Year: 2021
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Local
Man defiles own underage daughters
By Francis Onyeukwu Awka, May 27, 2021 The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra has presented a…
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NIS increases passport production capacity – Babandede
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, May 27, 2021 The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad Babandede, says the service has…
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Buhari appoints new Chief of Army Staff
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Major General Farouk Yahaya as the new Chief of Army Staff. Yahaya replaces Major General…
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Nigerians in the US hold Town Hall meeting with State Department officials Friday
Members of the Nigerian American Diaspora Community have been invited to a Town Hall Listening Meeting with the United States…
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Arts & Entertainment
Chief (Mrs) Ayodele Christiana Osidein turns 80; Celebrated by many across the world
Chief (Mrs) Ayodele Christiana Osidein turned 80 recently, and family, friends, church brethren, associates and well-wishers from all over the…
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Senate President wants procurement process for security agencies reviewed
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has called for a review of the procurement process for the security agencies.…
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Gombe Deputy Gov sues for peace over Gombe-Bauchi boundaries
William Attah, Gombe Gombe State Deputy Governor, Manassah Daniel Jatau, has called on people living in boundary communities of Gombe…
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Bayelsa forex schemes: Govt disowns Cooperatives Bureau, assures on regulation
The Bayelsa government on Wednesday said it remains committed to the regulation of cooperatives societies and to the safety of…
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Our position on judicial, legislative autonomy – Govs. Fayemi, Tambuwal
…Retiring Ekiti Chief Judge slams Governors Nigerian Governors have reached consensus to set up an implementation structure to grant the…
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Shareholders hail Dangote over Cement’s N272.6bn dividend
Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc on Wednesday commended the Management of the company for an impressive performance despite the economic challenges…
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Eko Bridge closes for emergency repairs June 4
By Aisha Cole Lagos, May 26, 2021 Lagos State Government has announced 10 weeks partial closure of Eko Bridge from…
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Zulum leads dignitaries to funeral of Borno Deputy’s mother
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Wednesday led Deputy Governors of Adamawa, Gombe, and Yobe States, Senators Kashim Shettima and Mohammed…
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More Mayoral candidates woo eligible Nigerian voters in New York
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, May 26, 2021 More candidates for New York City’s Mayoral position have continued to woo…
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Africa
S.Africa’s ex-president Zuma appears in court for corruption plea
Johannesburg, May 26, 2021 Former South African President Jacob Zuma appeared in court on Wednesday on charges bordering on corruption…
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Arts & Entertainment
Alleged Assault: Berekete Family presenter, Ordinary President Ahmad, apologises, promises professional conduct
By Salisu Sani-Idris Abuja, May 26, 2021 Mr Ordinary President, Ahmad Isah, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Human Rights Radio…
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NAPAC wants New York Mayoral candidates to include Nigerians in governance
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, May 26, 2021 The Nigerian-American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC) has urged New York Mayoral candidates…
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NCS president, Prof. Sodiya to chair 2021 DigitalSENSE Forum on Internet Governance
Lagos, Nigeria: The President of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Prof. Adesina Sodiya is to preside over the 2021 edition…
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Gov. Tambuwal to restructure, reposition Vigilance groups
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, May 26, 2021 Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has said his administration is committed to…
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Senate to pass Constitution amendment bill July – Omo-Agege …. Says Committee’s activities not hampered by funds
The Senate has assured that it would pass the Constitution Alteration Bills before it proceeds on annual recess by July…
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Delta APC charges Okowa on £4.2m Ibori loot
By Ifeanyi Olannye Asaba, May 25, 2021 The Delta Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on…
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OML 118: NNPC, SNEPCo, others sign multibillion Dollar Deep-Water Agreement
…Deal to Yield Over $780 million in immediate revenues to government The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and its Production…
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Lead Story
Restructuring will boost Nigeria’s economy, end insecurity – Peter Obi
By Hilary Akalugwu Nsukka (Enugu State) May 25, 2021 Mr Peter Obi, a former Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic…
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Arts & Entertainment
Ghana police detain 2 Citi FM journalists, beat 1 in custody
Abuja, May 25, 2021 Ghanaian authorities must thoroughly investigate allegations that police officers beat journalist Caleb Kudah in custody; arbitrarily…
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Buhari calls for international support for peaceful transition in Chad
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja called on the international community to support Chad to conclude the transition from…
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Experts react as MPC retains MPR, other parameters
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma/Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, May 25, 2021 The Association of Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (ACMAN) says retention of…
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