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NERC hikes electricity tariff from N68/KwH to N225

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has approved an increase of electricity tariff to N225 ($0.15) per kilowatt-hour from N68. This is a 300 percent hike and takes effect from April 1,…

GuruTrends April 3, 2024

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Singapore rules out playing host in new blow to Commonwealth Games

Singapore on Wednesday joined Malaysia in ruling out hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, further plunging the future of the multi-sport event into doubt. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has been…

GuruTrends April 3, 2024

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Diesel price drops as Dangote sells N1,225/litre, supplies petrol May

• Dealers get one million litres each at N1,225/litre, price drops in Oyo, Lagos, Ogun The pump price of Automotive Gas Oil, popularly called diesel, has dropped from about N1,700/litre…

GuruTrends April 3, 2024

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Senegal President names opposition leader, Sonko prime minister

Left-wing pan-Africanist, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on Tuesday became Senegal’s youngest president, pledging systemic change after years of deadly turmoil and announcing his mentor, opposition figure Ousmane Sonko, as prime minister.…

GuruTrends April 3, 2024

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Ugandan court rejects bid to nullify anti-gay law that provides for the death penalty in some cases

The law is supported by many in the East African country but widely condemned by rights activists and others abroad. Uganda’s constitutional court on Wednesday upheld an anti-gay law that allows the death…

GuruTrends April 3, 2024

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No more torture of suspects; we now conduct professional interviews — Police

The Nigeria Police Force said its officers will no longer torture suspects whenever they are arrested and held in the custody. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi stated…

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Nigerian filmmaker, Frank Vaughan is dead

Popular fillmmaker and former Vice President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), Frank Igho Okpokoro Vaughan, is dead. Vaughan died in Warri, Delta State, on Tuesday after battling with…

GuruTrends April 3, 2024

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Dangote, Adenuga, Abdulsamad, Otedola make Forbes list with $26bn

Forbes has listed Nigerian businessmen, Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu and Femi Otedola, as the top richest Nigerians in 2024. This comes as the combined wealth of Nigeria’s top…

GuruTrends April 3, 2024

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Shaibu’s impeachment panel begins sitting

The seven-man panel set up by the Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, to investigate the allegation of misconduct levelled against the state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, began…

GuruTrends April 3, 2024

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Naira undervalued by 30% – Renaissance Capital

Renaissance Capital Africa report suggests that 2024 has a positive outlook for Nigeria with a strengthening currency and a rise in oil prices. Its latest report on economy review says…

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Okuama still not accessible due to cordon-and-search — Defence Chief

The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa, has said the Army is conducting a cordon-and-search in Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. Recall that on…

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If Bobrisky is not arrested, I’ll become crossdresser, use female restroom — Verydarkman

Controversial social media critic VeryDarkMan has vowed to become a crossdresser if popular crossdresser Bobrisky is not arrested. Recall that VeryDarkMan had previously called for Bobrisky’s arrest for cross-dressing, claiming…

GuruTrends April 3, 2024

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Info Stealer Malware: 7 ways to protect yourself, organization – NITDA

The National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, has warned Nigerians over a recent cybersecurity threat known as Info Stealer Malware. Info Stealer Malware is a malicious software designed to covertly…

GuruTrends April 3, 2024

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Air Peace raises alarm as fraudsters clone website, dupe customers

Air Peace on Tuesday, alerted some passengers intending to book UK flights on its portal were defrauded by fraudsters who cloned its official website. The alert was issued a few days…

GuruTrends April 3, 2024

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World’s oldest man dies at 114

Venezuelan Juan Vicente Perez Mora, certified in 2022 by Guinness World Records as the oldest man in the world, died on Tuesday at the age of 114, officials and relatives said. “Juan Vicente…

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How Chiroma fought IBB over SAP, others —Ayuba Wabba

Immediate Past President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC, Ayuba Wabba, has mourned the demise of former President of NLC, Ali Chiroma, describing…

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Expedite action on petitions against indicted public officials, CSOs urge Reps

ABUJA – A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), led by the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking Initiative (NACAT), has urged the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions to…

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Breaking: Gov. Abiodun’s ex-aide, Joseph Odemuyiwa dies in auto crash

A former Special Adviser to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun on Technical Education, Prof. Joseph Odemuyiwa is dead. He died early today in an auto crash. READ ALSO: Deputy Commissioner…

GuruTrends April 2, 2024

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Soldiers kill five terrorists, foil kidnap of Taraba worshipers

Troops of the Nigerian Army, on Tuesday, foiled an attempt by terrorists to kidnap some Christians returning from a church programme in Taraba State. Acting on intelligence, the troops hid…

GuruTrends April 2, 2024

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Ondo guber aspirants trail Tinubu to Abuja for endorsement

Governorship aspirants on the platform of the ruling All Progressive Congress, in Ondo state, have relocated to Abuja, seeking the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu ahead of April 20 primary…

GuruTrends April 2, 2024