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Over 100 gunmen attack Emir’s palace in Niger
By Aminu Garko Minna, Sept.29,2021 The Police Command in Niger has confirmed the killing of three people by gunmen who…
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South-East Governors condemn Akunyili’s murder; We’ve no hand in his death – DSS
By Christian Ogbonna Abakaliki, Sept. 29, 2021 Chairman of South-East Governors’ Forum, David Umahi, has condemned the murder of Dr…
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Diaspora voting is our wish – Senate President; Dabiri-Erewa presents “+600 Diaspora Icons”
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has said that it is the wish of the National Assembly that Nigerians in…
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Gov. Emmanuel pledges collaboration with Fed. Govt.; Hails NIPOST
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has promised to continue to collaborate with the Federal Government and its agencies to…
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Still on the VAT brouhaha By Bola Bolawole (Comrade Jaye Gaskia and Comrade (Prof.) Toye Olorode)
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 What you are about to read is an intervention on the ongoing battle over the Value…
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A dwarfed giant at 61 By Martins Onyeike
As yet another October 1st comes knocking, Nigeria gets set to commemorate its 61st anniversary as an independent nation. While…
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Killers of Dr. Akunyili will face judgement of God and man – Buhari; Police vow to deal with perpetrators
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sadness over the gruesome killing of Dr. Chike Akunyili, the husband of the late…
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‘‘Discover Nigeria’’: Buhari to unveil iconic 60 sqm book highlighting beauty, uniqueness of country’s tourism potentials
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday, September 30, 2021, unveil ‘‘Discover Nigeria’’, a pictorial book on Nigeria’s history, covering the…
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Declare bandits ‘terrorists’, wage total war against them, Senate tells Buhari
The Senate has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to, as a matter of urgency, declare bandits as terrorists and wage…
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FEC approves 14 days paternity leave for public servants
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Sept. 29, 2021 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the introduction of 14 days paternity…
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Education sector most vulnerable to cyber attack – JAMB Registrar
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Sept. 29, 2021 The Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has called…
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Forum condemns killing of Prof. Akunyili’s husband
By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, Sept. 29, 2021 The Concerned Igbo Stakeholders Forum, a pressure group, on Wednesday condemned the gruesome…
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FMC Owerri to bury unclaimed corpses en-masse
By Peter Okolie Owerri, Sept. 29, 2021 The Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, has announced its intention to conduct mass burial…
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COVID – 19 : Prof. Udoakah charges journalists to brace up to challenges; Usoro Usoro calls for professionalisation
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo A Professor of political communication at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Professor Nkereuwem Udoakah…
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WHO appoints Nigeria’s Prof. Tomori into COVID-19 Technical Advisory Group
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, Sept. 29, 2021 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has appointed a professor of virology, Oyewale Tomori,…
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Military airstrikes kill 28 ISWAP’s collaborators delivering logistics at Kukawa
At least, 28 terrorists affiliated to the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) and their collaborators in the…
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Senate observes minute silence in honour of late Chike Akunyili
By Kingsley Okoye Abuja, Sept. 29, 2021 The Senate on Wednesday at plenary observed a minute silence in honour of…
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Messi scores maiden goal for PSG in 2-0 win over Man City
Paris, Sept. 29, 2021 (Reuters/NAN) Lionel Messi gave Paris St Germain fans what they came for as he helped them…
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RCCG’s Youth Convention 2021 kicks off on high note
The 2021 National Youth Convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has taken off on a high note…
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Buhari congratulates D’Tigress, 2021 AfroBasket Champions
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the D’Tigress, Nigeria’s senior women basketball team on their victory at the 2021 FIBA AfroBasket…
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Police ‘ll recruit 20,000 junior officers soon – IGP
By David Adeoye Ibadan, Sept. 28, 2021 The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, says the Nigeria Police will soon…
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How people in Sokoto State perceive the impact of COVID-19
By Muhammad Nasir Bello News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by severe…
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Executive, legislature crisis brews in Enugu as govt. officials shun Assembly invitations thrice over extortion of residents
By Ifeoma Aka Enugu Sept. 28 2021 A showdown is brewing between the Executive and Legislative arms of the…
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2021 Olympics: Akwa Ibom celebrates Imaobong Nse Uko for making State proud; Wins US University scholarship
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo Akwa Ibom born athlete, Imaobong Nse Uko, 17, who made Nigeria proud at the just concluded…
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Artillery firing in Abuja: Don’t panic, Army urges residents
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Sept. 28, 2021 The Guards Brigade has urged Abuja residents not to panic as there would…
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