Year: 2021
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Universities not theatres of conflict – Buhari says at UNILAG convocation
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Lagos, July 8, 2021 The Federal Government says it will continue to ensure that universities remain places…
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Local
FG vows to recover N37bn debts owed by Bi-Courtney, others
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, July 8, 2021 The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, says efforts have been intensified by the…
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CPJ joins letter to UN and AU rapporteurs expressing concern about free expression in Zimbabwe
The Committee to Protect Journalists yesterday joined the Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network, Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, and…
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Africa
Eswatini police detain, abuse 2 reporters from South African outlet New Frame
Lusaka, Zambia, July 8, 2021 Eswatini authorities must conduct a swift and thorough investigation into the recent arrests and abuse…
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Tambuwal assents to Financial Autonomy bills for Judiciary, House of Assembly; Says all governors support such autonomy
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto July 7, 2021 Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Wednesday assented to the Financial Autonomy…
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Local
Elections: Electronic transfer of results, a must for free, fair polls – Orbih, PDP Chieftain
By Deborah Coker Benin, July 7, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South South has called on the…
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Local
Totalenergies wins 2021 Nigeria content award; NNPC, Chevron, others also receive awards
By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, July 8, 2021 TotalEnergies PLC has won the 2021 Nigeria Content Contribution Award with its outstanding…
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Arts & Entertainment
Elumelu congratulates Okowa at 62
By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, July 8, 2021 The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Mr Ndudi Elumelu (PDP-Delta), has…
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Local
Court remands 75-year-old man for allegedly sodomising minor
By Patience Yakubu Kaduna, July 8, 2021 A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, ordered that a 75-year-old man, Umar…
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Africa
S/Africa’s Zuma hands himself over to police to begin sentence
Nkandla (S/Africa), July 8, 2021 South African former President Jacob Zuma turned himself in to the Police on Wednesday…
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Local
Gov. Murphy of New Jersey promises superlative performance in 2nd term as 400 faith leaders endorse his re-election bid
Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey, United States of America has assured that he will take the state to levels…
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Buhari elevates, decorates COAS Yahaya with new rank
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, July 7, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, elevated and decorated the Chief of Army Staff…
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2021 budget: Senate approves President Buhari’s N2.343trn external borrowing request
The Senate has approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for the authorisation of N2.343 trillion ($6.183 billion USD) as External Borrowing…
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Local
Senate upgrades Maritime Academy to University
…passes bill to establish ICT Institute, receives report on MDAs oversight The Senate on a Wednesday passed a bill to…
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Business and Economy
Chevron MD highlights imperatives for Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry at NOG 2021
Chairman and Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), Mr. Rick Kennedy, has identified low carbon emissions, gas development, effective industry…
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Local
Southern governors: Stirring or just filibustering? By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 The 17 Southern governors met again last Monday in Lagos to discuss and or respond to…
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Senate President constitutes Conference Committee on PIB
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has announced the composition of the conference committee on the Petroleum Industry Bill. The…
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Education
UNIPORT Alumni applauds appointment of Prof Georgewill as VC
The Alumni association of the University of Port Harcourt on Tuesday applauded the appointment of one of its own, Prof…
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UN Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed, commends Godswill Akpabio for sustaining peace in Niger Delta
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Hajia Amina Mohammed has commended the Minister, Niger Delta…
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Business and Economy
NNPC commits to ensuring energy sufficiency, wealth creation for Nigerians
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring effective stewardship of the nation’s hydrocarbon resources to…
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Local
Wike lifts night curfew on Rivers State
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has announced the relaxation of existing curfew on the entire State from Wednesday, 7th July…
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Local
Gunmen kidnap 4 farmers in Ekiti, demand N50m ransom
By Idowu Ariwodola Ado-Ekiti, July 6, 2021 Some suspected gunmen have kidnapped four farmers in a farm location in Ekiti, demanding…
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Lead Story
Abia State’s N30.2 billion Paris Club refund: Otti challenges Ikpeazu to explain “dubious” 50% agreement with “consultants”
Former Managing Director of former Diamond Bank Plc, Dr. Alex Otti, has challenged the Abia State government to say all…
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Education
OAU inaugurates Students’ electoral body
In fulfilment of his promise to fully reinstate all organs of students’ unionism in Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), the Professor…
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Arts & Entertainment
Managing millennials: Adapting to a changing workforce, by Kehinde David Folarin
Millennials are thriving in the workforce today. They are the next generation to be leaders in the workplace and will…
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