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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has appointed Senator Benson Friday Konbowei, who represents Bayelsa Central, as Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on the South-South Development Commission (SSDC). The appointment of Konbowei, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, follows a career that started in business and then transitioned into politics, where he held various positions, including Chairman of the Southern Ijaw Local Government Council and Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly. The former Secretary to the Bayelsa state Government was elected Senator in 2023. While Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong was appointed vice chairman, others of the 12-member committee…

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has said that preliminary findings indicate the use of substandard materials may have contributed to the collapse of a two-story building in Ikorodu, which has now claimed three lives. Although the exact cause of the collapse is still under investigation, LASEMA said early reports point to structural failure likely linked to poor construction practices. The agency noted that rods below the recommended thickness were allegedly used, and the building sat on a decades-old foundation. The Guardian also gathered that the owner of the building, said to be a member of the Osinwin family,…

Head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Eric Sekhou Chelle, has sent a note of warning to Jamaica ahead of the 2025 Unity Cup final showdown, Soccernet.ng reports. The three-time AFCON winners sealed a 2-1 win over Otto Addo’s Ghana at the Gtech Community Stadium last night, thanks to a goal from Cyriel Dessers and Semi Ajayi’s deflected attempted. Nigeria will now face Jamaica in the final and Eric Chelle has made it clear they’ll be no room for jibes from his side on Saturday. William Troost-Ekong and Coach Eric Chelle of Nigeria during the Men FIFA World Cup…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has disowned a fake, artificial intelligence-generated video circulating online that falsely features a cloned voice of its Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mr. Bayo Bashir Ojulari. The company noted that the video was being used to promote a fictitious poverty alleviation scheme. NNPC, through its spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, on Thursday, said NNPC has no such investment initiative and urged the public to disregard the misleading video. The video was reportedly posted by a Facebook account named Mensageiro de Cristo and has since gained attention on various social media platforms, NNPC added. NNPC,…

As President Bola Tinubu marks his second year in office, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the Tinubu administration as “incompetent,” “disconnected,” and “anti-people,” rating it one of the worst governments in Nigeria’s democratic history. Atiku, in a tweet on Thursday, claimed that no previous administration has inflicted this level of hardship on the masses while showing such disregard for transparency, accountability, and responsible leadership. He alleged that the Tinubu-led government has intensified economic hardship, increased public debt, and introduced policies that disproportionately affect poorer Nigerians. He pointed to Nigeria’s public debt rising from about ₦49 trillion in 2023…

In SummaryGithub’s 2024 data suggests that Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, Morocco, and Kenya together have more than 3.7 million software developers, compared to 2021 estimates of 716,000 professionals in Google’s 2021 Africa.Kenya led the growth rate with 33%, followed by Nigeria (28%), Egypt and Morocco (25%), and South Africa (23%), run by youth demographics, distance work, and digital investment.Countries such as Ghana and Tunisia reported 30,000 developers each in 2021, while Tanzania and Uganda had 25,000 and 20,000 respectively, which showed the growing ecosystem in the early stages.Deep Dive!There have been major changes in Africa’s software engineering market lately. Before,…

Idowu Abdullahi President Bola Tinubu on Thursday revealed that his administration has put plans in motion to establish six new cancer centres across the country. Reeling out his achievements in the health sector during a nationwide broadcast to commemorate his second year in office, the president said three cancer centres had been completed from the planned six. “We are establishing Six new cancer treatment centres. Three are ready. We offer free dialysis services in pilot tertiary hospitals and subsidise the service in others,” Tinubu said. He noted that despite the odds, his administration has repositioned Nigeria’s health sector. According to…

The renowned Gospel Music Minister Sinach has released a compelling new single, “You Are Good.” This track is a powerful, anthem characterized by its profound praise and heartfelt gratitude, serving as a resonant reminder of the unchanging benevolence of God. The single can now be found on all prominent streaming platforms. Blending heartfelt lyrics with uplifting melodies, “You Are Good” is a reminder that even in the midst of trials, God’s love and mercy remain constant. Sinach delivers an authentic worship experience, inviting listeners into a deeper reflection of God’s faithfulness. This song came from a place of deep personal…

Super Eagles and Werder Bremen defender, Felix Agu, has revealed the Nigerian footballer he adored while growing up, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old represented Germany at the U-21 level but was recently cleared to switch allegiance to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, although he didn’t feature in their 2-1 win over Ghana in the Unity Cup semi-final. In an interview with Soccernet.ng, the former VfL Osnabruck defender revealed he played offensively as a younger footballer, hence, he didn’t look up to any Nigerian defenders growing up. SV Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig in picture Throw-in Felix Agu. [Photo Credit/…

Some Federal civil servants within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed dissatisfaction with the mode of payment of the arrears of N35,000 wage award by the Federal Government. Some of the workers, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, said the federal government should have paid the outstanding N175,000 wage award once rather than paying it over a period of five months. Mr John Lewis, a senior staff with the Ministry of Information, expressed displeasure over the delay and the money was being paid to workers. “The federal government gave us an assurance…