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Beyond oil: Niger Delta development and failed promises By Daniel Iworiso-Markson Ph.D
Nothing puts in more stark relief the squandering of Nigeria’s fortunes than the state of development of other oil-endowed climes…
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12 year old girl locked up, tortured for 2 years, rescued; Parents arrested
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Akwa Ibom Command have rescued a 12 year old girl,…
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We’ve significantly reduced flaring in past 10 years – Chevron
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)/Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) Joint Venture says routine flaring in it’s operations has been…
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Tinubu returns to Abuja from China after London stop over
By Salif Atojoko Abuja, Sept. 14, 2024 President Bola Tinubu will return to Abuja on Sunday, following his official visit…
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The importance of faith in God in contrast to the pursuit of miracles By Fr. Peter Iwuala
This reflection emphasizes the importance of faith in God over the pursuit of miracles. Some religious theologies view miracles as…
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Abuja FMC inaugurates committee on kidney transplant
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, has inaugurated a steering committee on kidney transplant in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).…
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Sokoto working to make life better for all – Gov Aliyu
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu has assured that his administration’s polices and programmes are geared towards…
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PLAN Int’l celebrates 2024 Protect Education From Attack Day
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto Save the Child Initiative (STCI) Nigeria, with support from Plan International, Tuesday organized a workshop to…
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Peter Opara becomes CP FCT; Joseph Eribo replaces Miller Gajere Dantawaye as new CP, Akwa Ibom
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the posting of Commissioner of Police (CP) Peter Ukachi Opara as the substantive…
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UNIBEN students trapped in Benin building collapse
By Usman Aliyu Benin, Sept 14, 2024 An unconfirmed number of students of the University of Benin have been trapped…
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NNPC deploys trucks to Dangote Refinery for petrol loading; Lagos govt. to ensure effective traffic management
Trucks being deployed at Dangote Refinery by NNPC Ltd. ahead of lifting of petrol on Sunday. By Emmanuella Anokam, Abuja/Chiazo…
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Troops eliminate more bandit kingpins in Zamfara, capture prime suspect in Plateau
In a decisive blow against armed banditry, troops from Operation Hadarin Daji have eliminated four notorious bandit kingpins in Zamfara…
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NIMASA, BoI exploring collaboration to grow capacity in Nigeria’s maritime sector
As part of efforts to enhance capacity in the Nigerian maritime sector, the Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and…
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Akwa Ibom Polytechnic shut down as Non-Academic Staff Union escalates strike over retirement age
Lectures at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic were disrupted on Thursday, September 12, 2024, as the strike by the Non-Academic Staff…
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Federal Government donates over 24,000 bags of food to Akwa Ibom for vulnerable persons
In a bid to alleviate the economic challenges facing vulnerable individuals, the federal government, through the National Emergency Management Agency…
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Dangote Refinery begins distribution of PMS Sunday – Minister; NNPCL to be sole off-taker
By Nana Musa-Umar Abuja, Sept. 13, 2024 The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun,…
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Nigerian Clubs shine in Africa as Rangers, Enyimba impress
Nigerian football clubs, Enugu Rangers and Enyimba, have taken significant steps toward securing spots in the group stages of their…
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Tabloid journalism: Yesterday, today and the future By MUYIWA ADETIBA
*Lecture to mark 10th year anniversary of death of Dimgba Igwe. Some thirty-five years ago, in 1990 or thereabout, I…
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PSC approves new CPs for Abia, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom (See names)
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of four substantive Commissioners of Police for Abia, Lagos, Ebonyi and…
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GOCOP partners NCDMB, EMADEB, Dangote, NCAA, Setraco, UBA, NCC, others for 2024 conference
Lagos, Nigeria, September 12, 2024: Partners for the eighth annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) have…
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Permutations on forthcoming Edo governorship election of September 21, 2024 By Professor Echefuna’ R G ONYEBEADI
The die is cast! By September 21, 2024 (roughly nine days from today), Edo people shall vote for who will…
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Nigerian sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking released
Abuja: September 13, 2024 Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM) has said that a Nigerian man, Emmanuel…
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U.S. wants bigger voice for Nigeria in world affairs
By Busayo Onijala Lagos, Sept. 13, 2024 The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills Jr. says his country wants…
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Borno: Aliko Dangote Foundation donates N1bn to Maiduguri flood victims
….Presidential Committee on Flooding also donates N1bn Chairman of Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) and Chairman, National Committee on Flood Relief…
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Analysis: Will Taylor Swift’s Harris endorsement influence U.S. election?
Global pop star Taylor Swift’s support for United States’ Vice President, Kamala Harris, may have boosted the Democratic Party candidate’s…
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