Year: 2021
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Local
Death of Ndubuisi Kanu, Onyeabo Obi a great loss — Peter Obi
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed sadness…
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Local
Reforms: NDDC inaugurates 2 committees
By Desmond Ejibas Port Harcourt, Jan. 13, 2020 The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has inaugurated two committees to facilitate…
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We’ll channel FG refund to more projects for Rivers people, Gov. Wike assures as Peter Obi commissions road project, tasks FG
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, says the Federal Government has refunded to the State Government the N78 billion it…
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Kidney transplant: Zulum releases N10m to save UNIMAID student from southern Borno … Mother, son confirm alert
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday approved the release of N10m to save the life of Mbahi…
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Arts & Entertainment
Buhari, Adebanjo, S/E PDP, Afenifere, Uwazuruike, Kalu, others condole with family of Ndubuisi Kanu
By Ismaila Chafe, Ikenna Osuoha, Adeyemi Adeleye, Ikenna Uwadileke, Yemi Adeleye Abuja, Lagos, Jan. 13, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has…
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Local
Senator Abaribe commissions Isiodu Road, Rivers State, tomorrow
The people of Emohua Local Government Area will roll out the drums tomorrow to welcome Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe as he…
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CBN releases framework to ensure safety, stability of Nigerian Financial System
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, Jan. 13, 2021 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released the Framework for Regulatory Sandbox…
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Education
Zulum orders employment of 40 more Doctors for Borno hospitals; Launches training for 800 new teachers
.. Approves new land for expansion of Specialist Hospital … Orders illegal occupants of teachers’ quarters to vacate Borno State…
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NNPC restates commitment to OPEC+ Agreement …To focus more on Gas, Condensats for revenue growth
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reiterated its commitment to abide by the output cut agreement of the Organization…
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Local
Pogba scores to send Man U clear at top of EPL; Iwobi, Keane on target as Everton seal win at Wolves
Burnley (UK), Jan. 13, 2021 Manchester United moved three points clear at the top of the 2020/2021 English Premier League…
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Local
Farewell Prof Ebere Onwudiwe By Apollos Nwauwa
Nigeria has lost another eminent scholar, Prof Ebere Onwudiwe. He died in the early hours of Saturday, January 9, of…
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Education
Unending tussle between OAU and Ife ‘land-grabbers’?
By Bola Bolawole turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 When one had thought the matter was settled, drums of war were beaten…
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Education
COVID-19: UNICEF decries unending school closures
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, Jan. 12, 2021 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has decried the continued closure of…
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Local
OMLs 83, 85 host community youths in Bayelsa yearn for jobs ahead production start up
Youths from Koluama communities in Southern Ijaw Local Government of Bayelsa have applauded the successful development of Oil Mining Leases…
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Local
Nine State Police Commands, others get new Commissioners of Police (See who is where)
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu, has ordered the posting/redeployment of the following Commissioners of Police to State Commands/Formations…
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Some forces working to frustrate PIB – Senate President
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that there are forces within and outside the country working desperately to…
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Local
2020 Batch “B” Stream II Orientation Course: DG raises bar on compliance with COVID-19 prevention, safety protocols
The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, has directed all NYSC State and FCT Coordinators to…
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Africa
Funeral of Ghana’s late president Rawlings now for 27 January
Accra, Jan. 12, 2021 The funeral of Ghana’s former President, Jerry John Rawlings, has been rescheduled for 27 January, according…
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COVID-19: Osinbajo upbeat on Nigerian group’s research on efficacy of Invermectin
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Jan. 12, 2020 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has lauded the efforts of a team of Nigerian…
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Health
Okorocha lauds Wike over Rivers’ Govt House Clinic
Senator Rochas Okorocha has described Rivers State Government House Clinic as a top class health facility that can provide quality…
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Fayemi launches Cold Chain solar- powered refrigerators ahead of COVID-19 vaccines … Sets aside N300m for Basic Health Care Provision Fund
In a proactive move to prepare for the planned COVID-19 vaccines promised by the Federal Government, Ekiti State has acquired…
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I’ll not leave burden of uncompleted projects behind for my successor, Gov. Wike says as Senator Anyim commissions Aluu-Rumuekini Road
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has reiterated his determination to complete all projects awarded by his administration before the…
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Arts & Entertainment
Lawan: A messenger of harmony @62 By OLA AWONIYI
High political office is surrounded on all sides by distractions. Experience best teaches this. It is not enough to take…
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Local
Peter Obi to commission Phase 2 of Isiokpo internal roads, Wednesday
Governor Nyesom Wike, will play host to the former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Peter Obi, tomorrow, Wednesday, January 13,…
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Education
Otedola, Dantata, other Nigerians pre-order STRATEGIC TURNAROUND.
Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola and Founder of MRS Group, Alhaji Sayyu Dantata are some of the first set of Nigerian…
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