Year: 2021
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Local
Imminent cabinet shakeup in Gombe, SSA Media elevated to DG
William Attah, Gombe Governor Muhammad Inuuwa Yahaya has elevated his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) Media and Publicity, Ismaila Uba Misilli,…
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Education
Gov. Diri awards scholarship to double First-Class female law graduate, names her new face of Bayelsa Girl Child
By Shedrack Frank Yenagoa, Jan. 12, 2020 Bayelsa Governor, Douye Diri, on Monday, announced automatic scholarship to Barr. Ebizi Blessing…
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Local
Liverpool drawn to face Manchester United in FA Cup fourth round (See other fixtures)
London, Jan. 12, 2021 English Premier League champions Liverpool will face Manchester United in a blockbuster FA Cup tie after the draw…
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Africa
ECOWAS mediator for Mali, Goodluck Jonathan, arrives in Bamako
Bamako, Jan. 12, 2021 The mediator of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for Mali, former Nigerian President…
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Health
Gorillas at California zoo test positive for coronavirus
San Francisco (U.S.), Jan. 12, 2021 Gorillas at the San Diego Zoo in California have tested positive for the Coronavirus…
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Lead Story
‘Armed protests’ planned across U.S. ahead of Biden’s inauguration – FBI
New York, Jan. 12, 2021 Extremists are calling on Trump supporters to “storm” the U.S. Capitol again and stage “armed…
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Lead Story
Your election well deserved, Buhari tells Obiozor
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Professor George Obiozor on his election as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Welcoming the…
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Local
U.S. House Democrats introduce article of impeachment against Trump
Washington, Jan. 12, 2021 Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced an article of impeachment against outgoing President Donald…
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Obi hails new Bishop of Mbamili, Ohanaeze President General, others
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has congratulated the Bishop-Elect…
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Local
Uche Ogah, Enyinnaya Abaribe deny statement rejecting Ohanaeze Ndigbo election
Two prominent Igbo personalities named in a statement that rejected the Ohanaeze Ndigbo national election that produced Professor George Obiozor…
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Health
Are you prepared for the next pandemic? By Adeze Ojukwu
The fear of another pandemic is already swirling. But the mere thought of a recurrence of such a monumental health…
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Local
The Federal Republic of Bulldozers. By Owei Lakemfa.
THE stories I am going to tell in this very short piece would have been regarded as fiction except that…
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Local
Ohanaeze Ndigbo election: Convener, Abia Professionals, Sonny Iroche, calls for report; Warns of possible crisis
Convener/National Coordinator of Abia Professionals, Sonny Iroche, has called on members of the group who had indicated interest in running…
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1,163 IDP-children enrolled in school on Zulum’s 3rd day in Damasak
In the third and final day of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s humanitarian trip to Damasak, in the shores of Lake…
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Education
COVID-19: UNILORIN resumes virtual classes; May adopt virtual convocation – Management
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Ilorin, Jan. 11, 2021 The University of Ilorin, on Monday said it has started online lectures as scheduled.…
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Local
Trump’s character tragedy: Lessons for Nigeria . By Dakuku Peterside.
“Never has man reached his destination by persistence in deviation from the straight path.” – Mahatma Gandhi. It was apparent…
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Local
Interrogating Falana’s Ekiti State University Convocation Lecture – 4 By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 We continue with Femi Falana’s Ekiti State University Convocation Lecture: “Awolowo and Restructuring: No doubt, Chief…
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Local
2nd Day in Damasak: Zulum shares food packages to 10,000 internally displaced families
On the second day of his ongoing stay in Damasak, in the shores of the Lake Chad, Borno Governor, Prof…
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Local
Risk of not recovering over N4.4trillion current exposure bad for economy – AMCON
The Management of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has raised a New Year alarm, calling on all agencies of…
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Africa
Dangote to leverage expansion, new trade routes under AfCFTA
With many countries strategizing for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) that kicked off at the beginning of this…
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Health
Girl survives, responds to treatment after removal of vagina by ritualists
The little girl in Bauchi whose sexual organ was removed by suspected ritualists has survived the assault and is responding…
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Local
Pence to attend Biden’s inauguration, official says
Washington DC, Jan. 10, 2021 U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, a senior administration official…
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Arts & Entertainment
Prof. Obiozor is new President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo –Electoral Committee
By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, Jan. 10, 2021 Prof. George Obiozor, former Nigerian Ambassador to the US, Israel and Cyprus, has…
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Health
‘I am still alive’, says Christian Chukwu
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Jan. 10, 2021 Former Super Eagles Coach, Christian Chukwu has debunked the news of his death,…
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Faith
RCCG begins 63 days fasting, Monday, January 11, 2021
Members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, are to commence 63 days of fasting and prayers on Monday,…
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