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Customs intercepts cargo of 1,620 extinct birds at MMIA, Ikeja
Birds intercepted by the NCS, Airport Command, at the cargo wing of the Muritala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja. By Aisha Cole…
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Ethiopia plants over 103 million saplings
Addis Ababa, Aug. 4, 2025 Ethiopia’s Government Communication Service said that as of July 31, it had planted more than…
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Former Enugu SSG, Prof Ortuanya, emerges new UNN VC
By Alex Enebeli Enugu, Aug. 3, 2025 A Professor of Law and former Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Simon…
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Professor Christie Achebe: Celebrating an accomplished Matriarch at 90 By Dr. Chidi Achebe
Ekenedili Chukwunna! To God be the Glory! Happy 90th Birthday Mother. Love from me, all of your children and grandchildren,…
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Afreximbank signs US$1.35 Billion financing as Lead Arranger in USD 4 Billion syndicated facility to refinance Dangote Refinery construction
ABUJA, Nigeria, August 4, 2025 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has announced the signing of a US$1.35 billion financing facility…
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Olubadan Advisory Council nominates Ladoja as 44th Olubadan
By David Adeoye Ibadan, Aug. 4. 2025 The Olubadan Advisory Council has nominated Oba Rasheed Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan…
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RCCG’s Annual Convention 2025 starts today; Theme: The Overcomers
All roads are now leading to the Redemption City, Km 46, Lagos Ibadan Expressway in Nigeria, where the 73rd Annual…
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Akwa Ibom will remain sports tourism hub; Has Nigeria’s only CAF, FIFA certified stadium – Paul Bassey
The Akwa Ibom State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to remaining Nigeria’s leading destination for sports tourism by launching a…
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David Mark, Dele Giwa, Abiola and other stories By Lasisi Olagunju
Who killed Dele Giwa? Who was Gloria Okon and where is she today? How did David Mark accurately predict in…
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ADC demands halt to airport renovation plan; Says it’s misplaced priority
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Aug. 3, 2025 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says Nigeria’s aviation sector needs proper maintenance, efficiency,…
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Africa-Caribbean Trade and Investment: From Vision to Reality By Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade and Export Development, Afreximbank
Being the Opening Statement to introduce the Panel Discussion on “Africa-Caribbean Trade and Investment: From Vision to Reality” at the…
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Uzodimma: I will stop at nothing to stop senseless killings in Imo
…Enjoins the people to be part of efforts to tame insecurity in State Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has…
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Uzodimma honours Imo extraction of Super Falcons with land, cash gifts
The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has received the seven players and the technical team members of Super Falcons…
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Turning brain drain into BRIDGES By Dakuku Peterside
On a humid Monday morning in Abuja, the air buzzed with anticipation as Vice-President Kashim Shettima hailed “a deliberate and…
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Yilwatda’s strategic election and the daunting task ahead By Tunde Rahman
Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda may not roll easily off the tongue or be instantly recognisable to many Nigerians. Its provenance is…
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Buhari: May our subsequent leaders die at home (3) By Hassan Gimba
Yes, indeed, the late Muhammadu Buhari was perhaps the best politician of the Fourth Republic. He knew what he was…
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Tinubu’s Greek gift By Festus Adedayo
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu did the unthinkable last week. As Nigeria hailed the women’s national football team for a hard-earned…
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AfroBasket: Tinubu hails D’Tigress on historic fifth consecutive title triumph
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for lifting their seventh African championship at the…
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AfroBasket Women: D’Tigress beat Senegal to reach fifth straight final
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, booked their place in a fifth consecutive AfroBasket final after a hard-fought 75-68 win over…
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My one-term, four-year vow is sacrosanct – Peter Obi
Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has said that his earlier vow to…
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SERAP gives Niger governor 48 hours to reverse ‘unlawful decision to shut down Badeggi FM’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Umar Bago, governor of Niger state to “immediately reverse the arbitrary and…
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Ahmadu Bello children’s territorial politics By Festus Adedayo
There was territorial tension in Nigeria last week. Like in the famous fable where animals gathered in the forest to…
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In life as in death, controversy trails Buhari – 2 By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Last week I printed here one of the two write-ups on President Muhammadu Buhari that I said…
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Peter Obi celebrates Prof. Mrs. Christie Achebe, Chinua Achebe’s wife, at 90
Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has congratulated Professor Mrs. Christina Chinwe Achebe, wife…
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Emaciated Israeli hostage forced to dig own grave in Hamas video
Tel Aviv, Aug. 2. 2025 A severely emaciated hostage held by the Islamist Hamas in the Gaza Strip is forced…
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