Year: 2021
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PDP governors call for calm as seven national officers of party resign
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Aug. 3, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has appealed to members and stakeholders…
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Lawmaker floats foundation to provide skills, jobs for youths in Sokoto
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, Aug. 3, 2021 Alhaji Balarabe Salame, member representing Gwadabawa/Illela Federal Constituency, has floated a foundation to…
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Seven PDP national officers resign; Slam Secondus
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Aug 3, 2021 Seven deputy national officers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday resigned…
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Anambra 2021: PDP candidate explains choice of running mate
By Chimezie Anaso Awka, Aug. 3, 2021 Mr Valentine Ozigbo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Nov.…
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Business and Economy
CBN releases guidelines for establishing payment service holding companies
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Aug. 3, 2021 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday released guidelines for the establishment…
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Tokyo Olympics: FG to reward gold medalists with $15, 000
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Aug. 3, 2021 The Federal Government has announced a reward of 15, 000 dollars, 10,000…
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Saraki reconciliation committee meets Makinde, Oyo PDP stakeholders
…we’ll resolve our differences soon, gov says …Makinde doing well in governance, we’re proud of him – Saraki Oyo State…
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Maritime Academy repositioned for better academic performance – Rector
Commodore Duja Effedua (rtd), Rector, Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN) Oron, Akwa Ibom State, has restated his commitment to reposition…
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National Honour: President Bazoum awards Gov. Zulum Nigerien equivalent of GCON
President Mohammed Bazoum of the Republic of Niger on Tuesday decorated Borno Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, with the country’s Second…
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Okowa felicitates SNEPCO’s first female MD, Aiboni
By Ifeanyi Olannye Asaba, Aug. 3, 2021 Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated Mrs Elohor Aiboni on her appointment…
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Oborududu wins Nigeria’s first ever wrestling medal after losing to Mensah-Stock
Abuja, Aug. 3, 2021 Blessing Oborududu had to settle for the silver medal in the women’s freestyle 68kg event on…
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Business and Economy
FG says domestic gas optimisation key to energy transition
By Solomon Asowata Lagos, Aug. 3, 2021 The Federal Government said it would optimise the country’s abundant gas resource to…
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Arts & Entertainment
President Buhari greets CBN Governor, Emefiele at 60
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele as he turns…
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MTN’s Universal Access Service Licence yet to renewed – NCC
By Jessica Dogo Abuja, Aug. 3, 2022 MTN is yet to renew its Universal Access Service License (UASL), the Nigerian…
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APC Ward Congresses may be cancelled as Osinbajo leads APC Governors, Ministers on safe option for party after Supreme Court ruling on Caretaker Chairman
* Buni dashes to Villa on eve of Congresses to consult VP *No directives to Malami On the instruction of…
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Mrs. Sarah Adegoke nee Ogunleye makes glorious exit at 67
The Adegoke family has announced the glorious exit of their Mother, Aunty, Sister, Grand Mother and Great Grand Mother, Mrs.…
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UN General Assembly creates Permanent Forum of People of African Descent
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Aug. 2, 2021 Capping years of deliberations, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on Monday…
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Brume gives Nigeria first Tokyo Games medal with women’s long jump bronze
Abuja, Aug. 3, 2021 2019 African Games champion, Ese Brume, on Tuesday gave Team Nigeria their first medal at the…
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La Veronica Magazine’s Pink Awards for 2021 cancelled in honor of Yinka Odumakin
The Pink Awards, presented by La Veronica Magazine, will not hold this year, 2021, in honor of the late Comrade…
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Nigeria’s ex-First Lady calls for restoration of peace in Korean Peninsula
Former First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Goodluck Jonathan, on Sunday, called on women to deploy their God-given talents and…
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Erosion threatens Ekwueme square, other public infrastructure in Awka
By Chimezie Anaso Awka, Aug. 2, 2021 Some federal and state infrastructure in Awka, Anambra capital, may be lost…
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Lawmaker blames ASUU for poor education quality in Nigeria
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto Aug. 2, 2021 Alhaji Musa Adar, a member of the House of Representatives, representing Goronyo/Gada Federal…
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East-West road: Protesters suspend action, vow to resume if work stops
The protest by Ogoni youths over the deplorable condition of the East-West road was suspended on Sunday, August 1, 2021…
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Stratech Properties Limited launches home ownership scheme for Doctors, others
ABUJA, NIGERIA: JULY 31, 2021 As part of its contribution toward helping to reduce the housing shortage in Nigeria, Stratech…
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Arts & Entertainment
African Diaspora By Alphonse Prophète
Niggers – no more We have educators. Negroes – no more We have inspirers, And Black – proudly I am…
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