Year: 2021
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Drop plan to borrow dormant account balances, unclaimed dividends, SERAP asks Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari urging him to use his…
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Local
No clash between Amotekun, Fulani in Ibarapa, Oke Ogun – Amotekun …says we raided forests in joint operation with Vigilante, Fulanis …operation targeted kidnappers, criminal elements in forests
The Commandant of Oyo State Security Network Agency, Operation Amotekun, Col. Olayinka Olayanju (rtd), has said that there were no…
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Arts & Entertainment
POEM: SOLILOQUY By Ozichukwu Chukwu
Me: When shadow splits, The soul dies; The body, rots. The Ages speak, The times are weak. Achebe: “NO BODY…
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Lead Story
Nigerians in the Americas congratulate Biden, Harris; Pledge collaboration
Nigerians in the Americas under the umbrella of Nigerians In Diaspora Organization Americas (NIDOA and NIDOA-USA) have congratulated US President-elect,…
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Local
Arsenal wins Newcastle United; Real Madrid draws with Osasuna; PSG beats Stade Brestois
London, Jan. 10, 2021 Emile Smith-Rowe and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored in extra time as Mikel Arteta’s side began their FA…
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Army approves new postings, redeployments of senior officers – Brig.-Gen. Musa (See who is where)
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Jan. 9, 2021 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has approved new postings and…
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Health
Stop managing COVID-19 patients in private facilities, Oyo EOC warns …says 30 testing centres approved across state
Owners of private health facilities in Oyo State have been warned against managing COVID-19 cases in their facilities, as this…
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Arts & Entertainment
Mutawalle, Our Own Chancellor of the Exchequer By Muhammad Bello
Statesmen everywhere around the globe are a success story not only politically but in terms of superb management of men…
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Faith
Nigeria needs Obi, says cleric
The Catholic Bishop of Idah, Most Rev. Anthony Adaji, has said that Nigeria needs focused and committed patriots to place…
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Agric: Zulum in Damasak, distributes variety of inputs, cash to 1,200 dry-season farmers
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum was in Damasak, headquarters of Mobbar local government area in northern Borno, during which…
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Local
PDP extols Gov. Tambuwal at 55
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Jan. 9, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Saturday extolled Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto…
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Prof. Pat Utomi calls for postponement of Ohanaeze Ndigbo elections
Prof. Patrick Okedinachi Utomi has called for the postponement of the election of a new national executive for Ohanaeze Ndigbo…
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Local
Court dismisses certificate forgery suit against Gov Obaseki of Edo
By Wandoo Sumbo Abuja, Jan.9, 2021 The Federal High Court Abuja has dismissed the alleged certificate forgery suit filed by…
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2-year-old child run over twice by car survives
Vienna, Jan. 9, 2021 A child in Switzerland survived after being driven over twice by a car, police reported on…
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Arts & Entertainment
MRA condemns assault on Photojournalists, calls for investigation, sanction of officers responsible, compensation for Journalists
LAGOS, Saturday, January 9, 2021: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today condemned a January 6, 2021 attack on three photojournalists by…
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Health
Simple lifestyle reduces chances of prostrate cancer dev’t in men – Expert
By Abiodun Azi Lagos, Jan 9, 2021 Dr Adeniyi Adelodun, a parasitologist, says maintaining a simple lifestyle reduces the chances…
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Local
Suspected debris of Indonesian passenger plane that lost contact after take-off from Jakarta found
Jakarta, Jan. 9, 2021 A passenger plane operated by Indonesian budget carrier Sriwijaya Air has lost contact after taking off…
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Wike reaffirms PDP as promise keeping party, waiting to rescue Nigeria in 2023; As Tambuwal commissions roads
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, says Nigerians now know clearly that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has their best…
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Local
Kim calls U.S. ‘biggest enemy,’ vows to continue nuclear dev’t
Seoul, Jan. 9, 2021 North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called the United States (U.S) the “biggest enemy” of his…
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Health
COVID-19: Diaspora group urges Nigerians to be innovative in harnessing natural resources
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Jan. 9, 2021 Nigerians in the Diaspora Organisation (NIDO), Singapore Chapter, has advised Nigerians at home…
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Twitter wields big stick against Trump, bans account permanently
New York, Jan. 9, 2021 Twitter on Friday evening wielded the big stick against outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump, suspending…
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Governors to join Buhari, Osinbajo to take COVID-19 vaccine on live TV
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Jan. 9, 2021 The governors of Nigeria’s 36 states have agreed to take the COVID-19 vaccine…
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Health
Nigeria’s second wave of cervical cancer: How we can eliminate the silent killer By Dr Abia Nzelu
The whole world is currently grappling with the second surge of COVID-19 infection. This pandemic destabilized year 2020, affecting over…
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Local
Chief Barrister Ziggy Azike passes on at 61
Chief Chibuzo Nduwueze Ziggy Azike, born on September 19, 1959 has passed on to glory. A prominent legal practitioner and…
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Business and Economy
Okowa congratulates NNPC GMD, Kyari, at 56, lists achievements
By Ifeanyi Olannye Asaba, Jan. 8, 2021 Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has felicitated with the Group Managing Director (GMD)…
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