Year: 2022
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Peter Obi will win 2023 presidential election, Labour Party leaders assure Nigerians in Diaspora
Washington DC The National Secretary of Labour Party (LP) of Nigeria, Alhaji Umar Farouk, and the spokesperson of the Third…
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Health
NCDMB, NGO unite to return teenage mothers to school, skills training in Bayelsa
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is collaborating with a gender advocacy group, StandUp for Women Society (SWS)…
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Local
Olori Janet Afolabi flags off initiative to stop teenage pregnancy.
Olori Janet Afolabi, the Queen of Apomu Kingdom has officially flagged off “Initiative to Stop Teenage Pregnancy”on August 13, at…
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Local
Ariaria Market traders allege Gov. Ikpeazu plans to take away their shops, give same to cronies
By Ijendu Iheaka Mr. Cletus Okorie, Former Chairman, Ariaria Medicine Line has alleged that Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu’s government has not…
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Local
We‘ll continue to create enabling business environment in Oyo – Ag Gov
…assures of adequate impetus to industrial sector in the state Oyo State Acting Governor, Bar Bayo Lawal, said on Tuesday,…
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Local
Kidnap: Police rescue 4 abductees in Kwara
By Mujidat Oyewole Ilorin, Aug. 17, 2022 The Kwara Police command said it has rescued four out of the…
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Local
Tribute: Biyi Bandele Who Came In From The Back Of Beyond By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
He started out as Biyi Bandele-Thomas, and shocked the literary world with his amazing precocity. He was admitted to my…
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Education
Still on ASUU-FG impasse By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Last week we featured the intervention of the immediate past vice-chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University,…
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Local
UN chief appoints Nigerian, Gbenga Sesan, on Internet Governance Forum
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Aug. 17, 2022 UN Secretary General António Guterres has appointed a Nigerian social entrepreneur, Gbenga…
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Business and Economy
Osinbajo rallies states on business environment reforms
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Aug. 16, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says state governments and their agencies have a significant…
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Faith
World Overcomers’ Ministries holds Palace Call 2022
The Convention of The World Overcomers’ Ministries Inc. has taken off at the Church’s premises in Abule-Egba, Lagos, Nigeria. The…
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Local
Aspirant asks court to invalidate Kola Abiola’s emergence as PRP presidential candidate
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Aug. 16, 2022 A female presidential aspirant, Patience Ndidi Key, has urged a Federal High Court,…
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Local
Akwa Ibom, Cross River get new INEC RECs
Following the retirement of Barr. Mike Igini, the immediate past Independent National Electoral Commissioner (INEC), Resident Electoral Commissioner in Akwa…
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Buhari names Dangote Chairman of National End Malaria Council; Says Nigeria to save N2 trillion from elimination of scourge
…Dangote pledges private sector support Chairman of Aliko Dangote Foundation and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has been named the…
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Peter Obi is redrawing Nigeria’s political map with meetings with PDP Governors – POSN
The Peter Obi Support Network (POSN) has praised the Labour Party (LP)’s Presidential candidate for building bridges of understanding beyond…
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Local
Again, EFCC recovers N1.4billion for NHIS
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has recovered an additional sum of One Billion, Four Hundred Million Naira (N1.4…
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Health
Expert urges health insurance coverage of fertility treatments in Nigeria
By Ijendu Iheaka Dr Okechukwu Kalu, a Fertility Expert and Consultant Pediatrician and Gynecologist has urged government to support efforts…
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Africa
Kenya braces for legal battle after Ruto declared president-elect
Kisumu/Nairobi, Aug. 16, 2022 Kenya on Tuesday braced for a protracted legal battle after William Ruto was declared the…
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Arts & Entertainment
When Olajide Adeyemo was celebrated at 60; RCCG Fountain of Glory, Cement, Lagos, bubble with joy
Family members, brethren and well-wishers from far and near converged at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Fountain of…
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Local
Detained lawyer, Iniebehe Effiong, sues Akwa Ibom Chief Judge for refusing to release court proceedings, order of conviction 20 days after
Detained Lawyer and activist, Barr. Iniebehe Effiong has filed a suit against the Akwa Ibom State Chief Judge, Justice Ekaette…
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Lead Story
Police confirm abduction of State commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism by gunmen
By Sunday John Lafia, Aug. 16, 2022 The Police Command in Nasarawa State has confirmed the abduction of Yakubu Lawal,…
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News
Gov. Emmanuel lauds Akwa Ibom Diaspora forum for cooperation
The Akwa Ibom Association of Nigeria, USA Inc (AKISAN), has held a fund-raising event at the Sheraton and Le Meridien Hotel…
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Local
Bart Nnaji and the Electricity Question By C. Don Adinuba
On the eve of his 66th birthday on July 13, I quickly scribbled a tribute to Bart Nnaji, the internationally…
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Local
For pyrates and their confraternity By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 15 August, 2022 Like graceful, snowy egrets basking in the afternoon light, the Pyrates Confraternity sailed out last week…
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