Year: 2021
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Africa
COVID-19: Africa has only 1% of needed vaccines – AfDB President, Adesina; Wants global solidarity, vaccine justice
. Says: AfDB to support quality healthcare infrastructure, pharmaceutical capacity across Africa . Projects growth at 3.4% · 39 million…
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Local
Intellectual feast as English Department, University of Ilorin celebrates Prof. Olu Obafemi at its 2nd National Conference
The Department of English, University of Ilorin, Ilorin Nigeria will, from Friday April 2 to Sunday, April 4, 2021, hold…
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Local
Right leadership will unlock Anambra potentials – Okonkwo
Frontline aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo,…
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Local
Insurgency: CDS, Service Chiefs storm Maiduguri again
By Yakubu Uba Maiduguri, March 13, 2021 As the military intensified the fight against insurgency in Borno, the Chief of…
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Business and Economy
WTO’s Dr. Okonjo-Iweala on 4-day visit, to hold talks with President Buhari, stakeholders on economy
Reception of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, WTO D-G at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja by Dr Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, Permanent…
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Unknown gunmen assassinate retired DIG’s Wife in Benue – Police
By Emmanuel Antswen Makurdi, March 13, 2021 The Benue Police Command has announced the assassination of Mrs Eunice Aghanya, wife…
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President Jonathan, Gov. Wike attend Lulu-Briggs funeral
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and other dignitaries on Saturday attended the funeral service…
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Kaduna abduction: Buhari vows to safeguard school system, lauds military response
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 13, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has issued a stern warning to would-be terrorists and bandits…
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Local
The ‘giantess’ and ‘shero’ of our clime By Eddie Onuzuruike
Dr Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iwuala has been in the news but made history on March 1, 2021. Her resume topped the…
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UNILAG’s Prof. Chioma Agomo celebrates 70th birthday, retirement, her book, MY STORY, MY SONG
Professor Chioma Kanu Agomo, the first female Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, Nigeria turned 70 recently.…
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Local
IWD: Global leaders, activists call for gender equality, inclusion
Adeze Ojukwu Global leaders and several organizations, have reiterated calls for gender equality and inclusion, at this year’s International Women’s…
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COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu, health workers receive first jabs as Lagos kicks off vaccine roll-out
Deputy Governor, Health Commissioner vaccinated 88 Centres opened across State for vaccination The first jab of AstraZeneca Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine…
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Local
13% Derivation: Akpabio lacks moral grounds to ask South South Govs for account
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has taken a swipe at the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill…
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NSA Monguno denies report of arms funds misappropriation by ex-service chiefs
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, March 12, 2021 The National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno, has disowned the…
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President Buhari congratulates Amaju Pinnick on FIFA Council election
President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded Mr Amaju Pinnick, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on his election into…
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Gov. Uzodinma, deputy, wife, others receive COVID-19 Vaccination
By Ugonne Uzoma Owerri, March 12, 2021 Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo has flagged off the administration of the COVID-19…
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Africa
Pinnick’s FIFA election, one more victory for Nigeria, additional glory to Delta – Omo-Agege
The election of Mr Amaju Pinnick, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) into FIFA’s highest decision-making organ in…
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Business and Economy
No hike in petrol price for now – Marketers; Don’t dare increase, PDP warns FG
By Solomon Asowata (Lagos)/Emmanuel Oloniruha (Abuja) Lagos, March 12, 2021 Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) and Independent Petroleum…
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Sports minister congratulates Pinnick on FIFA election
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, March 12, 2021 Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has congratulated NFF president, Amaju…
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Education
Obi revolutionised education sector of Anambra – Rev. Fr. Ebubemuonso
The Spiritual Director of Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry, Uke, Rev Fr Emmanuel Obimma, has described the Vice Presidential Candidate of…
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Local
N3 bn Agric loan: Police procures Magistrates court order to detain ex-Radio Bayelsa GM for 30 days
The Police Command in Bayelsa on Friday said Mr John Idumange, former General Manager of Radio Bayelsa who alleged that…
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Equity, justice, fairness imperative for Nigeria’s unity–Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, March 12, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says equity, justice and fairness for all segments of…
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Local
Human trafficking, a $150 billion annual market, serious threat to national security, NAPTIP DG reveals; Partners NiDCOM boss to curb menace
March 12, 2021, Abuja: Organ harvesting, prostitution, labour exploitation and domestic slavery were some of the issues discussed by the…
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Lead Story
NSA Monguno accuses ex-Service Chiefs of misappropriating arms funds
The National Security Adviser (NSA) to the President, Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd) has accused the immediate past military service…
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Lead Story
Kaduna kidnap: Troops rescue 42 students, 138 others; Some still missing
By Mohammad Tijjani Kaduna, March 11, 202 Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 42 students and 138 others kidnapped…
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