Year: 2021
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Business and Economy
Six Nigerian startups attain billion dollar status—Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Jos, Nov. 20, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says no fewer than six startups owned by young…
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Local
Re: The Igbo grandees’ wrongheaded plea for Kanu’s release – A rejoinder by Professor ECHEFUNA’ R. G. ONYEBEADI
The article of Chudi Okoye of Awka Times captioned: “The Igbo Grandees’ Wrongheaded Plea for Kanu’s Release” looks well articulated…
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The Igbo grandees’ wrongheaded plea for Kanu’s release By Chudi Okoye
Awka Times There was news report today that a group of Igbo grandees, billed as “Highly Respected Igbo Greats”, trundled…
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Arts & Entertainment
Davido donates N250m gift money to orphanages, sets Committee
By Alex Enebeli Enugu, Nov. 20, 2021 Nigeria’s Music star, David Adeleke a.k.a Davido says he will donate N200 million…
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Arts & Entertainment
CPJ honors journalists who risk their lives for press freedom
November 19, 2021 The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) Friday paid tribute to brave journalists from Guatemala, Mozambique, and Myanmar…
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Local
Mbazulike Amaechi’s Aso Rock visit: Ohanaeze Ndigbo hails Buhari’s warm reception; Supports elder statesman’s positions
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the warm reception he accorded the delegation led by Chief Mbazulike…
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Lead Story
2020 recruitment of Police Constables: Medical screening holds from Tuesday, November 23 (See list of venues)
· Candidates to check application status on recruitment portal, www.policerecruitment.gov.ng The Nigeria Police Force has given notice to all…
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Business and Economy
Kuru submits list of top 1,000 AMCON debtors to National Assembly
In another deft strategy to intensify its debt recovery drive in the country, the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON)…
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Makinde visits Agodi explosion scene as OYRTMA vows to return normalcy soon
The Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, visited the Agodi axis of Ibadan, where a petrol-laden tanker exploded late…
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Africa
Nigeria needs to move from consumption to production-based economy, Obi says on Africa Industrialisation Day
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has…
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Local
Departing IDPs get N.5 Billion as Zulum storms Bakassi Camp 5:45am unannounced
… Spends 7 hours coordinating food aid … Rules out forceful relocation amid IOM … To support IDPs who choose…
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Northeast Peace and Security Summit: There should be no end to dialogue… Prof Andrew
William Attah, Gombe The immediate past Vice Chancellor of Federal University Gashua, Yobe State, Professor Andrew Haruna, has called for…
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Local
E-registration: Edo PDP registers/revalidates over 111,000 members – Adjoto, Chairman, e-registration committee
By Deborah Coker Benin, Nov. 19, 2021 No fewer than 111,455 persons have so far registered and revalidated their membership…
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Local
No politics can divide us – Gov Emmanuel
Governor Udom Emmanuel has stated that the forthcoming elections will not destroy the peace being enjoyed in Akwa Ibom state.…
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Tech brands set for price war on Konga Yakata
A feast of special deals, crazy discounts awaits shoppers as a host of globally renowned computing and smartphone brands commence…
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PDP will get its presidential candidate at the right time – Wike
Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of Rivers State, has said stakeholders in Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will at the right time…
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Lead Story
Troops thwart attempted terrorists’ incursion in Damboa, eliminate scores – Army
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Nov. 19, 2021 Troops of Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have dealt…
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Local
Security forces rescue 544 abducted persons in Zamfara
By Shuaib Sadiq Gusau, Nov.19, 2021 Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara, on Friday in Gusau said security forces have rescued…
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Business and Economy
How my brother died in my presence – Aliko Dangote
By Zubairu Idris Kano, Nov. 19, 2021 Alhaji Aliko Dangote, said doctors told him that his brother, Sani, would die…
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Lead Story
Nnamdi Kanu: Buhari considers unconditional release of IPOB leader
President Muhammadu Buhari has given indication that he may facilitate the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of…
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Local
Brand politics in South East: Anambra State & Professor Soludo in contextual perspectives By Chukwuma ShaFT AMaram (Polemics).
On November 6, 2021, politically savvy, sophisticated citizenry, and wise electorate in Anambra State, overwhelmingly cast majority votes in favour…
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Local
FG pays conditional cash transfer to 29,202 vulnerable households in Imo
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, Nov. 18, 2021 Federal Government on Thursday, paid Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) to 18 Local Governments…
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Prof. Oparaoji nominated for special recognition at first edition of Mbaise Sports Merit Awards and Drug Awareness program
Mbaise Imo State, Nigeria, November 2021: The Silver News Communication, publishers of Silvernews Newspaper Online and Wakawaka Sports, the nation’s…
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Local
Zulum sets December 15 deadline for completion of Borno’s first flyover, three other projects
… Directs speedy payments to contractors Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has set a dateline of December 15, less…
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Education
WAEC names Abia school, TEDA, best in 2020
By Ikechukwu Nmerengwa ON Thursday at a ceremony in Ibadan, the 59th Annual Meeting of the Nigeria National Committee of…
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