Year: 2021
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Ibom Deep Seaport: Akwa Ibom Government makes U – turn, includes host communities in implementation committee
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has finally bowed to pressure and enlarged the Ibom Deep…
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Mixed blessings of ‘hired’ spouses, in-laws and parents By Michael West
October 1, 2021 In the years gone by, ‘hired’ parents and ‘borrowed’ in-laws were a necessity for an urgent arrangement…
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Re: “This nonsense must stop” by Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia
My attention has been drawn to a recent publication titled as above and written by Professor Echefuna R. G. Onyebadi.…
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Ozigbo suspends rallies over spate of killings in Anambra
By Chimezie Anaso Awka, Oct. 1, 2021 Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate in Anambra,…
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Police arrest man for serial sexual abuse of his teenage daughter in Ogun
By Ige Adekunle Sango-Ota (Ogun), Oct. 1, 2021 The Police command in Ogun has said that they have arrested a…
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Arts & Entertainment
Ugo, son of Nigeria’s Oil Queen, Nkechi Obi, weds former Jessica Uchendu in Lagos
Mr. Ugochukwu Obi, the son of the Executive Vice Chairman of Techno Oil Limited, Mrs. Nkechi Obi (MON), wedded former…
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25 good reasons why Ekiti must rejoice at 25 By Segun Dipe
“Our progress has shown that the vision which drove the movement for the creation of Ekiti State was not a…
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Ekiti at 25, Nigeria at 61: Hon. Faparusi congratulates Gov. Fayemi, Ekiti people; Urge Nigerian leaders to embrace fairness, equity, justice
Hon. Engr Bamidele Faparusi, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Ekiti State, has congratulated the State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi…
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Business and Economy
Maiduguri Power Project groundbreaking happiest day of my life -Zulum; NNPC pledges to deliver on schedule
The Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has described the groundbreaking ceremony of the Maiduguri & Environs Emergency Power…
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PDP to Buhari: Comparing period under your watch to civil war experience vindicates us
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the admission by President Muhammadu Buhari in his Independence Anniversary speech, that Nigerians have…
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Arts & Entertainment
Ekiti at 25: Fayemi pays tribute to founding fathers, ex-Govs Adebayo, Fayose, Oni, others
…Restates commitment to dreams of founding fathers Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Friday paid glowing tributes to distinguished…
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Faith
RCCG Youth Convention 2021 ends today, Friday, October 1, 2021, with Holy Ghost Service
The 2021 National Youth Convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) will end today, Friday, October1, 2021, with…
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Education
Obafemi Awolowo University loses student, Adesina Omowumi Aisat
RE: DEMISE OF ADESINA OMOWUMI AISAT. The Management of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, has announced with regrets, the death…
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Many British gas stations still dry, pig cull fears grow
A worker guides vehicles into the forecourt as they queue to refill at a fuel station in London, Britain,…
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Buhari presides over 61st independence anniversary
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Oct. 1, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday presided over Nigeria’s 61st Independence Celebration with Vice…
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Lead Story
No govt since 1999 has done what we’ve done in six years to put Nigeria back on track – Buhari (Full text of address)
INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF NIGERIA’S…
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For Nigeria at 61, it’s Lafiya Dole, peace by force By Femi Adesina
Nigeria is 61 years old as an Independent country. And so what? What’s the big deal about it? That is…
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October 1 Independence Anniversary: President Buhari to broadcast to the nation
As part of activities marking the 61st Independence Anniversary of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari will broadcast to the nation…
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Osinbajo, Gov due in Ekiti as Fayemi marks 3 years in office….Drone, APCs procured to fight insecurity
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, (SAN), state governors and other eminent citizens are expected in Ekiti State to mark…
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GBV: Tambuwal inaugurates USAID-MCGL project in Sokoto
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, Sept. 30, 2021 Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Thursday inaugurated the Momentum Country…
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Business and Economy
Access Bank to reward customers with cash to promote remittance services
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Sept. 30, 2021 In an effort to promote diaspora remittance services, Access Bank Plc. has promised…
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Gov Abiodun signs Anti-open Grazing Bill into law in Ogun
By Olawale Jokotoye Abeokuta, Sept. 30, 2021 Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun on Thursday signed into law a Bill to…
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PDP, Atiku congratulate Nigeria @ 61
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Sept. 30, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have congratulated…
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Zoning: Our decision is in line with PDP Constitution – Committee (Read full text of Communique)
COMMUNIQUE AT THE END OF THE PDP ZONING COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD IN ENUGU AND ABUJA, ISSUED ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2021.…
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Jail: Femi Adesina’s impostor bags 28 years in Ilorin
Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court, Ilorin on Thursday, September 30, 2021 imposed 28 years imprisonment on…
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