Year: 2022
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Why we shifted passage of 2023 Appropriation Bill to next week – Senate President
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has explained why the Senate decided to shift the passage of the 2023…
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Envoy to explore sister city relationships between New York, Nigerian local govt. areas in education, other sectors
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec. 21, 2022 The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, USA, Ambassador Lot Egopija,…
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Western hypocrisy loses in epic Qatar match By Azu Ishiekwene
The shenanigans were always there, but until FIFA president, Infantino Giovanni, called them out in his down-to-earth press conference in…
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Sanwo-Olu makes history, completes infrastructure work of Blue Rail Line project
…Governor takes first ride, announces January commissioning date …Rail line begins operations after test running, to move 250,000 passengers daily…
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Obi promises huge crowd in Calabar that he will secure, unite Nigeria… Restore Cross River’s lost glory
By Sixtus Uket (Calabar) The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Mr. Peter Obi, has promised to secure…
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Buhari launches Eyemark, APP that empowers citizens, CSOs, to monitor capital projects real time
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja said the Government edged forward in promoting sustainable development by creating a digital application,…
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Another INEC office attacked in Imo State
Another Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office has been attacked in Imo State. According to a statement by Festus Okoye…
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Disaster: NEMA received 159 distress alerts on COSPAS-SARSAT in 2021 – NEMA DG
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Wednesday said it received 159 distress alerts on COSPAS-SARSAT satellite search and rescue…
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Business and Economy
Dangote Cement’s Carbon Disclosure Project climate rating upgraded to B
Dangote Cement Plc has had its Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) rating raised from B- to B in recognition of the…
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NPFL: Akwa UTD begin closed camping ahead of new football season
2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) winners, Akwa United FC on Tuesday morning began a five-day pre-season closed camping in…
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Omo-Agege, Delta APC grieve victims of Okerenkoko boat accident, suspend campaign indefinitely
Deputy Senate President, and Delta All Progressives Congress, APC, gubernatorial candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, and the Delta APC Campaign Council,…
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New visa policy: Envoy advises Nigerians travelling with expired passports to check with airlines first
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec. 21, 2022 The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Amb. Lot Egopija has…
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Ogidigben EPZ, Okerenkoko Varsity, key to Niger Delta development, says Omo-Agege
Deputy Senate President, and Delta State All Progressives Congress, APC, gubernatorial candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has said the Export Processing…
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Cross River: Women protest arrest of PDP supporters
By Sixtus Uket (Calabar) Women from the Cross River North Senatorial district have embarked on mass protest Wednesday against the…
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Greatest Opportunity of All Time: GOAT By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
It was a World Cup final match like no other in history. Qatar 2022 served up a breathless and relentless…
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213 bodies recovered, 10 Soldiers die in battle against Zamfara bandits
No fewer than 213 bodies, comprising that of terrorists and their collaborators have been recovered days after intense exchanges of…
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$547million generated from 5G auction, says Buhari; Applauds ICT sector for driving growth
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja eulogized contributions of the digital economy in driving growth, creating employment and generating revenue…
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Peter Obi meets with Nigerian youths; Says: ‘I am further inspired by their enthusiasm’
I Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi has met with Nigerian youths in Akwa Ibom State…
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Arts & Entertainment
KongaJara: Shoppers battle for free Knowledge Weekend spot with Ekeh, Zinox boss
A keen battle is ongoing among customers of Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant as the competition for places for…
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Sanwo-Olu urges Lagosians to participate fully in 2023 Census
•NPC Chairman, stakeholders implore residents to stay and be counted in Lagos Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed…
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Doyin Okupe resigns to pursue appeal of conviction
Director General of the of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign, Dr Doyin Okupe has resigned his position to pursue his…
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Mammoth crowd welcomes Obi to Akwa Ibom State; I’ll develop Ibom Deep Seaport, he promises
The Presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi has promised that he would develop the ongoing Ibom Deep…
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2023: Be patriotic in discharge of your election services, DG NYSC tells members
The Acting Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs Christy Uba, has charged corps members willing to go…
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Unubiko Foundation set to hand over renovated school, court, others to Community
In line with its objective of promoting infrastructure development in communities as well as in promoting justice and peace, the…
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Police arrest 30 PDP, Sen Jarigbe’s supporters; Gov. Ayade fingered
By Sixtus Uket (Calabar) No fewer than 30 supporters of the Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe…
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