be admitted for the 2024/2025 academic session. This follows up on the direction of the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, who emphasized that only candidates aged 16 years and above are eligible to take the exam this year. At …

Novak Djokovic beat Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling match on Sunday to secure his long-awaited Olympic title, completing his career ‘Golden Slam’. The 37-year-old became only the fifth player to win the ‘Golden Slam’ in singles – all four majors and the Olympic title – after Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf. Djokovic, who holds the men’s …

Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has vowed that his command will do everything possible to apprehend the perpetrators responsible for the killing of cabinet member Eze Umucheke. This guarantee is given to the community, especially the residents of Umucheke in Onuimo Local Government Area. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, it …

Femi Falana, a prominent Nigerian lawyer and human rights advocate, has strongly criticized the government’s handling of nationwide protests against economic hardship and poor governance. In a statement issued on Sunday, Falana accused the government of waging a “vicious campaign of blackmail and slander” to undermine the protesters’ legitimate grievances. “Instead of responding to the demands of the youth, the …

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s speech as highly disappointing and failing to address the concerns of Nigerians in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests across the country. Ezekwesili who analysed Tinubu’s speech on Sunday in a statement, said the speech did not address the demands of the protesters, and did not inspire confidence among Nigerians. In …

Nobel laureate and renowned playwright Prof. Wole Soyinka has taken aim at President Bola Tinubu’s national broadcast on Sunday for failing to address what he described as a violent crackdown on #EndBadGovernance protesters by security forces. Soyinka, who made the observations in a statement on Sunday, expressed concern over Tinubu’s deliberate omission of police brutality, which he said should have …

Nigerian women’s basketball team D’Tigress has qualified for the quarterfinals of the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics. Nigeria’s women’s team reached the quarter-finals after beating Canada 79-70 in their final group game on Sunday. Rena Wakama’s girls began their campaign with a thrilling win over Australia to break a 20-year Olympic curse. Also Read: Paris Olympics: D’Tigress defeated by hosts France …