Year: 2021
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Africa
Wigwe emerges African Banker of the Year
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, June 27, 2021 The Group Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank Plc, Mr Herbert Wigwe, has been…
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Anambra 2021: Obi hails Ozigbo for clinching PDP ticket •Woos defeated aspirants, party faithful
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has congratulated a technocrat and…
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You are hypocritical, ignorant about governance in Oyo, Makinde’s aide replies Adelabu
…says APC gov candidate’s lies can’t redeem wickedness of his party The Chief Press Secretary to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of…
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Tunji Bello: A mentor extraordinaire at 60 By Louis Odion
Though sounding casual, it nonetheless caught me completely off-guard, leaving this numbing sensation that reminded me of what a treacherous…
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Gunmen abduct another Ekiti traditional ruler, spare wife
Ariwodola Idowu Ado Ekiti, June 26, 2021 Armed men believed to be kidnappers have abducted another traditional ruler in Ekiti,…
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Arts & Entertainment
JAMB result code malfunctions, directs candidates to check through portal
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Abuja, June 26, 2021 The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed candidates who sat for…
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Nigerian Ambassador to U.S. buries 92-yr-old mother; 3 Governors, 2 Ministers, other dignitaries attend
By Sam Oditah Umuahia, June 26, 2021 The remains of Mrs Felicia Ohadiugha, the mother of the Nigerian Ambassador to…
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Digital Cooperation: NigcomSAT boss lists advantages of satellite
Says ‘We’re leveraging NigComSAT-1R to linkup hinterlands’ June 25, 2021 | Lagos, Nigeria: The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer,…
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Africa
Women shippers urge more recognition for seafarers
By Aisha Cole Lagos, June 25, 2021 Mrs Chiazor Anishere (SAN), President, Women in Shipping Africa (WIMAFRICA), has called for…
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Arts & Entertainment
Amina Mohammed, inspiration to young Nigerians – FCT Minister
The Honourable Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has described the Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Mrs. Amina J.…
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Ogoni people want Bori State; To control their own affairs – MOSOP
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) says the Ogoni people want to control their own affairs…
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