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Features

Again, fear grips Nigerians as Monkeypox resurfaces

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 - by Benjamin Samson

With the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) declaring the stubborn Monkeypox as a health emergency, BENJAMIN SAMSON speaks with experts, stakeholders on its implications amid the …

Again, fear grips Nigerians as Monkeypox resurfaces Read More
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Entertainment / World Stage

Revealed! Why organisers postponed Grammy Awards

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 - by Admin III

The 64th annual Grammy Awards Show due to be held in the US later this month has been postponed due to coronavirus, organisers have said. Uncertainty around the Omicron variant …

Revealed! Why organisers postponed Grammy Awards Read More
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Nigerian News

Group berates Tinubu’s silence over invasion of Justice Odili’s residence

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

A political pressure group known as the South-west Frontiers has condemned the prolonged silence of the former Lagos state governor and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola …

Group berates Tinubu’s silence over invasion of Justice Odili’s residence Read More
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Breaking News / Security & Crime / Top Stories

Breaking: Few hours to Anambra election, IGP pulls out DIG Egbunike as head of security team

November 5, 2021November 6, 2021 - by Admin III

Barely 24 hours to the Saturday Anambra State governorship election, the Inspector General of Police has removed the Deputy Inspector General, DIG Joseph Egbunike, as the head of security team for the …

Breaking: Few hours to Anambra election, IGP pulls out DIG Egbunike as head of security team Read More
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Nigerian News

COP26: Nigeria keying into electric, gas-powered vehicle manufacturing – Jelani Aliyu

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The Director-General, National Automotive Design and Development Council, Jelani Aliyu, has asserted that Nigeria’s automotive industry is advancing towards actualizing the manufacturing of electric and gas-powered vehicles, in keeping with …

COP26: Nigeria keying into electric, gas-powered vehicle manufacturing – Jelani Aliyu Read More
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Sports

In Kuwait, club sacks Mikel Obi

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 - by Agency Report

Former Super Eagles midfielder is now without a club just months after leaving the Bet 365 stadium for the middle-east in Kuwait. Kuwait Sporting Club have sacked former Super Eagles …

In Kuwait, club sacks Mikel Obi Read More
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Opinion

Global voices and the criminalisation of Chinese entrepreneurs

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 - by Dr. Austin Maho

In the August 31, 2021, article in the “Global Voices” an online publication. there was a piece by one Nwachukwu Egbunike title: “Chinese firms in Nigeria face widespread labour abuse …

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Nigerian News

Israeli army heads to people’s homes to care for Covid-19 patients

September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 - by Admin III

The Israeli army has stated that its medical squad heads to people’s homes to care for Covid-19 patients, to ease the situation at hospitals. The army said on Friday that …

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Health

COVID-19: India vaccinates 10 million people daily

August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 - by AFP

India has given more than 10 million Covid-19 jabs in a single day for the first time, authorities said Saturday, as the South Asian giant bolsters its defences for a …

COVID-19: India vaccinates 10 million people daily Read More
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Business

Tug captain makes case for vaccination of seafarers

August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 - by Admin III

A female tugboat Captain, Canus Ebinipre Robinson has asked the federal government to ensure the prompt vaccination of seafarers. Robinson said the vaccination of seafarers should be given priority attention …

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Breaking News / Sports

Happening now: Fans in excitement mood, defy COVID-19, flood streets as England lead Italy in Euro 2020 final

July 11, 2021July 11, 2021 - by Admin III

England fans have already gathering as excitement surrounds their team’s Euro 2020 final against Italy. At the moment, England are leading Italy 1-0 with the match less than 20 minutes …

Happening now: Fans in excitement mood, defy COVID-19, flood streets as England lead Italy in Euro 2020 final Read More
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Entertainment

Introducing Horace Tempo, music producer/musician

July 10, 2021September 16, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

Music producer and musician, Horace Tempo, born Horace Wangnin Saizonou blew into the music space about one and half years ago. In that little time, he has not only carved …

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Breaking News / Top Stories / World Stage

Breaking: Heavy flooding sweeps homes away, many missing

July 3, 2021July 3, 2021 - by Admin III

A huge landslide swept away homes and left 19 people missing at a popular resort town in central Japan on Saturday after days of heavy rain, local officials said. Television …

Breaking: Heavy flooding sweeps homes away, many missing Read More
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Breaking News / Top Stories

Breaking: Mikel Obi leaves Stoke City, joins club in Kuwait

July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 - by Editor

Kuwaiti Premier League club Al Kuwait SC have announced the signing of John Obi Mikel from Championship side Stoke City. The Brigadiers disclosed hat the former Chelsea and Trabzonspor star …

Breaking: Mikel Obi leaves Stoke City, joins club in Kuwait Read More
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Breaking News / Religion / Top Stories

Breaking: Saudi Arabia reveals final decision on 2021 Hajj, bars foreigners

June 12, 2021June 12, 2021 - by Agency Report

Only people from within the kingdom and aged between 18 and 65 who have been vaccinated will be able to take part, the state-run Saudi Press Agency said. Saudi Arabia …

