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I’m downcast, hurt by Onwenu’s death, says Patience Ozokwor
Late Onyeka Onwenu By Alex Enebeli Enugu, July 31, 2024 Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, says she is downcast and…
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Security Council lifts arms embargo on Central African Republic forces
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, July 30, 2024 The UN Security Council on Tuesday lifted the arms embargo on…
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Nigeria’s “Elegant Stallion”, Onyeka Onwenu, dies at 72
Late Onyeka Onwenu By Taiye Olayemi Lagos July 31, 2024 Nigeria’s music legend, Onyeka Onwenu, popularly dubbed as the “Elegant…
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The familiar road of damnation By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Protest is all the rage in Nigeria today. Democracy allows for peaceful protest, but it is well-nigh impossible for overzealous…
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Akin Mabogunje: Scholar-practitioner model and national development By Prof. Isaac Megbolugbe
The late Emeritus Professor Akin Mabogunje was a quintessential scholar-practitioner whose work had a profound impact on Nigeria’s development. His…
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First of August: Much ado about nothing? By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Those threatening to stage nationwide protests are badly heating up the polity. The government that is…
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Nigeria Immigration Service denies allegations of passport fast-track fees
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has refuted claims of fast-track fees being imposed on Nigerian passport applicants in the United…
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Morocco’s King Mohammed VI celebrates 25 years on the throne, lists achievements, challenges; Proffers solutions to Palestinian/Israeli conflict
The King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of his accession to the throne, has recounted his many…
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Ighodalo promises to transform Edo community into food basket
By Nefishetu Yakubu Benin, July 30, 2024 Mr. Asue Ighodalo, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Edo, has promised…
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PSC commends IGP on proactive measures to ensure non-violent protests, calls on Nigerians to give peace a chance
….Says it will reward hardwork, commitment to national service by Police Officers The Police Service Commission (PSC) has called on…
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Climate change: Access Bank unveils Switch to Solar campaign
L-R-: Toyin Henry-Ajayi, Group Head, Retail Marketing, Communications and Analytics; Abiodun Olubitan, Group Head, Women Banking; Njideka Esomeju, Group…
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CBN guidelines: Customers throng banks to re-activate dormant accounts
By Ginika Okoye Abuja, July 30, 2024 Bank customers have thronged their banks to reactivate their dormant accounts in line…
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Edo: APC guber candidate unveils agenda
By Usman Aliyu Benin, July 30, 2024 Sen. Monday Okpebholo, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the…
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APC chieftain in A’Ibom cautions on planned protest
Sen. Ita Enang, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned on the planned protest, urging that Nigerians…
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Senate moves to tackle issues of unclaimed dividends
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, July 29, 2024 The Senate says it will tackle all issues of unclaimed dividends in the…
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ADC tasks new exco members in A’Ibom on commitment to party ideals
The National Chairman of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Ralph Nwosu, has charged the new State Executive Council in Akwa…
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Raging U.S. wildfires cause evacuations, health alerts
Sacramento, (U.S.), July 30, 2024 As fire-fighters in Northern California have continued battling the country’s largest active fire, a new…
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No security operative killed during attack by unknown assailants in Aba – Abia Govt.
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, July 29, 2024 The Abia Government says “no security operative was killed” in the gun battle…
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Protest: Ex-UNILAG VC urges youths to embrace dialogue, shun violence
L-R: Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, former Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos (UNILAG); Dr Ken Opara, immediate past President of the Chartered…
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Zenith Bank set to raise N290 Billion capital through Rights Issue and Public Offer
Zenith Bank Plc is set to raise N290 billion through a combination of a Rights Issue and a Public Offer…
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Police Recruitment: Training commences August 10, 2024 for successful candidates
The Police Recruitment Board has approved August 10, 2024 for the commencement of training for successful applicants of the 2022…
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Paris Olympics: Nigeria’s D’Tigress upset world number three, Australia
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have made a remarkable start to their Paris 2024 Olympics campaign, defeating the highly ranked Australian team, the…
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I had a Book Reading date night! Let me tell you all about it By Azu Ishiekwene
(This review by, Mr. Ishiekwene, was posted on Saturday, July 27, 2024) Hi ! How has your week been? You…
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Fuel scarcity, queues persist in FCT
By Emmanuella Anokam Abuja, July 29, 2024 Fuel queues have persisted at few fuel stations in the Federal Capital Territory…
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FG orders crude oil sale to Dangote Refinery, others in Naira
By Salif Atojoko Abuja, July 29, 2024 The Federal Government has ordered NNPC Limited (NNPCL) to sell crude oil to…
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