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450 students take oath during Army Varsity’s Third Matriculation in Biu.
William Attah, Gombe The Nigerian Army University Biu has matriculated 450 students during it’s third matriculation ceremony for 2021/2022 Academic…
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Man kills former roommate over cooking pot
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo Police detectives in Akwa Ibom have arrested one Samuel Cosmas Akpan for allegedly stabbing his former…
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Nigerian Mission clears backlog of passport applications : Treats over 24,000 in 3 months
ABUJA, AUG. 9, 2021 : Amb. Sarafa Ishola, Nigeria High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) said that the Mission…
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Zulum in Baga, resettles 1,200; Provides food, clothes, cash
… Lauds Buhari, security agencies Governor of Borno state, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum travelled to Baga, a famous fishing area,…
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Africa
I Cry for My Beloved Country Nigeria By DR. AYOKUNLE AKANBI
When renowned author Alan Paton wrote the award winning novel cry my beloved country; it was against the background of…
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Jubilation galore as FG commissions erosion, flood control project in Abia; Indigenes hail Onyejeocha
It was a moment of jubilation amidst deep relief, the day the federal government commissioned and handed over erosion and…
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“It could have killed me” – Onyeka Onwenu discusses walking away from emotionally abusive marriage and finding love again #WithChude
Lagos, Nigeria On this week’s episode of #WithChude, legendary singer, actor, journalist, and author, Onyeka Onwenu bared her heart…
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Igbo Governors and the Struggle: ‘You can’t stand on my nose and get balance.’ By Gerald Oluchi Ibe
Is there anything new under the sun? What was, usually is. This simply explains the Igbo attitude to governance and…
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Chidinma remanded for 30 days pending arraignment
Lagos, Aug. 9, 2021 Chidinma Ojukwu, one of the defendants in the alleged murder of Mr Usifo Ataga, the Chief Executive…
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Buhari: 658 days to go By Lasisi Olagunju
Six hundred and fifty eight days from today, Nigeria will be free from Muhammadu Buhari and his government. To count…
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Africa
Crisis: NICASA commends S/African govt for restoring normalcy; Asks for help for affected businesses
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Aug. 9, 2021 The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) says the South African government has…
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PDP crisis: Group calls for removal of Secondus
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Aug. 9, 2021 As the leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepens, some support…
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PDP crisis: Uche Secondus dares erstwhile godfather, Gov. Wike, says ‘I will not resign’
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has said that he will not resign his…
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2023: The familiar as Unknown (3) By Dakuku Peterside
We started this series penultimate week with permutations regarding the conventions and congresses of Nigeria’s two major political parties –…
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AfDB to support tech-based MSMEs with $500m -Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Ilishan Remo (Ogun), Aug. 8, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the African Development Bank (AfDB) has…
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Business and Economy
FG lists criteria to access N250bn gas intervention fund
By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, Aug. 8, 2021 The Federal Government says investors must meet seven criteria to access the N250…
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PDP: Sow the wind, reap the whirlwind By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Embattled Uche Secondus was elected the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee chairman after a…
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Probe spending of N881bn by 367 MDAs without appropriation, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari “to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and…
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We’ve arrested seven fathers for raping own daughters – Martha Emmanuel
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo Wife of Akwa Ibom Governor, Martha Emmanuel has said, her organization, the Family Empowerment and Youth…
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NNPC records ₦43.57bn trading surplus in April
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced a trading surplus of ₦43.57bn in April 2021 representing a 23.64% increase…
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Breaking: Senator Ekwunife named Chairperson of Valentine Ozigbo Governorship Campaign Council
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has recorded another milestone in its quest to take over Anambra Government House in November…
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Arts & Entertainment
Forbes honors Leo Stan, Zinox boss as Africa’s Leading Tech Icon
Serial digital entrepreneur and Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has been honoured with the highly coveted Forbes Best of…
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U.S top medals table for third successive Olympic Games
Tokyo, Aug. 8, 2021 The U.S topped the Olympics medals table for the third successive time after ending the Tokyo Games…
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Shell LiveWIRE beneficiaries get N48m grant
117 young entrepreneurs from the Niger Delta have graduated from the Shell Nigeria LiveWIRE programme and have been awarded a…
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Faith
69th Annual Convention of RCCG ends today, Sunday, August 8, 2021
The 69th Annual Convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) that started on Monday, August 2, 2021 ends…
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