Year: 2021
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Murdered job seeker: Family asks Gov. Emmanuel to ensure killers are brought to book
The family of late job seeker, Miss Iniubong Umoren, has appealed to the Akwa Ibom Government to ensure that those…
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Business and Economy
Nigeria, Microsoft partner to digitally upskill 5mln Nigerians in 3 years, says Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, May 3, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria is to partner tech giant, Microsoft…
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Local
Bauchi allocates N3.7 billion for implementation of VAPP Law
From: Ruth Yarnap Bauchi state government has allocated the sum of N3.7 billion for the full implementation of the Violence…
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Africa
Some Nigerians detained in Ghana are escapees from Owerri prison – Diplomat; No, they’re deceived green pastures seekers – NUTAG President
A number of those who escaped from the Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria Correctional Center (Prisons) when unknown gunmen attacked the…
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Lead Story
There’s fire on the mountain, Anyim Pius Anyim tells Buhari; Recommends solution
Former President of the Nigerian Senate, Chief Anyim Pius Anyim has alerted President Muhammadu Buhari that “reservations about the continued…
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Africa
Nigerian traders in Ghana seek end to harassment
By Fortune Abang Abuja, May 3, 2021 Nigerian traders in Ghana have urged the Federal Government to take urgent steps…
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Local
Why I returned missing $3,000 to owner – Journalist
By Peter Uwumarogie Gombe, May 3, 2021 Mr Abdulkadir Shehu, a journalist with Progress FM, a private radio station in…
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Local
A Fraud on Our Collective Humanity By Dakuku Peterside.
It was a compelling story – a story that showcases the best and worst in us. This story calls for…
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Arts & Entertainment
Ministers, Aregbesola, Dada, to address Nigerians in Diaspora, Saturday, May 8, 2021; Passport processing tops list of issues
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and the Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Zubairu Dada, will…
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Local
Bayelsa Forex Scheme: Baraza says says it has refunded N10.9 m to investors
The Yenagoa based Barazar Multipurpose Cooperative society claims it has refunded 109 of subscribers to its forex trading scheme following…
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Local
Full list of members of National Sports Federations’ Caretaker Committees
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, May 2, 2021 The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on Friday in Abuja…
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Local
World Press Freedom Day: Nigerian media vibrant, resolute defenders of freedom of speech – Senate President
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, felicitates with Nigerian journalists as they celebrate this year’s World Press Freedom Day, saying that…
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Local
Ghost workers: Gombe saves over N37m after biometric capture of civil servants
William Attah, Gombe Gombe State Government says it was able to save over N37m after running it’s biometric capture of…
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Local
May Day: Expert tasks labour on disability inclusive collective bargaining
Lagos, May 1, 2021(NAN) A disability expert, Mr Razak Adekoya, on Saturday tasked the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to factor…
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Insecurity: Support armed forces with prayers… Gombe Deputy Gov urges
William Attah, Gombe The Gombe State Deputy Governor, Manassah Daniel Jatau, has called for fervent prayers for the Nigeria Army…
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Local
Tambuwal seeks harmonious relationship with workers
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto May 1, 2021 Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Saturday appealed for more support from…
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Local
Manchester United vs Liverpool fixture postponed over safety concerns
London, May 2, 2021 Manchester United’s 2020/2021 English Premier League (EPL) clash against Liverpool on Sunday was called off after…
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Lead Story
President Buhari urges ‘responsible freedom’ on World Press Freedom Day
President Muhammadu Buhari has recommitted to freedom of the press and urged media professionals “to wield freedom responsibly and without…
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SERAP sues FG, wants ECOWAS court to declare NBC broadcasting code illegal
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and twenty-four concerned Nigerians have sued the government of President Muhammadu Buhari and National…
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Arts & Entertainment
Achievers University: Making a statement with 10th convocation ceremony By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Although I am from Owo, it was from a non-indigene that I first learnt of the…
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Local
Mbappe will be fit when PSG face Manchester City, says Pochettino
Paris, May 1, 2021 Kylian Mbappe should be fit to face Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League semi-final second…
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Security threats have been contained Uzodimma assures Imo residents
By Ugonne Uzoma Owerri, May 1,2021 Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has urged people to go about their businesses without…
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Local
Train loaded with water pipes derails in Kaduna
By Mohammed Tijjani Kaduna, May 1, 2021 A train loaded with water pipes from Lagos to Zaria has derailed in…
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Africa
Dangote Cement to pay N40.39 bn in corporate tax …ramps up production capacity to meet local demand
Nigeria’s Dangote Cement Plc is expected to pay a total of N40.39 billion in taxation to the nation’s treasury from…
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Local
On Zulum’s letter, Borno Assembly approves Kadafur as Acting Governor
Borno State House of Assembly has, on Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s request, approved Deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur, to serve…
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