Year: 2021
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Business and Economy
Dangote completes Nigeria’s longest concrete road
The Dangote Group has completed Nigeria’s longest rigid pavement located in Kogi State. It is the first of its kind,…
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Africa
U.S. vows action against election riggers in Uganda
By Harrison Arubu New York, Jan. 17, 2021 The United States has said it will take action against anti-democratic forces…
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Education
Senate President congratulates new Vice-Chancellor of Federal University, Gashua
Senate President, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, has congratulated Professor Maimuna Waziri on her appointment as the third Vice Chancellor of…
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Arts & Entertainment
Former Minister Martins-Kuye dies at 78
By Abiodun Lawal Abeokuta, Jan. 17, 2020 Former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sen. Jubril Martins-Kuye, on Sunday morning died,…
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Business and Economy
Fishermen report oil spill at Chevron’s Funiwa oilfield off Bayelsa coastline
By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, Jan 17, 2021 Fishermen operating in the shallow waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Bayelsa coastline…
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Faith
RCCG’s Pastor Adeboye celebrates 40 years as General Overseer in USA
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye celebrated 40 years of his headship…
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Council Chairmen with evidence of projects will contest April polls – Gov. Wike; Wike delivering democratic dividends to rural areas- Dankwanbo
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has restated that only the Chairmen of Local Government Areas who have performed in…
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Local
We are not currently recruiting, EFCC says, disclaims fake recruitment letter, portal
Mujidat Oyewole Ilorin, Jan. 16, 2021 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alerted the public to be aware…
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Local
Troops eliminate terrorists, destroy 7 gun trucks in Borno
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Jan. 16, 2021 Troops of Operation Tura Takaibango in conjunction with Air Task Force Operation Lafiya…
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Local
Fare Thee Well, Jimanze Ego-Alowes By Tony Onyima
I journeyed to Ndimbara Amaegbu in Nkwerre, Imo State to pay my last respect to my dear friend, Dr. Jimanze…
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Health
PUNCH’s sensational headline on Osinbajo, NYSC absolute falsehood, irresponsible journalism — BOSF
… a desperate attempt to gain clicks on its website and drive traffic to its social media handles “Due…
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Local
U.S. attorney says no direct evidence of kidnapping plot at Capitol
Washington, Jan. 16, 2021 The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia said there was no direct evidence of “kill/capture…
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Arts & Entertainment
POEM: Race and Religion By Ozichukwu Chukwu
I’m torn between Race and Religion, For both have spilled innocent blood, So with Tribe and Tongue, With them, God…
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Lagos’ll give Ndubuisi Kanu befitting burial, says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday said the State Government would participate fully in all the programmes leading…
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Another Nigerian Police top shot dies suddenly; Two weeks to retirement
By Kola Adeyemi Lokoja, Jan. 16, 2021 The Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 8, Lokoja, Mr…
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Health
Biden to mount federal vaccination campaign
Washington, Jan. 16, 2021 President-elect Joe Biden, inheriting responsibility for a pandemic that is unchecked and worsening after nearly a…
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Local
Kwara Gov launches 10-year agric transformation plan
· NEPAD, govt to spend N2bn to boost food security · Plan, a product of consultations: Farmers’ body Kwara State…
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Local
Armed Forces Day: Gov. Bello urges improved welfare for service men, fallen heroes’ families
…Advocates engagement of vibrant, experienced retired servicemen Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has urged the Federal Government to up its…
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Local
Malami denies collecting bribe for NDDC Sole Administrator’s appointment –Aide
By Ebere Agozie Abuja, Jan. 15, 2021 The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, (SAN)…
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Lead Story
Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Holdings acquires 45% OML 17 from Shell, Total, ENI
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Jan. 15, 2021 Heirs Holdings (HH) an affiliate of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp) has…
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Local
I did not secure any injunction to stop probe of SARS – Obi
Barr. Valentine Obienyem, Special Adviser to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Vice Presidential Candidate in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi,…
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Local
Wikki Tourists don’t shortchange players’ – Secretary.
Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi Bauchi state Secretary of ‘Wikki Tourists’ football club, Comrade Abdullahi Ibrahim, has debunked the allegation that the management shortchanges the…
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Arts & Entertainment
The last voyage of a great son! – Tribute to Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu By Eddie Onuzuruike
COVID has convulsed the nation Convicting Admiral KANU to a final voyage He was quite a guy, ruling Imo and…
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Local
Northern elders, Kukah, Obi, others warn of another civil war
A former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi; the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah and the Northern…
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AFRD 2021: Buhari, Osinbajo, others honour fallen heroes
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Jan. 15, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday led other top government functionaries, including service chiefs…
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