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By Rotimi Ijikanmi Abuja, May 17, 2021 The Federal Government of Nigeria says it has uncovered about 476 online publication sites dedicated to daily churning out of fake news to fight the government. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed this on Monday in Abuja when he …

The Twon Brass community in Bayelsa, hosts to Agip’s Crude Export Terminal, has begun protests against lingering power outage in the settlement that hitherto had uninterrupted electricity for decades. It was gathered on Monday that the protest by members of Agip host community has disrupted activities at the office premises …

…As construction of Okpella cement factory nears completion Following the surge in demand for cement products in the country, Dangote Cement Plc has restated commitment in meeting the demand gap in order to ensure the availability of Cement products in all nooks and crannies of Nigeria and beyond. Speaking to …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors on the platform of PDP Governors’ Forum have unanimously backed the recent Southern Governors’ ban on open grazing. The governors, who met in Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Monday to further review the State of the nation, particularly, as it concerns the worsening security …

The amalgamation of Southern and Northern Nigeria protectorates in 1914 to form the Nigerian state seems unfinished. Since this union, there has been constant and continuous agitation for a national debate, under different brand names, to discuss the existence and future of the country. During periods of crisis, these divergent …

By Deborah Coker Benin, May 17, 2021 The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence  Corps (NSCDC) in Edo says it has arrested three suspects with 40,000 litres of suspected adulterated petroleum product. The State Commandant of the corps, Mr George Edem who made the disclosure in an interview with the News …

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has distanced himself from a group that is calling on Nigerians to join a volunteer group mobilizing support for him ahead of the 2023 presidential election. He insisted, in a statesman by Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Office …

Thousands of expected participants, including representatives of large corporate organizations, players in the SME segment of the Nigerian economy and other business owners are expected to learn useful tips for creating new wealth at a virtual conference to be hosted by Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-Commerce giant. The event, tagged …

As has been its tradition in the past 10 years, Maggi supported over 100,000 individuals in households across Nigeria during the Ramadan season. From the start to the end of the season, the Maggi team was fully involved in providing healthy and nutritious food products for families at Sahur and …

turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 They say better late than never; and that necessity is the mother of invention. If you push a sheep to the wall, as meek and toothless as it is, it will turn and bite. Napoleon Bonaparte, speaking concerning the then toothless China, warned that we heed …

Berlin, May 16, 2021 Neymar and Kylian Mbappe were on target as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) kept alive their hopes of retaining the Ligue 1 title with a 4-0 victory over Reims on Sunday. Mauricio Pochettino’s side will go into next weekend’s final round of the season against Brest one point …

By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, May 16, 2021 The headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Enugu State, was on Sunday night gutted by fire barely one week after the office in Obollo-Afor, Udenu was razed. The office is located at number 1 Achi Street by Agric Bank Bus …

A group, Justice and Equity for Peace and Unity Initiative (JEPUIN), has expressed support for the outcome of the recent meeting of Southern Nigeria Governors and called for political will to implement the resolutions of the Summit, saying that such will douse the tension that has enveloped the country. A …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Dr Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, to “use their good offices to urgently probe and refer to appropriate anti-corruption agencies fresh allegations that N4.1 billion of public money budgeted for the National Assembly …

Following credible intelligence, the Nigerian troops of Operation Hadin Kai have bombarded a mass gathering of Boko Haram fighters at Dawuri village in the Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. PRNigeria gathered that the terrorists were planning to execute coordinated attacks around Maiduguri and its environs when the Nigerian …

By Ijeoma Okigbo Abuja, May 16, 2021 Super Falcons’ striker Asisat Oshoala on Sunday won the 2020/2021 UEFA Women’s Champions League with FC Barcelona Ladies. The Spanish title-holders defeated their Chelsea counterparts 4-0 in the final of the tournament in Gothernburg, Sweden to lift their first European trophy. An own …

Undeterred by her limitations, Ms Abosede Okeowo, focuses on her artistic skills. Not only has she, by reason of her talent won recognitions, but now the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has offered her a United States Online scholarship to horn her art skills. The 27-year-old artist had presented …

Sometimes last year, the President sent to the Senate, a communication proposing Mrs Muheeda Dankaka as Chairman of the Federal Character Commission. Some of us opposed the nomination on the basis that the Secretary Dr. Mohammed Tukur Bello was from the North and it would be a negation of the …

By Ifeanyi Olannye Asaba, May 15, 2021 Delta Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa on Saturday cautioned politicians who are working to take over power from him in the state come 2023 not to heat up the polity. He gave the caution while speaking at the empowerment of constituents of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency …

President Muhammadu Buhari has, Sunday, May 16, 2021, departed Abuja for Paris, France, on a four-day official visit to attend African Finance Summit which will be focused on reviewing African economy, following shocks from Coronavirus pandemic, and getting relief, especially from increased debt burden on countries. The Summit, to be …

President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe on the occasion of his 80th birthday, commending the royal father’s unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s unity and development. As a notable traditional leader, President Buhari, according to a statement by Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity) …

By Uchenna Eletuo Lagos, May 15, 2021 The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared a three-day prayer for the peace and unity of the country in the face of mounting insecurity. The General Secretary of CAN, Mr Daramola Bade-Joseph, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. Bade-Joseph …

The family of late Chief Godwin Okewulonu of Umuololo Amaeke, Avutu in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria has formally announced the transition to glory of their son, husband, father, brother and uncle, Rev. Dr. Polycarp Chukwuemeka Okewulonu, aged 64. The notice announcing the passage of the icon …

New York, May 14, 2021 Angola’s government should allow the television channels Record TV Africa, Vida TV, and Zap Viva to return to the airwaves, and should stop harassing media outlets critical of the government, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Friday. On April 19, the Ministry of Telecommunications Technologies …