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Anyaoku expresses worry over socio-political developments in Nigeria; Says nation being pushed to brink of disaster
By Chimezie Anaso Awka, Aug. 12, 2021 Chief Emeka Anyaoku, former Commonwealth Secretary General and elder statesman, says the current…
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Health
Tinubu, with walking stick, visits Buhari in London; President’s son weds August 20
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari…
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Sokoto Assembly seeks restoration of electricity to 3 villages in Yabo LG
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, Aug. 12, 2021 Sokoto State House of Assembly has adopted a motion for the rehabilitation…
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Health
Nigerian High Commission, London shut
The Nigerian High Commission in London, United Kingdom has been shut down. It will remain closed for the next 10…
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Local
Lagos Governor flags off solar power training program for youths; US-based Institute involved
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, will, tomorrow, Friday August 13, 2021, flag off a project that promises to empower…
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DiamondXtra Season 13: Access Bank rewards customers with N600m
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, Aug. 12, 2021 Access Bank Plc on Thursday unveiled DiamondXtra Season 13 savings promo to reward…
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Local
Buhari, Sanwo-Olu mourn Mohammed, first son of late fiery lawyer, Gani Fawehinmi
President Muhammadu Buhari and Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have sent their condolences to the family of the late…
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Arts & Entertainment
New book, SAKADELLI reaches world’s choice libraries
By Yinka Olatunbosun There is a ‘Sakadelli’ in everyone of us. To be sure, everyone has a story to tell…
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Local
NGO urges Journalists to embed data in Environmental reporting
A Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Media Awareness and Justice Initiative (MAJI) on Wednesday urged journalists in the Niger Delta to…
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Local
November guber polls: Anambra PDP leaders rally behind Ozigbo
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership in Anambra State has declared total support for the party’s flag-bearer for the November…
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Local
The blasphemy of forgiveness By Martins Onyeike
With the glitz and fanfare usually associated with a carnival or pageantry, the terrorism-riddled and traumatized town of Bama, Borno…
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Local
Court remands father for allegedly defiling 4 daughters
By Adenike Ayodele Ikeja, Aug. 12, 2021 An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday remanded a 39-year-old cleaner, Sunday Julius, in…
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Education
Zulum enrolls 5,361 orphans to school in Monguno
… Offers scholarships for children of CJTFs, hunters, vigilantes Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Wednesday in Monguno,…
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Business and Economy
NRC postpones Lagos-Kano train service
By Aisha Cole Lagos, Aug. 12, 2021 The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Thursday announced the postponement of the Lagos-Kano…
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Local
Police seal off Enugu APC office
By Ifeoma Aka Enugu, Aug. 11, 2021 Enugu State Police Command has sealed off the All Progressives Congress (APC) office…
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Local
Chelsea add UEFA Super Cup to Champions League trophy
Belfast, Aug. 11, 2021 Substitute goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga made two shootout saves as Champions League winners Chelsea beat Spain’s Villarreal…
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Arts & Entertainment
Braving into the unknown: Review of Orlando Dokubo’s DEAN’s PRIZE By Anaele Ihuoma
Title: Dean’s Prize . Publisher: Kraftgriots, Ibadan. Publication Year: 2020; 252 pages Reviewer: ANAELE IHUOMA Where does the world of…
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Arts & Entertainment
What Twitter must do to operate in Nigeria – Lai Mohammed
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Aug. 11, 2021 The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says issues surrounding the…
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Local
Dickson out of EFCC after interrogation, says petition against him are frivolous
Former Governor of Bayelsa, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, on Wednesday said he was questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes…
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Africa
Sunday Igboho: Obasanjo should not obstruct judicial process – Prof. Balogun
A former Special Adviser to the President of the United Nations General Assembly, Professor Murtala Jide Balogun, has cautioned ex…
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Local
Investment in youths, critical ingredient for Nigeria’s development — Obi
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has explained that…
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Health
WHO announces 3 new drugs for COVID-19 clinical trials; 203 million cases of disease recorded globally
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Aug. 11, 2021 Three new candidate drugs are being tested in the latest phase of…
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Local
Ibadan flood control: We remain committed to World Bank-backed project – Makinde
*Oyo Govt insists it’ll continue to fund project *World Bank in letter to Makinde, recognises Gov’s ‘unwavering support’ to flood…
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Local
Tears as musician killed by cultists is buried; Family calls for justice
Dennis Udoma, Uyo Emotions and tears were let loose at Okoyo village, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, as…
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Local
Court remands man for allegedly impregnating deaf and dumb
By Aisha Gambo Kaduna, Aug. 11, 2021 A firewood cutter, Samaila Bala, has been remanded by a Shari’a Court at…
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