Year: 2021
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Local
EFCC floats Chemical Laboratory to fight illegal oil bunkering; Arrests 18 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is set to establish a fully-integrated Chemical Laboratory in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to combat…
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Tiwa Savage shuts down pregnancy rumours
By Ekemini Ladejobi Abuja, April 27, 2021 Music star Tiwa Savage has shut down pregnancy rumours after sharing pictures of…
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Ngozi Francisca Ezeigbo(nee Eze) passes on in Lagos at 48
The family of late Rufus I. Eze has announced the passage onto glory of their daughter, sister, cousin, niece, sister-in-law…
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Africa
Spanish journalists David Beriain and Roberto Fraile killed in Burkina Faso
New York, April 27, 2021 In response to news reports that Spanish journalists, David Beriain and Roberto Fraile, were killed…
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Boundary disputes: Allow peace to reign, Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor charges Oro nation
The Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor, Mr Moses Ekpo, has expressed displeasure with the rising spate of boundary crises being experienced…
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My 40-year-old marriage `still dey leak”– Charly Boy
By Ekemini Ladejobi Abuja, April, 27, 2021 Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, says his 40 year old marriage…
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Local
Nigeria will overcome current security challenges- Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, April 27, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed confidence that Nigeria will overcome her current…
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Local
Buhari hosts Gov Zulum, Asiwaju Tinubu
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, April 27, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has met separately behind closed doors with Gov. Babagana Zulum…
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Local
Mainok: Zulum pays tribute to fallen soldiers, empathizes with bereaved families
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has conveyed empathy and condolences to the families of some soldiers who died at…
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Lead Story
Lawan swears in Ibezim as Senator representing Imo North
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, swore in Chukwuma Frank Ibezim to represent Imo North Senatorial District. Ibezim…
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Local
Mbaise Policy Roundtable, CSS Group, launch N7 Million Agriculture Training Scholarship for qualified Mbaise candidates
Owerri Imo State/New York, USA, April 25, 2021: The Mbaise Policy Roundtable (MPR) has made public its scholarship application form to…
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Arts & Entertainment
Nigerian Consulate in New York, USA honors Okediji, Aluya, Bello, Umesiri, NABTV, GPNews, others as Okoyen receives more accolades
The Nigerian Consulate in New York, United States of America (USA) honored some compatriots and organizations, Saturday, April 24, 2021…
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Education
OAU VC tasks researchers on new approach to mitigating effects of climate change
By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko Ibadan, April 26, 2021 The Vice Chancellor, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), lle-Ife, Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede, has urged…
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Health
Nigeria to receive 29.8 million doses of J&J COVID-19 vaccines – NPHCDA
By Rachael Abujah Abuja, April 26, 2021 The, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says Nigeria will receive 29.8…
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Local
Iheanacho helps Leicester City to 2-1 win against Crystal Palace
London, April 27, 2021 Leicester City closed in on a UEFA Champions League return after red-hot Kelechi Iheanacho struck again…
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Local
Insecurity: Putting Gov. Dapo Abiodun on the spot By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 One common factor or denominator all over the country today is insecurity. In the North-east it…
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Local
Lessons from Chad By Dakuku Peterside.
On Monday 19th April 2021, the world woke up to the news that the long-serving President of the Republic of…
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Greenfield students: Probe ‘missing $30m safe school fund’, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Attorney General of the Federation and…
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Education
JAMB reschedules 2021 UTME mock examination to May 20 –spokesman
By Veronica Dariya Bwari (Abuja), April 25, 2021 The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says that the 2021 mock…
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Local
Again, troops battle Boko Haram, foil attack in Mainok
Troops of the Nigerian military in Nigerian Air Force (NAF) attack jets, on Sunday foiled an attack by Boko Haram…
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Lead Story
South East Governors push legal backing for EBUBEAGU as Joint Security outfit
…Declare support for restructuring, State Police, others *Urge security agencies, local vigilantes to enforce open grazing ban in the zone…
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Police confirm gunmen attack on checkpoints in Rivers; Gov. Wike condemns action
By Desmond Ejibas Port Harcourt, April 25, 2021 The Police Command in Rivers said it has launched a manhunt for…
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Faith
Nigeria will become oasis of peace in Africa – Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, April 25, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says he is confident Nigeria will become an oasis…
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Business and Economy
Emefiele tasks varsities, Nigerian youth on Agriculture
…Bags FUAM Honorary Doctorate in Agripreneurship MAKURDI – The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele has again…
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Local
Razing Uzodinma’s home, criminality taken too far, says NGF
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, April 25, 2021 The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has condemned Saturday’s fire that gutted the house…
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