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Akwa Ibom Govt announces death of former Chief of Air Staff, Eduok
By Isaiah Eka Uyo, Jan. 7, 2021 The Akwa Ibom Government has announced the death of a former Chief of…
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When Robert Awokuse, Mary said ‘I do’
Robert Ibukunoluwa Awokuse recently took his heart throb, former Mary Oluwatosin Ajewole to the altar to say ‘I do.’ They…
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Don’t sell your NIN, EFCC warns Nigerians; ‘You risk arrest’
As Nigerians struggle to acquire the National Identity Number, NIN, from offices of the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, across…
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UN condemns violence at US Capitol
Adeze Ojukwu The United Nations (UN) has condemned yesterday’s violent attack by protesters at the United States(US) Capitol in Washington…
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Trump gives up, commits to ‘orderly transition’
New York, Jan. 7, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday morning committed to an “orderly transition” of power on…
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Health
I sold 6,000 dead poultry meat to Borno residents for 5 years, says suspect
By Hamza Suleiman Maiduguri, Jan. 6, 2021 A 33-year-old suspect, Hassan Ebere, has revealed how he sold 6,000 dead poultry…
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World leaders shocked at U.S. political unrest, express faith in system
Washington, Jan. 7, 2021 World leaders expressed shock at political unrest in the United States (U.S.) Wednesday which saw supporters…
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Gov. Tambuwal swears-in new Head of Service
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, Jan. 6, 2021 Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Wednesday swore-in Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad as…
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Messi shines as Barca win at Athletic Bilbao; Man City outclass Man United to reach League Cup final
Lionel Messi was at the top of his game as FC Barcelona earned a 3-2 win at Athletic Bilbao on…
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Arts & Entertainment
Obi celebrates Awka diocesan elderly priests, says life is all about giving
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has eulogised Awka…
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Business and Economy
FCMB names Yemisi Edun as Acting-MD
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, Jan. 6, 2021 The First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has named Mrs Yemisi Edun as the…
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Tension mounts over end of tenure of Heads of Prisons, Immigration, Civil Defence … Aregbesola’s actions unlawful, bad precedent – Lawyer, stakeholders
There are confusions and unease over the expiration of the extended tenures of some Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)/Heads of paramilitary…
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Boko Haram: ‘Western nations have shown Borno more concern than Arab countries Zulum says
In the midst of challenges with the Boko Haram insurgency, countries from the west have shown more concern for the…
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Police arrest man for allegedly defiling daughter
Olawale Jokotoye Abeokuta, Jan. 5, 2021 The Ogun Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man who allegedly had carnal knowledge…
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We will implement FG’s directive on travel ban — Immigration Boss
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, Jan. 5, 2021 The Comptroller-General (CG), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammed Babandede, has said the…
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Education
Zulum orders quality assessment of private schools in Borno … Commissions Ansar academy, Radio station
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has directed officials to pay visits and assess the quality of all private primary…
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Health
30% New York City health workers decline COVID-19 vaccine — Mayor
New York, Jan. 5, 2020 Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York on Tuesday, said 30 per cent of medical…
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Traditional, Religious leaders support law against gender based violence in Gombe
William Attah, Gombe A cross section of religious and traditional leaders as well as heads of media organizations in Gombe…
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To Comrade Isa Aremu: A tribute By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 On Friday, January 8, 2021, Comrade Issa Obalowu Aremu turns 60. According to him, a month-long…
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Osinbajo updates Buhari on implementation of economic sustainability plan
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Jan. 5, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, received Vice President…
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Global economy to expand by 4% in 2021 – World Bank
Adeze Ojukwu The World Bank Group, Tuesday, issued a guarded growth forecast for the global economy this year, saying ‘a…
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Zulum approves N10m for ex-servicemen, fallen heroes’ families … Directs agro support
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved immediate release of N10 million to retired members of the Nigerian…
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Education
After allocating 100 hectares, Zulum lays stone for Borno’s first private university … Orders construction of 2.3 km road, others
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday laid the foundation for the construction of Al-Ansar University which is…
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SERAP drags FG to UN over arbitrary detention, torture of Sowore, others
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent “an urgent complaint to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention…
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Cleric hails return of schools to the Church, identifies it as Obi’s greatest legacy
A cleric, Msgr Sylvester Mgbemfulu, has described the return of schools to the Church as the most fundamental, amongst other…
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