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TICAD 7: Japan, South Africa, African Development Bank unveil priorities to accelerate Africa’s technology transformation journey
“Let’s be visionary. Let’s be bold. Let’s support concrete initiatives to boost science, technology, and innovation in Africa,”- Akinwumi Adesina…
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Cameroon: Trial of soldiers for killing women, children must lead to justice for victims – Amnesty International
The Cameroonian authorities must leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of justice for two women and two children who were…
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Lewandowski goals a precious commodity for Bayern
Berlin, Aug 29, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) A new contract is looming for Poland forward Robert Lewandowski, who will be carrying the…
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Nigeria can generate huge Forex from processing Indian hemp oil — Agro Economist
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Aug. 29, 2019 An Agro-Economist, Dr Victor Iyama, says Nigeria can generate foreign exchange by producing…
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Any Christian castigating leaders is not born again – RCCG Pastor
The Pastor in charge of Region 17 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Deji Afuye, has cautioned…
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Ogunbiyi, Adeniyi, others become Fellows of Nigerian Academy of Letters
The Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL) held its 21st Annual General Meeting/Convocation and Investiture of new Fellows at the University…
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When late Mrs Rosaline Aigbadan Ehize was celebrated in America
The Celebration of Life service for late Mrs Rosaline Aigbadan Ehize nee Omijie held on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at…
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Ninth National Assembly will not fail Nigerians – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, has declared that the ninth National Assembly will give its maximum support to…
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Police arrest housewife for allegedly conspiring with former in-laws to kill husband
By Shuaibu Tatu, Birnin Kebbi, Aug. 28, 2019 The Police in Kebbi have arrested a lactating mother, Auta Dogo, for…
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Many injured as traders, revenue agents clash in Abakaliki market
By Douglas Okoro Abakaliki, Aug. 28, 2019 Several people on Wednesday in Abakaliki sustained various degrees of injuries when traders…
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More than 1 million sign petition against British parliament suspension
London, Aug. 29, 2019 More than one million people have signed a petition calling for the British parliament not to…
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Abia CP confirms death of police officer in Aba
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, August 28, 2019 The Commissioner of Police in Abia, Mr Ene Okon, has confirmed Wednesday’s killing…
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Kidnapping: Police rescue 3 ABU students
Kaduna, Aug. 28, 2019 The Kaduna State Police Command says its operatives have rescued three students of Ahmadu Bello University…
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Buhari in Japan: Some concerns and clarifications By Femi Adesina
Day two in Japan, and it was mainly for exhaling, catching our breath, receiving briefings and preparing for the Seventh…
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Nigeria and the price of lifeless leadership By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people…
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Ekeh, Zinox boss, intervenes in Imo State with N1.5b interest-free business, education loans
Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh has declared a three-year interest free loan of N1b to petty traders and small…
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Zenith Bank offers ZECA Education loan for children
Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Zenith Bank Plc, has introduced the Zenith Children’s Account (ZECA) Education Loan to assist parents pay…
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Kidnappers abduct final year Law students, reduce ransom
Three final year law students of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria have been abducted by kidnappers on the notorious Kaduna-Abuja Expressway…
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Why Nigeria-Benin border is partially closed – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has attributed the partial closure of Nigeria’s border with Benin Republic to the massive smuggling activities, especially…
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Shell, SAP offer free ICT training to graduates
Ten Nigerian graduates of business and information technology disciplines have completed a one-year specialised digital training and certification in financial…
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Rousing welcome for Senate President in Yobe
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Monday, received a rousing welcome from an excited crowd in his constituency…
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President Buhari appoints new NDDC Governing Board
By Okon Okon Aug. 27, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday appointed a 16-member new Governing Board of the Niger Delta…
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FG assures ex-Nigerian Airways staff of payment of entitlements
By Folasade Akpan Abuja, Aug. 27, 2019 The Federal Government has assured ex-workers of the defunct Nigeria Airways that it…
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Dakuku: Buhari’s economic agenda dependable · As NIMASA is named Most Reliable Government Organisation
Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has said that the economic programme of…
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Nigeria’s ‘Iron Lady’ meets $10,000 requirement, returns to boxing ring in America
By Harrison Arubu New York, Aug. 27, 2019 Nigeria’s Helen ‘Iron Lady’ Joseph is set for action against Martina Horgasx…
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