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Amusan advances to 100m hurdles semi-finals at world championships
Budapest, Aug. 23, 2023 Reigning champion Tobi Amusan won her qualifying heat in the women’s 100 metres hurdles on Tuesday…
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Education
UniCal replaces suspended Dean of Law faculty
By Christian Njoku Calabar, Aug. 23, 2023 Prof. Florence Obi, Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, has approved the…
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Alleged N6.9bn procurement fraud: Again Emefiele, others’ arraignment stalled
By Edith Nwapi Abuja, Aug 23, 2023 The arraignment of the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin…
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Africa
Egypt urges dialogue to settle crisis in Niger- foreign ministry
Cairo, Aug. 23, 2023 The Egyptian Foreign Ministry has stressed the importance of adopting dialogue to reach a peaceful resolution…
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Serena Williams gives birth to second child
Los Angeles (U.S.), Aug. 23, 2023 Tennis great, Serena Williams, has given birth to her second child, a girl named…
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Arts & Entertainment
Achebe’s THINGS FALL APART still tells Africa’s history 65 years after – African-American Don
By Cecilia Ologungba New York, Aug. 23, 2023 Dr Akil Khalfani, Pan African Diaspora Ambassador to the Ooni of Ife,…
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Peter Obi hails supporters for massive turnout during party’s rally in Benin
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has hailed members and other…
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UNICEF pledges $270m for poverty alleviation, humanitarian response in Nigeria – Official
By Ahmed Ubandoma Abuja, Aug. 22, 2023 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has pledged to commit 270…
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Abia govt to begin free health insurance scheme for pensioners
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Aug. 22, 2023 The Abia Government has announced plans to provide free health insurance for pensioners…
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Arts & Entertainment
Leadership Excellence Awards: BUA Chair Rabiu voted 2023 Man of the Year
By Ebere Agozie Abuja, Aug. 22, 2023 A business mogul and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu, has emerged winner…
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Oborevwori assigns portfolios to commissioners, none for information, justice
By Ifeanyi Olannye Asaba, Aug. 22, 2023 Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has assigned portfolios to newly sworn-in Commissioners with…
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Business and Economy
Gov Oborevwori rolls out massive palliatives for Deltans
Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State, has rolled out farreaching palliatives for the people of the state, to…
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Lead Story
Troops arrest 39 suspects over banditry, attack on Plateau community, other crimes
By Polycarp Auta Jos, Aug. 22, 2023 Troops of the military taskforce, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), maintaining peace in Plateau…
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Create Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, US-based Prof. Mondy Gold, counsels
United States of America (USA)-based Professor Mondy Gold has called for the establishment of a Ministry of Diaspora Affairs to…
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Business and Economy
FMITI hosts workshop on UK’s new trading scheme
Abuja, 22 August 2023 Today, in Abuja, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment in collaboration with the British…
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Education
UNICAL constitute 7-man panel to probe sexual harassment, other allegations against suspended Law Faculty Dean
By Sixtus Uket (Calabar) The Management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), has formally constituted a 7-man panel to investigate…
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Spain’s Prime Minister honours World Cup winners
Madrid, Aug. 22, 2023 Spain’s World Cup winners were honoured by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at a ceremony in Madrid…
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Business and Economy
Expert advocates revival of idle wells to boost oil output to meet OPEC quota
Dr Victor Ekpenyong, an oil industry expert says the country should leverage on existing oil reserves to boost oil production…
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Sen. Ita Enang honoured at home (See pictures)
The Ibiono Ibom people of Akwa Ibom have rolled out their drums to celebrate and honour their son, Sen. Ita…
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2 Brigade emerges winner in inter-brigade officers combat proficiency competition
The Headquarters 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army Uyo, on Friday emerged the overall winner of the 6 Division Nigerian Army 2023…
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Arts & Entertainment
Life in My City Art Festival at Awka By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Zik’s Avenue is arguably the most hurly-burly road in Awka, the capital city of Anambra State, but tucked inside Number…
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NBA promises to partner Sokoto CSOs on ACJL implementation
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL,Sokoto The leadership of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Sokoto state chapter has promised to partner Civil Society…
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UN chief honours survivors of terrorism working for peace
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Aug. 21, 2023 UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, on Monday, honoured survivors of terrorism working…
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Education
Sen. Wamakko sponsors 600 Sokoto indigent students for local, int’l studies
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL,Sokoto Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, a third term Senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial district of Sokoto State, has…
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Building workers’ capacity will boost nation’s development – Ajaero
By Adedeji Egbebi Ado-Ekiti, Aug.21, 2023 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday said that building the capacity of workers…
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