Year: 2021
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Local
Grand debut of commemoration of 1st World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly in Amuzi, Imo State
Amuzi, Ahiazu-Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria, Sunday July 25, 2021: A Nigeria-based non-governmental organization, the Professor Celestine Onwuliri Foundation (PROFOUND), collaborating…
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Eyimofe (This is My Desire): A must-watch, brutally frank, call to action Nigerian film
The film, Eyimofe (This is My Desire), has enjoyed rave reviews from leading media organizations in the world, including the…
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Bayelsa residents applaud INEC on physical data capture in ongoing CVR
By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, July 27, 2021 Some residents in Bayelsa on Tuesday commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
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Iniobong Umoren’s murder: Suspects arraigned in court; Says “I am guilty”
By Dennis Udoma, U yo The suspects in late Iniobong Umoren’s case, Mr. Uduakabasi Akpan and his father, Frank Akpan…
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Insecurity: A/Ibom CLO calls for provision of patrol vehicles to the Police
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo Akwa Ibom branch of the Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has called on the State Governor, Mr.…
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Local
Pass anti-grazing bill now, Sen. Utazi urges Enugu Assembly
By Hilary Akalugwu Nsukka (Enugu State), July 27, 2021 Sen. Chukwuka Utazi, representing Enugu North Senatorial District, has urged the…
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PDP Governors ask INEC to deploy appropriate technologies for 2023 polls
From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi In preparation for the 2023 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ forum has requested…
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Business and Economy
CBN stops sale of forex to BDCs
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, July 27, 2021 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday announced immediate discontinuation of sale…
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Local
IGP orders posting/redeployment of AIGs (See who is where)
· As AIG Bala Ciroma moves to Zone-7 Abuja, AIG Usman Belel, AIG John Amadi and AIG Adeleke Adeyinka go to FCID…
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Jonathan hails Obi at 60, describes him as a sincere patriot, committed to nation building
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has hailed Mr. Peter Obi on the occasion of his 60th birthday, describing him as…
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Faith
George & Ojiugo baptize daughter, Sky Chiekesia Ibe in USA
Mr. George Ibe and his wife, Mrs. Ojiugo Ibe got their pretty daughter, Sky Chiekesia Ibe baptized at St. Matthias…
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Health
Nigeria records 10 cases of COVID-19 Delta variant – NCDC
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, July, 27, 2021 Nigeria has so far recorded 10 new cases of the Delta COVID-19 variant.…
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Aruna crashes out after first game at Tokyo Olympics
Abuja, July 27, 2021 Africa’s highest-ranked player Quadri Aruna on Tuesday crashed out of the men’s singles event of the…
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Lead Story
Nigeria to reopen Consulate-General in San Francisco, US
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, July 27, 2021 Nigeria will soon reopen its Consulate-General in San Francisco to provide consular…
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Faith
New York Grand Knights of St. John International initiate members into 2nd, 3rd Degree
The New York Grand Command of the Knights of St John International (KSJI) carried out the exemplification exercise of her…
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Arts & Entertainment
Deaconess Jumoke Joseph celebrates 60th birthday in USA
Deaconess Jumoke Joseph of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Dominion Cathedral, New Jersey, United States of America (USA)…
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Education
Buhari arrives in London for Educ. Summit, holds talks with Boris Johnson
By Ismaila Chafe London, July 27, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari is now in London, the United Kingdom (UK), where he…
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Local
24 AIGs decorated with new rank as IGP announces new Police manpower development policy (See pictures)
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, Monday, July 26, 2021, announced the new Nigeria Police Manpower Development Policy…
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Education
Four more students of Bethel Baptist High School regain freedom; 83 still in captivity
By Mohammed Tijjani Kaduna, July 26, 2021 Another four abducted students of Bethel Baptist High School, Maraban Damishi, in Chikun…
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Nigerian Consulate showcases rich cultures, festivals in New York
Hausa-Fulani dance troupe during a performance at the Inaugural Nigeria Cultural Show held at the Cultural Centre of Nigeria House…
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Local
PDP Governors meet, lambast decampee colleagues
From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state…
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Lead Story
Why DSS did not produce Nnamdi Kanu in court; Excuse laughable, untenable – Uwazuruike
Nigeria’s secret Police, the Directorate of State Services (DSS) is said to have claimed that logistics challenges stopped it from…
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48 Yoruba nation agitators docked over alleged murder, unlawful assembly
By Adaeze Iroha/Teniola Ibitola Lagos, July 26, 2021 A total of 48 persons, including two women, on Monday appeared before…
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Arts & Entertainment
Germany returns 7,000 Benin artefacts to Nigeria October – Official
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, July 26, 2021 No fewer than 7,000 artefacts plundered from Benin Kingdom, in present day…
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MRA condemns accreditation of media houses by DSS to cover Nnamdi Kanu’s trial
LAGOS, Monday, July 26, 2021: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) Monday condemned the reported approval by the Department of State Services…
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