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Starlink Mini offers a portable solution for travellers to access internet from space

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June 23, 2024
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The Wi-Fi router is built into the small dish, so it can be easily powered by a regular USB power bank. SpaceX’s Starlink internet service is now accessible for a wide range of users, including boats, planes, vanlifers, Amazonian villages, and rural homes in over 75 countries. Soon, backpackers will also be able to access […]

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Emefiele loses assets worth over N12.18bn to Nigerian FG

Comfort S
June 22, 2024
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The Federal High Court’s Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke has directed the forfeiture of properties valued at over N11.14bn and another N1.04 billion that are associated with the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to the federal government. After considering an application submitted and argued by Chineye Okezie, counsel for the Economic […]

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ChiVido2024: Davido’s father, Adedeji Adeleke, arrives Nigeria in a private jet for the wedding (Video)

Comfort S
June 22, 2024
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The father of singer Davido, Chief Adedeji Adeleke, has returned to Nigeria in his private jet this morning June 22, in preparation for the upcoming wedding of the singer and Chioma, which is set to take place on Tuesday, June 25. The private jet, claimed to be the largest and longest in the world, touched […]

International News

Thousands of protests in London to call for action on wildlife issues

Comfort S
June 22, 2024
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Thousands of people in central London marched to call on political leaders to take stronger action in addressing the UK’s wildlife crisis. The rally, held outside Parliament Square, featured speeches from naturalists Chris Packham and Steve Backshall, poetry readings, and performances by Billy Bragg and Feargal Sharkey. The protesters wore shiny clothes, detailed animal costumes, […]

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Milo 2024: Cross River State Youth Basketball Team in High Spirit for Annual Championship

Akpogieye Edward
June 22, 2024
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In light of this year’s annual Milo sports competition, the Cross River State Basketball team’s spirit is at an all time high as they are set to take home the trophy this year. The team which finished third at the zonal level in both male and female categories, are set for the national stage scheduled […]

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With this shift, we’ll avoid nearly 15 billion plastic every year, says Amazon

Emenike Chiamaka
June 22, 2024
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Amazon, the world’s online retailer, is already replacing the puffy plastics used for packaging and keeping products safe on transit to recycled paper filler. Scientist says that,the plastic film is one of the most common forms of marine plastic litter. Environmentalists have also warned against the use of plastic packaging because, when they end up […]

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House of Reps fumes over foreign oil giant’s refusal to pay local firm

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June 21, 2024
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Nigeria’s House of Representatives in abuja has frowned at the attitude of Agip Oil Company over its refusal to pay a local firm its debts. The lower legislative chambers have therefore summoned the oil firm to appear before it on June 26 over an alleged $80 million owed De Cooon Services Ltd, the indigenous firm. […]

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Reject enticing gifts from illegal miners, C’River govt urges local chiefs

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June 21, 2024
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Government of Cross River State has cautioned tribal chiefs, traditional leaders as well as custodians of lands not to accept mouthwatering offers from illicit miners any further. The government has warned that the local chiefs must report such activities to the authorities. In collaboration with the Chairman of the Mineral Resources and Environmental Committee (MIREMCO), […]

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For Imade’s custody: Davido drags Sophia Momodu into court

Comfort S
June 20, 2024
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Davido, a Nigerian music artist, has taken Sophia Momodu, his baby mama, to the Lagos State High Court to dispute custody of their daughter, Aurora Imade Adeleke. David Adedeji Adeleke is the applicant in the petition, which is marked LD/1587PMC/2024 and dated April 17, 2024. Ms. Sophia Momodu is the sole respondent. The entertainer, through […]

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New Scheme of Service: Criteria for Employment of Polytechnic Lecturers in Nigeria

Comfort S
June 20, 2024
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Holders of Higher National Diplomas (HND) will now be employed as lecturers in the polytechnics under the new scheme of service. This is to check the influx of academic staff from universities into polytechnics, particularly those lacking skills and qualifications. Also, the new Schemes of Service are seen as unifying recruitment and promotion practices across Nigerian Polytechnics, […]