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New York’s 1st female governor sworn in after Cuomo resignation
Albany, Aug. 25, 2021 Kathy Hochul has been sworn in as the 57th governor of New York. The first…
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Arts & Entertainment
How Adanma Okpara died at 99 – Son; Amb. Tom Aguiyi-Ironsi visits family; Our mother lived full, accomplished life – Okpara’s family
By Sam Oditah Umuahia, Aug. 25, 2021 The family of late Dr M.I. Okpara, former Premier of the defunct Eastern…
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NDA attack won’t dampen military’s resolve to end criminality, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) by unknown gunmen that left some…
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ISWAP, Boko Haram clash over attempt to surrender…. 27 terrorists killed
Scores of ISWAP and Boko Haram fighters have been killed during a deadly clash between the terrorist groups in Northern…
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Education
UK govt awards five Nigerians with prestigious ‘Chevening’ scholarship
By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Aug. 25, 2021 The UK Government has awarded Five Persons with Disabilities the prestigious Chevening Scholarship for…
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Business and Economy
Dangote to boost Engineering in Nigeria; Bags multiple Awards
The Dangote Group has bagged three awards given by the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) in recognition of its outstanding…
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NPDC, Ogoni people pledge cooperation on oil production
The leaders of Ogoniland in Rivers State under the auspices of the Ogoni Liberation Initiative have pledged to cooperate…
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Local
Imo SWAN task Heartland FC Mgt on players’ assessment ahead of new season
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, Aug. 24, 2021 Imo chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has advised management of…
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Anambra guber poll: Police assures of peaceful conduct of poll
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, Aug. 24, 2021 The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba, has assured of peaceful…
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Business and Economy
Osinbajo inaugurates ultra-modern Anambra shoe cluster
By Francis Onyeukwu Oyi (Anambra), Aug. 24, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday inaugurated an ultra-modern industrial shoe-making hub…
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Insurgency: 10% of our people unaccounted for, says Gov. Zulum
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Aug. 24, 2021 Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno says the state government is yet to account…
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Makinde receives Chief of Army Staff, pledges continuous support for security agencies
…says govt‘ll always go after criminals *Chief of Army Staff appreciates Gov Oyo State Governor, ’Seyi Makinde, has pledged the…
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Yenagoa Rotary installs new president
Mr Victor Sam-Ateki, a Special Adviser, Small and Medium Scale Enterprise, to Bayelsa governor, has been unveiled as the 19th…
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Buhari hails outstanding achievements of Nigeria’s U20 athletes
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigerian athletes on their outstanding achievements at the just concluded World Athletics U20 Championships in…
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Local
2023: Campaign banners, videos needless distractions – Osinabjo’s aide
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Aug. 23, 2021 Mr Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity,…
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Local
Delta @ 30: Okonjo-Iweala, Clark, others to receive anniversary awards
By Carol Utulu Asaba, Aug. 23, 2021 World Trade Organization (WTO) President, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and elder statesman, Chief Edwin…
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Arts & Entertainment
JAMB and the Oloyede revolution By Kunle Akogun
There is no doubt that since his appointment as the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) five…
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Local
PDP crisis continues as Court restrains Secondus from parading as national chairman, member of PDP
The High Court of Rivers State has issued an interim injunction restraining, Prince Uche Secondus from parading himself as the…
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Lead Story
Dignitaries attend luncheon for Buhari’s newly wedded son, wife (See colorful pictures)
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Aug. 22, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari, his wife, Hajiya Aisha Buhari and the Vice President, Prof.…
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Local
Trouble in Gombe APC as stakeholders disown Senator Goje, endorse Gov. Inuwa as party leader
William Attah, Gombe Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe Central Senatorial zone have declared that Governor Muhammad…
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Africa
African Diaspora Organisation urges Indonesia to protect foreign diplomats
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Aug. 21, 2021 The African Diaspora Congress (ADC) has called on Indonesia government to be…
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Security: Sen. Gobir hails Sokoto stakeholders meeting
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, Aug. 21, 2021 Sen. Ibrahim Gobir (APC-Sokoto) on Saturday described the recent stakeholders meeting on security…
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Local
Who is afraid of 86-year-old Akintoye – 2 By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Prof. Stephen Adebanji (Banji) Akintoye is the President-General of Ilana Omo Oodua. Two reasons accounted for…
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Local
The CORA/NLNG Book Party 2021
It had a life of its own, the CORA/NLNG Book Party that brought together eleven writers longlisted for the 2021…
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Arts & Entertainment
Nasir Ado Bayero’s coronation as Emir of Bichi, uncommon grace – Akpabio
Minister, Niger Delta Affairs Ministry, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has described the coronation of His Highness, Nasir Ado Bayero, as the…
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