Year: 2022
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Business and Economy
Senate passes N21.8 trn 2023 budget
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, Dec. 28, 2022 The Senate on Wednesday passed the N21.8 trillion 2023 budget. This followed the…
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Buhari decorates newly promoted Commander, Brigade of Guards; Personnel celebrate promotion
By Ismaila Chafe/Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Dec. 28, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday heaped praises on the newly promoted…
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Killing of pregnant lady lawyer: IGP recommends suspension of ASP Drambi Vandi
Assures of Enabling Environment for Justice The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has recommended the immediate suspension of…
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Business and Economy
$106m Ilesa water loan: Governor Adeleke suspends project consultant, Tawa Williams
…. Seeks answers on expended N10b & $28m without project progress …..Directs Consultant to handover N70m project vehicle …….Launches full…
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Arts & Entertainment
TD Africa, Vivo thrill over 100 partners with Qatar 2022 World Cup final viewing party
TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading distributor of tech and lifestyle products, services and solutions in partnership with Vivo, a world…
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Troops capture notorious Boko Haram fighter alive, eliminate others
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai of the Nigerian Army in collaboration with vigilante members in the night of Monday, killed…
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Alleged IPOB Deputy Commander responsible for killing of Ahmed Gulak nabbed in Imo
Nigerian troops have arrested the alleged Deputy Commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nwagwu Chiwendu, who is said…
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Police repel attack on Ihiala police station, recover rifle
By Monday Ajogun Ihiala (Anambra), Dec 28, 2022 The Police in Onitsha said its operatives had repelled an attack by…
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Local
APC slams Tambuwal’s administration, supports lawmakers against loan request
By Habibu Harisu Sokoto, Dec. 28, 2022 The All Progressives Congress (APC) Sokoto state Chapter has slammed Gov. Aminu Tambuwal’s…
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Buhari’s parting gift of a bleak Christmas By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Whereas Christians in many parts of the world celebrate December 25 every year as Christmas Day…
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Breaking news: Senator Bassey Albert, YPP guber candidate, granted bail
The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt Rivers State has granted bail to Senator Bassey Albert, the 2023 Akwa…
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Health
UN chief urges countries to step up efforts to combat epidemics
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec. 28, 2022 UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged all countries to step up efforts…
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Group alleges illegal collection, destruction of PVCs in Katsina
By Abbas Bamalli Katsina, Dec. 28, 2022 A Katsina-based group, Forum for the Advancement of Democracy and Good Governance, has…
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Local
Akwa Ibom 2023: My husband is still in the guber race, convicted Senator Albert’s wife tells supporters
Despite the 42-years jail term slammed on Senator Bassey Albert for corruption by Justice Agatha of the Federal High Court…
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Police confirm killing of Inspector, 2 others; Destruction of Ebonyi APC chairman’s house
By Christian Ogbonna Abakaliki, Dec. 27, 2022 The Police command in Ebonyi has confirmed the killing of three persons and…
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7 dead, 29 injured in Calabar Carnival incident; Gov Ayade orders arrest of driver
Ehigimetor Igbaugba Calabar, Dec. 27, 2022 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed seven persons dead and 29 injured…
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SSA to President inspects ongoing projects, pledges completion within three months
Senator Babajide Omoworare, the Senior Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly Matters, has inspected ongoing roads and…
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Local
Communal crisis: Umahi orders arrest of state APC chairman, Reps candidate
By Chukwuemeka Opara Abakaliki, Dec.27, 2022 Gov David Umahi of Ebonyi has ordered the arrest of the state All…
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2023: Obi promises to address insecurity, poverty
By Angela Atabo Abuja, Dec. 27, 2022 The Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi has promised to…
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Local
Buhari condemns killing of Omobolanle Raheem, says justice must be done; Police release 2 officers
By Ismaila Chafe/Moses Omorogieva Abuja/Lagos, Dec. 27, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the “heinous and senseless” killing of Omobolanle…
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Their 8,300 kilometres of lies: A short story By Felix Oboagwina
Brother Goke, could I have a word with you? How are you, Deacon, and how are Madam and the children?…
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Obasanjo’s ex Political Adviser, Akin Osuntokun, succeeds Okupe as Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council D-G
By Ikenna Uwadileke/Collins Yakubu-Hammer Abuja, Dec. 27, 2022 Labour Party (LP) has appointed Mr. Akin Osuntokun as the Director-General of…
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Buhari mourns S.S Rone, longest serving Chief of Warri kingdom
President Muhammadu Buharihas sent his condolences to the Olu of Warri, all chiefs of the Kingdom, family and friends of…
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Ebonyi: Labour Party Reps’ candidate offers scholarships to children of gunmen’s victim
By Chukwuemeka Opara Abakaliki, Dec. 27, 2022 The House of Representatives candidate for Ebonyi/Ohaukwu federal constituency of Ebonyi, Chief Ndubisi…
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