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Obasanjo celebrates Murtala Muhammed’s daughter’s 60th birthday at orphanage; Celebrant remembers Leah Sharibu, Chibok, Dapchi girls
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has commended Dr. Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode, the daughter of former Head of State, Gen. Murtala Muhammed, …
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RCCG holds first 2024 Holy Ghost Service today, Friday; Theme: ‘From the Mountain Top’
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) will hold its first Holy Ghost Service for 2024 today, Friday, January 5,…
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Nigerian govt extends free train rides till Sunday
Lagos, Jan. 4, 2024 The Federal Government has extended the free train ride initiative till Sunday, to further reduce financial…
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Africa’s growth to increase in 2024, says UN report
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 4, 2024 Africa’s growth rate is projected to slightly increase from 3.3 per cent…
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Singer Harrysong appointed as Governor’s Aide on Entertainment in Delta
By Akotonou Lynient Abuja, Jan 4, 2024 Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has appointed ace singer, Harrison Okiri, popularly known…
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UN chief welcomes exchange of prisoners between Ukraine, Russia
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 4, 2024 UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has welcomed the exchange of 230 Ukrainian and…
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Uzodimma constitutes 44-man Steering Committee for his inauguration, swearing in ceremonies (See list)
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has approved the constitution of a 44-member Steering Committee that will see to his…
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AFCON: Eagles will win bronze By Emeka Obasi
Anytime Nigeria confronted West African hosts in the group stage of the African Nations Cup, the Eagles ended up as…
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CAF announces 40% increase in prize money for TotalEnergies AFCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023
With few days to the kickoff of the 34th AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has…
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AFCON 2024: Nigeria has no reliable goalkeeper – Ex Eagles, Adisa
Former Green Eagles international, Coach Amusa Adisa of WNDC/IICC fame, has decried the absence of a reliable goalkeeper for the…
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Tinubu appoints new Executive Directors for NPA, NIMASA
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Executive Directors in two agencies under the Federal Ministry of Marine…
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In pursuit of the last Hamas By Azu Ishiekwene
After futile attempts by others to get the prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate allegations of genocide…
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NLC accuses Akwa Ibom State Governor of failing to fulfil promises to workers
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Akwa Ibom State Council, has accused Governor Umo Eno of not fulfilling the promises he…
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Nigerian Academy of Letters holds empowerment workshop for creative writers; Calls for entries
The Creative Writers Empowerment Committee of the Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL) has announced its 2024 Creative Writers Empowerment Workshop…
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UN Chief condemns attack in Iran
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 3, 2024 The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on Wednesday condemned an attack in Iran…
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UNICEF raises alarm over killing of children in Ukraine
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 3, 2024 United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has again raised alarm over continuous killing…
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Govt releases names of 46 varsities affected by suspension of degree certificates from Benin, Togo (See full list)
Following the suspension of accreditation for degree certificates obtained from universities in Benin Republic and Togo, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of…
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Inspector General of Police promises improved Police officers scheme
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has taken proactive steps to review and potentially enhance the pension regime for…
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Akwa Ibom Governor expresses fulfillment; Seeks Divine intervention at 2024 Thanksgiving Service
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, shared his sentiments and aspirations during the State-organized Thanksgiving Service at the International…
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UN rights experts urge U.S to stop death row ‘experiment’
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 3, 2024 Some top UN-appointed independent human rights experts have called on the U.S.…
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Super Eagles camp bubbles with 17 players now in Abu Dhabi
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Jan. 3, 2024 A total of 17 players have arrived the Super Eagles’ camp in Abu…
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Largest syringe company in Africa, sited in Nigeria, stops operations; Blames ‘challenging business environment’
By Sunday Bassey 08029472002 Onna (Akwa Ibom) Jan 3, 2024 Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing (JSM) company in Awa, Onna Local Government…
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Obasanjo says Nigeria, Africa may not witness debt relief again
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that with the level of mismanagement of the debts of Nigeria and Africa,…
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No increase in PMS prices, NNPC Ltd. assures Nigerians
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has dismissed as unfounded rumours of an imminent increase in the cost of Premium…
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2024 appropriation bill will tackle hunger – Sen. Adeola
By Abiodun Lawal Ilaro (Ogun), Jan. 3, 2023 Sen. Solomon Adeola (APC-Ogun West), the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, has…
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