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U.S. wants bigger voice for Nigeria in world affairs
By Busayo Onijala Lagos, Sept. 13, 2024 The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills Jr. says his country wants…
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Borno: Aliko Dangote Foundation donates N1bn to Maiduguri flood victims
….Presidential Committee on Flooding also donates N1bn Chairman of Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) and Chairman, National Committee on Flood Relief…
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Analysis: Will Taylor Swift’s Harris endorsement influence U.S. election?
Global pop star Taylor Swift’s support for United States’ Vice President, Kamala Harris, may have boosted the Democratic Party candidate’s…
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Ghost of the Witchfinder General By Azu Ishiekwene
I don’t get involved with what the security services do or how. Their ways are so complex and their motives…
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African designers take center stage at Tranoï Tokyo through CANEX Initiative
TOKYO, Japan, September 12, 2024 The vibrant spirit of African fashion took centre stage at the inaugural Tranoï Tokyo trade…
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Abia pensioners beg Otti to revisit MoA on retirement benefits
By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, Sept. 11, 2024 A group of Abia pensioners has appealed to Gov. Alex Otti to revisit…
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Africa Finance Corporation leads Nigeria’s inaugural domestic dollar bond, raising over US$ 900 million
LAGOS, Nigeria, September 11, 2024 Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has announced the issuance…
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Peter Obi leads LP candidate, Olumide Akpata’s campaign in Benin
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi has joined the governorship candidate of…
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Haitian Futures Summit holds in New York City as part of UN Summit of the Future
The Haitian Futures Summit, co-sponsored by Afro4UN, a coalition of Black organizations, Afrofuturists, Futurists, and civil society organizations from around…
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Arts & Entertainment
Thirty seven years after Peter Tosh’s murder By Festus Adedayo
September 11, 2024 By 7.30pm tonight, it will be exactly the 37th posthumous anniversary of the killing of Jamaican reggae…
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Military jets foil raid on DSS assets in Niger, kill scores of terrorists
Nigerian military fighter troops on Wednesday prevented terrorists in Niger State from totally vandalising assets of the Department of State…
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FGN’s 500m dollar-denominated bond oversubscribed, records $900m
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun (middle) at the inauguration of the dollar-denominated FGN bond.…
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Woman slumps, dies while giving testimony in church
By Deborah Akpede Lagos, Sept. 11, 2024 The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the death of a 55-year…
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Presidency denies TUC’s human rights abuse claims, says Nigeria governed by law
By Salif Atojoko Abuja, Sept. 10, 2024 Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, on Tuesday…
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Dangote’s Skills Centre ready soon – Nawabuddi
In his continued determination to support government effort in bolstering youth empowerment and fast-tracking economic development in Nigeria, the Dangote…
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Business and Economy
NUPRC inaugurates BON to handle community disputes in Niger Delta region
Says: Peace in Niger Delta crucial to enhanced oil output By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, Sept 11, 2024 The Nigerian Upstream…
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‘Be good ambassadors’ – Akwa Ibom State Governor charges Youth Games contingent
Team Akwa Ibom, comprising a total of 250 athletes and officials, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, departed Uyo, the Akwa…
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Harris puts Trump on defensive in combative debate
Philadelphia, Sept. 11, 2024 Democratic candidate Kamala Harris put her Republican rival Donald Trump on the defensive in a combative…
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Customs Service Board confirms appointment of 2 DCGs, 5 ACGs (See names)
By Martha Agas Abuja, Sept. 11, 2024 The Nigeria Customs Service Board(NCS) has confirmed the appointment of two Deputy Comptroller-General(DCG)…
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Appeal Court dismisses suit seeking to disqualify Akpata as LP governorship candidate
By Edith Nwapi Abuja, Sept. 11, 2024 The Court of Appeal on Wednesday, dismissed a suit seeking to disqualify Olumide…
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Morals from ‘injury’ Ngelale’s downfall By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Why “Injury” and not Ajuri? The creme-de-la-creme of the country’s media had gathered in Ibadan, the…
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NLC confirm release of Ajaero
By Joan Nwagwu Abuja, Sept. 10, 2024 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has confirmed the release of its President, Mr.…
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Arts & Entertainment
Black Futures Summit: Major side events lined up for United Nations Summit of the Future
The Black Futures Summit, being held on the sidelines of the United Nations Summit of the Future in New York,…
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Let crashing of prices begin with government By Alabi Williams
Abuja Some Nigerians were hopeful that the one-month ultimatum announced by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), for…
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Life byways and broadways: A contrastive narrative By Isaac Megbolugbe
September 8, 2024 Introduction In the journey of life, we often find ourselves at crossroads, faced with choices that determine…
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