Year: 2022
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Local
Kulu Shagari foundation donates to IDPs in Sokoto
By Muhaimmad Nasir Sokoto, Feb. 17, 2022 Kulu Shagari Girl-Child Initiative, the Foundation of the wife of former Sokoto State…
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Nestlé introduces NESCAFÉ MALTY
Nestlé Nigeria has introduced NESCAFÉ MALTY, a new blend of coffee and malt in the NESCAFÉ 3in1 coffee options which…
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Akil Khalfani begins mobilization for US Congress race
Akil Khalfani, Director of the Africana Institute of Essex County College, New Jersey, United States of America (USA), has commenced…
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Lead Story
NAF Airstrikes kill bandit kingpin, 41 others responsible for DPO’s death; ISWAP terrorists killed as IEDs injure troops
Airstrikes undertaken by Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircrafts have neutralized Dogo Umaru, a key terrorist-kingpin, loyal to the notorious bandit…
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Haiti at ‘crossroads’ entering post-earthquake reconstruction – Deputy UN Chief
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 17, 2022 Haiti is once more at a ‘crossroads’, six months after a devastating…
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Education
CEO Glory 2 Glory Supermart inaugurates NGO, celebrates vulnerable children
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Glory 2 Glory Supermart, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Deaconess Olusola Adewusi, has inaugurated a Non-Governmental…
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Business and Economy
FEC approves $2.8m for Ibadan-Lagos, Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail projects
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 16, 2022 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $2.8million for the procurement of rolling…
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Another appointee of Gombe governor resigns; Replacement announced
William Attah, Gombe Barely 24 hours after Malam Hamza Adamu Soye’s resignation as Chairman, Gombe State Sports Commission, Governor Muhammad…
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Arts & Entertainment
Ile-Ife records first rain in 2022
By Dorcas Elusogbon Ile-Ife (Osun), Feb. 16, 2022 The ancient city of Ile-Ife, Osun, on Wednesday recorded its first rain…
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Health
Gov Emmanuel seeks more awareness on correct diagnosis, treatment of renal disease
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has urged Nigerian Association of Nephrology (NAN) to create awareness and sensitise the public…
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Dakuku Peterside’s petty obsession with Governor Wike By Paulinus Nsirim
Our attention has been drawn to the latest offering by Dakuku Peterside in the public space, titled: “Wike Seizing, Dashing…
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Of the politics of ‘bad belle’ and ‘bad blood’ By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Wednesday, 16 February, 2022 It was in April 2021 and the occasion would ordinarily have been…
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Wike seizing, dashing off Rivers’ property to friends, cronies – Dakuku Peterside
The 2015 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers, Dr Dakuku Peterside, has accused Governor Nyesom Wike…
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Lead Story
Court to rule in Kanu’s motion challenging FG’s terrorism charge April 8
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Feb. 16, 2022 A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed April 8 for ruling in…
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Business and Economy
We’ll handle erring PMS suppliers, House C’ttee tells Nigerians …As NNPC CEO assures fuel queues will vanish in few days
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), Hon. Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya has assured Nigerians that his Committee will…
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Kanu trial: DSS complies with court order not to block court premises
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Feb. 16, 2022 The Department of State Services (DSS), on Wednesday, complied with the advice…
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Local
2023: Who will go for the Igbo? – Our best 3 candidates By Dr. Jonathan C. Nnakwube
With 2023 just around the corner, the race to determine who succeeds incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari as the holder of…
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2023 Presidential contest: TOAN endorses VP Osinbajo
Some members of OSM and TOAN in a photograph By Aderogba George Abuja, Feb 15, 2022 The Tricycle Owners…
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Death threats made to Bayern Munich players in anonymous letter
Hamburg (Germany), Feb. 15, 2022 Death threats have been made against several Bayern Munich players via an anonymous letter, a…
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Day-3 in Gamboru: Zulum orders building of Police, Immigration barracks, shopping complex, Arabic school
… Plans to urbanize Gamboru, other border towns In his third day of ongoing humanitarian activities in Gamboru border town…
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Aregbesola revived progressive politics in Osun – Adeoti; I was betrayed, those I served want to destroy me – Ogbeni
A leading governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state of Osun, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti, has said…
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Education
Oando Foundation, NCF empower Lagos teachers on environmental sustainability
By Fabian Ekeruche Lagos, Feb. 15, 2022 Oando Foundation and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on Tuesday trained some teachers…
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Lead Story
Bad Fuel: Scarcity bites harder nationwide, commuters, workers lament; NNPC begins 24-hour operations in depots, retail outlets
By Solomon Asowata/Nana Musa/Ella Anokam Lagos/Abuja, Feb. 15, 2022 Commuters in Abuja and other parts of the country have continued…
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PDP condemns Gov. Ortom’s harassment at Makurdi Airforce Base
…Says Governor, Benue people can never succumb to intimidation The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has “strongly” condemned the unrelenting onslaught…
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Business and Economy
Senate begins move to amend 35-yr old Bank Employees Declaration of Assets Act
…wants bankers, stockbrokers, pension administrators to also declare assets The Senate on a Tuesday considered a bill seeking to amend the…
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