Year: 2021
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Local
Is Africa’s priority a G-20 seat? By Bola Bolawole (Professor Babafemi Badejo)
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 522 5533 I felt the compelling need to allow my friend, Babafemi Badejo, Professor of Political Science/International Relations…
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Education
UK govt awards five Nigerians with prestigious ‘Chevening’ scholarship
By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Aug. 25, 2021 The UK Government has awarded Five Persons with Disabilities the prestigious Chevening Scholarship for…
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Business and Economy
Dangote to boost Engineering in Nigeria; Bags multiple Awards
The Dangote Group has bagged three awards given by the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) in recognition of its outstanding…
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Africa
Multichoice Nigeria loses top executive
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Lagos Aug 24, 2021 MultiChoice Nigeria has announced the passing of Martin Mabutho, the company’s 47-year-old Chief…
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Nigerian Army not enlisting former terrorists – Army HQ
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Aug. 24, 2021 The Nigerian Army has said that it had not and would not enlist…
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Arts & Entertainment
Nigerian Passport Intervention exercise holds in Chicago (August 26-28); Consul General in New York, Amb. Egopija, to hold meetings with nationals
The Nigerian Consulate in New York, United States of America (USA) has concluded arrangements to undertake a Passport Intervention Exercise…
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Lead Story
Attack on NDA: Pictures of victims emerge; It’s assault on Nigeria’s territorial integrity – Kaduna Assembly Speaker
Pictures of two of the officers that fell victim during the attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Tuesday have…
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New Olu-Imasai of Imasayi, Prince Kuoye, promises to work with Stakeholders to rebuild Ancient town
The new Olu-Imasayi, Prince Kuoye Lukman Olalekan, has commended the state government, kingmakers, and indigenes of the ancient Town of…
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Your voice is critical to Nigeria’s survival, Obi tells Bishops
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged the…
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Education
Forensic Audit: Over 76 abandoned projects completed – Akwa
No fewer than 76 projects awarded to various contractors by the Niger Delta Development Commission, (NDDC), which were hitherto abandoned,…
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NPDC, Ogoni people pledge cooperation on oil production
The leaders of Ogoniland in Rivers State under the auspices of the Ogoni Liberation Initiative have pledged to cooperate…
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Local
Imo SWAN task Heartland FC Mgt on players’ assessment ahead of new season
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, Aug. 24, 2021 Imo chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has advised management of…
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Anambra guber poll: Police assures of peaceful conduct of poll
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, Aug. 24, 2021 The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba, has assured of peaceful…
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Business and Economy
Osinbajo inaugurates ultra-modern Anambra shoe cluster
By Francis Onyeukwu Oyi (Anambra), Aug. 24, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday inaugurated an ultra-modern industrial shoe-making hub…
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Insurgency: 10% of our people unaccounted for, says Gov. Zulum
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Aug. 24, 2021 Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno says the state government is yet to account…
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Lead Story
Nigerian Defence Academy attacked by unknown gunmen; Two military personnel killed, one abducted
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, has confirmed attack by unknown gunmen on the foremost defence institution during which incident…
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Arts & Entertainment
Senator Abaribe mourns ex-First Ladies, Aguiyi Ironsi, Okpara; Says: Nigeria, Abia have lost two great women
Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe on Monday bemoaned the death of two first Ladies, Chief Mrs. Victoria Aguiyi Ironsi…
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Local
Our determined walk to Agu Awka: Updates and the way forward – An open letter By Valentine Ozigbo
My Dear PDP Family, I trust that this letter meets all of you in good health. This is my first…
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Local
Celebrations galore as Ogun Govt confirms Prince Kuoye as Olu-Imasai of Imasayi
The ancient town of Imasayi in Yewa North Local Government of Ogun State has been agog with celebrations following the…
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Makinde receives Chief of Army Staff, pledges continuous support for security agencies
…says govt‘ll always go after criminals *Chief of Army Staff appreciates Gov Oyo State Governor, ’Seyi Makinde, has pledged the…
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Yenagoa Rotary installs new president
Mr Victor Sam-Ateki, a Special Adviser, Small and Medium Scale Enterprise, to Bayelsa governor, has been unveiled as the 19th…
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Buhari hails outstanding achievements of Nigeria’s U20 athletes
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigerian athletes on their outstanding achievements at the just concluded World Athletics U20 Championships in…
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Local
2023: Campaign banners, videos needless distractions – Osinabjo’s aide
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Aug. 23, 2021 Mr Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity,…
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Business and Economy
CBN’s Anchor Borrowers’ Programme and return of pyramids
By Kadiri Abdulrahman, News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) The Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP) which was launched on November 17, 2015 was…
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