Year: 2021
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Local
Yinka dedicated his life to cause of masses – Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin; Says of husband: A part of me is gone!
Activist, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, has said that her late husband, Comrade Yinka Odumakin, dedicated his life to the cause of…
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President Buhari felicitates with National Merit Award winner, Prof. Olu Obafemi at 71
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message of congratulations to Prof. Olu Obafemi, renowned author, playwright and recipient of the…
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Yinka Odumakin lived a selfless life, won’t be forgotten in a hurry – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passage of the National Publicity Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation,…
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Ebonyi killings: FG appears helpless, inactive, not doing enough – ex – Attorney General
A former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Imo State, Chukwuma-Machukwu Ume (SAN) has condemned the killing of residents in…
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D’banj advocates use of intellectual property as collateral for bank loans
By Emmanuel Afonne Abuja, April 2, 2021 One of Nigeria’s popular musicians, Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj has advocated…
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Local
101 Abia athletes for National Sports Festival
By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, April 2, 2021 A total of 101 athletes from Abia will be competing in 16 sports…
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Health
Shell confirms oil spill in Bayelsa, suspect sabotage; Activists dismiss coys’ claim, say spill is life threatening
By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, April 3, 2021 The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) has confirmed oil spill from its facility…
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NGE felicitates with Malam Baba Dantiye at 60.
The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, has congratulated one of its former Presidents, Malam Baba Dantiye, mni, FNGE, on the…
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Local
Mama Julianah Ademolahan Adeleye passes on
The family of Pa Joseph Adeleye Obutu of Iju/Itaogbolu, Akure North Local Government in Ondo State has announced, with gratitude…
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Local
My politics is centered on national development, human progress – Obi
Mr Peter Obi, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, has stated that…
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‘Something died in me when my father died’ – Actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
The latest episode of #WithChude, saw Nigerian veteran actress, singer, philanthropist, and Member of the Order of the Federal Republic,…
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Africa
Attack at U.S. Capitol: 2 officers injured in vehicle attack – Police
Washington, April 2, 2021 A motorist rammed a vehicle into two U.S. Capitol Police officers on Friday, injuring them in…
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Business and Economy
Shoprite workers embark on protests, shut down company indefinitely
By Ibukun Emiola Ibadan, April 2, 2021 Shoprite workers at Ring Road branch, Ibadan, on Friday, embarked on another round…
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Faith
Leading Clerics, Derrick, Kimberley, Laoye, others speak at Interfaith Action Movement program on Social Justice, Saturday, April 3, 2021
The Interfaith Action Movement will tomorrow, Saturday, April 3, 2021, hold a program to be addressed by leading Clerics on…
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Access Bank posts gross earnings of N764.7bn for 2020, extends African footprint — MD
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, April 2, 2021 Access Bank Plc has declared gross earnings of N764.7 billion for the financial…
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NGO condemns shooting of Soludo’s security details, demands full-scale investigation
By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, April 2, 2021 An NGO, the Leadership and Advocacy Network , LEAD Network, has condemned Thursday’s…
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Local
Olufemi Obafemi: Showcasing a creative scholar Prof. Toyin Falola
(A conversation with Olufemi Obafemi – 1) THE assumption that we can control the activities around us, though understandable,…
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Business and Economy
Flying on the wings of Gas By FEMI ADESINA
By the time we remove hatred, malice, indecent politics, and all the ills that plague our country and its leaderships…
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Local
Senator Orji mourns Prestige, Izuwa, Ukpai; Calls for prayers
Senator Theodore Orji, representing Abia Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has lamented the recent deaths of some prominent…
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Health
Covid-19 vaccination is going smooth in Gombe… Health Commissioner
William Attah, Gombe. Commissioner for health in Gombe State, Dr. Habu Dahiru has expressed satisfaction with the acceptance and hitch…
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Local
Soludo: Police confirm arrest of 4 new suspects
By Chimezie Anaso Awka, April 1, 2021 The Anambra Police Command says it has arrested four new suspects in connection…
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Climate change: Saudi Arabia to plant 50bn trees -Embassy
By Maureen Okon Abuja, April 1, 2021 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will plant 50 billion trees in its ‘Two…
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Local
Abia Deputy Gov urges journalists to write books
Umuahia, April 1, 2021 Deputy Gov. Ude Oko-Chukwu of Abia on Thursday challenged journalists to write books so that generations…
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President Buhari greets former President, Guild of Editors, Dantiye at 60
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm felicitations to former President, Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, Malam Halilu Ibrahim Dantiye, on his…
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Local
‘Whatever you support succeeds’ – Sultan tells Traditional Rulers; Charges them on National Ethics, Integrity policy
The Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), Alhaji Dr. Mohammed Sa’ad…
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