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Month: October 2021

Nigerian News

Oluwo, league of Imams at war over installation of Grand Mufti

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, and the League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland, may have set for power show, Saturday, over the installation and turban of the …

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Nigerian News

Management reopens OAU, to start examination immediately

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

The authority of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, has ordered reopening of the University for students to complete their ongoing examinations. The University was closed down on October …

Management reopens OAU, to start examination immediately Read More
Nigerian News

Mother, son arrested for murder of 60-year-old neighbor

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

The men of the Ogun state police command have arrested one Mary Ogbeifu and her son, Godwin Ogbeifu for the gruesome murder of a 60 year old neighbor, Iyabo Olasheinde. …

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Nigerian News

PDP Convention: South-west stakeholders endorse Oyinlola, Ologunagba

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

In a last-ditch effort to secure a united front in the national convention to elect national officers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stakeholders of the party from the Southwest …

PDP Convention: South-west stakeholders endorse Oyinlola, Ologunagba Read More
Nigerian News

Troops kill several bandits, arrest spouse, marabouts in Chikun, Igabi

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by AbdulRaheem Aodu

Troops have killed several bandits during an aerial clearance and mop-up in Chikun and Igabi local government areas. The troops also arrested a fleeing bandit, the wife of a notorious …

Troops kill several bandits, arrest spouse, marabouts in Chikun, Igabi Read More
Nigerian News

N420bn debt: Senate moves to bail out works ministry

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Taiye Odewale

The Senate through its Committee on Works declared Friday that it would, along with the House of Representatives, collaborate with the Executive for an emergency fund to clear the N420 …

N420bn debt: Senate moves to bail out works ministry Read More
Nigerian News

Anambra: INEC won’t deploy election materials to 86 polling units – Yakubu

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Emeka Nze

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that it would not deploy personnel or election materials to the new 86 polling units in Anambra state for the governorship election. …

Anambra: INEC won’t deploy election materials to 86 polling units – Yakubu Read More
Nigerian News

I’ll leave May 29, vows Buhari

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

…Warns tenure extension campaigners President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that nobody should start campaigning for an unconstitutional extension of his tenure in office beyond May 29, 2023. The president’s senior …

I’ll leave May 29, vows Buhari Read More
Columns

Prof. Charles Igwe and the prize of honour in UNN

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Rev Solomon Semaka

Honour is a virtue that is no longer in vogue in most modern societies. It is the least talked about of all virtues. In fact it is almost honourable to …

Prof. Charles Igwe and the prize of honour in UNN Read More
Top Stories

Tension as PDP holds ‘consensus national convention’

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by ABDULRAHMAN ZAKARIYAU

…3, 600 to decide aspirants, party’s fates …Consensus candidates were imposed on us’ …We’re not forcing anybody to step down – Fintiri …Aftermath always not palatable – Analyst …We’ll come …

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Sports

Barcelona boss admits talks with Xavi

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Admin III

Barcelona President Joan Laporta says he is in contact with Xavi but would not comment on whether he will replace Ronald Koeman as manager. Koeman was sacked after defeat to …

Barcelona boss admits talks with Xavi Read More
Nigerian News

Armed Forces reform: Air Chief pledges support for implementation committee

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Benjamin Samson

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, has pledged the support of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to the ministry of defence implementation and advisory committee …

Armed Forces reform: Air Chief pledges support for implementation committee Read More
Sports

Premier League: Solskjaer fights for Man Utd as Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City battle for top 4

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Admin III

Manchester United travel to Tottenham on Saturday desperate to stay in touch with the Premier League’s top four as Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City threaten to break away from the …

Premier League: Solskjaer fights for Man Utd as Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City battle for top 4 Read More
Sports

Steer clear of Nigeria basketball, players, stakeholders warn Kida

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Admin III

Nigeria basketball players and other stakeholders have asked former President of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Engr. Musa Kida to allow peace reign. The plea by the players and other stakeholders …

Steer clear of Nigeria basketball, players, stakeholders warn Kida Read More
Nigerian News

OAU re-opens, continues semester examinations

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

The authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, have ordered the re-opening of the university for students to complete their examinations. The university was closed down on October …

OAU re-opens, continues semester examinations Read More
Nigerian News

2023 presidency: North-central group urges Bello to run

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Benjamin Samson

A group, North Central Renaissance Movement (NCRM), has urged the Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, to run for president in 2023 general elections in the interest of the zone. The …

2023 presidency: North-central group urges Bello to run Read More
Nigerian News

PenCom extends 2021 online verification, enrollment exercise

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Admin III

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has extended the online verification and enrollment exercise for 2021 retirees, and prospective retirees of the Federal Government Treasury Funded Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). …

PenCom extends 2021 online verification, enrollment exercise Read More
Nigerian News

71.64 % made 5 credits including Maths, English – NECO registrar

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Aideloje Ojo

878, 925 candidates have passed English Language Mathematics representing 71.64% as the National Examinations Council (NECO) released the 2021 SSCE internal examination results. The Registrar, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, stated …

71.64 % made 5 credits including Maths, English – NECO registrar Read More
Features

Nigerian Navy: Regaining lost grounds, setting new operational standards

October 29, 2021October 30, 2021 - by JINRIN BABA NDACE

On Tuesday, October 19, 2021, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, undertook an operational visit to the Naval Base Lake Chad in Baga, Borno state. …

Nigerian Navy: Regaining lost grounds, setting new operational standards Read More
Breaking News / Security & Crime / Top Stories

Breaking: 2 dead as DSS operatives suffer attack in Anambra, 1 week to governorship poll

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Admin III

Gunmen on Friday ambushed operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and killed two Friday in Anambra. The bloody incident happened about one week to scheduled governorship election in …

Breaking: 2 dead as DSS operatives suffer attack in Anambra, 1 week to governorship poll Read More
Editorial

Abandoned dam projects

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Admin III

For a nation that desires to make agriculture a cornerstone of its economy, the revelation that about 400 water projects or dams are lying fallow or wrongly sited is a …

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Business / Politics / Top Stories

Reactions as FG cancels commissioning of cargo airport in Anambra

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Admin III

The official commissioning of Anambra Cargo Airport slated for Saturday October 30, 2021 has been cancelled. It is gathered that the stoppage of the event, was ordered by the Nigerian …

Reactions as FG cancels commissioning of cargo airport in Anambra Read More
Nigerian News

FG set to domesticate methanol fuel production

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Binta Shama

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has said that Nigeria is ready to domesticate Methanol Fuel Production in the country for professionals and expatriates to exhibit …

FG set to domesticate methanol fuel production Read More
Nigerian News

STI policy to strengthen Nigeria’ economy- Onu

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Binta Shama

The Minister of Science Technology and Innovation (FMSTI) Dr.  Ogbonnaya Onu, has said that the effective implementation of Science Technology and Innovation (STI) policy, and other policies associated with the …

STI policy to strengthen Nigeria’ economy- Onu Read More
Nigerian News

Lalong advises new Assembly speaker on togetherness

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Muhammad Tanko Shittu

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state on Friday advised the new speaker of the House of Assembly, Yakubu Sanda, to carry his colleagues along and work for the benefit of the …

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Editorial Director: Clem Oluwole

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