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AFCON: Nigeria defeats host, Cote d’Ivoire; William Troost-Ekong is match hero
In a much-anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash played on Thursday, January 18, 2024, William Troost-Ekong propelled Nigeria to…
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Mutfwang calls for justice, fairness on Appeal Court’s sacking of PDP lawmakers
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Abuja, Jan. 18, 2024 Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has called for justice and fairness for all…
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The road to thanksgiving By Azu Ishiekwene
I hope Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, can finally get some sleep. He deserves it. After the ruling of the…
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Obi shocked at approval of N3b for verification of register of the poor
The Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in last year’s general election, Mr. Peter Obi has expressed shock and indignation at…
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Presidential elections: UN Rights chief calls for calm in Comoros
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 18, 2024 The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has appealed for…
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Rising insecurity, Obi challenges FG; Reminds VP of promise to lead troops to bandits
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi has challenged the federal…
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Alleged procurement fraud: Again, EFCC files 20-count amended charge against Emefiele
By Edith Nwapi Abuja, Jan. 18, 2024 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday filed an amended 20-count…
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UK appoints Cynthia Rowe as Development Director, Nigeria
Abuja, 18 January 2024 Ms. Cynthia Rowe has been appointed as the Development Director for the British High Commission, Nigeria. She…
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CBN tackles FX transactions abuses in clearing liabilities backlog
.…To continue settlement of verified FX backlog Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in its bid to clear the…
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AFCON 2023: Abidjan agog as Super Eagles tackles of Cote d’Ivoire
Abidjan, Jan. 17, 2024 The streets of Cote d’Ivoire’s commercial capital Abidjan was agog on Wednesday, as fans discuss and…
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Adeboye tasks new Redeemer’s varsity Vice-Chancellor on integrity
The new Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Shadrach Akindele and his wife (in the middle) with other management of the institution during the…
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Jay-Jay Okocha backs Victor Osimhen for stellar performance in crucial AFCON clash
Nigerian football legend Austin (Jay Jay) Okocha has thrown his weight behind Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, expressing confidence in the…
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Abia modular refinery comes on stream in 2025 – Commissioner
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Jan. 17, 2024 The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mr. Okey Kanu, has said that the…
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In this time of hunger and problems… By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Described as “prominent Opposition spokesman” (for the 2023 PDP/Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign), Daniel Bwala hugged the…
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OHCHR urges U.S. to halt execution by nitrogen asphyxiation
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 17, 2024 The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has warned that the imminent execution of…
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UN Assembly President outlines vision for 2024
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 17, 2024 The President of the General Assembly, Dennis Francis, on Tuesday laid out…
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Tinubu, Shettima, Governors, others storm Ibadan for Akande at 85
…President, Lagos Gov Praise Former APC National Chairman President Bola Tinubu, his vice, Senator Kashim Shettima, Governors including Governor Babajide…
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Worsening security situation in Abuja unacceptable – Senator Kingibe
Senator Ireti Kingibe, the Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has deplored the worsening security situation in Abuja, the…
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Tinubu hails Buhari at launch of two books; We’re giving account of stewardship – ex President
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja thanked former President Muhammadu Buhari for his visionary leadership of Nigeria and commitment…
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NSCDC nabs 11 illegal miners, impounds trucks during raid
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Akwa Ibom Command, has apprehended 11 persons involved in illegal mining activities…
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Tinubu, service chiefs, others hold crucial meeting amid escalating security breaches
President Bola Tinubu convened a high-profile security meeting with service chiefs and other heads of security agencies at the State…
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Striker, Terem Moffi, cautious yet confident ahead of Super Eagles’ crucial AFCON clash with Cote d’Ivoire
France-based striker Terem Moffi has expressed caution while assuring fans that the Super Eagles will give their all to secure…
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Shell to sell Nigerian onshore subsidiary, SPDC; Retains interest in deep water operations
By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, Jan. 16, 2024 Shell PLC, United Kingdom, has reached an agreement to sell its Nigerian onshore…
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Plateau attacks: Middlebelt, Southern leaders advocate state policing
By Patience Aliyu Jos, Jan. 16, 2023 The Southern and Middlebelt Leaders Forum (SMBLF), has reiterated the call for state…
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2027: Nigeria will rise again through merger of parties, Utomi insists
By Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, Jan. 16, 2024 Renowned Political Economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, says his proposed merger of opposition parties…
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