Year: 2021
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Education
Obi seeks amicable resolution of dispute between AMCON, Enugu school; Feels for affected students
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has called…
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Faith
Seat of Wisdom Catholic Station, Umuokoro Umuariam Obowo, honours Fathers of Faith, women leaders
Friday, January 1, 2021 was a day of joyful celebration at the Seat of Wisdom Station of the Catholic Church,…
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Local
Gov. Okowa congratulates new CDS, Gen. Irabor
By Ifeanyi Olannye Asaba, Jan. 26, 2021 Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated Maj-Gen. Leo Irabor on his appointment…
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NSE gains N259bn as MPC retains interest rate at 11.5%; Experts applaud CBN’s rates retention
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, Jan. 26, 2021 The Nigerian Stock Exchange on Tuesday extended growth by N259 billion following interest…
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Africa
African Union: No reparations for ex-Chad President’s victims; 4 years after Hissène Habré’s conviction, AU fails to put in place Victims’ Fund
The African Union, AU, has yet to set up a Trust Fund to compensate victims of the former Chadian president,…
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President Buhari appoints new Service Chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the immediate resignation of the Service Chiefs, and their retirement from service. Those involved are…
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Local
Funke Akindele’s “Omo Ghetto’ becomes highest grossing Nollywood movie
By Alex Enebeli Abuja, Jan. 26, 2021 “Omo Ghetto” ( The Saga), a movie by Actress Funke Akindele-Bello, popularly known…
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Local
CAR: Arrest, transfer of former Seleka armed group leader to ICC, positive step towards justice for victims
Following the Central African Republic (CAR) authorities’ transfer of a former Seleka armed group leader to the International Criminal Court…
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Local
Bayelsa Community leader applauds rehabilitation of railways, seeks attention for PH-Kano line
A community leader at Sampou, in Bayelsa, Chief Ashane Usukoromo, Monday applauded the massive rehabilitation of the railways by the…
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Local
Omo-Agege mourns Senator Nosike Ikpo
With the passing of Senator Nosike Ikpo to eternal realms, Delta State has lost one of its great elders whose…
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Arts & Entertainment
Ikenna Korieocha ‘comes of age’
US-based Ikenna Carl Korieocha has performed the Iwa Akwa (tying of cloth) or coming of age ceremony that young men…
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News
Nigerian Governors’ Forum, cattle breeders reach consensus, condemn illegal occupation of state forest reserves
By Ayodeji Alabi Akure, Jan. 25, 2021 The Nigerian Governors’ Forum and the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria…
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Local
NSE: Dangote Cement, Airtel Africa lift trading by 0.21%
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, Jan. 25, 2021 Activities on the nation’s bourse resumed the week on Monday on a positive…
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We can’t solve insecurity challenges with criminality, Makinde declares …as S/West Govs, Northern leaders meet in Akure
…Explains why govt can’t back those taking laws into their hands …says ‘we’ll continue to support security agencies to fight…
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Lead Story
Orlu, Imo State crisis: Gov. Uzodinma imposes dusk to dawn curfew; Vows that perpetrators will not escape justice
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has imposed a dusk to dawn curfew in parts of the state affected by…
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Local
Imo lawmaker kicks against amendment of Assembly Rules
By Ugonne Uzoma Owerri, Jan. 25, 2020 Mr Frank Ugboma, representing Oguta constituency at the Imo House of Assembly, has…
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COVID-19: CACOVID supplies FG with Oxygen to stem high death rate
Fighting against the second wave of coronavirus pandemic, the private sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID), has supported the Federal Government…
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Local
Gov. Wike disowns presidential campaign posters
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has disowned campaign posters bearing his name as a presidential aspirant for the 2023…
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Local
Security situation better than 2015 – FG insists
By Rotimi Ijikanmi Abuja, Jan. 25, 2021 The Federal Government has insisted that the security situation in the country has…
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China calls for global unity to tackle COVID-19, climate change
Adeze Ojukwu Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for greater global efforts in the fight against coronavirus and climate action.…
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U.S diplomatic mission launches air-quality monitors to track pollution in Lagos, Abuja
By Busayo Onijala Lagos, Jan. 25, 2021 U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, has unveiled the U.S Consulate’s…
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Lead Story
Lawan: PIB will ensure Nigerians benefit optimally from resources ***As Senate begins public hearing on bill
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) presently before the National Assembly will…
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Local
Chelsea sack manager Lampard
London, Jan. 25, 2021 Chelsea said on Monday they have sacked manager Frank Lampard after a run of five defeats…
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Health
COVID-19 Vaccine: Lagos targets 60 per cent rollout, engages Pfizer, other vaccine developers
•Sanwo-Olu reveals Lagos’ plans towards ending pandemic on Live TV Interview Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed the…
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