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Local
House of Reps member extends olive branch to opponent after winning 5 court cases
…Says he cannot be distracted William Attah, Gombe Hon. Victor Mela Danzaria, member representing Balanga/Billiri Federal constituency, Gombe State, in…
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Education
School kidnappings: Implications on posterity By Dakuku Peterside
Last week’s abduction by bandits of students of Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, Kebbi State is the latest chapter in…
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CPJ board honors Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai with Gwen Ifill Press Freedom Award
New York, June 21, 2021 The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) Monday said it will honor Jimmy Lai, the imprisoned founder…
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Lead Story
2022 World Cup: Only vaccinated fans can attend – Qatar Prime Minister
Berlin, June 21, 2021 Qatar wants to allow only vaccinated fans to attend the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which it…
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Local
Nigerian corporates – Dangote, Zenith, Konga, UBA, Access, Glo, BUA, Flutterwave etc. can defend Nigeria’s future By Umar H.Farouk
A popular philanthropist and business icon was once quoted as saying that when entrepreneurs from Nigeria die, they will be…
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Arts & Entertainment
Nigerian women must take advantage of African Trade Agreement – WISTA President
The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria has urged women in the maritime Industry to explore investment opportunities…
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Local
The TB Joshua I knew (I) By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Monica (not real name) took me to the Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN or Synagogue,…
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Business and Economy
A Different Type of Sylva By Julius Bokoru, Abuja
It is 28 August 2019, a Wednesday, and the rains still rage on, it is, after all, the heart of…
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Local
2nd Niger Bridge will be completed next year – Fashola
By Ikenna Uwadileke/Silas Nwoha Abuja, June 20, 2021 The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has reaffirmed that…
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ASUU threatens industrial action over non-payment of members’ salaries
By Polycarp Auta Jos, June 20, 2021 The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on an…
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Local
FG, Lai Muhammed sued over repressive directive to broadcasters to stop using Twitter
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Abuja “to stop the…
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When Nigerian Consulate, New York held memorial ceremony for COVID-19 victims
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and Consul- General, Amb. Lot Egopija at the unveiling of memorial Plaque for Nigerian COVID-19…
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Local
FC Barcelona confirm agreement to sign Depay
Madrid, June 19, 2021 FC Barcelona on Saturday confirmed that they have reached an agreement to sign Dutch international striker…
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Health
Would-be couples to do drug test — Marwa
Ogidi-ijumu (Kogi), June 19, 2021 Retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, Chairman of National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has said that…
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Local
National dialogue will solve Nigeria’s problems – Senator Enang
Sen. Ita Enang, Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Niger Delta Affairs, has said that a national dialogue…
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Africa
Day of African Child: Change tactics in securing school children… University Don tasks Govt
William Attah, Gombe Governments across the country have been tasked to change tactics in securing school children who have become…
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Lead Story
Protect Igbos in your areas, South East leaders urge other regions
…Support one Nigeria based on justice, equality of rights, fairness, love, respect for one another Leaders of the South East…
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Gov. Yahaya congratulates Amina Mohammed on re-appointment as UN Dep. Sec-Gen
By Peter Uwumarogie Gombe, June 19, 2021 Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state has congratulated Amina Mohammed on her re-appointment…
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Faith
Obi decries high level of corruption, renews call for prayers
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, decrying the level of…
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Africa
Buhari urges ECOWAS leaders to exert “pressure on Mali” to return to civilian rule
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday called on West African leaders to exert pressure on the military leadership in Mali to…
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Local
Anambra guber: Ezeife reiterates support for Sen. Ekwunife
By Alex Enebeli Enugu, June 19, 2021 A former governor of Anambra, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife has reiterated support for Sen.…
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Africa
ECOWAS leaders vow to sustain democratic culture in sub-region
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, June 19, 2021 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has pledged to continue to…
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Arts & Entertainment
Second term: Buhari congratulates UN Secretary General, Guterres, Deputy, Amina Mohammed
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres on his re-appointment for a second-term in…
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