Year: 2021
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Killing of security personnel: Wike extends curfew in Rivers State
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has extended night curfew from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., with effect from…
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As Nigeria unravels, who leads the Yoruba? By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Nigeria appears to have turned the corner and her fate no longer rests with those protecting…
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The Scourge of Ritual Killings in Nigeria . By Dakuku Peterside.
Iniobong Umoren was a young woman in her early 20’s who lived in Uyo the Akwa Ibom State capital. She…
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EFCC arrests 52 alleged internet fraudsters in Benin City
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office, in the wee hours of Sunday, May 9,…
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Business and Economy
Amaechi inaugurates 11-member committee to probe activities of NPA
By Lucy Ogalue Abuja, May 10, 2021 The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has inaugurated an 11-member committee to investigate…
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Education
2021 UTME: Mock examination slips ready for printing – JAMB; Warns against scammers
By Veronica Dariya Bwari (Abuja), May 10, 2021 The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) says that mock examination slips…
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Plot to blackmail Peter Obi uncovered; South East Governor involved
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has raised the alarm…
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Ijaw group condemns attack, killing of Policemen in Rivers; Urges Gov. Wike to sit up
The Movement for the Survival of Izon Ethnic Nationality in Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has condemned the violent attack on officers…
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Abducted ABSU student regains freedom as gunmen attack Police station in Umuahia
By Sam Oditah Umuahia, May 9, 2021 Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has announced the release of a student of…
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Senate says MDAs yet to remit over N3trn
By Kingsley Okoye Abuja, May 9, 2021 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are yet to remit over N3 trillion to…
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Rangers spank Enyimba 2-0 in Enugu
By Nicholas Obisike Enugu, May 9, 2021 Rangers International FC of Enugu on Sunday overpowered visiting Enyimba FC of Aba…
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Business and Economy
With a Covid-19 vaccine patent waiver likely, time to rethink global intellectual property rules By Professor Ruth L. Okediji
Ruth L. Okediji is the Jeremiah Smith Jr. Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. On Wednesday May 5, the…
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Bayern Munich win 9th straight Bundesliga title, Lewandowski nears 40 goals
Berlin, May 9, 2021 Rampant Bayern Munich were confirmed as German champions for the 31st time on Saturday and extended…
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American actress Tawny Kitaen dies at 59
By Alex Enebeli Enugu, May 8, 2021 American actress Tawny Kitaen who appeared in “Bachelor Party” and provocative 1980s rock…
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Minister assures on Diaspora voting at NiDCOM Lecture
By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, May 8,2021 Amb. Zubair Dada, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, has assured that Nigerians in…
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Guild of Editors denounces ‘obnoxious’ NBC fines as punitive
The Nigerian Guild of Editors rejects the N5m ( five million Naira) each fine imposed on Channels Television and Inspiration…
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Gunmen attack police stations in Rivers kill 7 officers
By Desmond Ejibas Port Harcourt, May 8, 2021 Gunmen attacked two police stations and checkpoints in Port Harcourt on Friday…
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Abuja-based lawyer, Dr. Daniel Bwala, loses mother
Popular Abuja-based lawyer and All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain, Dr. Daniel Bwala has lost his mother, Mrs. Zainab Bwala, Saturday,…
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Health
NACA seeks more participation of governments in HIV/AIDS response
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) on Friday called on the three tiers of government to participate…
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New FRSC Commander for Akwa Ibom takes over; Seeks cooperation; Warns against drunk driving
Mr Matthew Olonisaye, has assumed duty as the 20th Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Akwa Ibom…
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Neymar extends PSG deal until 2025
Paris, May 8, 2021 Brazil forward Neymar has committed his future to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) by extending his contract until…
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Afe Babalola says his summit is to unite, not to divide Nigerians
By Ariwodola Idowu Ado Ekiti, May 8, 2021 Legal icon, Aare Afe Babalola, on Friday said the peace conference he…
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APC will take over Rivers Govt House in 2023- State Chairman
By Precious Akutamadu Port Harcourt, May, 7, 2021 Mr Isaac Ogbobula, the Rivers Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) says…
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