…to justify job cuts. They must prove that a genuine operational change has made a role unnecessary, meaning employers will face greater scrutiny if workers challenge layoffs in court. The judgment came in a case involving Nokia Solutions and Networks Kenya, which was ordered to pay former employee Byron Otega KES 9.8 m…
…that he submitted a forged degree certificate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, and a false National Youth Service Corps, NYSC discharge certificate during his ministerial screening in 2023. 5. The Naira on Wednesday appreciated to N1,385 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,390 per dollar on Tuesday. S…
…harshly judged to have stamped on the back of Muharemovic's foot. With the crowd stunned, Demirovic spurned a chance to add insult to injury, shooting straight at Freese from a dangerous position. US coach Mauricio Pochettino used the hydration break to gather his squad in a tight huddle on the field, rallying his outn…
…lending margins. The parent, Absa Group, is nonetheless pushing deeper into Kenya, running a KES 31 billion ($240 million) tender offer to raise its stake in Kenya from 68.5% to 85%, a significant parental vote of confidence that doesn’t fully square with a CEO’s departure. Chief Financial Officer Yusuf Omari steps in…
…in a happy union with America over the military partnership, I would expect our mouth-running Presidency to be the first to announce the victorious Sokoto strike, Al-Manuki's elimination and the latest erasure of 199 terrorists and seizure of their sophisticated devices which the Nigerian government obviously lacks. On…
…19 — a mark which 27-year-old Mbappe will keep chasing. He celebrated his first goal by running across to embrace coach Didier Deschamps, who missed France’s final group game against Norway to travel home for his mother’s funeral. Sweden’s English head coach Graham Potter and teammates greet fans after losing the 2026…
…mobilised equipment to the Imoniyamen Road site in Iwhrekpokpor. Within hours, an unnamed community President-General ordered work shut down. His reason: Opposition to Edafe Odiete, the CLO appointed to manage contractor-community relations. The shutdown halted man-hours and, according to project sources, triggered imm…
…as strategic partners in promoting investment, rather than becoming obstacles through unnecessary regulatory bottlenecks. According to him, "we will not be judged by the number of regulations we produce or the volume of guidelines we issue. We will be judged by the investments we attract, the businesses we enable, the…
…to a last-16 clash against either France or Sweden. The meeting of three-time World Cup runners-up the Netherlands and 2022 semi-finalists Morocco in Monterrey, Mexico, is surely the hardest tie of the round to call. These are the teams ranked eighth and seventh in the world respectively, with both squads filled with t…
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…The Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria had earlier advised Nigerians to avoid unnecessary movement, stay away from protest venues and remain vigilant following intelligence reports of planned demonstrations targeting foreign nationals. The federal government has also said it is working closely with South African auth…
…was noble and ease was suspicious. These aren't just memories. They're programs running in the background of your financial life right now, making decisions for you, sabotaging opportunities, ensuring your external reality never strays too far from what your subconscious believes is safe or possible. And here's the kic…
…their professional development. The Seafarer Discharge Book Management Portal eliminates unnecessary bottlenecks, strengthens the integrity of our certification process and reinforces NIMASA's commitment to the welfare and global competitiveness of Nigerian seafarers." Mobereola explained that the portal delivers a sea…
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…to an end," Oyelade stated. The curfew was initially imposed for 48 hours from June 24, running daily from 4pm to 8am across 10 local government areas surrounding the Old Oyo National Park, before it was extended by another 24 hours. The measure was aimed at supporting ongoing security operations against kidnappers and…
…(DPO) of Ohinmini Local Government Area with Fulani leaders and representatives of the Ayunne community following recent security concerns in the area. According to reports, Muhammad and his companion were travelling back from the meeting when gunmen ambushed their vehicle at Okudu community in Otukpo Local Government…
…to the Lokoja court ruling on the derecognition of the party, describing it as an unnecessary and serious setback to Nigeria's democracy and democratic institutions. Obi, in a statement signed on Friday, said he received news of the judgment while attending an engagement at Madonna University after earlier visits to th…
…must be accorded to the office of the Governor, warning against what it described as unnecessary personal attacks on elected leaders. "Whether anyone, including Jime, has a bone to chew with the governor or dislikes him for personal reasons, there is every need to at least respect the exalted office he is occupying," i…
…state authorities whenever actionable intelligence is available in order to prevent unnecessary tension among residents. "The government states where ever actionable intelligence exists, official channels of communication and coordination with relevant state authorities should be activated to avoid creating avoidable…
Lionel Messi scored a stunning brace as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in their second Group H fixture on Monday night. The result means the champions have qualified for the 2026 World Cup Round of 32. Messi missed the chance to open the scoring after rolling a first-half penalty wide. But he was not to denied, as he finis…
By Prisca Sam-Duru The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), in collaboration with the University Senior Staff Club, has concluded arrangements to host the academic community, the media, cultural institutions, art enthusiasts, alumni, traditional rulers, public office holders, and the general public, for the celebration…
…Uruguay in World Cup Group H on Sunday as the African archipelago maintained their stunning unbeaten start at the global showpiece. The debutants took the lead in Miami against the two-time former winners when Kevin Pina rifled in their first-ever World Cup goal before Uruguay hit back on the stroke of half-time to lea…
…are reportedly eased for their crucial trip to Seattle. For the second Iran game running, protesters from Los Angeles’ large Persian exile community gathered at the stadium to chant against the country’s hardline regime. Inside the stadium, Iran’s anthem again drew a chorus of boos and whistles — a reception at odds wi…
…Houston on Tuesday, desperately looking for three points to get their campaign up and running. “No one takes it harder than we do. We felt firsthand that we didn’t do our job in the best possible way,” Conceicao said. “If things don’t go well, there will be more pressure and more criticism. We want to show our quality…
…Mbappe scored twice in their first group fixture against Senegal, while Messi netted a stunning hat-trick against Algeria. “I knew that Leo Messi was going to score goals... he always scores,” Mbappe added. "I'm going to keep scoring goals to help my team go as far as possible. "And of course, by scoring, I’ll get clos…