Year: 2021
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Local
Farmers/Herders clashes: Olubadan sues for peace
By Suleiman Shehu Ibadan,Jan.22,2021 Oba Saliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has called on farmers and herders in Ibarapa area…
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Insecurity: Convene Council of State meeting, Alao-Akala advises Makinde
By Akeem Abas Ibadan, Jan. 23, 2021 A former governor of Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, on Saturday, advised Gov.…
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Man, 37, pushes lady to her death from 5-storey building – Police
By Peter Okolie Awka, Jan. 23, 2021 The Police Command in Anambra has arrested one Nonso Eze, 37, for allegedly…
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Gov. Ikpeazu dissolves state executive council, recalls Chief of Staff
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Jan. 23, 2021 Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has approved the dissolution of the State Executive…
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Cup holders Arsenal out after Gabriel own goal
London, Jan. 23, 2021 English FA Cup holders Arsenal exited the 2020/2021 competition on Saturday after a 1-0 fourth round…
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Africans stand to gain from Biden presidency – Prof. Nwauwa
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Jan. 23, 2021 The Nigerian Diaspora Movement (NDM) on Saturday expressed optimism that Africa could benefit…
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Distance Learning Institute of University of Lagos holds Blended Matriculation ceremony
Distance Learning Institute (DLI ) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Akoka, Lagos Nigeria, has held a Blended Matriculation ceremony for 2019/2020…
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Arts & Entertainment
Nigerian Diaspora groups slam coalition over anti-NIDCOM position
A group known as Coalition of Oduduwa Descendants has come under fierce attack for its unsubstantiated and spurious claims against…
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COVID-19: Uzodinma threatens another lockdown in Imo
By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, Jan. 23, 2021 Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has threatened a second total lockdown, if residents…
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N500 million donation: Have we lost our sense of humanity? By Paulinus Nsirim
Our attention has been drawn to the verbal furore generated in some quarters by Governor Nyesom Wike’s recent comment that…
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The New Nigeria we seek to build – By Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa
Speech by Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa at the launch of the New Nigeria Group (NNG) at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja on…
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UN welcomes U.S., Russia’s quest for nuclear treaty extension –Spokesman
United Nations, Jan. 22, 2021 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the decisions by Russia and the United States to…
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Business and Economy
Revised Cheque book becomes fully operational April 1, CBN says
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, Jan. 22, 2021 The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has advised all Deposit Money Banks (DMBs)…
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Arts & Entertainment
‘I use fiction, poetry to challenge gender violence, social ills’ – Shari Egbuchulem
Adeze Ojukwu A recent chat with Nigerian-born author and poet, Ms. Shari Egbuchulem was very engaging and enlightening. Egbuchulem is…
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Abacha Loot: Supreme Court dismisses appeal by Abacha’s brother to unfreeze accounts
By Ebere Agozie Abuja, Jan. 22, 2021 The Supreme Court, has for the second time, refused the request by Alhaji…
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Health
COVID-19: Osinbajo lauds health personnel’s diligence amid ongoing challenges
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Jan. 22, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has lauded the diligent work of Nigeria’s health workers…
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Acting CG, NSCDC, Hillary Kelechi Madu, thanks FG, Aregbesola for opportunity to serve; Assures on service delivery
The Acting Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Hillary Kelechi Madu fsi, has appreciated the Federal Government…
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First MPC meeting: Cordros analysts optimistic of rates retention
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, Jan. 22, 2021 Ahead of the first apex bank Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, analysts at…
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Business and Economy
In Biu, Zulum launches 2nd phase of N1 billion support for low-profile entrepreneurs
… Shares 80 vehicles, Keke NAPEP … Bans political thuggery … Warns politicians breeding thugs Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara…
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Fayemi mourns death of former police IG Jimeta
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi has expressed his condolences to the family of former Inspector General of…
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Bayelsa Rep, Agbedi urges youths to be agents of development
By Nathan Nwakamma Sagbama (Bayelsa) Jan. 22, 2021 Hon Fred Agbedi representing Sagbama-Ekeremor Federal Constituency has urged youths in the…
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We won’t allow anyone to cause ethnic crisis in Oyo, Makinde declares
…charges new Police Commissioner to arrest miscreants causing tension * ‘Welfare of police officers and men paramount’ *Police chief vows…
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Imo North by-election: Court rejects Ararume’s plea against APC, Ibezim
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Jan. 22, 2021 The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, rejected Sen. Ifeanyi Araraume’s prayer, seeking…
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Alarm: Boko Haram insurgents regrouping in Nasarawa, says Gov. Sule; Updates Buhari
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Jan. 22, 2021 Gov. Abdulahi Sule of Nasarawa State has raised an alarm over the regrouping…
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Business and Economy
Chevron denies responsibility over Bayelsa oil spill
By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, Jan. 22, 2021 Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) declared on Friday that reported leaks near its operational…
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