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Bayelsa guber race: PDP aspirant, Osaisai promises violence free campaigns
By Nathan Nwakamma Dr Franklin Osaisai, an aspirant in the November 16 governorship polls in Bayelsa State on Friday said…
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Health
Gombe monarchs appeal for welfare packages for less privileged
A cross section of prominent traditional rulers in Gombe State have called for the creation of social welfare packages that will cater for the basic needs of the less privileged in the society as a way of addressing malnutrition. The traditional rulers stated this separately in their Palaces during advocacy visits paid to them by Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) on the need for them to press on the state government for the funding of malnutrition activities. Foremost to speak out was the Mai of Kaltungo, Engineer Saleh Mohammed who told the delegation that the Nigerian Government needs to create sustainable welfare programmes that will take care of the aged, disabled as well as other less privileged persons in the society due to their helpless situation. According to him, Government has to strategically put in more money to cub poverty stressing that he doesn’t wait on Government to tell him his responsibilities as he supports a lot of less privileged families to feed themselves. He commended CISLAC for engaging in the campaign stressing that even for the Federal Government to release one billion naira for nutrition activities is a step in the right direction. At the Palace of the Mai Tangle, Dr. Abdu Buba Maisheru II, he agreed that Government has to do more by providing services that will take care of children due to the ignorance of some parents on how to effectively take care of their children against malnutrition. He said, people need to be educated on the best way to take care of their children to avoid having malnourished children in the society. On his part, the Emir of Dukku, Alhaji Haruna Abdulkadir Rashid, described malnutrition as a serious case that requires urgent attention in order to save children.…
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5 year old baby girl abducted
A five year old baby girl was on Thursday abducted by an acquaintance to the parents simply identified as Ahmed.…
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EFCC in Edo secures 51 convictions between January and June 2019
From William Treasure, Benin Edo state zone of The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has secured 51…
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State Assembly crisis: Gov. Obaseki declares war on Oshiomhole, other Abuja-based politicians
From William Treasure, Benin It is now fire for fire in Edo State between home based and Abuja -based…
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Business and Economy
Zenith Bank introduces free banking for senior citizens
Zenith Bank Plc has introduced the Zenith Timeless Account, which allows Nigerians aged 55 years and above to enjoy free…
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Local
Dozens injured as turbulence forces Air Canada flight to divert to Honolulu
Los Angeles, July 11,2019 (Xinhua/NAN) An Air Canada flight on Thursday, was forced to divert to Honolulu, after suffering turbulence,…
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Justify confidence reposed in you, President Buhari urges UNGA President-Elect
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja formally congratulated Ambassador Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, President-elect of the United Nations, UN General Assembly and…
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Local
Bayelsa guber: Deputy gov., SSG, chief of staff join race
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, July 11, 2019 Bayelsa Deputy Governor, John Jonah, the Secretary to the State Government, Kemela Okara,…
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We spent N23 bn in 13 yrs on development of our host communities in Bayelsa- Shell
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) on Wednesday said it has spent over N23 bn in development…
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Local
Obaseki’s “N6 billion annual security votes”: Matters arising By Sufuyan Ojeifo
The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the leadership of the State Chairman, Chief Dan Orbih,…
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Local
Tribunal adjourns sitting to July 23 in Sokoto governorship petition
By Habibu Harisu Sokoto, July 10, 2019 The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, in Sokoto has adjourned hearing into the case…
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Arts & Entertainment
Overcoming misogyny By Juliet Ezenwa Maja-Pearce
The obsolete concept that women exist merely as the playthings of men has a long and depressing history, nowhere more…
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Why I am setting up anti-corruption agency in Oyo – Makinde …Says corruption knows no political party
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde on Wednesday forwarded the Oyo State Anti-Corruption bill, 2019 to the State House of…
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Africa
Airtel Africa drops by 9.99% on second day after listing
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, July 10, 2019 Airtel Africa shares dropped by 9.99 per cent on the Nigerian Stock Exchange…
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Lead Story
President Buhari seeks Senate’s approval of 15 Special Advisers; Receives Aremo Osoba
President Muhammadu Buhari has submitted to the Senate a request for the appointment of Special Advisers. Citing section 151 of…
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Emir of Minna commends Niger governor on appointment of CPS
By Rita Iliya Minna, July 10, 2019 The Emir of Minna, Dr Umar Bahago, has commended Gov. Abubakar Bello of…
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Local
Ugwuanyi appoints Jay Jay Okocha, ex-NBC boss, others as reform c’ttee members
Former Super Eagles Captain, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha and former Director-General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mr. Emeka Mbah…
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Local
Reps. Minority Leadership: PDP BoT sets up committee to intervene
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, July 9, 2019 (NAN) The Board of Trustees (BoT) of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set…
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Police arrest 40 members of El-Zakzakky Islamic movement over violent protest in Abuja
By Monday Ijeh Abuja, July 9, 2019 The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday in Abuja…
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Missing American scientist found dead in Crete
Athens, July 9, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) An American scientist, who disappeared a week ago on the island of Crete was found…
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RIGHT OF REPLY: So Bola Bolawole is a wheeler-dealer, after all? By Segun Dipe
Dionysius of Halicarnassus once said: ‘Let thy speech be better than silence, or be silent.’ Unfortunately, Bola Bolawole, who anchors…
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Africa
Airtel Africa lists on NSE, promises value creation
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma/Florence Onuegbu Lagos, July 9, 2019 Airtel Africa Plc on Tuesday listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE),…
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Local
Oyo Gov. names Vanguard Editor, Ajani, Media Adviser
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of the immediate past Sunday Editor of Vanguard newspaper, Mr.…
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