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Month: September 2024

List of African countries where Starlink is operational in 2024

Elon Musk’s Starlink made its African debut in January 2023, with Nigeria as its first launch site. Business Insider Africa presents a list of African countries where Starlink is operational in 2024.The list is courtesy of Starlink’s availability map.Starlink made its African debut in January 2023, with Nigeria as its first launch site. Elon Musk’s…

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Police offer ₦20m reward for Briton wanted over plot to ‘overthrow’ Tinubu

The police are intensifying their investigation into the involvement of foreign mercenaries and subversive elements in destabilising Nigeria’s democratic processes. The Nigerian Police Force has announced a ₦20 million bounty for information leading to the arrest of British national Andrew Wynne, also known as Andrew Povich or Drew Povey. Wynne, along with Lucky Ehis Obinyan,…

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Why FG’s ban on Under-18 SSCE misses the mark on education reform

It is ironic that the Federal Government is concerned about young Nigerians gaining admission into universities early while millions of children are out of school. The Federal Government’s decision to ban candidates under 18 Nigerians from sitting for the National Examination Council (NECO) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) raises more questions…

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Mele Kyari told to resign over $6.8bn NNPC debt scandal

They urged President Bola Tinubu to expedite Kyari’s resignation and thoroughly investigate NNPC’s financial practices. Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC Ltd), has been told to resign in the wake of a staggering $6.8 billion debt admission by the company. At a press conference in Abuja,…

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19-year-old native doctor kills client in failed ‘anti-bullet’ charm test

The suspect allegedly claimed to specialise in preparing charms against gunshots and machete cuts. Police in Edo have detained a 19-year-old native doctor, Timothy Dauda, for allegedly shooting his client, Alex Ezekiel, to death during an “anti-bullet” charm trial. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Moses Yamu, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of…

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Edo 2024: PDP youths raise concern over alleged rigging plot by opposition

The PDP youths emphasised that any actions undermining the democratic process could lead to unrest and damage to the credibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The PDP Youth Alliance for Good Governance (PYGG) has raised the alarm over an alleged plot to rig the upcoming Edo State governorship election using “federal might.” The…

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APC has failed to deliver, PDP will bring relief to Ondo people – Chieftain

The PDP chieftain stated that the party will address the economic concerns of the people, and provide a better future for residents and indigenes of the state. Babatunde Faro, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, says the party will salvage the state from underdevelopment if won the November governorship election….

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How to fall back asleep after waking in the middle of the night

Many people experience waking up during the night at least once in their lives. Waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to fall back asleep can be frustrating. You may feel wide awake, with thoughts racing through your mind, making it hard to drift back to sleep. Luckily, there are…

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2 housewives hits female neighbour with pestle, causing severe injuries

Both women were charged with criminal intentional hurt and intimidation. A Sharia Court in Kano State on Monday remanded two housewives should be remanded in a correction centre for assaulting their neighbour. The police charged Sa’adautu Abubakar, 33, and Amina Abdulkadir, 20, all of Mandawari Sabon Titi, in Gwale Local Government Area of Kano, are…

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Here’s why you need to keep a personal journal

Journaling is a powerful tool that everyone can benefit from. Keeping a personal journal might seem like an old-fashioned habit, but it’s actually one of the most valuable tools you can use to improve your life. Writing in a journal doesn’t just help you remember events; it also offers numerous benefits that can help you…

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