Year: 2021
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Education
Buhari goes to London today, for education summit, medical checkup
President Muhammadu Buhari will today, Monday July 26, 2021, travel to the United Kingdom to participate in the Global Education…
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IPOB leader, Kanu’s trial in Abuja grounds commercial activities in parts of Anambra
By Chimezie Anaso Awka, July 26, 2021 Commercial activities were grounded for hours in parts of Anambra state on Monday…
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Kanu subjected to dehumanising conditions in DSS detention – lawyer tells court; Plea to be moved to Kuje Correctional Centre rejected
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, July 26, 2021 A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday declined the request of the Leader…
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2023: The Familiar as Unknown (Part 1) By Dakuku Peterside
You could call it premonitions, dreams, forecasts, or revelations. I have a clear guesstimate of possible scenarios that will shape…
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Arts & Entertainment
Ezinne Lolo Margaret Ajaero transits to glory at 85
The family of Chief Matthew Ukanwoke Ajaero of Umuasonye Umuariam Obowo in Imo State, Nigeria, has announced the transition to…
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Star writer, Chimamanda Adichie, prays for Peter Obi; Hails his compassion, circumspection, honesty
Famous novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has prayed for the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019…
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DG NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Ibrahim, hailed for NYSC National Environmental Sanitation Exercise initiative
The Permanent Secretary, Akwa Ibom Government House, Dr Nathaniel Adiakpan, has commended the Director General of the National Youth Service…
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APC Congress: Lawmaker urges level playing ground
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, July 24, 2021 Rep. Balarabe Salame has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to follow the…
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Local
NiDCOM CEO applauds NIDO UK-South for community project
By Maureen Okon Abuja, July 24, 2021 Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has applauded Nigerians in…
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Mazi Nnamdi Kanu may be tried secretly under Nigeria laws that allow restricted terrorism trial; Ezeife, Uwazurike, Ojobu to represent Ohanaeze at trial
It has been revealed that the Nigerian government may rely on a 2013 law, to try the leader of the…
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Declare gag order on reporting of terrorists attacks illegal, SERAP asks court in suit against Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development have filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu…
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Konga shines at Titans of Tech Hall of Fame Awards
Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-Commerce giant, has been named the most innovative company of the year. The award was presented…
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Local
The travails of Sunday Igboho By Bolanle Bolawole (Prof. Babafemi Badejo)
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 In journalism parlance, the Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho story is unfolding; it is yet to…
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German Olympic footballer proposes to girlfriend on TV after match
Yokohama (Japan), July 25, 2021 Germany captain Max Kruse has proposed to his girlfriend Dilara during a post-match interview on…
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Local
PDP governors forum to meet over state of the nation, other issues, says DG
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, July 25, 2021 Governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will on…
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Okonjo-Iweala counsels Nigeria’s diaspora to support the nation’s economy for peace
By Maureen Okon Abuja, July 25, 2021 Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General (DG) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has…
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Unity in Haiti unlikely amid legitimacy crisis, foreign meddling – Analysts
Washington, July 24, 2021 Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry will likely fail to build a political consensus because he lacks…
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Local
2020 Olympics: Protests hold in Tokyo during opening ceremony; Some countries shun IOC directive on having male, female flagbearers
Tokyo, July 23, 2021 There were various anti-Olympic Games protests in the Japanese capital, Tokyo, as the opening ceremony…
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Local
PIB: Senator cautions Seriake Dickson, other Niger Delta lawmakers
By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, July 23, 2021 Sen. Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo (APC – Bayelsa East) has urged Niger Delta senators not…
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Local
Police arrest suspected killers of security personnel in A’Ibom
By Isaiah Eka Uyo, July 23, 2021 The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has arrested three suspected armed robbers linked to …
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Tokyo Olympics opened by Emperor Naruhito, as tennis star Osaka lights cauldron
Tokyo, July 23, 2021 The Tokyo Olympics were opened on Friday, a year behind schedule by Japan’s Emperor Naruhito…
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Chika Odinkemere weds Nwokoma Nwosu in New Jersey, USA today, Friday, July 23, 2021
Chika Uzoma Odinkemere will, today, Friday, July 23, 2021 be wedded to Nwokoma George Savior Nwosu. The wedding ceremony and…
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Education
Godfrey Okoye University reduces school fees by 33 per cent
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, July 23, 2021 The Vice Chancellor, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, Prof. Christian Anieke, has announced a…
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Court convicts son, mother, girlfriend for $902,935 internet fraud
Justice F. A. Olubanjo of the Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State on Thursday July 22, convicted and sentenced…
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Court orders DSS to produce detained Igboho’s aides in court on July 29
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, July 23, 2021 A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, ordered the Department of State Services…
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