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The New Nigeria we seek to build – By Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa
Speech by Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa at the launch of the New Nigeria Group (NNG) at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja on…
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UN welcomes U.S., Russia’s quest for nuclear treaty extension –Spokesman
United Nations, Jan. 22, 2021 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the decisions by Russia and the United States to…
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Revised Cheque book becomes fully operational April 1, CBN says
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, Jan. 22, 2021 The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has advised all Deposit Money Banks (DMBs)…
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‘I use fiction, poetry to challenge gender violence, social ills’ – Shari Egbuchulem
Adeze Ojukwu A recent chat with Nigerian-born author and poet, Ms. Shari Egbuchulem was very engaging and enlightening. Egbuchulem is…
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Abacha Loot: Supreme Court dismisses appeal by Abacha’s brother to unfreeze accounts
By Ebere Agozie Abuja, Jan. 22, 2021 The Supreme Court, has for the second time, refused the request by Alhaji…
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Health
COVID-19: Osinbajo lauds health personnel’s diligence amid ongoing challenges
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Jan. 22, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has lauded the diligent work of Nigeria’s health workers…
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Acting CG, NSCDC, Hillary Kelechi Madu, thanks FG, Aregbesola for opportunity to serve; Assures on service delivery
The Acting Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Hillary Kelechi Madu fsi, has appreciated the Federal Government…
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First MPC meeting: Cordros analysts optimistic of rates retention
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, Jan. 22, 2021 Ahead of the first apex bank Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, analysts at…
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Business and Economy
In Biu, Zulum launches 2nd phase of N1 billion support for low-profile entrepreneurs
… Shares 80 vehicles, Keke NAPEP … Bans political thuggery … Warns politicians breeding thugs Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara…
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Fayemi mourns death of former police IG Jimeta
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi has expressed his condolences to the family of former Inspector General of…
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Bayelsa Rep, Agbedi urges youths to be agents of development
By Nathan Nwakamma Sagbama (Bayelsa) Jan. 22, 2021 Hon Fred Agbedi representing Sagbama-Ekeremor Federal Constituency has urged youths in the…
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We won’t allow anyone to cause ethnic crisis in Oyo, Makinde declares
…charges new Police Commissioner to arrest miscreants causing tension * ‘Welfare of police officers and men paramount’ *Police chief vows…
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Imo North by-election: Court rejects Ararume’s plea against APC, Ibezim
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Jan. 22, 2021 The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, rejected Sen. Ifeanyi Araraume’s prayer, seeking…
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Alarm: Boko Haram insurgents regrouping in Nasarawa, says Gov. Sule; Updates Buhari
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Jan. 22, 2021 Gov. Abdulahi Sule of Nasarawa State has raised an alarm over the regrouping…
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Chevron denies responsibility over Bayelsa oil spill
By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, Jan. 22, 2021 Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) declared on Friday that reported leaks near its operational…
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Association calls for removal of barriers to employment of PWD’s
By Fabian Ekeruche Lagos, Jan. 21, 2021 The Nigerian Association for the Blind on Thursday called for the abolition of…
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Africa in danger of being left behind in COVID-19 vaccination – WHO
United Nations, Jan. 22, 2021 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that Africa is in danger of being left…
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Shaquille O’Neal to take on role in Georgia county sheriff’s office
Atlanta (U.S), Jan. 22, 2021 Shaquille O’Neal is a man of many nicknames and, according to the Henry County (Georgia)…
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Suarez double snatches win for La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid at Eibar
Eibar (Spain), Jan. 22, 2021 Luis Suarez’s double, including a late penalty kick, helped Atletico Madrid to snatch a 2-1…
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Biden unveils national pandemic response on first full day in office
Washington, Jan. 21, 2021 U.S. President Joe Biden launched a national strategy to curb the raging coronavirus pandemic on his…
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Gombe Line lost over N200m during lockdown… MD
William Attah, Gombe Gombe State Transport Service, operators of Gombe Line fleet of buses says they lost over N200m during…
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Reflections from a Wreath Laying ceremony By FEMI ADESINA
There’s no year I attend the Wreath Laying Ceremony marking the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration that I don’t shed…
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Business and Economy
Buhari re-appoints Hadiza Bala Usman NPA MD, approves Board members for NPA, TCN
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Hadiza Bala Usman as Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), for…
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Nkanga’s death has left a void in Niger Delta struggle, Gov. Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says the untimely death of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) Chairman, Air Commodore Idongesit…
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Pogba stunner sends Man Utd top with win at Fulham; Man City beat Aston Villa
London, Jan. 21, 2021 Paul Pogba struck another crucial blow for Manchester United in the Premier League title race with…
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