Year: 2021
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School kidnappings: Ensure quick release of victims – Buhari; El-Rufai condemns Bethel Baptist High School students’ abduction; Vulnerable schools to remain closed
By Ismaila Chafe/ Mohammed Tijjani/ Philip Yatai Abuja, Kaduna, June 5, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja directed…
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Electoral Act amendment: Exclusion of e-transmission of results “coup” against Nigerians –IPAC
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, July 5, 2021 The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), on Monday, rejected the exclusion of electronic transmission…
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Attacks on oil, gas facilities drop from 623 to 94 in 7 years, says Sylva
By Nana Musa and Collins Yakubu-Hammer Abuja, July 5, 2021 The Minister of State for Petroleum, Mr Timipreye Sylva, on…
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BUA increases price of cement by N200
BUA Cement Plc has increased the ex-factory price of its cement product by N200 per bag. The cement manufacturer, it…
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Consul General in New York, Amb. Egopija assures of better consular services, counsels Nigerians
Nigeria’s new Consul General in New York, United States of America (US), Ambassador Peter Lot Egopija, has promised that all…
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You can’t unseat Makinde with sponsorship of insecurity, lies, group tells Oyo APC
…tasks opposition party not to disrupt Oyo’s peace with planned congresses A socio-political group in Oyo State, the Oyo Kajola…
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Emefiele pledges better deal for Nigerian SMEs at UNILAG’s Convocation Lecture
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, July 5, 2021 The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, says the bank…
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Education
Entrepreneurship: UniLag trains 7000 students, 500 staff in 3 years
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Lagos, July 5, 2021 The Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe says about 7000…
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Beyond Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest By Emeka Omeihe
The arrest and repatriation of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was for obvious reasons…
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CLO rejects Lauretta Onochie’s nomination as INEC Commissioner
By Our Reporter The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), Akwa Ibom State Branch has urged members of the Senate of the…
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Business and Economy
Ibom Air begins flight operations to Port Harcourt
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo From today, Monday July 5, 2021 Ibom Air, has commenced daily flight operations to Port-Harcourt, the…
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APC Anambra Primary Election Appeal Committee submits report
By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, July 5, 2021 The Anambra Governorship Primary Election Appeal Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
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Obasanjo denies forming political party; Says he’s in party of Nigerians facing insecurity, unemployment, hunger, poverty, various other challenging issues
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has denied reports that he is planning to form a new political party in Nigeria. The…
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Next Nigeria’s President should come from the South – Southern governors
L-R: Governors – Engr. Seyi Makinde (Oyo); Dr. Douye Diri (Bayelsa); Mr Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta); Mr Emmanuel Udom (Akwa Ibom);…
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Anti-open grazing law: Southern Governors defy Buhari, set September deadline; Insist on Southern President in 2023
Nigeria’s Southern Governors have given a September 1, 2021 deadline for the promulgation of the anti-open grazing law in their…
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Obasanjo confirms Durban as new venue for IATF2021
By Folasade Akpan Abuja, July 5, 2021 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says that the second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2021) has been…
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Makinde names Ogunwuyi Chief of Staff
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has named Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi as his Chief of Staff. A letter signed by the…
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Consider Imo for MD position in NDDC, Community tells Buhari
By Emmanuel Afonne Abuja, July 4, 2021 The Urashi Peoples’ Congress (UPC) has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to consider…
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Lead Story
Fireworks as America celebrates 245th independence anniversary; Buhari congratulates Biden
The skies of the United States of America (US) came alive with captivating fireworks, Sunday July 4th night, as the…
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Sunday Igboho demands N500 million, apology from government for invasion of residence
The Federal Government has been asked to pay Chief Sunday Adeyemo, aka Igboho N500 million as reparation for damages done…
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Faith
Buhari calls for prayers as Pope Francis undergoes surgery
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, June 4, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a get-well message to the Head of the…
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Power begins with Voter registration by Dakuku Peterside.
It is a cliche to refer to youths as “future leaders of Nigeria”, ignoring the fact that they have a…
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Nigeria: As fascism bares its fangs… By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 “First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out because I was not…
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Arts & Entertainment
Eleven in contention for $100,000 The Nigeria Prize for Literature
The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature has announced the shortlist of 11 drawn from 202 books in…
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Local
Investigate alleged death of girl at Lagos rally; Release those detained unconditionally, Okei-Odumakin urges Police
By Oluwatope Lawanson Lagos, July 4, 2021 Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin has charged the Nigeria Police to conduct investigation into alleged…
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