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By Peter Omopo  Abuja, April 29, 2025 — A data and artificial intelligence expert, Abel Aboh, has called on the Nigerian government to embed AI education into the national curriculum, beginning from nursery schools through to higher education, warning that the country risks being left behind in the global tech race. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television on Wednesday, Aboh — who serves as a Data Manager, AI leader, and board member at The Data Lab in Scotland — emphasized that Nigeria must equip its young population not only to consume AI technology but to develop and innovate with…

By Peter Omopo  Awka, April 29, 2025 — Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has called for greater collaboration among traditional rulers in the South-East, stressing that unity and cooperation are vital for the region’s sustainable development and cultural preservation. Soludo made the call on Tuesday during a meeting of the South-East Traditional Rulers’ Council held in Awka. The gathering was convened to foster unity among monarchs and strengthen regional development efforts. Addressing the royal fathers, Governor Soludo underscored the importance of partnership among key stakeholders, including traditional institutions, in shaping a prosperous future for the region. “As governors of…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja, April 30, 2025 — President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Chairman of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his recent appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, describing it as a fitting recognition of his contributions to economic development. In a statement released Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised Dangote’s new role on the global advisory body, which aims to boost private investment and job creation in emerging economies. The President noted that the objectives of the Investment Lab align closely with the aspirations of…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja, April 30, 2025 — The Nigeria Police Force has resumed the nationwide issuance of tinted glass permits following a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who said the reactivation aims to address mounting public complaints over harassment by law enforcement agents regarding the use of factory-fitted tinted windows. According to the police, permits will now be processed through a secure and user-friendly digital platform accessible via https://possap.gov.ng. “This initiative comes in response to widespread public complaints…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja, April 30, 2025 — In a sweeping restructuring move, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has dismissed the managing directors of its three major refineries—Port Harcourt Refining Company, Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company, and Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company. The shake-up, which also affected several senior executives, includes the exit of Bala Wunti, former Chief of the National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), a key NNPCL subsidiary. Sources within the company confirmed that officials with less than a year to retirement were also asked to step down. While the NNPCL spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, did not…

By Peter Omopo  Washington D.C., April 29, 2025 — A Nigerian national, Okezie Ogbata, has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison in the United States for his role in a $6 million international inheritance fraud scheme targeting elderly and vulnerable Americans. The 36-year-old was handed a 97-month prison term after pleading guilty to defrauding more than 400 victims through a sophisticated scam that spanned several years. His sentencing was announced in a statement by the U.S. Department of Justice on Monday. According to court records, Ogbata and his co-conspirators mailed personalized letters to elderly individuals across the…

By Peter Omopo  Ogun State, April 29, 2025 — A socio-political group, Advocates for Ogun Development and Innovations, has called on the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, to enter the race for the Ogun State governorship. In a statement released on Tuesday by the group’s Public Relations Officer, Majeed Adelakun, the movement described Edun as “uniquely qualified” to lead the state, citing his professional background and commitment to community development. “Beyond his sterling professional pedigree, Mr. Edun is known for his deep commitment to empowering communities, creating sustainable opportunities, and building prosperity that…

By Peter Omopo  Lagos, April 29, 2025 — Popular Lagos socialite and businessman, Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, was released on Tuesday evening after being questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged abuse of the Naira and defacement of foreign currencies. E-Money was picked up by EFCC operatives at his Omole residence in Lagos late Monday and taken to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja for questioning. The arrest stemmed from allegations that he had sprayed United States dollars at a public event, a violation of Nigeria’s Foreign Exchange Act. An EFCC official who spoke anonymously…

By Peter Omopo  29 April 2025, Abeokuta — Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has applauded Remo Stars Football Club for clinching their first-ever Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, describing the feat as a historic moment for the state and a testament to the team’s resilience and determination. Remo Stars secured the 2024/2025 NPFL championship with a narrow 1-0 win over Niger Tornadoes on Sunday, a victory that not only earned them the league crown but also a place in the CAF Champions League. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade,…

By Femi Morgan Olumide Holloway’s Darkness Can Be Very Dark is a poignantly inked collection on hope. A defiant response to existential failures, it borders between anxiety and curiosity to lay claims to the instrumentality of ambition against all odds. It is perhaps the most charming element of the collection that it revitalises the subject. It brings an unequalled, fresh perspective to the poetic description of man’s fate against certain socio-political forces. A brilliant capture of conflict. How viable is the ability to simplify the complex narrative about man’s condition? Definitely, the reader today could not have been prepared for…