Month: June 2021
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Court awards $1,114,551,610.00; $2,258,411,586.00 to Rivers, Akwa Ibom States
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja and presided over by Hon. Justice Taiwo O. Taiwo has ordered the Federal…
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Special Education Collaborative Outreach (SECO) holds Fair, Awareness Campaign in Lagos
The Special Education Collaborative Outreach (SECO) held its Annual Activity Fair and Inclusion Awareness Campaign in Lagos, Nigeria on Saturday, June…
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Be selfless in law-making, Esele, APC stalwart charges lawmakers
By Deborah Coker Benin, June 22, 2021 Veteran unionist and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Peter…
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Financial autonomy bill passes 2nd reading in Sokoto Assembly
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto June 22, 2021 A Bill for a law to provide for financial autonomy for Sokoto State…
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Human trafficking: Bawa advocates strengthening of enforcement activities
The Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 advocated strengthening of investigation…
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ECOWAS Court stops Buhari govt from prosecuting people for using Twitter; Ruling timely – Falana
The ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja in a landmark ruling Tuesday “restrained the government of President Muhammadu Buhari and…
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$500,000 bribe: Court sentences Farouk Lawan, ex-House of Reps member, to 7 years imprisonment
By Edith Nwapi Abuja, June 22,2021 An FCT High Court on Tuesday sentenced former House of Representatives member, Farouk Lawan,…
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Suspension: Lai Mohammed leads FG team to engage with Twitter
By Rotimi Ijikanmi Abuja, June 22, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the composition of the Federal Government’s Team to…
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Nigerian troops capture errand boy of ISWAP logistics Commander
Nigerian Troops have arrested an ISWAP, logistics supplier and an errand boy to a notorious Logistics Commander, Modu Sulum, recently…
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Senate confirms Yahaya as COAS
By Kingsley Okoye Abuja, June 22, 2021 The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Maj.Gen Faruk Yahaya as Chief of…
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Business and Economy
Phillips Oduoza: Inspirational Giant of Banking Industry By Ken Nwogbo
Phillips Oduoza, founder and chairman, NOVA Merchant Bank Limited is inspired by Nigeria’s future, which he believes holds potential waiting…
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Mother of Nigeria’s Ambassador to the US to be buried Saturday, June 26, 2021
The mother of Her Excellency, Dr. (Mrs.) Uzoma Emenike, Nigeria’s new Ambassador to the United States of America (USA), Lady…
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Dancing Senator Adeleke, Singing Senator Melaye, Media mogul Dele Momodu, Linda Middleton, celebrate Father’s Day in Atlanta Georgia, USA
Former Senators Ademola Adeleke and Dino Melaye and celebrated columnist and Publisher of Ovation Magazine, Chief Dele Momodu celebrated Father’s…
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Arts & Entertainment
Rev. Dr. Derrick Green reveals formula for survival of black men in an oppressive society (See pictures from Father’s Day Service at RCCG Dominion Cathedral, New Jersey)
Reverend Dr. Derrick Green, Senior Advisor for Diversity, Faith, Urban and Regional Growth for Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey,…
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Brooms become scarce in C’River; APC orders for three million bunches
By George Odok Calabar, June 21, 2021 The Cross River Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has placed order…
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How problem of marginalisation can be solved – Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe; Shun cas & carry politics – Muoghalu
By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, June 21, 2021 The Senator Representing Abia South Senatorial Zone, Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe, has advocated inclusive…
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Iran’s new hardline president rules out meeting U.S. President
Tehran, June 21, 2021 Iran’s newly elected President Ebrahim Raisi has declined the opportunity to meet U.S. President Joe Biden.…
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Undergraduate in EFCC’s net over $4,801 internet-related fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal office have commenced investigation into an alleged case of conspiracy, computer-related…
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Nigerian military did not encounter beast with human body in Benue – Fact-check
The claim that a mysterious beast with canine head and human body surfaced in Benue State but has been neutralized…
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EFCC arrests two for alleged N768.5m fraud
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested two suspected fraudsters, Konne…
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Nigerian troops eliminate ISWAP’s one-eyed Commander, Modu Kennami
In the sustained aggressive military offensive, Nigerian troops under the auspices of Operation Hadin Kai have eliminated a top-ranking ISWAP…
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House of Reps member extends olive branch to opponent after winning 5 court cases
…Says he cannot be distracted William Attah, Gombe Hon. Victor Mela Danzaria, member representing Balanga/Billiri Federal constituency, Gombe State, in…
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Education
School kidnappings: Implications on posterity By Dakuku Peterside
Last week’s abduction by bandits of students of Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, Kebbi State is the latest chapter in…
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CPJ board honors Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai with Gwen Ifill Press Freedom Award
New York, June 21, 2021 The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) Monday said it will honor Jimmy Lai, the imprisoned founder…
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2022 World Cup: Only vaccinated fans can attend – Qatar Prime Minister
Berlin, June 21, 2021 Qatar wants to allow only vaccinated fans to attend the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which it…
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