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Chess master, Onakoya targets 58-hour Guinness World Record marathon
A Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, has announced his plan to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, “for the dreams of millions of children across Africa without access to education.”
New National ID Card To Be Issued Via Banks, Says FG
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says the planned national ID card will be issued to applicants by their banks.
Lagos-London Flights: Nigerian Airlines Must Be United To Compete With Foreign Carriers, Says Air Peace Chairman
Nigerian indigenous carrier Air Peace recently broke the exclusivity hitherto enjoyed by foreign airlines on the London route with its inaugural flight to London Gatwick Airport on March 30, 2024. The airline has received glowing accolades for reciprocating the lopsided Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
Let’s unite to make Nigeria greater, President Tinubu to Governors, NASS leadership
President Bola Tinubu has called for unity of purpose and more collaboration between the federal government, state governors, and members of the National Assembly to achieve national development goals.
Avoidable deaths: Seven persons drown within one week in Lagos, says PPRO
At least seven people died within six days through drowning but the deaths were avoidable, says the Police Public Relations Officer for Lagos, Benjamin Hundeyin.
UTME: Police, JAMB warn candidates against patronising fake websites
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the police have warned candidates preparing for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) against patronising fake websites.
Abia rep begs Tinubu to release Kanu unconditionally
A member of House of Representatives, Abia State, Obi Aguocha, has pleaded with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure the unconditional release leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.
Northern Elders Forum burden to the north, threats against Tinubu ridiculous – Matawalle
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle has come down hard on the Northern Elders Forum over its recent comment that the north regretted voting President Bola Tinubu.
‘I’m a man,’ Bobrisky admits in court
Controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has admitted to being a male during his appearance at the Federal High Court in Lagos State, on Friday.
Impeachment: Court fixes date for Shaibu’s suit against Edo Assembly, others
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday fixed a datenfor hearing of a suit filed by the impeached Deputy Governor of Edo, Philip Shaibu, against the state house of assembly and others.