BREAKING NEWS: Abducted Lagos editor released as military caves to pressure
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BREAKING NEWS: Abducted Lagos editor released as military caves to pressure

Following mounting pressure, military authorities have released Segun Olatunji, the Editor of FirstNews, who was kidnapped from his residence in Lagos State on Friday, March 15, 2024. Verification from PUNCH Online confirms that Olatunji was set free to certain media figures, including Yomi Odunuga from The Nation newspaper and Iyobosa Uwugiaren from Thisday Newspaper in Abuja on Thursday after continuous pressure from the press. These individuals were required to assure that Olatunji would be available if needed in the future. The IPI, the Nigeria Guild of Editors, and Olatunji’s employers had all issued distinct statements condemning his abduction, demanding that authorities release him or bring charges against him. ...
The passing of Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman at the age of 90
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The passing of Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman at the age of 90

At the age of 90, we bid farewell to Daniel Kahneman, a Nobel Prize recipient whose groundbreaking work in behavioral economics left an indelible mark on the field. Known for his influential book "Thinking, Fast and Slow," Kahneman challenged the conventional belief that human behavior is driven by rational decision-making, emphasizing the role of instinct instead. Princeton University, where Kahneman, an Israeli-American scholar, dedicated his career, confirmed his passing in a statement released on Wednesday. In reflecting on his legacy, former colleague and professor Eldar Shafir remarked, "Many social sciences fields were forever changed by his contributions. His absence will be deeply felt." In 2002,...
The Passing of Nobel Prize Laureate Daniel Kahneman at the Age of 90
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The Passing of Nobel Prize Laureate Daniel Kahneman at the Age of 90

Confirming the news of the demise of Daniel Kahneman, a Nobel Prize winner renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to behavioral economics, his employer announced that he passed away at the age of 90. Known for his influential book "Thinking, Fast and Slow," Kahneman challenged the traditional belief that human behavior is governed by rational decision-making, advocating instead that it is often driven by instinct. Princeton University, where Kahneman, an Israeli-American academic, dedicated his career until his recent passing, shared the news in an official statement released on Wednesday. Reflecting on Kahneman's immense impact, former colleague and professor Eldar Shafir remarked, "Many fields within the social sciences experienced a significant shift upon his ...
Primate Ayodele Advises Tinubu to Reject Terrorism-Encouraging Advice and Criticizes Ex-Minister Shittu
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Primate Ayodele Advises Tinubu to Reject Terrorism-Encouraging Advice and Criticizes Ex-Minister Shittu

President Bola Tinubu has been cautioned by the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, against considering advice that may promote terrorism within Nigeria. Primate Ayodele emphasized the importance for Tinubu to address the issue of insecurity directly to prevent any adverse impacts on his administration. This caution came as Primate Ayodele criticized former Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu, for suggesting that the government should negotiate and rehabilitate terrorists, claiming they have prospects and advocating for alternative approaches to dealing with them. Contrary to Shittu's views, Primate Ayodele argued that there is no future in terrorism as it has only resulted in the destruction of the nation through their actions. In a statement con...
APC Forum and Stakeholders Push for Zoning National Chairmanship Seat to North-Central Region
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APC Forum and Stakeholders Push for Zoning National Chairmanship Seat to North-Central Region

A demand has been made by some key members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the North Central region to have the party's national chairmanship seat zoned to their area. Stressing the region's significant contribution to the growth and sustainability of the APC, they emphasized the merit of granting the national chairmanship position to the North Central. This call came after a virtual meeting held via Zoom on Thursday, with the presence of leaders from the North Central APC Forum and prominent party figures. Addressing the press in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, Saleh Mandung Zazzaga articulated that the North Central region had been a steadfast pillar of support for President Bola Tinubu's administration. As a member of the Presidential Campaign Council during th...
The Federal Government’s Plan to Provide N1.6bn Support for Ginger Farmers
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The Federal Government’s Plan to Provide N1.6bn Support for Ginger Farmers

Mohammed Ibrahim, the Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), has announced that the Federal Government, through the NADF, will be offering support valued at N1.6bn in inputs to ginger farmers in three states and Abuja. This support is part of the Ginger Recovery Advancement and Transformation for Economic Empowerment initiative. During the launch of the Ginger Blight Epidemic Control Taskforce Support Initiative in Kaduna, Ibrahim revealed that 15,000 ginger farmers from Kaduna, Plateau, Nasarawa, and the FCT were impacted by the recent ginger blight epidemic in the country. He pointed out that the National Bureau for Statistics had reported a 17% increase in revenue fr...
Goalie of Super Falcons, Nnadozie Aims for Olympic Qualification in Paris 2024
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Goalie of Super Falcons, Nnadozie Aims for Olympic Qualification in Paris 2024

Expressing her eagerness, Super Falcons' goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has her sights set on participating in the 2024 Olympic Games. The Super Falcons, who have won the African championship nine times, last competed in the Olympics 16 years ago. Nnadozie was part of the team that was unable to secure a spot in the previous edition of the games in Tokyo, Japan. In order to qualify for Paris 2024, Randy Waldrum's team will need to overcome the current African champions, South Africa, in a two-legged fixture next month. Speaking to CAFonline, Nnadozie said, "I have come across many things about the Olympics. When we didn't qualify in 2020, I was disappointed initially. But then, I told myself that I have plenty of time ahead and that this presents another great opportunity to quali...
New York Campaign Event Featuring Biden and Trump Set for Thursday
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New York Campaign Event Featuring Biden and Trump Set for Thursday

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are both scheduled to be on the campaign trail in New York on Thursday. Biden, a Democrat at 81 years old, will participate in a fundraising event alongside former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. The campaign team has already announced a record-breaking collection of over $25 million, with late-night TV host Stephen Colbert slated to moderate a debate among the three Democratic leaders. The fundraising event at Radio City Music Hall in midtown Manhattan will feature performances by artists like Lizzo and Queen Latifah in front of an audience of 5,000 people. This star-studded occasion, a first of its kind with three Democratic presidents, off...
Verified X Accounts to Receive Free Premium Features, Musk Announces
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Verified X Accounts to Receive Free Premium Features, Musk Announces

Excitement spreads across the X platform as Elon Musk, the mastermind CEO behind X, introduces game-changing updates that have users buzzing with anticipation. Not only the founder, CEO, and lead designer of SpaceX, Musk declared that accounts with 2,500 verified subscribers will now enjoy premium features at zero cost. Those exceeding the 5,000 milestone will be elevated further with Premium+. The billionaire, who took over X (previously known as Twitter) in 2022, made the announcement through his X handle, sparking a wave of cheers and eager expectations. Musk's recent revelations have brought immense joy to X platform users. In a tweet, Musk announced, “Moving forward, all X accounts with more than 2500 verified subscriber followers will receive Premium features at no cost, w...
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The Presidency Calls on Nigerians to Help Military Apprehend Wanted Individuals in Okuama massacre

Urging the Nigerian populace, the Presidency has called for assistance in tracking down individuals declared wanted by the military in connection with the tragic killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama community, Delta State. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, emphasized the importance of reporting any information regarding the suspects to the nearest military or police stations. The unfortunate event took place on March 14, as troops from the 181 Amphibious Battalion, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, were ambushed and fatally attacked by agitated youths during a peacekeeping mission in Okuoma Community. The soldiers had intervened following a distress call stemming from a communal conflict between the Okuoma and Okoloba communit...