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Daily Archives: March 17, 2018

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A: Unboxing and first impressions

The unboxing and first impressions of the Redmi Note 5A, one of the budget phones released under Xiaomi’s Redmi series. The post Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A: Unboxing and first impressions appeared first on Techpoint.ng. Techpoint.ng [...]

March 17, 2018 Technology Business & StartUps

The Footwear Academy wins $50,000 grand prize at Proudly Made in Aba Hackathon

The Proudly Made in Aba Hackathon, which spanned an intensive 3-day workshop, ended with a grande finale yesterday. Techpoint Build alumnus, The Footwear Academy came out tops. The post The Footwear Academy wins $ 50,000 grand prize at Proudly Made [...]

March 17, 2018 Technology Business & StartUps

This week on Techpoint: Veni, vidi, vici

A big congratulations to two of our Techpoint Build alumni, myPadi and The Footwear Academy. On Thursday, myPadi announced its latest seed funding round backed by Silicon Valley-based EchoVC. Meanwhile, The Footwear Academy on Friday won $ 50,000 in top prize money [...]

March 17, 2018 Technology Business & StartUps

Dino Melaye’s recall: INEC speaks on next step after Appeal Court ruling

The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will proceed with the process for the recall of Senator Dino Melaye in line with the judgement of the Court of Appeal. INEC’s Director of Publicity and Voter Education, Mr Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, [...]

March 17, 2018 Government and politics

2019: 20 Imo lawmakers have endorsed Okorocha’s son-in-law – Ezediaro

The member representing Oguta in Imo state House of Assembly, Henry Ezediaro, has said that 20 out of 27 lawmakers have endorsed the governorship ambition of Uche Nwosu-Igboeche, the Chief of Staff to Governor Rochas Okorocha. Nwosu is married to [...]

March 17, 2018 Government and politics

My daughter wants to succeed me – Emir Sanusi

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said one of his daughters wants to succeed him as the second most ranked Muslim leader in Nigeria. Sanusi revealed this in an interview with Financial Times. “My daughter wants to be [...]

March 17, 2018 Government and politics

NJC names 60 new judges [SEE LIST]

The National Judicial Council (NJC) on Friday named 60 new judicial officers, including two state Chief Judges, for 25 states of the federation. The two chief judges are – Justice O.O. Akeredolu (Ondo State) and Justice Yakubu Gyang Dakwak (Plateau). [...]

March 17, 2018 Government and politics

Hillary Clinton falls in bathtub, fractures bone

Former United States’ Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, has escaped a major domestic accident in India after she slipped and fractured her wrist in the bathtub at the five-star resort where she was staying. Clinton was taken to a hospital [...]

March 17, 2018 International

Herdsmen invasion: Ebonyi community deserted, over 30 houses razed

Enyanwu Igwe village in Igbeagu community, Izzi local government area of Ebonyi State, has been reportedly deserted following the killings and destruction of properties by Fulani herdsmen. Recall that herdsmen invaded Enyanwu Igwe village on Monday, killing four persons and [...]

March 17, 2018 Government and politics

Buhari appoints members of National Food Security Council [Full list]

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the constitution of membership for the National Food Security Council. The Council, to be chaired by the President, will be inaugurated on Monday. It will have as members, the Governors of Kebbi, Taraba, Plateau, Lagos, [...]

March 17, 2018 Government and politics

Police alert Maiduguri residents on Boko Haram’s planned attack

The Assistant Commissioner of Police in Borno State, Ahmed Bello, has alerted the public of alleged plans by Boko Haram to launch bomb attacks on Maiduguri metropolis. Bello, in a statement issued in Maiduguri, yesterday, advised residents to be vigilant [...]

March 17, 2018 Government and politics

Evans’ kidnap victim narrates ordeal in Lagos court

A kidnap, Donatus Duru has told a Lagos High Court that his ordeal in the hands of Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (popularly known as Evans) and his gang was gruesome.Duru told Justice Hakeem Oshodi in the ongoing trial of Evans and other [...]

March 17, 2018 Crime

Buhari, gates, 15 governors witness Dangote’s daughter’s wedding

Dangote’s daughter’s wedding: In an unending season of high profile marriages involving the children of top politicians, successful businessmen and celebrities, it was a roll call of crème de la crème of eminent personalities, political office holders, captains of industries [...]

March 17, 2018 Government and politics