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How our medical, surgical mission touched lives during Yuletide season – US-based Dr. Cliff Eke

The Chima Medical Mission International, CMMI (www.chimamedicalmission.com), in collaboration with the Amafor Progressive Association, USA (APAUSA), from December 27 to December 31, 2023, held another successful free medical and surgical mission in Imo State Nigeria. A report of the mission by the United States of America (USA)-based Founder/CEO of CMMI, …

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Ivory Coast shines in AFCON 2023 opener with convincing 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau

In a spectacular start to the much-anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, the Ivory Coast national football team, fondly known as the Elephants, exhibited their prowess with a resounding 2-0 triumph against Guinea-Bissau at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Abidjan. The 2023 AFCON was officially declared open …

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Supreme Court victory: I’ll now settle down to rebuild Abia – Otti; Rally to celebrate Gov’s victory holds; Aba traders speak

By Ijendu Iheaka, Aba/Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom, Umuahia/Nicholas Obisike, Aba (Abia) Jan. 13, 2024 Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State says he will now settle down and rebuild Abia because his distractions were over with the Supreme Court affirmation of his victory in the 2023 polls. Otti made the declaration at the …

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Anthony Akubue’s autobiography out; Receives global attention; European languages editions coming soon

The autobiography of Dr. Anthony Ikechukwu Akubue, titled My Life: Of Faith in God and Divine Interventions, has been published. Dr. Akabue, who is based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States of America (USA), says that the book, published by Page Publishing, Inc., is his attempt to give credit for all that he …

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Killing of Christians: Place Nigeria on ‘Countries of Particular Concern’ list, NADECO USA tells Biden

A Nigerian pro-democracy group, National Democratic Coalition United States of America (NADECO USA), has called on US President, Joe Biden, to place Nigeria on the list of Countries of Particular Concern (CPC) with respect to the persecution and killing of Christians. CPC, according to Wikipedia, is a designation by the …

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2023 AFCON: Peseiro tweaks formation ahead of Equatorial Guinea clash as Iheanacho, Moffi arrive Cote d’Ivoire

By Victor Okoye/Olayinka Owolewa Abidjan, Jan. 13, 2024 Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro, has tinkered with the team’s formation ahead of their first group game of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against Equatorial Guinea. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the changes to the team became necessary …

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Apex Court’s verdict, victory for democracy – Sanwo-Olu; Tinubu congratulates Lagos Governor; PDP’s Jandour declares ‘ceasefire’ 

President Bola Tinubu, Friday, in Abuja, congratulated Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on the validation of his electoral victory by the Supreme Court. This is as Governor Sanwo-Olu hailed the ruling of the apex Court, which, he said, revalidated the position of Lagosians who freely cast their ballots on March …

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Supreme Court victory: Otti hails Tinubu; Abia PDP bows; It’s no victor, no vanquished – Sen. Akobundu

By Ebere Agozie, Abuja/Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom, Nvosi (Abia)/Leonard Okachie, Umuahia Jan. 12,2024 Gov. Alex Otti of Abia, on Friday, commended President Bola Tinubu for his non-interference with the judgment delivered in different election matters by the Supreme Court. Otti made the commendation on Friday, while reacting to the apex court’s verdict …

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery starts production

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced production of diesel and aviation fuel. President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, elatedly thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support, encouragement, and thoughtful advice towards the actualisation of the project. Dangote also thanked the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited), the Nigerian Upstream …

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How I tried to befriend Gani Fawehinmi – IBB; Says he assembled best brains as Ministers, in chat with Laolu Akande  

Former Nigerian Military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, has described the late legal luminary, Chief Gani Fawehinmi as a good critic, saying he tried to make the foremost human rights activist and lawyer his friend but didn’t succeed. The ex-military leader made this known on the programme, Inside Sources with …

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