Year: 2022
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Local
Abuja–Kaduna train service resumes Dec. 5- FG
By Lucy Ogalue Abuja, Dec. 1, 2022 The Federal Government has announced that services along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor would…
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Angry youths set ablaze Iree Oba’s Palace in Osun
By Olajide Idowu Osogbo, Dec. 1, 2022 The Palace of Aree of Iree in Boripe North Local Council Development Area…
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Arts & Entertainment
Guterres appoints Nigerian Balogun-Alexander UN Resident Coordinator in Timor-Leste
Ms. Olufunmilayo Abosede Balogun-Alexander, the new United Nations Resident Coordinator in Timor-Lest By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec.1, 2022 United…
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo condemns killings in Enugu, Ebonyi, others; Commiserates with NEF over Unongo’s demise
By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, Dec. 1, 2022 Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex socio-cultural organisation of the Igbo people, has condemned…
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2023: Ogbomoso people solidly behind us – Makinde; Says Soun’s appointment will follow due process
…meets party stakeholders …Approves furniture allowance for LG officials Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that he is…
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2023: ‘We have rejected Okowa,’ say his kinsmen, assure Omo-Agege of support; APC candidate condemns advance fee fraud, pledges to harness youths’ creative energies for productive ends
**Massive turn out for APC in Gov. Okowa’s ward Deputy Senate President, and the Delta State All Progressives Congress, APC,…
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Business and Economy
FG, governors discuss proposed 2022 Finance bill at Extraordinary National Economic Council meeting
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Dec. 1, 2022 The National Economic Council (NEC) has resolved to update the draft Finance Bill…
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Business and Economy
Oyetola left N76bn salary, pension debts – Official; Says claim by ex-Gov. that he left N14billion cash for Adeleke false
By Olajide Idowu Osogbo, Dec.1, 2022 Mrs. Bimpe Ogunlumade, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance in Osun, says the state government…
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Alleged defamation: Court to hear N1bn suit against Ned Nwoko Feb. 27
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Dec. 1, 2022 A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja, has adjourned a N1…
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APC laments lack of development in Delta North
** Says Gov. Okowa wasted Anioma’s turn in power The APC Delta State has lamented the lack of infrastructure and…
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Senate President cautions against vote-trading in 2023 poll
By Angela Atabo Abuja, Dec. 1, 2022 Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, has cautioned Nigerians against vote- trading in 2023 general…
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2023: OPC yet to adopt any presidential candidate; Marks 4th year of founder, Dr. Fasehun’s transition
The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has said that its Late Founder, Dr. Frederick Fasehun, if he had been alive, would…
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Zulum angered by reports of political violence, asks police to arrest culprits
… Directs security heads to invite, warn parties Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has expressed sadness over reports…
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Forum condemns killing of LP women leader in Kaduna
By Diana Omueza Abuja, Dec. 1, 2022 The Women in Politics Forum has condemned the killing of Mrs. Victoria Chindex,…
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America, watch your back! By Azu Ishiekwene
Former US President Donald Trump didn’t just happen to the United States. He hit the world like the climax of…
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Health
6 million under 5 children, more than 512,000 pregnant, lactating women, suffer acute malnutrition in Nigeria – UN
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec. 1, 2022 The United Nations on Wednesday called for more resources to sustain and…
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Lack of internal democracy in political parties, threat to Nigeria’s democracy – Anyim
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Dec. 1, 2022 The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. Anyim Pius…
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UN chief mourns former Chinese President, Jiang Zemin
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Nov. 30, 2022 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday mourned the death of the former…
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Police cautions governors against frustrating opposition parties’ campaigns
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Nov.30, 2022 The Nigeria Police Force has cautioned state governors against stopping opposition political parties from…
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Arts & Entertainment
Adeleke: Putting the wrong foot first? By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 My mother had a saying, to wit: When God is doing good, human beings that cannot…
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Delta 2022: Team Akwa Ibom departs for National Sports Festival
A total of 463 and officials of Team Akwa Ibom departed Uyo, the state capital, Tuesday, for Asaba, Delta state,…
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Argentina outclass Poland to advance, in spite of Messi’s penalty kick miss
Doha, Nov. 30, 2022 Lionel Messi missed a first half penalty kick, but Argentina’s Alexis Mac Allister and Julian…
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FEC approves National Language Policy for primary education
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Nov. 30, 2022 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a National Language Policy for use…
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‘My re-election bid based on achievements,’ Sanwo-Olu declares as Governorship campaign brand is unveiled
Lagosians propagate ’Greater Lagos Rising’ in roadshows, boat concerts A multi-dimensional roadshow, comprising power bikers, activation rigs and mobile advertising…
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Peter Obi laments killing of Labour Party women leader in Kaduna; Commentators link death to politics
Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate for the 2023 general elections has expressed shock at the brutal…
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