Year: 2021
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Local
Guinea’s World Cup qualifier postponed in coup aftermath
Abuja, Sept. 6, 2021 Football governing bodies FIFA and CAF have postponed Monday’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying match involving…
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PDP’s Valentine Ozigbo meets Ndi Anambra in Ebonyi State, outlines his development blueprint
Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flag-bearer in the 2021 Anambra governorship election, on Saturday, September 4, 2021, held…
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Coup in Guinea: UN Chief, AU, ECOWAS condemn military takeover of power
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, with reports from Conakry, Sept. 5, 2021 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday condemned the…
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Faith
Adeboye, other Christian leaders, offer prayers for Nigeria
By Uchenna Eletuo Lagos, Sept. 5, 2021 The General Overseer (GO) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor…
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Zamfara: Declare abduction of students a crime against humanity, SERAP tells ICC
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned Mr Karim A. A. Khan, QC, Prosecutor, International Criminal Court (ICC), urging…
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Business and Economy
Scientist says new technique increases shelf life of edible mushrooms from 3 to 10 days
A Bayelsa-based scientist has advocated the use of emerging techniques that increase the shelf life of edible mushrooms to tackle…
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Video shows Vice President Osinbajo has been stridently condemning killings across Nigeria
A group, called The New Tribe (TNT), has risen in defence of the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, over allegations…
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We’ll transform Ibadan to a 21st century city, deliver 75km of 110km Circular road by 2023 – Makinde
… as he donates bus, N10m scholarship to CCII Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, declared that his administration…
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Lead Story
Why President Buhari is visiting Imo on Thursday — Uzodinma
By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, Sept. 4, 2021 Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo, says all is set for President Muhammadu Buhari’s…
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Focus on saving Nigeria, not 2023 elections — Obi tells political leaders
Following the recent closure of schools in Zamfara State, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during…
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Health
Haiti earthquake: Waterborne disease poses new threat to 540,000 children — UNICEF
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 3, 2021 A crippling earthquake followed by plummeting rains have put some 540,000 children…
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Anambra 2021: Valentine Ozigbo meets new media community, hails Appeal Court ruling
Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flag-bearer in the 2021 Anambra governorship election, has hailed the judgement of an…
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Fayemi, Afe Babalola make case for more united Nigeria …as ex- Senate President, David Mark hails Fayemi’s agricultural initiatives
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi and founder of Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti, (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola have called…
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Local
Aftermath of forensic report submission: Group exposes gang- up, sponsored lies against Akpabio
A group, Senator Godswill Akpabio For Common Good (SEGACG), has said that some highly placed individuals in the society have…
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Health
Marwa harps on importance of pre-marital drug test
Hajia Munirat Marwa By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, Sept. 4, 2021 The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.-Gen. Buba…
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Lead Story
Police in Edo confirm killing of Sowore Jnr. by gunmen; Omoyele Sowore pays moving tribute
Igbaugba Ehigimetor Benin, Sept. 4, 2021 The Police in Edo, on Saturday confirmed the killing of one, Mr Olajide Sowore,…
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Local
Qatar 2022: How Iheanacho’s brace put Eagles on flying start
By Olanrewaju Akojede Lagos, Sept. 3, 2021 The Super Eagles of Nigeria got their World Cup qualifier for Qatar 2022…
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Local
His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GEJ) should hear this! By Professor Echefuna’ R. G. ONYEBEADI
Anybody popping up GEJ to contest for the position of President of Nigeria again come 2023 does not wish him…
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Business and Economy
Nigeria’s new Ambassador to Thailand, Oma Djebah, meets Thai industry Chiefs
Nigeria’s new Ambassador to Thailand, Ambassador Oma Djebah and key staff of the Embassy have been holding Business meetings with…
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Local
Nigerian passports: Huge turn-out at intervention exercise in Chicago
There was a huge turn-out of Nigerians seeking passport services in Chicago, United States of America (USA) between Thursday, August…
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Osinbajo charges AU member states on AfCFTA protocols
By Rukayat Moisemhe Lagos, Sept. 3, 2021 Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has called on African Union (AU) member states to ratify…
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Super Eagles beat Lone Star 2-0
Abuja, Sept. 3, 2021 Super Eagles of Nigeria beat the Lone Star of Liberia 2-0 on Friday in Lagos, in…
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Buhari endorses construction of barracks for NDLEA staff
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Sept. 3, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has endorsed the construction of barracks for workers of the…
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Construction of Bonny Deep Seaport to commence soon – Amaechi
By Lucy Ogalue Abuja, Sept. 3, 2021 The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, says work will soon commence for the…
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Hurricane: New Jersey’s governor announces two more deaths
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 3, 2021 Governor of New Jersey, Philip Murphy on Friday announced two more deaths…
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