Month: June 2021
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Assessing Buhari’s place in Nigeria’s “June 12” history By Sylvanus Momodu
On June 12, this year, Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country and the continent’s social and economic hub, would be celebrating…
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Prof. Isaac Asaolu, wife, Monisola Asaolu, celebrate 80, 75 respectively in USA
The Asaolu family worldwide, will, on Sunday June 13, 2021, be celebrating the faithfulness of God on many fronts. Among…
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Lead Story
Democracy Day 2021: Documentary on Nigeria from independence coming
In commemoration of DEMOCRACY Day, June 12, 2021, a one hour documentary titled “NIGERIA: Consolidating Democracy and National Unity,” will…
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EFCC denies assaulting NBA Chairman
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has said that the claim of Justin Gbagir, Chairman, Makurdi Branch of the…
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Africa
NCC, CPN support Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum on IG4D 2021
Lagos, Nigeria: The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) have drummed support for…
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Open grazing: Bayelsa Govt. impounds 34 cows
The Bayelsa Livestock Management Committee (BSLMC) on Tuesday said it impounded 34 cows in Yenagoa for alleged violation of the…
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Education
NiDCOM boss commends DOWA, a diaspora youth NGO
Abuja, June 9, 2021: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has commended a diaspora youth NGO, Doing…
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Arts & Entertainment
CPJ announces leadership transition
New York, June 9, 2021– The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) Wednesday announced that Executive Director Joel Simon has informed…
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Business and Economy
Chevron harps on gas utilisation to reduce flare, carbon emmision.
Chevron Nigeria Limited, (CNL) says it remains committed to reducing emissions and finding cleaner fuels in the energy mix. A…
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Bauchi Governor dissolves cabinet
From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi Bauchi state Governor, Bala Mohammed has dissolved the State Executive Council and sacked some political appointees.…
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Business and Economy
NCDMB approves four firms for supply of Barites
THE Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has approved four firms for the supply of Barites required for any…
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Restructuring: An idea whose time is gone By Bola Bolawole (Michael Awe)
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Today I am yielding this space to a friend and professional colleague who is a veteran…
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Police says: All existing duly issued tinted permits remain valid
*Directs retrieval of SPY Number Plates from unauthorized users The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has affirmed…
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Obasanjo, Sultan, Abdulsalami, Onaiyekan, others hold crucial Conference on Nigerian problems tomorrow
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and other eminent Nigerians will tomorrow, Thursday, June 10, 2021, gather in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital,…
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MOSIEND lauds Wike for N5bn infrastructure intervention in Nigeria Law School Yenagoa
The Movement for the Survival of Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) on Tuesday hailed the Rivers Governor,…
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Arts & Entertainment
NNPC felicitates with NGE President on re-election
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has congratulated the President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Mr. Mustapha Isa,…
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Nigerian forces foil attack on Dikwa, pound ISWAP fighters
Terrorists on Tuesday evening received more than they bargained for in the hands of the Nigerian military troops deployed at…
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200 Chibok Houses: Zulum lauds Family Homes Funds Limited for delivering
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has commended Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL), a private estate development company, for…
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Business and Economy
I have no rift with Akpabio over NDDC Board – Sylva
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva says he has no rift with Sen. Godswill Akpabio over…
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Resignation of Umahi, embarrassment to South East Governors
The Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF), has said that the resignation of the erstwhile Chairman of the Security Advisory Committee of…
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Education
That the glory may not depart (The way forward for Nigeria) By Justice (Dr.) Adesuyi Olateru-Olagbegi
BEING THE TEXT OF THE ACCEPTANCE SPEECH OF HON. JUSTICE (DR.) ADESUYI OLATERU – OLAGBEGI, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS…
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Twitter ban: Reps investigates government’s decision; Summons Lai Mohammed
The House of Representatives has mandated a joint Committee on Communication, Justice, Information and Culture, and National Security and Intelligence…
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Africa
Twitter ban: SERAP takes Buhari govt to ECOWAS Court
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and 176 concerned Nigerians have filed a lawsuit against the government of President Muhammadu…
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EFCC arrests 50 for alleged internet fraud
The Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Friday, June 4, 2021, arrested 50 suspected…
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Education
Government, citizens must join hands to revamp public University system – Owelle Oscar Udoji
Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Owelle Oscar Udoji, has said that government and…
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