Year: 2021
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Arts & Entertainment
Omo-Agege, Wike commiserates with Gov. Okowa over father’s death
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has expressed condolences over the death of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s father, Sir…
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Business and Economy
NNPC records 92% increase in sales of Petroleum products in October …Increases Gas supply to power plants by 8.60%
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced that its downstream subsidiary, the Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC), recorded…
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Health
Vaccine equity, fastest way to reopen global economy — UN Secretary General
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, Jan. 28, 2021 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday said “vaccine equity” was the…
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Makinde rolls out strategies to rid Ibarapa, Oke Ogun of kidnapping, banditry
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, rolled out measures his government is taking to address issues of criminal…
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Ekiti state to partner IVLP Alumni Association on youth initiatives
Adeze Ojukwu Ekiti state governor Dr. Kayode Fayemi has expressed readiness to partner with the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)…
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PIB: Despite vested interests, we’ll protect Nigeria’s interest – Gbajabiamila
…says House to pass Bill in April …promises thorough work, engagement of stakeholders Despite the positions of any vested interest,…
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Arts & Entertainment
Final farewell for Martins Ude, ‘Agu Highest’
All roads led to Agbudu, in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, on January 7, 2021, as one of…
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COVID-19: Gombe may impose lockdown
William Attah, Gombe Chairman, Gombe State COVID-19 Management Committee and Deputy Governor of the State, Dr. Manasseh Daniel Jatau, has…
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U.S.-based Nigerians urge Buhari to set targets, timelines for new service chiefs
New York, Jan. 27, 2021 Nigerians in the United States (U.S.) say they want President Muhammadu Buhari to set performance…
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Local
Igangan, Igboho and the burden of history By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and his…
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Choice of Irabor as CDS excites Omo-Agege
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege is elated at the choice of Gen. Leo Irabor as the…
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Makinde meets Buhari, briefs president on security situation in Oyo …demands more Mobile Police Squadrons in Oyo …says govt’ll continue to go after criminals
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, met with President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss the security situation in the…
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Buhari to new Service Chiefs: We’re in a state of emergency; Be patriotic, serve the country well
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Jan. 27, 2021 President Muhammad Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja met with the newly appointed Service…
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New Electoral Bill to be passed before end of 1st quarter 2021 – Omo-Agege, Gaya, Dukku …. As Committee adopts final document this weekend
The National Assembly has assured that it would consider and pass the new Electoral Law upon resumption for plenary by…
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Ex-President Jonathan urges mothers to prioritise parenting for a better society
Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday appreciated the crucial role of women in child upbringing and urged mothers to…
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EndSARS: Oyo judicial panel begins public hearing, mentions 10 cases …reassures on dispensation of justice without fear or favour
The Oyo State Judicial Panel of Inquiry set up by Governor Seyi Makinde to look into cases of victimisation and…
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Borno Governor, Zulum welcomes new service chiefs, grateful to Buratai, Sadique, others
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has welcomed the appointment of new service chiefs, while expressing gratitude to the…
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Tony Awusaku Football Tournament attracts support for Oboama Nguru community
The Commissioner for Environment and Petroleum in Imo State, Hon. Ikay V. Njoku, has assured youths of Oboama Nguru, Aboh…
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Under Secretary-General visits Borno, says Zulum’s reputation high at United Nations
The United Nations Under Secretary-General for Safety and Security, Mr. Gilles Michaud was in Maiduguri, Borno State on Tuesday, for…
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Ikpeazu lifts ban on activities of NURTW in Abia
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Jan. 26, 2021 Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has lifted the proscription placed on the activities…
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Business and Economy
Contract for renovation of national arts theatre to be awarded soon— Emefiele
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, Jan. 26, 2021 The Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, has expressed hope that a contract…
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Local
How we put out fire at Sunday Igboho’s residence–Oyo Fire Service
The Oyo State Fire and Safety Services has stated that its men were able to timeously arrest the fire incident…
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Local
New Service Chiefs: Wike commends Buhari; APC rallies support for appointees; PDP tasks on security; PANDEF, others react
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing new Service Chiefs for the country. Governor…
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Foundation builds teachers’ capacity on waste management
By Fabian Ekeruche Lagos, Jan. 25, 2020 The Nigerian Conservation Foundation, NCF, in partnership with the Oando Foundation on Monday…
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