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Military air strikes kill dozens of terrorists in Katsina, Borno
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, April 7, 2024 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operations Hadarin Daji…
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Tinubu arrives Lagos for Eid-el-Fitri celebration
Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, April 7, 2024 President Bola Tinubu has arrived Lagos State to celebrate Eid-el-Fitri, which signifies the end…
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Electricity tariffs: The limits of shock By Dakuku Peterside
In Nigeria, many policies that are supposed to catalyse economic growth end up making things worse and complicate matters for…
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Business and Economy
Maritime security: Nigeria, Spain to deepen cooperation
Modalities to deploy security boats is priority – Mobereola The Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Ambassador Juan Ignacio Sell has…
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Arts & Entertainment
Margaret Omolara Sekumade celebrates milestone 60th birthday with grandeur
In a high society Christian celebration befitting the occasion, Margaret Omolara Sekumade marked her 60th birthday with a thanksgiving service…
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Nigeria Federation Cup play-offs set to kick off nationwide (See list of states’ representatives)
The Federation Cup competitions, both for men and women, are gearing up for an exciting new phase set to commence…
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El-Rufai and the short trek to posterity, by Hassan Gimba
The chickens, the saying goes, always come home to roost. But some people would prefer to be Shakespearean by quoting…
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In Nigeria, is electricity no longer for the poor? By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Decades back, in those giddy days of military rule, David Mark, one of the top military…
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Africa
Peter Obi pays tribute to Nwoye, billionaire who died watching Super Eagles at AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire
The Nigerian billionaire, Chief Osondu Nwoye, who died in Cote d’Ivoire, earlier this year during the AFCON championship, has been…
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Africa
Global ‘Drum for Freedom’ campaign begins Monday, April 8, 2024
A global drumming campaign will commence on Monday, April 8, 2024 on the 220th Anniversary of the Freedom Proclamation by…
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Health
Tanzanian VP highlights urgent global health challenges
By Abujah Racheal Dar es salaam, April 6, 2024 Tanzanian Vice President, Dr. Philip Isdor Mpango, has underscored the pressing…
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Healthcare in Haiti under attack by armed gangs – OCHA
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, April 5, 2024 The UN Humanitarian Coordination Office (OCHA) says hospitals in Haiti’s capital have…
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CIBN elects Olarenwaju as 23rd President, plans export roadshow
By Grace Alegba Lagos, April 6, 2024 The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) on Saturday elected Prof. Pius…
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Ijaw Elders seek justice for slain officers, safety for innocent residents; Condemn invasion of Chief Clarks’ home
By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, April 6, 2024 The Ijaw Elders Forum (IEF), Lagos branch, on Saturday expressed concerns over recent…
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Africa
New York State Assembly Member, Stefani Zinerman: Amplifying Arts and Culture By Jerry Kwabena Adinkra
Black Women: Shaping our everyday history (Women making History Month 2024): Together, let’s ensure that Black History and Women’s history…
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Health
Medical mission: Dabiri-Erewa commends Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas
Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has applauded the efforts of the Association of Nigerian Physicians in…
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Africa
We lost scoring chances in 1-0 win against Banyana Banyana – Waldrum
By Ijeoma Okigbo Abuja, April 5, 2024 Super Falcons coach, Randy Waldrum, said the team lost several scoring chances in…
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Investors to build dairy farm in Abia
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Nvosi (Abia), April 5, 2024 The Blueribbon Ltd. has expressed its readiness to establish a dairy farm in…
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Africa
Afreximbank delivers exceptional financial results in 2023 amidst a challenging operating environment; Results well ahead of expectations
CAIRO, Egypt, April 5, 2024 African Export-Import Bank (“Afreximbank” or the “Group”) has released the consolidated financial statements of the…
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Okuama killings: Gov. Oborevwori calls for transparent investigation
By Edeki Igafe Warri (Delta), April 5, 2024 Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has called for a transparent investigation into…
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2024 Paris Olympic games qualifier: Nigeria seek revenge against South Africa today
Atletico Madrid Femenino and Super Falcons star, Rasheedat Ajibade, has declared that the Nigerian team will seek revenge against the…
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Earthquake in USA: Emergency agency warns about aftershocks in New York
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, April 5, 2024 New York State Emergency Management has warned that residents might experience aftershocks…
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Jonathan and Sam: Two books, one message By Azu Ishiekwene
Before The Human Flow was published, Jonathan, one of Europe’s most accomplished foreign affairs columnists and journalists, had talked with excitement about…
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Business and Economy
Transcorp Power Plc releases audited FY2023 results; Grows topline by 57.03%; Profit by 75%; Declares dividend of N3.13.
Ughelli, Delta State, April 01, 2024 Transcorp Power Plc, one of the power subsidiaries of Nigeria’s leading listed conglomerate, Transnational…
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Palmer hat-trick gives Chelsea stunning 4-3 win over Manchester United
London, April 4, 2024 Chelsea staged a last-gasp comeback to beat Manchester United 4-3 with Cole Palmer bagging a hat-trick…
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