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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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Olurin, Oyo ex-military governor dies at 78; Buhari, Fayemi mourn
By Adekunle Williams Lagos, Aug. 21, 2021 A former Military Governor of Oyo State, Brig. Gen. Adetunji Idowu Olurin (rtd),…
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Thousands besiege Kabul airport in frantic attempt to flee Taliban
Kabul, Aug. 21, 2021 Thousands of people are besieging the entrances to the airport in the Afghan capital Kabul, which…
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Nestlé Empowering Rural Women in Nigeria
Nestlé Nigeria PLC has launched a project to Empower Rural Women in Nigeria to scale up their retail businesses through…
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VIVO partners TD Africa, rolls out attractive fault-proof devices
Multinational technology company, Vivo Communication Technology Co. Ltd. has partnered with TD Africa,Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading tech, lifestyle and solutions distributor,…
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Abia’s too many dramas By Dr Monday O. Ubani
Theodore Orji, former Governor of Abia State was said to have been arrested at Abuja Airport, Thursday, by EFCC over…
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Police in Imo kill armed robbery gang leader – CP
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, Aug. 21, 2021 The police command in Imo said it has shot dead a notorious kingpin…
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Nigerian Embassy in Washington pledges close collaboration with NIDOA
(Left) Amb. Uzoma Emenike, Nigerian Ambassador to the U.S, receiving gift from the President of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation-Americas…
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Super Eagles must guard against complacency in AFCON Group D
When the draw for the group phase of the next Africa Cup of Nations was made, the general feeling amongst…
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Governors deny alleged disbursement of N243.8bn to States
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Aug. 20,2021 The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has denied alleged disbursement of N243.8 billion from the…
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You’re not alone, UN chief tells terrorism survivors
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Aug. 20, 2021 UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, on Friday paid tribute to the victims and…
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Health
UNFPA, stakeholders in Sokoto hail COVID-19 response project
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, Aug. 20, 2021 The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Civil Society Organisations and stakeholders in Sokoto…
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Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram urea fertilizer supplier
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Aug. 20, 2021 The Nigerian Army says its troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force, North…
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A/Ibom acquires 63, 336 doses of modena vaccines; Records 796 active cases
Dennis Udoma, Uyo Akwa Ibom COVID – 19 active cases as at Thursday August 20, 2021 has hit 796. Secretary…
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Nigeria to recommence cash transfer payment to beneficiaries Aug. 23
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Abuja, Aug. 20, 2021 The National Cash Transfer Office(NCTO) under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster…
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Anambra 2021: Valentine Ozigbo, PDP, gain momentum as influential Awka South groups pledge support ahead of November poll
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate for the November 6 elections, Valentine Ozigbo, continue to gain momentum…
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Anambra guber: APGA inaugurates Soludo campaign council
By Chimezie Anaso Awka, Aug. 20, 2021 The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Friday inaugurated its National Campaign Council and…
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Africa
Buhari’s son’s wedding: Osinbajo, Jonathan, Atiku, Governors, other dignitaries storm Kano (See pictures)
President Muhammadu Buhari was at the solemnisation of the marriage contract between his son Yusuf and Zahra, daughter of Emir…
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Africa
Signing of PIB, a wrong message to Niger Delta, says HOMEF
The signing of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) into law sends a wrong signal to the oil extraction impacted peoples,…
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Gombe: UNESCO, Japan support women, girls, other marginalized communities
William Attah, Gombe The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Japanese Government are implementing a one…
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Wife snatching: A Pastor’s moral, ethical infraction
By Michael West August 20, 2021 In what looks like an adultery scandal, the news went viral a couple of…
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Lessons from Kabul By Martins Onyeike
Lately, the local and international media has been awash with the frightening developments in Afghanistan. Albeit, those abreast with the…
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PIA is not a raw deal By ANIEBO NWAMU
My belief in the efficacy of market forces as the cure for voodoo economics remains unshaken. And so I welcome…
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T.A Orji, son in EFCC net over looting of Abia State funds
Former Abia State governor, Senator Theodore Orji was arrested, Thursday by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives in Abuja.…
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Business and Economy
Effedua in trouble? BPP begins forensic audit, as alleged procurement frauds rock Maritime Academy
Dennis Udoma, Uyo Worried by the alleged procurement frauds rocking the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, Akwa Ibom State,…
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