Year: 2021
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COVID-19: Gov. Uzodinma raises alarm, seeks presidential intervention
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Jan. 18, 2021 Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has raised alarm over what he described as…
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Entire U.S. Capitol complex on lockdown due to external security threat
Washington, Jan. 18, 2021 The entire U.S. Capitol complex was on lockdown Monday morning after a fire was reported several…
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Governor Wike silences critics with legacy projects By Paulinus Nsirim
Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike started 2021 pretty much the same way he ended 2020, by playing host to a number…
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Chevron, host community bicker over source of oil spill at Funiwa oilfield in Bayelsa
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) and its host communities have held divergent views on leaks reported at Funiwa Oil Fields operated…
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Africa
We remain fully committed to promotion of good governance practice in Africa says Buhari as Nigeria undergoes 2nd peer review process
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja restated the commitment of the Nigerian government to the enthronement of democracy and good…
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Education
Zulum pays ‘thank you visit’ as Borno gets federal Polytechnic after 45 years … Minister says soon, Borno will get federal COE
Borno Governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum on Monday, paid a ‘thank you visit’ to the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu…
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Price of maize set to crash …….300,000 MT of maize for release February
ABUJA About 300,000 metric tonnes of maize are soon to be released into the Nigerian market from strategic anchors under…
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Health
UNILORIN researchers recommend pineapple in COVID-19 management
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Ilorin, Jan. 18, 2020 A team of researchers at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) have established the…
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I will ensure efficiency of NDLEA — Marwa promises
By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, Jan. 18, 2021 The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has…
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Africa
A postscript on Uganda’s election. By Dakuku Peterside.
Ugandans went to the polls last weekend in a hotly contested election and supposedly re-elected President Yoweri Museveni for a…
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Education
Scholarship: Zulum pays 23, 776 Borno tertiary students with N624m … Students start getting alert
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved and released N624.3m for payment of scholarships to 23,776 citizens of…
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Sanwo-Olu to woo British investors at UK Institute of Directors Investment Forum
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will on Monday January 18, 2021 lead members of the Lagos State Executive Council…
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Lead Story
WTO DG: Assent to Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment on Day 1 in office, Iroche urges incoming US President
Sonny Iroche, the Convener/ National Coordinator of the Abia Professionals Group in Nigeria, has charged the incoming President of the…
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COVID-19 and the dynamics of climate change adaptation
Adeze Ojukwu COVID-19 has continued to rattle the world and ram its economy, since its stormy advent in 2019. Most…
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Messi sent off as Athletic Bilbao beat FC Barcelona to win Super Cup
Barcelona, Jan. 17, 2021 Inaki Williams’s brilliant strike in extra time earned Athletic Bilbao a 3-2 win over FC Barcelona in…
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Interrogating Falana’s Ekiti State University Convocation Lecture – 5 By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Today we take snippets from the remaining part of Femi Falana’s Ekiti State University Convocation Lecture…
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Lawan, Omo-Agege felicitate with former Osun State Governor, Bisi Akande
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with former Governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, on the…
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Inter Milan beat Juventus to go top in Serie A past AC Milan
Rome, Jan. 18, 2021 Inter Milan beat lacklustre champions Juventus 2-0 in Sunday’s Serie A classic and went top on…
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Arts & Entertainment
Chief Emeka Anyaoku, former Commonwealth Secretary General, clocks 88 Monday; President Buhari sends greetings
Former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Nigeria’s Chief Emeka Anyaoku will turn 88 on Monday, January 18, 2021. To celebrate…
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Man City crush Crystal Palace; Man U draw at Liverpool
Manchester (UK), Jan. 17, 2021 Manchester City stormed into second place in the English Premier League (EPL) with defender John…
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Buhari condoles with family of ex-Minister, Martins-Kuye; His death a colossal loss to Nigeria – PDP
By Ismaila Chafe, Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Jan. 17, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family, friends and associates…
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NNPC records $120.49m crude oil receipt in September
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced a total export receipt for crude oil and gas valued at $120.49…
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Stop Buhari from selling govt properties to fund 2021 budget, SERAP tells Lawan, Gbajabiamila
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President Dr Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of House of Representatives…
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