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Senate rejects Lauretta Onochie; Confirms five nominees as INEC Commissioners
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of five nominees as Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission. This was…
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Prof. Peterside leads Opobo people in USA to celebrate, launch Foundation; Nigeria’s Consul General in New York, Amb. Egopija attends
It was a time of great joy for sons and daughters of Opobo Kingdom of Rivers State, when they came…
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‘Eyimofe’: Twin Directors’ stunning feature debut takes Nigerian Cinema to new heights
Financed entirely in Nigeria and made with a predominantly Nigerian cast and crew, Arie and Chuko Esiri are capturing international…
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Your people will respect you more for having courage to join APC, Buhari tells Ayade, Matawalle
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday at State House, Abuja, received the Governors of Cross River and Zamfara States, who recently left…
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COVID-19: Oyo Govt donates biosafety equipment, others to UCH Laboratory
In its determined bid to fight the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Oyo State, on Monday, donated some equipment…
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Sanwo-Olu arrests machete-wielding suspected criminals in Ojota
…Taskforce Strike Force Impounds 105 Motorcycles The war against criminality in Lagos State has gone a notch higher as the…
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South Africa deploys soldiers amid protests against Zuma’s sentence
Cape Town, July 12, 2021 The South African government said on Monday it was deploying soldiers in two provinces immediately…
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Dangote Cement acquires 2,000 trucks for distribution of products
…As Dangote Fertiliser takes delivery of 500 trucks for Urea distribution To address challenges related to the ease of distribution…
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Court fixes July 16 for suit challenging Gov Matawalle’s defection
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, July 12, 2021 A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, fixed July 16 to hear a…
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New program launched to help youngsters, teenagers adjust to life after COVID
Bobby Digi, Executive Director of the Canvas Institute, a Tompkinsville, Staten Island, New York, United States -based art gallery and…
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Abaribe cautions State Assemblies against stifling opposition voices, free speech; Slams Imo House
Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has cautioned State Houses of Assembly not to stifle opposition voices, particularly the recent…
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Loopholes in the proposed Electoral Act By Dakuku Peterside
Traditional wrestling in the southern part of Nigeria is intriguing and exciting. To the uninitiated, it would appear there are…
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The tide will turn By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Unexpected “General Winter” defeated the invincible army of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte; opening a second war front…
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Ministers of God betray colleagues to please politicians – Archbishop Kaigama
Fiery Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Ignatius Kaigama on Sunday beamed his searchlight on many Ministers of God who betray…
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Akpabio charges group to support Buhari for lasting change in Nigeria
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo Minister of Niger Delta Affairs Ministry, Senator Godswill Akpabio has called on members of the Ambassador…
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Oyo COVID-19 Task Force uncovers delta variant in State …warns residents to take extra precautions
The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force has uncovered the Delta variant of the COVID-19 in the State. The State Incident…
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Slash jumbo allowances for Buhari, govs, NASS members, SERAP asks court
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja “to order the Revenue Mobilization Allocation…
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Yar’Adua’s daughter, Hauwa Suntai’s husband in legal battle over Abuja land
A daughter of former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Zainab, and Halliru Saad Malami, the husband of the widow of former…
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Sanwo-Olu raises alarm over new wave of COVID-19 infection, reactivates restrictions
…Isolation Centres filling up again, says Governor …In-bound travellers defaulting isolation protocols risk prosecution, imprisonment Lagos State Government has raised…
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PDP celebrates Gov. Udom Emmanuel at 55
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, July 11, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the Governor of Akwa-Ibom, Udom Emmanuel,…
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Bishop Kukah pays condolence visit to late Yinka Odumakin’s widow
Bishop Mathew Kukah and wife of the late Afenifere Spokesman, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, during a condolence visit to the…
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Throat cancer kills popular Nigerian singer, Sound Sultan
Babajide Awoyinfa Lagos, July 11, 2021 Popular Nigerian Singer, Olanrewaju Abdulganiyu Fasasi, better known as Sound Sultan, is dead. A…
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Zuma: South Africans attack Nigerian businesses again; NICASA President warns compatriots to steer clear of troubled areas
By Fortune Abang Abuja, July 11, 2021 The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has urged compatriots living in…
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Argentina and Messi end long Copa America title drought
Berlin, July 11, 2021 Argentina ended their 28-year wait to lift the Copa America after Angel Di Maria’s first-half goal…
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Urgent action needed to accelerate vaccinations for 60% population – IMF
By Cecilia Ologunagba Venice (Italy), July 11, 2021 International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, says urgent action is…
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