Year: 2022
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Local
‘Peter Obi is Nigeria’s best bet’ say Ile-Ife youths, women as they launch Labour Party
Hundreds of youths in Ile-Ife, Osun State on Sunday gathered at the Afewonro Park of the Ooni’s Palace, in the ancient…
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‘Troublesome’ has pride of place in NBA – Chimamanda Adichie; Raises N3.2m for NBA female football tourney winners
By Sandra Umeh Lagos, Aug. 22, 2022 Renowned author, Chimamanda Adichie, on Monday said that the words – troublesome and…
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62nd NBA Conference opens in Lagos
By Sandra Umeh Lagos, Aug. 22, 2022 The Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Monday said he…
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Local
Why I dumped Rivers APC – Amaechi’s ally
A stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Princewill Dike, has dumped the party for the Peoples…
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Military cannons destroy camp of ISWAP leader Fiya Ba Yuram, kill scores in Sambisa
Scores of ISWAP terrorists have been killed by Nigerian Air Force, NAF, military jets at the enclave of Fiya Ba…
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Osun Election Tribunal grants Oyetola, APC access to election’s materials
By Olajide Idowu Osogbo, Aug. 22, 2022 The Osun Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Osogbo, on Monday, granted permission to…
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Local
Ozigbo joins Obi, Elumelu, Dangote, Ovia, other dignitaries to pay final respects to Thisday Publisher’s late mother
Owa Kingdom of Delta State was agog on Saturday, August 20, 2022, as the who-is-who of Nigeria stormed the town…
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Local
Olúségun Obásanjó’s pounded yam By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 22 August, 2022 Olúségun Obásanjó’s mother told him at the very beginning that if pounded yam is not much,…
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Local
How IPI Nigeria’s intervention secured reprieve for 53 broadcast stations shut by NBC
The Nigerian chapter of the International Press Institute (IPI), quickly rose to the occasion when the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC)…
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Local
Why we may elect the wrong leaders in 2023 By Dakuku Peterside.
We are in a profound national crisis, notably in the economic and security spheres, and there is no easy way…
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Africa
Zambia seeks Dangote’s assistance in developing fertiliser industry
The Zambian Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Chipoka Mulenga, has sought the assistance of the President, Dangote Group, Aliko…
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Local
Olu of Warri’s 1st coronation anniversary ends with thanksgiving
By Edeki Igafe Warri (Delta), Aug. 21, 2022 The first coronation anniversary of the 21st Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse…
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Local
2021 AITEO Cup Champions, Bayelsa United, on brink of NPFL return
2021 AITEO Cup Champions Bayelsa United are on the brink of NPFL return following a 0-0 draw vs Nnewi United…
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Local
Police confirm killing of Oshodi, Lagos LG Chairman’s aide
By Moses Omorogieva Lagos, Aug. 21, 2022 The Police Command in Lagos on Sunday confirmed the killing of Mr. Francis…
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Arts & Entertainment
FirstBank unveils activities for CRS week
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, Aug. 21, 2022 First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. has announced plans for the fifth edition of…
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Local
Abia: 19 lawsuits were filed against my guber candidacy, six are pending, says Emenike; Unveils running mate
By Leonard Okachie Bende (Abia), Aug. 21, 2022 Chief Ikechi Emenike, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate in Abia,…
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Alleged threat to Dogara’s life: Police arrest retired armourer, expand investigation
By Ahmed Kaigama Bauchi, Aug. 21, 2022 The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Mr. Umar Sanda says the command…
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Local
You’re a source of inspiration to many, Omo-Agege tells Olu of Warri
The Deputy Senate President and Delta APC Governorship Candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has described the Olu of Warri Kingdom, His…
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Education
Who is Prof. Victor Emmanuel Osodeke? By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 The headline above is not originally mine. Rather, it is the title of an online publication…
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Business and Economy
Osinbajo-led Council receives update on takeover of 4 DISCOs; VP inaugurates Board of NELMCO
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Aug. 21, 2022 The National Council on Privatisation (NCP), chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has…
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Local
UFC title: We will bounce back, Usman says after loss to Edwards
By Ijeoma Okigbo Abuja, Aug. 21, 2022 Nigeria’s Kamaru Usman is confident he will bounce back after losing his Ultimate…
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Arts & Entertainment
Eedris AbdulKareem, Tiwa Savage, other celebrities’ gists top social media trends
By Mateen Badru/Ronke Ojediran Lagos, Aug. 21, 2022 Veteran Nigerian rapper, Eedris AbdulKareem kicked off the weekly trend with the…
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Lead Story
SERAP gives Buhari govt 24 hours to withdraw threat to shut down 53 TV, radio stations
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “urgently instruct Mr Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information…
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Local
Bauchi state govt secures freedom of 69 persons abducted by bandits
69 persons that were abducted by bandits have been rescued by the Bauchi State government with the combined efforts of…
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Local
Usyk retains titles after beating Joshua in split decision
Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Aug. 21, 2022 Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk beat Nigerian-born Briton Anthony Joshua on Saturday with a split points…
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