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Nigeria: Three stories, one message By Azu Ishiekwene
Three – maybe three and a half – stories go to the heart of why Nigeria appears stuck in a…
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Thousands evacuated as tropical storm heads towards India
New Delhi, Oct. 24, 2024 Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated, schools closed, and trains and flights cancelled…
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Yahaya Bello: Court fixes Nov 14 for response to summons, arraignment
By Taiye Agbaje/Edith Nwa Abuja, Oct. 24, 2024 A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday, granted the…
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R U M B L I N G S . . .Of That Night At The Toll Gate Plaza (Poem)
The beats went on for days unending The pizzas, the dancing and the megaphones The passion was thick as steaming…
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Business and Economy
Rising FDI signals opportunities for insurance industry – NIA Chairman
By Rukayat Adeyemi Lagos, Oct. 23, 2024 Mr. Kunle Ahmed, Chairman of the Nigerian Insurance Association (NIA), says the recent…
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Raphinha treble guides Barcelona to 4-1 thrashing of Bayern Munich
Barcelona (Spain), Oct. 23, 2024 Barcelona captain Raphinha scored a hat-trick to lead them to a commanding 4-1 home victory…
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NIDO-New Jersey honors RCCG Dominion Cathedral, Pastor (Dr.) Toyin Laoye, others at Flag Raising event today, Thursday
…Consul General of Nigeria in New York, USA, Amb. Jidda, expected The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Dominion Cathedral,…
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Africa
Afreximbank signs Term Sheet for US$3Million facility for Mediwood Studios’ expansion
ALGIERS, Algeria, October 23, 2024 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and Mediwood Studios in Tunisia have signed a Term Sheet…
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UN chief condemns terror attack in Türkiye
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 23. 2024 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Turkish…
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Arts & Entertainment
Promote development in old Eastern Region, Uzodimma tasks journalists
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has canvassed a collaborative approach among journalists in the old Eastern Region to fast…
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Alia suspends justice commissioner over suit against EFCC, ICPC
By Emmanuel Antswen Makurdi, Oct. 23, 2024 Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue has suspended the Attorney General and Commissioner for…
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Obi begins three cities appreciation tour to US
In continuation of his interactions with Nigerians in the Diaspora and in keeping with his avowed determination to lead the…
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NFF congratulates Shehu Dikko on appointment as Chairman, National Sports Commission
President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has congratulated the newly-appointed Chairman of the National Sports Commission…
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Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu joins Tinubu’s cabinet; 5 ministers sacked, some reassigned; Portfolios restructured
By Salif Atojoko Abuja, Oct. 23, 2024 President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday sacked five ministers, appointed seven new ones and…
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Harris holds 46%-43% lead over Trump amid voter gloom, poll finds
Washington, Oct. 22, 2024 Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris held a marginal 46 per cent to 43 per cent…
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Nigeria and her ravaging hunger By Ejike Anyaduba
Nigeria relishes the moniker – the giant of Africa – which she blazons like an armorial bearing. With enormous resources…
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Nigeria’s Flamingos set for quarterfinals rematch against USA at 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, have qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.…
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Business and Economy
Tinubu meets, thanks NIPCO executives for investments in CNG sector
President Bola Tinubu has thanked NIPCO for investing in Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) sector during a meeting with the…
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Africa
Afreximbank enters deal for EUR 245 million facility with New World Television for African sports broadcast rights acquisition
ALGIERS, Algeria, October 22, 2024 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has announced the signing of a EUR 245-million global facility…
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Sinwar’s death could aid hostage release, war goals – Israeli PM
Jerusalem, Oct. 23, 2024 The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar could positively affect the release of Israeli hostages and…
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Police arrest 4 over disappearance of NYSC member in Rivers
By Desmond Ejibas Port Harcourt, Oct. 22, 2024 The Police Command in Rivers has arrested four persons in connection with…
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PDP postpones NEC meeting to Nov. 28; Dismisses report on Bala Mohammed’s suit against NEC
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Oct. 23, 2024 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rescheduled its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting…
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Regionalism is root of Nigeria’s problems, Obasanjo says
By Yetunde Fatungase Abeokuta, Oct. 22, 2024 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday in Abeokuta said the principle of regionalism…
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Nigerian footballer, Chidera Ejuke, out for three months after injury against Barcelona
Sevilla have confirmed that Nigerian international footballer, Chidera Ejuke, will miss up to three months of soccer action due to…
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Nigeria beat hosts Dominican Republic for Saturday date with U.S
Ibadan, Oct. 23, 2024 Shakirat Moshood’s 89th minute goal following a strike from 24 yards out helped Nigeria to a…
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