Year: 2022
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Local
Abba Kyari pleads not guilty to drug trafficking
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, March 7, 2022 Suspended DCP Abba Kyari on Monday pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking…
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Court stops President, AGF, others from tampering with Electoral Act 2022
By Wandoo Sombo Abuja, March. 7, 2022 The Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday, stopped President Muhammadu Buhari, Attorney General…
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Ukraine’s tears and Nigerian victims By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 7 March, 2022 Ken Saro Wiwa’s Soza boy (soldier boy) looks around. He sees inside one pit, the head…
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Why Buhari lacks power to seek amendment of Electoral Act – Wike
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s letter to the National Assembly seeking amendment of Section 84 (12)…
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Fuel scarcity: Probe spending on refineries or face legal action, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Attorney General of the Federation and…
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Ukraine: Is Third World War loading? – 2 By Bolanle Bolawole
By Bolanle Bolawole turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 March 6, 2022. As we said here last week, both the 1st and…
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Ministers and their report cards By Dakuku Peterside.
Last week this column focused on the legacy of elected political office holders as we wind up a political era…
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Obasanjo at 85: A 2023 admonition to Nigerians By Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia
His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, PhD, GCFR, the former Military Head of State and former democratically elected President of the…
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Sokoto APC crises: Association of LG Chairmen affirms election of Sadiq-Achida
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, March 5, 2022 The Association of Local Government Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sokoto…
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Health
Daddy Showkey reveals how Akpabio made him walk again
Popular Nigerian veteran Afro-Pop musician, John Odafe Asiemo, popularly known in the entertainment world as Daddy Showkey, has traced his…
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Health
NDLEA urges youths to take responsibility, engage in positive activities
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, March 5, 2022 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has called on Nigerian youths to…
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Garvey/Nkrumah Lecture: Activist, Macdella Cooper calls for Africa/African-American partnership; South African envoy says, ‘destiny of our continent is in our hands’
An activist, philanthropist and former presidential candidate in Liberia, Ms. Macdella Mackie Cooper, has called for collaboration between African governments…
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Lead Story
Medical check-up: Buhari departs for London
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 6, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, March 6, 2022 departed Abuja for routine medical…
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Arts & Entertainment
UN Nigerian Association honours ex-NAN Bureau Chief, Emekekwue, 2 others
Mr Chikezie Anyanwu, a member of the UN Staff Recreation Club (UNSRC) Nigeria Association presents a plaque to Mr. Obi Emekekwue,…
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Zulum assesses Malam-Fatori on fourth time as resettlement starts before ramadan
.… Meets soldiers’ battalion, approves 20 fighting vehicles For the fourth time, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on…
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Bundesliga clubs show their solidarity with Ukraine
Berlin, March 6, 2022 Bundesliga clubs and the German Football League (DFL) used Saturday’s games to express their solidarity with…
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Business and Economy
Int’l Women’s Day: TD Africa unveils seasoned Speakers, panelists for the HERWAKENING
As the March 8, 2022 anniversary of the globally celebrated International Women’s Day draws near, TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa leading…
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Ruthless Real Madrid go eight points clear after whipping Real Sociedad
Berlin, March 6, 2022 Eduardo Camavinga and Luka Modric scored stunning long-range goals as ruthless Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad…
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Education
JAMB to blacklist vendors, agents who violate 2022 UTME rules
By Ibukun Emiola Ibadan, March 5, 2022 The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it will blacklist any vendors…
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Buhari, Jonathan congratulate Obasanjo at 85
President Muhammadu Buhari and Former President Goodluck Jonathan have sent messages congratulating former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 85th birthday.…
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Faith
Obi empowers 100 indigent women in Nsukka
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, in line with his…
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At 85, Obasanjo harps on nation-building
Olawale Jokotoye Abeokuta, March 5, 2022 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said on Saturday in Abeokuta that Nigeria needed to embrace…
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We’ve not zoned out any seat in PRP, says National Chairman
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, March 6, 2022 The National Chairman, Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Malami Falalu Bello, says the party…
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Lead Story
Obasanjo wants Honorary Membership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo; To be inducted in Enugu soon
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed willingness to be inducted as an Honorary Member of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. This, according…
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Health
COVID-19: New York City mayor lifts mask for kindergarten students
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, March 4, 2022 New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, says the city is dropping mask…
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