Year: 2022
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A/Ibom Govt, African Delta Power sign new deal for expansion of Ibom Power Plant
Dennis Udoma, Uyo Akwa Ibom State has signed a power production agreement with African Delta Power Limited for 366 MW…
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Lecturer dragged to Court for child abandonment
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto Presiding Magistrate, Mariya Haruna Dogon Daji has adjourned till June 15, 2022 for continuation of hearing,…
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Bandits kill 2, rustle over 100 cows, camels in Sokoto
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto Yet to be apprehended rustlers Sunday night invaded Bidake village of Goronyo local government, Sokoto, killing…
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo decries incessant killings in Igboland
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has said that the frightening security situation in the country, manifesting as the Boko Haram menace, banditry, unknown…
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2023: Okorocha may miss screening, primaries; May remain in detention till May 30; Why we stormed his home – EFCC
Former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha may remain in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
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Business and Economy
CBN raises MPR to 13%, retains other parameters; Ex-ANAN president commends MPC
By Kadiri Abdulrahman, Abuja/Ige Adekunle, Sango-Ota (Ogun) May 24, 2022 For the first time in over two years, the Central…
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Business and Economy
Acting AGF, Anamekwe Nwabuoku allegedly under probe for corruption; Has few months before retirement
The newly appointed overseer of the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), Anamekwe Nwabuoku, has a heavy…
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Coalition asks Peter Obi to dump PDP, contest Presidency under another political party
The Coalition for Peter Obi (COP) has asked the former governor of Anambra state to dump the Peoples Democratic Party…
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New York Consulate installs machines to produce 10-year passport; Lauded for good customer service
The Consul-General of Nigeria in New York, Amb. Lot Egopija speaking at the virtual 5th Town Hall Meeting with the…
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Party primaries: A week of daggers and dollars By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 23 May, 2022 “My brother will give 15,000 dollars. Initially, he was working on 2,500 per delegate but when…
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2023: No plan to merge with any political party – NRM; Presidential aspirant urges Nigerians to vote wisely
By Diana Omueza Abuja, May 23, 2022 National Rescue Movement (NRM) says it has no plan to merge with any…
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Africa
Zinox not ready for Jumia acquisition now
While there may have been some substance to the rumoured acquisition of pan-African e-commerce brand, Jumia by Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading…
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2023: Why I joined Abia guber race – Bishop Onuoha
By Leonard Okachie, Umuahia Bishop Sunday Onuoha of the Methodist Church Nigeria has formally declared his intention to contest the…
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2023: Cleric, Emeka Nwankpa, joins guber race in Abia
By Leonard Okachie, Umuahia A cleric, Emeka Nwankpa, Senior Pastor in Chapel of Faith International Bible Ministry has joined…
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Corruption cases should no longer be lost on technical grounds – Bawa
Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa has expressed concerns about corruption cases being lost to…
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Buhari hails Nigerian Air Force at 58; Meets victims of Kano explosion, expresses sorrow
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Kano lauded the Nigerian Air Force for living up to its constitutional responsibilities of securing…
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2023: We pray you succeed, Emir of Damaturu tells Osinbajo; VP holds closed-door meeting with Kaduna APC delegates
By Chijioke Okoronkwo, Abuja/Hussaina Yakubu, Kaduna May 23, 2023 The Emir of Damaturu, Hashimi II El-Kanemi, says the emirate will support…
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Peter Obi in London: What we discussed with British PM, Boris Johnson, others
A former Governor of Anambra State and frontline aspirant for the 2023 presidency, Mr. Peter Obi, has described the problem…
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Banky W wins PDP House of Reps primaries in Lagos
By Adaeze Iroha Lagos, May 22, 2022 Mr. Olubankole Wellington (Banky W), a Nigerian celebrity was on Monday, declared winner…
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Thugs attack journalists at Gov. Oyetola’s rally
By Victor Adeoti Gbongan (Osun), May 23, 2022 Hoodlums attacked four vehicles conveying newsmen as they exited the campaign venue…
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Arts & Entertainment
Okey Ndibe’s first novel, Arrows of Rain, clocks 20
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu Arrows of Rain by Okey Ndibe; Bookcraft, Ibadan, Nigeria; 20th Anniversary Edition 2021; 230pp Okey Ndibe’s…
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Biden in Japan, says U.S. will defend Taiwan militarily in case of attack
Tokyo, May 23, 2022 The United States (U.S.) would defend Taiwan militarily if it was attacked, U.S. President Joe Biden…
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Gov Emmanuel plans reconciliation of aggrieved PDP aspirants in A’Ibom
By Isaiah Eka Onna (Akwa Ibom), May 23, 2022 Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom, has assured people of the…
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OPC denounces costly nomination fees as corruptive, wants Buhari to apologise to Shagari, Awo, 2nd Republic politicians
The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) says President Muhammadu Buhari must tender a posthumous apology to the late former President Shehu…
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