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Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu joins Tinubu’s cabinet; 5 ministers sacked, some reassigned; Portfolios restructured
By Salif Atojoko Abuja, Oct. 23, 2024 President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday sacked five ministers, appointed seven new ones and…
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Harris holds 46%-43% lead over Trump amid voter gloom, poll finds
Washington, Oct. 22, 2024 Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris held a marginal 46 per cent to 43 per cent…
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Nigeria and her ravaging hunger By Ejike Anyaduba
Nigeria relishes the moniker – the giant of Africa – which she blazons like an armorial bearing. With enormous resources…
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Nigeria’s Flamingos set for quarterfinals rematch against USA at 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, have qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.…
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Tinubu meets, thanks NIPCO executives for investments in CNG sector
President Bola Tinubu has thanked NIPCO for investing in Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) sector during a meeting with the…
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Afreximbank enters deal for EUR 245 million facility with New World Television for African sports broadcast rights acquisition
ALGIERS, Algeria, October 22, 2024 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has announced the signing of a EUR 245-million global facility…
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Sinwar’s death could aid hostage release, war goals – Israeli PM
Jerusalem, Oct. 23, 2024 The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar could positively affect the release of Israeli hostages and…
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Police arrest 4 over disappearance of NYSC member in Rivers
By Desmond Ejibas Port Harcourt, Oct. 22, 2024 The Police Command in Rivers has arrested four persons in connection with…
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PDP postpones NEC meeting to Nov. 28; Dismisses report on Bala Mohammed’s suit against NEC
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Oct. 23, 2024 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rescheduled its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting…
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Regionalism is root of Nigeria’s problems, Obasanjo says
By Yetunde Fatungase Abeokuta, Oct. 22, 2024 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday in Abeokuta said the principle of regionalism…
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Nigerian footballer, Chidera Ejuke, out for three months after injury against Barcelona
Sevilla have confirmed that Nigerian international footballer, Chidera Ejuke, will miss up to three months of soccer action due to…
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Nigeria beat hosts Dominican Republic for Saturday date with U.S
Ibadan, Oct. 23, 2024 Shakirat Moshood’s 89th minute goal following a strike from 24 yards out helped Nigeria to a…
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Forest Rangers: Makinde leads the way… By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 A few days ago I read former President Olusegun Obasanjo saying that the insecurity situation of the…
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Lagos rain halts Nigeria Super Falcons training plans for Tuesday
The Super Falcons of Nigeria were unable to hold their scheduled first training session on Tuesday due to heavy rain…
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Nigeria’s cross-border traders receive training to boost trade facilitation
By Rukayat Adeyemi Lagos, Oct. 22, 2024 Two hundred small-scale cross-border traders (SSCBTs) in Nigeria on Monday completed a six-week…
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President Tinubu, Nigerians Deserve Transparency on Subsidy Savings By Bukar Mohammed
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, there is an urgency that can not be overstated— the need to show Nigerians tangible results…
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NGX: Investors gain N123bn as bullish sentiment persists
By Rukayat Adeyemi Lagos, Oct. 22, 2024 The Nigerian stock market on Tuesday sustained bullish sentiment with N123 billion added…
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Akwa Ibom Government invests N208.16 billion in infrastructure projects
The Akwa Ibom State Government has invested N208.16 billion in both newly initiated and inherited infrastructure projects as of October…
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No fresh case filed against NNPCL, others – Dangote
The Dangote Group has denied a report that it has filed a fresh case in court against Nigeria National Petroleum…
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NCDMB signs MoU with UBEC on Smart Schools Initiative
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) last Thursday signed a Memorandum…
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African leaders launch the African School of Governance (ASG) initiative
KIGALI, Rwanda, October 21, 2024 The African School of Governance Foundation (ASGF), Monday, October 21, 2024, announced the establishment of…
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WHO certifies Egypt malaria-free, supports South Sudan on flooding
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 21, 2024 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially certified Egypt as malaria-free. The…
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THE CONCLAVE publisher, Sufuyan Ojeifo, announces burial plans for mother, Madam Aishetu Ojeifo
The Family of the late Pa Isa Ojeifo of Ewu in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State has…
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FG approves Exxon Mobil $1.28bn assets divestment to Seplat Energy
Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, Commission Chief Executive, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. By Emmanuella Anokam Abuja, Oct.21, 2024 The Federal Government…
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UN chief advocates permanent Security Council seats for Africa
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 21, 2024 UN Secretary-General António Guterres has reiterated his call for global institutional reform,…
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