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New York City candidate mulls sister-city agreement with Lagos
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Aug. 30, 2021 Eric Adams, the Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York…
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Compel Government to disclose details of ‘payment of N729bn to poor Nigerians,’ SERAP tells Court
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Lagos “to compel the…
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Nigerian Editors’ Conference on security holds October; Guild urges govt. to be more proactive, creative in security management
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has described the recent compromise of the security at the the Nigerian Defence Academy…
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Maritime: Piracy decline to end war risk insurance, reduce shipping cost – NIMASA
– As Shippers’ Council calls for improved inter-agency synergy Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety…
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Messi finally makes PSG debut but Mbappe grabs brace
Berlin, Aug. 30, 2021 Lionel Messi made his Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) debut as a second-half substitute on Sunday at Reims,…
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Dabiri-Erewa hails Abiola Akinbiyi’s appointment as first Nigerian Commissioner in Australia
Abuja, August. 29, 2021: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated Abiola Akinbiyi on her recent…
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Striking the soul of the nation By Dakuku Peterside
Omoni Oboli’s “Wives on Strike” is a blockbuster Nollywood movie where four semi-illiterate market women eagerly protest a child marriage…
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FG postpones Nigeria @ 60 Awards
By Chinenye Offor Abuja, Aug. 29, 2021 The Federal Government has postponed the Nigeria at 60 Jubilee Special Award ceremony,…
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Ooni, Dangote, Oshiomhole, others visit Abiodun over father’s death
Olawale Jokotoye Iperu (Ogun), Aug. 29, 2021 Prominent Nigerians, including President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and Ooni of Ife,…
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How popular Senator’s son was killed in Kaduna
Mohammed Tijjani Kaduna, Aug 29, 2021 Mr Abdulkarim Na Allah, the eldest son of Sen. Bala Ibn Na Allah, was…
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Who is afraid of 86-year-old Akintoye? – 3 By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Many Yoruba activists and responsible citizens are critical of Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho on account…
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Ezekwesili, others join Yale University as Senior Fellows ***ex-Minister to teach Democracy, Economy
The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria in the 2019 general election, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili and five…
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HUP-CCT: FG recommences payment to over 24, 000 beneficiaries in A’Ibom
The Federal Government on Saturday recommenced payment of stipends to over 24, 000 beneficiaries in nine Local Government Areas in…
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PDP national convention to hold in Abuja- NEC
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Aug. 2021 The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved…
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UNICEF expresses relief after release of Tegina School Children in Niger State…
….Saddened by death of one Child William Attah, Gombe The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) says it feels relieved…
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PDP calls for investigation into alleged Rivers boat shooting
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Aug. 28, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the alleged shooting of a civilian…
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Cmdre. Olawunmi not declared wanted by Defence Intelligence Agency – DHQ; ‘We only invited him’
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, 28, 2021 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has refuted the allegation that the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA)…
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We’ll stand by Buhari to achieve his programs for Niger Delta Region – Olu Of Warri
The Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty, Utieyinoritsola Eriko, Ogiame Atuwase 111, has declared his support and that of his…
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Music icon, Victor Uwaifo, succumbs at 80; Buhari mourns legend
By Igbaugba Ehigimetor Benin, Aug. 28, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute to music legend, Sir Victor Uwaifo, who…
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Nigeria will not disintegrate despite challenges – Obasanjo
By Uchenna Eletuo Lagos, Aug.27, 2021 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the country will not disintegrate in spite of the…
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Powershift: Hundreds of APGA members decamp to PDP; Declare support for Valentine Ozigbo
Momentum for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship flag-bearer in the 2021 Anambra governorship election, Valentine Ozigbo, is…
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Gov. Abiodun’s father left worthy legacy– Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Iperu-Remo(Ogun), Aug. 28, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday paid a condolence visit to Gov. Dapo…
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Plateau Assembly gives Lalong 2-week ultimatum to end killings
By Peter Amine Jos, Aug. 28,2021 The Plateau State House of Assembly has given Gov. Simon Lalong two weeks to…
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Akpabio’s passion for service to the less privileged is unrivalled – Salvation Army
Minister, Niger Delta Affairs Ministry, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has been described as a politician who has distinguished himself in office…
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32 more abducted students of Bethel Baptist High School regain freedom – CAN chairman
By Mohammed Tijjani Kaduna, Aug 28, 2021 Another batch of 32 abducted students of Bethel Baptist High School, Maraban Damishi,…
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