Year: 2021
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Refugees: Borno Governor meets Nigerien President Bazoum in Diffa
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum is in Niger Republic on the invitation of President Bazoum Muhammadu. President Bazoum…
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Why Sunday Igboho is declared wanted – DSS (See list of items allegedly recovered from his residence)
Yoruba separatist leader, Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho, is wanted by the security services because he is believed to…
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Faith
RCCG’s Holy Ghost Service holds today, Friday, July 2, 2021; Theme: Perfect Blessings
The July 2021 Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) holds today, Friday, July 2, 2021.…
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Health
FGM can be stopped -UN Commissioner
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, July 2, 2021 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) can be prevented, and it can be stopped,…
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Chidinma: Nemesis of sugar daddies, parental failure By Michael West
Friday, July 2, 2021 This generation of youths are in danger of self-immolation. This is due to their flagrant indulgence…
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Arts & Entertainment
Where did this Zulum emerge from? By FEMI ADESINA
I know he is an academic, a Professor and former Rector of Borno State College of Agriculture. He was also…
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Local
Senate passes Petroleum Industry Bill · ‘Demon’ behind non-passage finally defeated – Lawan
The Senate recorded a historic feat on Thursday with the passage of the complete version of the Petroleum Industry Bill…
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Trial of Nnamdi Kanu must follow due process – Wike; Demands arrest of bandits, Miyetti Allah militias
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has advised the Federal Government to ensure that rule of law and due…
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We trailed Kanu for over 2 years before his re-arrest – Lai Mohammed; Says: He wears designer clothes, shoes, stays in luxury apartments; travels on chartered private jets
By Rotimi Ijikanmi Abuja, June 1, 2021 The Federal Government says security and intelligence agencies were on the trail of…
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Local
China drawn with Japan, Australia in quest for Qatar World Cup qualification
Kuala Lumpur, July 1, 2021 China are to compete with Asian leaders Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia, as well as Oman,…
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Business and Economy
FG equity in Dangote, other refineries will guarantee security – Sylva
By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, July 1, 2021 The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, says the Federal…
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Lead Story
Buhari govt. links Nnamdi Kanu to death of 60 persons in 4 months; Trial must be public, fair; Try all who threaten him – Groups demand
The Nigerian government has alleged that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr Nnamdi Kanu, orchestrated the…
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Faith
Gowon, Obasanjo, others laud retiring CEO of Bible Society
By Fabian Ekeruche Lagos, June 30, 2021 Former Heads of State, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon and Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on…
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Local
UN Deputy Secretary General inaugurates skills acquisition centre in Gombe
By Hajara Leman Gombe, June 30, 2021 Hajiya Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, has inaugurated a…
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Local
Senate to consider Buhari’s N895.84bn supplementary budget request next Tuesday
The Senate will on Tuesday, next week, consider President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to the National Assembly for the approval of…
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Aniekan Akpan becomes Akwa Ibom PDP Chairman
Former Commissioner of Education in Akwa Ibom State, Mr Aniekan Akpan has emerged as the new Chairman of the People’s…
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Business and Economy
Zenith Bank retains position as number 1 Tier-1 bank in Nigeria
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, June 30, 2021 Zenith Bank Plc has retained its position as the number one bank in…
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Local
Kwara Gov names US-based policy analyst Focal Person on Diaspora Matters
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has named Dr Lola Sawyerr, Georgia, US-based policy analyst and a member of several…
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Local
N362m Diezani bribe: Appeal Court affirms conviction of former INEC officer
The Court of Appeal, Yola Division, Adamawa State has affirmed the conviction of Ibrahim Mohammed Umar, a former electoral…
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Dabiri-Erewa condemns killing of Nigerian Footballer in UK
Kelvin Igweani, a Nigerian Footballer who was allegedly killed by the UK police. By Maureen Okon Abuja, June 30, 2021…
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I don’t foresee war in Nigeria — Rev. Mother Esther Ajayi
The Founder of the Love of Christ Generation Church C&S (Worldwide), Rev. Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi, has urged religious leaders…
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Arts & Entertainment
71-year-old emerges best PhD graduate at UNILAG convocation; CBN Governor, Emefiele to deliver Convocation Lecture
By Chinyere Nwachukwu Lagos, June 30, 2021 Mrs Felicia Marinze, a 71-year-old PhD student of the University of Lagos, has…
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Lead Story
Nnamdi Kanu: World Igbo Congress calls on UK, US, UN, others to intervene
The World Igbo Congress (WIC) has called on the British government to stand up and defend the rights of Mazi…
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Education
UTME: We didn’t reschedule another exam for candidates – JAMB
By Chinyere Nwachukwu Lagos, June 30, 2021 The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has not fix another…
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Business and Economy
CBN DG Ahmad tasks stakeholders on National FinTech Strategy
By Onyemakonor Ogbe ABUJA The Deputy Governor in charge of Financial Systems Stability, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mrs. Aishah…
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