Month: June 2021
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Local
June 12: Stakeholders canvass more Diaspora participation in democratic process
Abuja, June 12, 2021: A cross section of stakeholders across the globe have canvassed more inclusion and participation of Nigerians…
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Democracy Day: Senator Enang counsels on peace
Sen. Ita Enang, Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Niger Delta Affairs, has charged all political leaders across…
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Borno: Zulum delivers 556 capital projects in two years
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has led his administration to the delivery of 556 projects in two years,…
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Nigeria Democracy Day Celebration: Prof. Wale Sulaiman’s Ten point Agenda on the Way Forward
I wish all Nigerians a happy Democracy Day filled with true reflections on the roles each and every one of…
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Arts & Entertainment
Nigerian Consulate General, New York, USA holds Remembrance Ceremony for COVID-19 victims
The Nigerian Consulate General in New York, United States of America (US) will, on Saturday, June 19, 2021, hold a…
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Democracy: Police use teargas, bullets to disperse protesters in Lagos, Abuja, Calabar
By Moses Omorogieva, Lagos/George Odok, Calabar June 12, 2021 A detachment of policemen on Saturday dispersed June 12 protesters from…
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We have done much but there’s still much more to be done – President Buhari
SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON…
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Borno’s journey in two years By Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum
Fellow citizens, It has been two years since we took the oath of office, following the overwhelming mandate you, the…
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I remain an unapologetic believer in power devolution – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja says the contentious issue of restructuring, true federalism or devolution of powers remains a…
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Brass Products Terminal: Sylva hails Buhari’s impact in Niger Delta …Project will generate 6,000 jobs, says Kyari
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his giant strides in…
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Nigerian Military nabs top ISWAP informant who spies on troops movements for terrorists
The Nigerian troops have captured a notorious ISWAP Informant who leaked information on the movement of security personnel and commuters…
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Arts & Entertainment
Maggi, set to unveil ‘O Setigo’
A key part of Southern Nigeria’s culture is their food. Flavor-rich traditional Igbo recipes made with readily available fresh ingredients…
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Buhari appoints Ilelah as NBC Director-General Appointment
By Rotimi Ijikanmi Abuja, July 11, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr Balarabe Ilelah, a veteran broadcaster as the…
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Oyo Assembly passes vote of confidence in Makinde
…as gov delivers state of the state address …says we’re getting results of good governance Members of the Oyo State…
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Obi receives six high-ranking members of the US Embassy; Discusses South East, Nigeria, Africa
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last elections, Mr. Peter Obi, yesterday received six…
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A museum for Ochendo plaques By Eddie Onuzuruike
Plaques symbolise awards, prizes and honours accorded individuals and groups in recognition. These are not mere decorations but for deeds…
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Buhari says shoot at sight order for criminals carrying AK-47 still in force
*Vows decisive action against those attacking security personnel President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Lagos reiterated that his directive to security…
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Let’s garland Gov. Ben Ayade By FEMI ADESINA
I felt like embracing Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, a couple of weeks back when he left the…
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Gen. Yahaya appoints Nwachukwu Army Spokesperson, CG Musa Theatre Commander in new postings (See who is where)
The Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya has approved the appointment of Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu as the Director of…
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Withdraw killer squads from South East, Igbo mothers urge Buhari; Demand stop to killings, brutality
*Condemn, disown known and unknown gunmen, arsonists, brigands Igbo mothers in Nigeria have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to stop forthwith…
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Insecurity: Prominent Imo sons, daughters call for truce, set to convoke stakeholders’ summit
The Imo Economic Development Initiative (IEDI), a not-for-profit, non-political think-tank, has decried the state of insecurity in the state, even…
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Business and Economy
Senate commends NNPC anti-corruption efforts, drive towards profitability
The Nigerian Senate has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for its efforts towards entrenching transparency and stamping out…
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Buhari hails Amaechi, says: Inauguration of Lagos-Ibadan operations, another milestone in Nigeria’s railway revival
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday inaugurated the commercial operations of Lagos-Ibadan railway project at the Mobolaji Johnson Railway Station, Ebute Metta,…
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Education
Askira-Uba: Zulum unveils two schools, health centre; starts 300 houses
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Wednesday unveiled two schools and a primary healthcare centre in Askira Uba. The…
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Oodua Youth Parliament disowns Sunday Igboho’s call for secession
William Attah, Gombe Members of the Oodua Youth Parliament (OYP), have distanced themselves from the clamour for secession of the…
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