Year: 2021
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PDP crisis: Uche Secondus dares erstwhile godfather, Gov. Wike, says ‘I will not resign’
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has said that he will not resign his…
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2023: The familiar as Unknown (3) By Dakuku Peterside
We started this series penultimate week with permutations regarding the conventions and congresses of Nigeria’s two major political parties –…
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AfDB to support tech-based MSMEs with $500m -Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Ilishan Remo (Ogun), Aug. 8, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the African Development Bank (AfDB) has…
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Business and Economy
FG lists criteria to access N250bn gas intervention fund
By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, Aug. 8, 2021 The Federal Government says investors must meet seven criteria to access the N250…
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PDP: Sow the wind, reap the whirlwind By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Embattled Uche Secondus was elected the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee chairman after a…
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Probe spending of N881bn by 367 MDAs without appropriation, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari “to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and…
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We’ve arrested seven fathers for raping own daughters – Martha Emmanuel
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo Wife of Akwa Ibom Governor, Martha Emmanuel has said, her organization, the Family Empowerment and Youth…
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Lead Story
NNPC records ₦43.57bn trading surplus in April
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced a trading surplus of ₦43.57bn in April 2021 representing a 23.64% increase…
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Breaking: Senator Ekwunife named Chairperson of Valentine Ozigbo Governorship Campaign Council
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has recorded another milestone in its quest to take over Anambra Government House in November…
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Arts & Entertainment
Forbes honors Leo Stan, Zinox boss as Africa’s Leading Tech Icon
Serial digital entrepreneur and Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has been honoured with the highly coveted Forbes Best of…
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Local
U.S top medals table for third successive Olympic Games
Tokyo, Aug. 8, 2021 The U.S topped the Olympics medals table for the third successive time after ending the Tokyo Games…
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Shell LiveWIRE beneficiaries get N48m grant
117 young entrepreneurs from the Niger Delta have graduated from the Shell Nigeria LiveWIRE programme and have been awarded a…
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Faith
69th Annual Convention of RCCG ends today, Sunday, August 8, 2021
The 69th Annual Convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) that started on Monday, August 2, 2021 ends…
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Local
Ekiti Abduction: Kidnappers demand N50m ransom from victims’ families
By Ariwodola Idowu Ado-Ekiti, Aug.7, 2021 The suspected kidnappers that allegedly killed one person and abducted two others on Friday…
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COAS visits Falgore Forest, tasks officers on firmness in recruitment process
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Aug. 7, 2021 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has called on officers…
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Peoples Club of Nigeria International, USA announces dates for its 2021 induction ceremony
The Peoples Club of Nigeria International (PCNI), Leadership Core Group (LCG), has announced the dates for its 2021 Induction Ceremony.…
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OUR TOKYO BLUES By MARTIN ONYEIKE
From a Nigerian perspective, the 32nd edition of the most glamorous sports event held in Tokyo, Japan, can best be…
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Faith
Foursquare Gospel Church former G.O, Badejo, dies at 74
By Wale Ojetimi Lagos, Aug. 8, 2021 The Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria has announced the death of its former…
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Local
Valentine Ozigbo mourns with Sir Andy Azike as he buries his father
Valentine Ozigbo, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November Anambra state election, on Friday, August…
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Consensus arrangement yielded result in Katsina APC ward congresses – Masari
Abdullahi Shugaba Katsina, Aug. 7, 2021 Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State says the adoption of consensus arrangement in the…
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Borno Gov. receives surrendered Chibok schoolgirl, reunites her with family
… Finding Ruth keeps hope alive, says Zulum Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Saturday in Maiduguri, received Ruth…
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Wike, wife, others attend late Sir Fidelis Obi Odili’s funeral
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and his wife, Hon. Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike were among the dignitaries who attended the funeral…
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Tokyo Olympics: Oborududu, Brume lead Team Nigeria back to rousing Abuja welcome
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Aug. 7, 2021 Team Nigeria to the Tokyo Olympics arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport…
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Messi holds news conference at Camp Nou on Sunday
Berlin, Aug. 7, 2021 Lionel Messi will appear at a news conference at Camp Nou on Sunday, FC Barcelona announced…
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Suspects with trucks of adulterated automotive gas oil arrested in Akwa Ibom
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in Akwa Ibom says it has arrested five suspects with a truck…
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