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55 journalists killed in 2021, impunity ‘alarmingly widespread’ – UNESCO
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 7, 2022 UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) says 55 journalists and media…
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Bashir Tofa: The Publisher with the finest mansion – An internship experience By Yushau A. Shuaib
Beyond his active involvement in politics and the business world, Alhaji Bashir Tofa, who died on January 3 at the…
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Chief Andrew Ozigbo, father of PDP candidate in Anambra guber election, dies at 92
Chief Andrew Ozigbo, a retired educationist and patriarch of the Ozigbo family in Amesi, Aguata LGA in Anambra State, has…
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Lagos government meets stakeholders on Magodo Shangisha dispute; Begin resolution of debacle; Warn Police
The Lagos state government has set up a committee chaired by the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to…
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Olubadan-in-Council endorses Lekan Balogun as next Olubadan of Ibadan
By Suleiman Shehu Ibadan, Jan. 5, 2021 The Olubadan-in-Council on Wednesday endorsed the Otun Olubadan, High Chief Lekan Balogun, as…
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Wizkid, Mr. Macaroni, Abddulsamad Rabiu, Joshua Selman, others make The Joy 150 List of Most Interesting Nigerians in the culture (See full list & pictures below)
Award-winning artist, Wizkid, versatile actor, Mr. Macaroni, billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Abddulsamad Rabiu, spiritual leader, Joshua Selman, and 146 others…
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Professor Bolaji Akinyemi at 80 By Akpandem James
Some weeks before the 2014 National Conference rose to bid farewell to officials and delegates, the Lamido Adamawa, Alhaji Muhammadu…
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It’s hypocritical to ignore Electoral Act and sign unimplementable 2022 budget says Wike; Becomes Agunechemba of Enugu
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has said it was hypocritical for President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the heavily padded…
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Bishop urges Nigerians to take Pope’s message seriously
By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, Jan. 2, 2022 The Bishop of Umuahia Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji, has urged Nigerians…
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Mrs. Akeredolu presents gifts to first babies of the year
The First Lady of Ondo State, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has welcomed the first baby of the year, Baby Adanlawo (male) who…
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I made $22.3m in 2021- Davido
By Alex Enebeli Enugu, Dec. 31, 2021 Nigeria’s Music star, David Adeleke a.k.a Davido has revealed how much he realised…
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Gov. Diri swears in his wife, 3 others as High Court Judges in Bayelsa Judiciary
Gov Douye Diri of Bayelsa on Friday in Yenagoa swore in four Judges of the state High Court including his…
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Obaseki urges Nigerians to join govt in providing amenities; Commissions N100million primary school project by Ike Chioke in Enugu State
Wife of Edo State Governor, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, has urged Nigerians to join both the federal and state governments in providing…
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Gov. Ugwuanyi signs N186.64 billion 2022 budget into law
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Thursday, assented to the 2022 appropriation bill of N186,635,135,582.00 (One Hundred and Eighty…
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Awosikas turn 160-year-old family house to museum, hall of fame
By Victor Asije Lagos, Dec. 29, 2021 The Awosikas of Ondo City have turned their family’s 160-year-old building to a…
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Wike, others shower encomium on Ukala
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and other eminent lawyers have eulogised the contributions of Emmauel C. Ukala, a Senior…
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Kanayo.O. Kanayo bags Chieftaincy title today in Mbaise, Imo State
Renowned Nollywood actor, Kanayo. O. Kanayo Esq. (MFR) is today, December 29, 2021 being celebrated in his place of birth…
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Valentine Ozigbo congratulates Ezeofors on 25th wedding anniversary
Valentine Ozigbo, a Nigerian business mogul and philanthropist, was in Enugu on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, to celebrate with High…
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Why we’re wary of choosing moneybags as DAME sponsors – Founder, Lanre Idowu
26 December 2021 Diamond Awards for Media Excellence clocked up 30 this year. Its Supervising Trustee, Mr. Lanre Idowu, speaks…
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I don’t have Covid-19, Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture cries out
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has denied reports that he has Coronavirus otherwise called COVID-19. Mohammed, in…
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Show more love, give your best for societal development, Obi urges Christians at Christmas
Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has called on Christians to…
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Fidelity Bank lights up Akwa Ibom Christmas Carols Festival
The Akwa-Ibom Christmas Carols Festival has once again lived up to its billing as one of the most delightful Christmas…
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Ozigbo, Chicason boss emerge Anambra Man of the Year
Corporate czar and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the last governorship election in Anambra state, Mr. Valentine Chineto Ozigbo…
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Oluwo of Iwoland, Senator Adeleke rejoice with PREMIUM TIMES EIC on emergence as IPI President
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has congratulated media practitioner and Editor-in-Chief of Premium Times, Musikilu Mojeed, on…
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Obi rejoices as Pope appoints Nigerian cleric, Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, Papal Envoy to the UN, WTO
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has rejoiced with…
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