Nigeria: What the mirror says…, by Obi Nwakanma

I return to the Orbit column this week, after a sorrowful time. I apologize to my readers for my long silence. I have used this time to ruminate and mourn my brother, Chukwuma, who died suddenly and unexpectedly on November 28, 2023, and we buried him on December 27, 2023. He was born in Ibadan, studied Communications at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT)...

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Nigeria Gets $30bn Investment Commitments From Foreign Firms

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has said the government of President Bola Tinubu has gotten commitments from foreign companies to invest close to $30 billion in Nigeria in areas ranging from steel to oil and since it took in May 2023.The minister was speaking at a ministerial press conference at Radio House in Abuja on Friday along with...

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London City Lionesses 0-4 Arsenal: Cloe Lacasse double sets up Aston Villa semi-final for Gunners

Cloe Lacasse has now scored four goals for Arsenal since joining from Benfica last summer Cloe Lacasse scored twice as holders Arsenal moved into the semi-finals of the Women's League Cup with victory over London City Lionesses. Lacasse redirected Stina Blackstenius' header to put them ahead, before Kim Little scored an injury-time penalty as the Gunners took control at half-time. Lacasse...

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We can no longer continue to subsidise electricity – Nigerian govt

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has declared that the country can no longer continue to subsidise electricity. According to the minister, Nigeria must begin to move towards a cost-effective tariff model, adding that the country is currently indebted to the tune of 1.3 trillion naira to generating companies (GenCos) and 1.3 billion dollars owed gas companies. Adelabu...

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Afcon 2023: finale awaits between hosts Ivory Coast and Nigeria

Venue: Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan Date:Sunday, 11 February Kick-off: 20:00 GMT Coverage: Watch live on BBC Three, iPlayer and BBC Sport website, listen to radio commentary on BBC World Service in Africa and follow text commentary onlineAfter a record number of goals, unrelenting shocks and an apparent capacity for unceasing drama, the...

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Why social media must be regulated – Femi Gbajabiamila

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila says social media has become a societal menace and must be regulated.Femi Gbajabiamila, while representing President Bola Tinubu at the launch of a book written by Babatunde Fashola, former minister of works, on Thursday in Lagos, stressed the importance of accurate information in policy formulation and national development.He...

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Pix as Shettima celebrates with Super Eagles in Cotê d’Ivoire

Shettima urged Super Eagles to sustain the momentum to lift the coveted AFCON trophy.Shettima, who made the call in his verified Facebook account, said millions of Nigerians are indeed behind the team.” I congratulate and salute the heroics of our men’s senior football team – the Super Eagles for a well deserved victory against South Africa in this evening’s semi final match...

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NEW: Biden Claims He Spoke to Yet Another Dead World Leader – This Is Scary Stuff

At this point, Democrats need to take the problem of Joe Biden seriously. But so far, they have largely refused to do so. The only Democrat who does seem to be taking Biden’s issues seriously is his challenger Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN). As we reported, Phillips raised the issue of Biden’s competence with concerning videos showing Biden talking about speaking to French...

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INEC presents certificates to winners of Saturday’s rerun, by-elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Wednesday issued Certificates of Return to winners of Saturday’s rerun and by-election.The presentation was done at the INEC headquarters, Abuja.Those who got the certificates included Prof. Anthony Okorie, Senator-elect for Ebonyi South, Mr Pam Dachungyang, Senator-elect for Plateau North and Musa Mustapha, Senator-elect...

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