Month: June 2021
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Lead Story
IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu arrested, returned to Nigeria
By Wandoo Sumbo Abuja, June 29, 2021 The Federal Government has apprehended Nnamdi Kanu, acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous…
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Africa
Ex-South African President Zuma jailed 15 months
Johannesburg, June 29, 2021 South Africa’s constitutional court on Tuesday, sentenced former president Jacob Zuma, to 15 months imprisonment for…
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Local
TB Joshua for burial July 9
By Chinyere Omeire/ Fabian Ekeruche/ Kemi Akintokun Lagos, June 29, 2021 The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) on Tuesday…
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Local
Senate receives report on Petroleum Industry Bill, to consider Thursday
The Senate on Tuesday received the report of the Joint Committee on Petroleum (Downstream); Petroleum (Upstream) and Gas Resources on…
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Fernandinho signs new one-year deal at Manchester City
London, June 29, 2021 Manchester City Captain Fernandinho insists he has unfinished business at the club after signing a one-year…
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Education
Winner emerges in Nestlé Nutrition Quiz competition
UBE Primary School Pasali has emerged winner of Nestlé Nutrition Quiz competition organized in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education…
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Business and Economy
Osinbajo canvasses crack Nigerian teams for international trade negotiations; Meets Dr. Ugwueke, CEO Methodist Hospitals, Tennessee, USA
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, June 28, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria must continue engaging crack teams and subject matter…
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Lead Story
Nigeria’s Permanent Rep. to UN, Muhammad-Bande, says Guterres’ re-appointment good for Africa
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, June 29, 2021 The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN, Ambassador (Prof.) Tijjani Muhammad-Bande,…
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Local
Anambra guber: Ozigbo’s emergence excites PDP chieftain
Abuja, June 28, 2021 A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Nnamdi Orefo, has expressed his excitement on…
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Local
N3bn Agric loan diversion: Court adjourns ex-Bayelsa GM’s trial for fresh arraignment
A High Court in Bayelsa on Monday adjourned until July 19 the trial of a former General Manager of Radio…
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Local
Anambra gubernatorial primary: Secondus chairs PDP Appeal Panel
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, June 28, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted an appeal panel on its just…
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Local
Igbo women blame ‘despotic governance,’ timidity, for security crisis in South East zone
A group, the Igbo Women Assembly (IWA), has blamed the deteriorating security situation in the South-East zone of the country…
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Gov. Wike: Facts versus propaganda By Dakuku Peterside
Penultimate week, on the 19th of June, a respected Nigerian Columnist published information he gathered from field visits, agents and…
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Local
We’ve increased Oyo’s IGR by N15 Billion in two years – Makinde
…Educates Adelabu, opposition on Alternative Project Funding Approach, efforts on security …donates bus to Ajorosun Club Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi…
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Local
NDLEA arrests 83, rehabilitate 45 in Sokoto State
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto June 26, 2021 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Sokoto State Command, says it arrested …
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Borno Governor suspends French iNGO, ACTED, over shooting training at Maiduguri Hotel
…Police recovers toy pistols, investigates two trainers Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has directed the immediate suspension of…
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Shoppers delighted as Konga crashes prices for 9th anniversary sale
Excitement has trailed the commencement of composite e-Commerce giant, Konga’s 9th Anniversary promotion, with shoppers expressing their delight at the…
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Man, 45, beats wife to death over N2,000 in Benin
By Igbaugba Ehigimetor Benin, June 27, 2021 A 45-year-old man simply identified as Mr Christopher, on Saturday night beat his…
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Local
EFCC arrests 3 suspects over alleged N3.5bn online investment fraud
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, June 24, 2021 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Sokoto Zonal Office, has arrested three…
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Local
Buhari refers Niger Delta Avengers to IYC President, Okaba, Petroleum Minister of State, Sylva, other Niger Delta leaders
The Presidency has responded to demands by militant Niger Delta group, Niger Delta Avengers by referring them to his address…
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Local
The TB Joshua I knew… (II) By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Prophet T also tried to match-make for me at the Synagogue. One day as we were…
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Lead Story
Dangote makes Nigeria third-highest country in terms of urea capacity additions
With the coming on stream of Dangote Fertiliser Limited, global urea capacity is poised to see considerable growth over the…
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Local
Zamfara’s PDP Governor, Matawalle, defects to APC, Tuesday; 18 Governors to attend
By Abubakar Ahmed Gusau, June 27, 2021 Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara, plans to formally defect from Peoples Democratic Party…
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Lead Story
Ataga’s murder: Family wants Police to go beyond arrest of suspect
Late Usifo Ataga, CEO of Super TV, Lagos By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, 27 June, 2021 The family of late…
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Local
Anambra guber: Sen. Ekwunife congratulates opponent, Val Ozigbo, on emergence as PDP flag bearer
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu Awka, June 27, 2021 Sen. Uche Ekwunife, representing Anambra Central in the Senate, has congratulated Mr Valentine…
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