Breaking: Saudi Arabia reveals final decision on 2021 Hajj, bars foreigners Read More
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Opinion

NCPC and the footprints of a colossus

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 - by Best Agbese

The appointment of the Plateau-born famed minister of the gospel, Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam, as the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), on June 26th 2020 by President Muhammadu …

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Breaking News / Sports / Top Stories

Happening now: Fans invade stadium, ‘stop’ Manchester United, Liverpool Premier League clash

May 2, 2021May 2, 2021 - by BBC

Manchester United’s home game against Liverpool was delayed after about 200 fans broke into their Old Trafford stadium to protest against the Glazer family’s ownership of the club. The game …

Happening now: Fans invade stadium, ‘stop’ Manchester United, Liverpool Premier League clash Read More
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Nigerian News / Top Stories

May Day: Fresh strike looms over minimum wage

May 2, 2021May 2, 2021 - by Admin III

Organised Labour has asked workers in the states where governors were yet to implement the new minimum wage to immediately begin an indefinite strike. In a joint address to Nigerian …

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Breaking News / Sports / Top Stories

Breaking: Nigeria ‘s Kamaru Usman ‘devours’ Jorge Masvidal in UFC 261 welterweight clash

April 25, 2021April 25, 2021 - by ESPN

UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman dominated Jorge Masvidal last year over five rounds, but he wasn’t satisfied with that performance — he thought he could do better. Usman put a stamp on his rivalry …

Breaking: Nigeria ‘s Kamaru Usman ‘devours’ Jorge Masvidal in UFC 261 welterweight clash Read More
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World Stage

China’s Q1 GDP grows 18.3% y-o-y, the fastest in three decades

April 17, 2021April 17, 2021 - by Admin III

China’s GDP grew 18.3 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2021, the fastest in three decades since the data was released, with key economic indicators all expanding at over …

China’s Q1 GDP grows 18.3% y-o-y, the fastest in three decades Read More
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Breaking News / Sports

Breaking: Chelsea outclass Porto, near Champions League semis

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 - by BBC

Chelsea bounced back from a testing few days to earn a commanding first-leg quarter-final away win over Porto in the Champions League. Mason Mount’s clever turn and finish in the …

Breaking: Chelsea outclass Porto, near Champions League semis Read More
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Nigerian News

Bauchi expresses commitment to ending Tuberculosis by 2030

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 - by Najib Sani

Bauchi state government has expressed commitment to ending Tuberculosis (TB) by the year 2030 in line with the federal government’s recommendation of ensuring TB free Nigeria in the stipulated time. …

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Nigerian News

Within 48 hours, over 12, 700 take COVID-19 vaccine in Lagos

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 - by Admin III

The Lagos State Government says it has vaccinated 12,720 people with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine 48 hours after the vaccination exercise commenced in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, …

Within 48 hours, over 12, 700 take COVID-19 vaccine in Lagos Read More
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Judiciary / Politics

Mixed reactions as Obiano marks 7th year in office

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 - by Admin III

Anambra state governor Willie Obiano, on March 17, 2021 marked seven years in office as the Chief Executive of the state. In this report, OKECHUKWU ONUEGBU gathered reactions from individuals …

Mixed reactions as Obiano marks 7th year in office Read More
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Women

Minister assures of gender parity in Covid-19 vaccine distribution

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 - by Ene Oshaba

The Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, has assured Nigerian women of gender parity in the administration of the limited COVID-19 vaccine in the country. Tallen, gave this assurance, …

Minister assures of gender parity in Covid-19 vaccine distribution Read More

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Opinion

All eyes on Fidelis Unongo for Benue North East Senatorial seat

At a time when Benue North East Senatorial District, and indeed Nigeria yearns for and requires transformative leadership, Hon. Fidelis ...

Afenifere raises concerns over insecurity, suggests ways out

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Friday called on the authorities and security agencies to combat the scourge of insecurity ...

FG urged to allow Three Crown Mines resume operation at disputed site

Beneficiaries of the Libata-Kwanga Three Crown Scholarship have appealed to the federal government, through the Minister of Mines and Steel ...

Leadership crisis fuelling insecurity, poverty in North-west – Experts 

…Say ‘without purposeful leadership, no sustainable devt can be achieved’ Management experts and policy leaders have warned that persistent leadership ...

Column

Transforming South-East with strategic federal presence

If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain. This is a time-honoured maxim, ...

The Abuja ‘one chance’ menace

The capital of a nation represents its symbol. A visitor may not necessarily traverse the entire country to form their ...

Tinubu’s airport infrastructure master plan will fix gaps – Air Peace

Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema has described the country’s aviation sector as one poised for a ...

Weaponising orientation for attitudinal change

It will take a miracle to attempt to straighten a dry fish without reducing it to smithereens. That is the ...

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