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Local
Choice of Irabor as CDS excites Omo-Agege
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege is elated at the choice of Gen. Leo Irabor as the…
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Makinde meets Buhari, briefs president on security situation in Oyo …demands more Mobile Police Squadrons in Oyo …says govt’ll continue to go after criminals
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, met with President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss the security situation in the…
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Buhari to new Service Chiefs: We’re in a state of emergency; Be patriotic, serve the country well
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Jan. 27, 2021 President Muhammad Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja met with the newly appointed Service…
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Local
New Electoral Bill to be passed before end of 1st quarter 2021 – Omo-Agege, Gaya, Dukku …. As Committee adopts final document this weekend
The National Assembly has assured that it would consider and pass the new Electoral Law upon resumption for plenary by…
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Ex-President Jonathan urges mothers to prioritise parenting for a better society
Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday appreciated the crucial role of women in child upbringing and urged mothers to…
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Local
EndSARS: Oyo judicial panel begins public hearing, mentions 10 cases …reassures on dispensation of justice without fear or favour
The Oyo State Judicial Panel of Inquiry set up by Governor Seyi Makinde to look into cases of victimisation and…
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Local
Borno Governor, Zulum welcomes new service chiefs, grateful to Buratai, Sadique, others
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has welcomed the appointment of new service chiefs, while expressing gratitude to the…
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Local
Tony Awusaku Football Tournament attracts support for Oboama Nguru community
The Commissioner for Environment and Petroleum in Imo State, Hon. Ikay V. Njoku, has assured youths of Oboama Nguru, Aboh…
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Local
Under Secretary-General visits Borno, says Zulum’s reputation high at United Nations
The United Nations Under Secretary-General for Safety and Security, Mr. Gilles Michaud was in Maiduguri, Borno State on Tuesday, for…
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Local
Ikpeazu lifts ban on activities of NURTW in Abia
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Jan. 26, 2021 Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has lifted the proscription placed on the activities…
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Business and Economy
Contract for renovation of national arts theatre to be awarded soon— Emefiele
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, Jan. 26, 2021 The Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, has expressed hope that a contract…
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Local
How we put out fire at Sunday Igboho’s residence–Oyo Fire Service
The Oyo State Fire and Safety Services has stated that its men were able to timeously arrest the fire incident…
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Local
New Service Chiefs: Wike commends Buhari; APC rallies support for appointees; PDP tasks on security; PANDEF, others react
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing new Service Chiefs for the country. Governor…
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Local
Foundation builds teachers’ capacity on waste management
By Fabian Ekeruche Lagos, Jan. 25, 2020 The Nigerian Conservation Foundation, NCF, in partnership with the Oando Foundation on Monday…
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Education
Obi seeks amicable resolution of dispute between AMCON, Enugu school; Feels for affected students
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has called…
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Faith
Seat of Wisdom Catholic Station, Umuokoro Umuariam Obowo, honours Fathers of Faith, women leaders
Friday, January 1, 2021 was a day of joyful celebration at the Seat of Wisdom Station of the Catholic Church,…
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Local
Gov. Okowa congratulates new CDS, Gen. Irabor
By Ifeanyi Olannye Asaba, Jan. 26, 2021 Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated Maj-Gen. Leo Irabor on his appointment…
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NSE gains N259bn as MPC retains interest rate at 11.5%; Experts applaud CBN’s rates retention
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, Jan. 26, 2021 The Nigerian Stock Exchange on Tuesday extended growth by N259 billion following interest…
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Africa
African Union: No reparations for ex-Chad President’s victims; 4 years after Hissène Habré’s conviction, AU fails to put in place Victims’ Fund
The African Union, AU, has yet to set up a Trust Fund to compensate victims of the former Chadian president,…
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President Buhari appoints new Service Chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the immediate resignation of the Service Chiefs, and their retirement from service. Those involved are…
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Local
Funke Akindele’s “Omo Ghetto’ becomes highest grossing Nollywood movie
By Alex Enebeli Abuja, Jan. 26, 2021 “Omo Ghetto” ( The Saga), a movie by Actress Funke Akindele-Bello, popularly known…
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Local
CAR: Arrest, transfer of former Seleka armed group leader to ICC, positive step towards justice for victims
Following the Central African Republic (CAR) authorities’ transfer of a former Seleka armed group leader to the International Criminal Court…
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Local
Bayelsa Community leader applauds rehabilitation of railways, seeks attention for PH-Kano line
A community leader at Sampou, in Bayelsa, Chief Ashane Usukoromo, Monday applauded the massive rehabilitation of the railways by the…
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Local
Omo-Agege mourns Senator Nosike Ikpo
With the passing of Senator Nosike Ikpo to eternal realms, Delta State has lost one of its great elders whose…
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Arts & Entertainment
Ikenna Korieocha ‘comes of age’
US-based Ikenna Carl Korieocha has performed the Iwa Akwa (tying of cloth) or coming of age ceremony that young men…
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