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Nigerian News

Buhari’s govt laying foundation for Nigeria’s greatness – APC group

June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

A legacy group of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) under the aegis of APC Legacy Awareness and Campaign (APC-LAC) has said President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has been laying foundation …

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Nigerian News

Ebonyi killings: Death toll rises to 42

May 31, 2021May 31, 2021 - by Amarachukwu EgwuAgha

The death toll in the three communities of Ebonyi-Benue borders that was attacked by herders has risen to 42.  Armed herdsmen had on Saturday morning invaded Odoke Ishieke, Obakota Ishieke and Ndiobasi …

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Nigerian News

Sit-at-home: Casualties recorded, total compliance in Ebonyi

May 31, 2021May 31, 2021 - by Amarachukwu EgwuAgha

Ebonyi state among other states in south-east zone Monday recorded total compliance of the sit at home order of Biafra. Major streets in the state like water works road, Ogoja …

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Breaking News / Nigerian News / Top Stories

Breaking: Gunmen on rampage, Kill 43 persons in 2 Benue LGs

May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 - by John Shiaondo

There is growing tension in Benue currently following the killing of 43 persons including seven students of the college of Education Katsina Ala by armed militia Herdsmen in Katsina Ala …

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Nigerian News

National Security office, ActionAid Nigeria collaborate to strengthen PCVE implementation

May 20, 2021 - by Admin III

The coordinator, Counter Terrorism Center of the National Security Adviser, Rear Admiral Yem Musa has assured Nigerians that the office is collaborating with ActionAid Nigeria to promote synergy and strengthen …

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Nigerian News

ALGON backs southern governors on ban of open grazing

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 - by Amaechi Okwara

Delta state chapter of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON on Thursday backed Southern Governors on the ban on open grazing of cattle in the southern part of …

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Opinion

Lagos flood alert: Heeding the augurs

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 - by Kayode Ojewale

Flooding does not just suddenly happen; it is usually preceded by some occurrences hinting its imminent arrival. When the flow of rain water on its way to the drainage channels …

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Sports

Iganmu FC to sponsor 3 coaches to NIS

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 - by Akeem Busari

Iganmu FC in collaboration with Japan based Marvel Sport and Entertainment company have concluded plans to sponsor three football coaches from Iganmu area which consists of Apapa, Ajeromi-Ifelodun and Surulere …

Iganmu FC to sponsor 3 coaches to NIS Read More
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Nigerian News

INEC establishes 1,374 more polling units in Akwa Ibom

May 9, 2021May 9, 2021 - by Uko Etim

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), said it has established 1,374 more polling units in Akwa Ibom State. The Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC, Mr Mike Igini, who stated this …

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OSUN OYETOLA
Nigerian News

3 dead as 2 communities wage war over land in Osun

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

Residents of Ile-Ogbo in Aiyedire Local Government and Iwo, Iwo Local Government areas of Osun state have drawn dagger over a piece of land.  It was gathered that the two …

3 dead as 2 communities wage war over land in Osun Read More
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Nigerian News

Secession agitators can’t intimidate, bully Buhari, Presidency declares

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The Presidency has asked Nigerians to ignore those calling for secession, saying President Muhammadu Buhari cannot be intimidated and bullied for their selfish interests. The seat of power also ruled …

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Photo Story / Top Stories

Pictures: Police exhume community leader’s corpse in Rivers

April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 - by Admin III

The Rivers state police command on Thursday exhumed the body of the community development chairman of Kereken-Boue community, Mr Bariereka Deekae, in Khana local government area of the state. Deekae …

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Opinion

Mnenga: Redefining leadership with passion

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 - by Gabriel Ogbadigbo

The livewire of any organization or society, to some extent, depends solely on qualitative and pragmatic leadership. In all ramifications, it is pertinent to build men of integrity, honesty, detribalization, …

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Breaking News / Health / Nigerian News

Breaking: 88 COVID-19 vaccination centres open in Lagos… see full list

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 - by Admin III

A total of 88 health facilities have been selected as centres for vaccination across the 20 local government areas of Lagos state.  The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, who …

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Nigerian News

Banditry: NEMA distributes relief materials to 196 victims in Niger

March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 - by Aideloje Ojo

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed relief materials to 926 household victims of armed bandits across three local government areas of Niger state. The head, Minna Operations Office …

Banditry: NEMA distributes relief materials to 196 victims in Niger Read More
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Nigerian News

Minister launches women grants, delivers relief items to displaced persons in Kwara

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 - by Admin III

The  federal government’s National Social Investment Programme(NSIP)  is one of the largest social protection programmes in Africa. Introduced in 2016 comprising CCT, N-Power, GEEP, National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, YESSO and CSDP, …

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Politics

INEC commences training for POs, APOs

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 - by Emeka Nze

Sequel to the successful conduct of the training of Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPO) in preparation for Kafin Hausa bye-election, the Electoral Institute has commenced the training of Presiding Officers (POs) …

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Opinion

Otò ge: Why Governor Abdulrahaman Abdulrazaq enjoys massive support in Kwara

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 - by Anjolaoluwa Folajimi

For several years, late Chief Olusola Saraki, Waziri Ilorin reigned supreme in the Kwara State politics. From the second republic down to the present democratic dispensation, his name made or …

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Nigerian News

6 corps members to repeat service as 2870 pass out in Anambra

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 - by Okechukwu Onuegbu

The National Youth social Corps (NYSC) Friday disclosed that a total of six corps members under Batch A would repeat their service year in Anambra state. The state coordinator of …

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Nigerian News

Still on Kogi govt, PTF’s feud over Covid-19

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 - by Admin III

It is the battle of the titans where two elephants are involved, except that its victims are the ordinary people of Kogi state. ELEOJO IDACHABA takes a look at the …

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Business

COVID – 19: FG commences distribution of inputs to smallholder farmers in Gombe

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 - by Admin III

The Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Mustapha Baba Shehuri has flagged-off yet another distribution of free Agricultural Inputs and quality seeds to smallholders farmers in Gombe …

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Opinion

Presidential faux pas, agents provocateur, peacemakers

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 - by Victoria Ngozi Ikeano

Without exception we all wished one another a happy new year, ‘Wishing you 12 months 52 weeks 365 days of success and joy’ reverberated throughout the land in exultation and …

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Nigerian News

Special public works to focus on communities’ devt – FCT minister

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 - by Abdullahi Muhammad

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has said the Special Public Works Programme of the federal government which will see the engagement of 774,000 Nigerians …

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Nigerian News

Banditry: Niger committed to secure Bobi grazing reserve

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 - by Aideloje Ojo

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger state has promised to secure private and public investments in Bobi Grazing Reserve from bandits and other criminal elements. The governor spoke Tuesday during …

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Nigerian News

Rivers taskforce moves to prosecute traders, motor parks

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 - by Godwin Egba

After a slight lull, the Rivers state government taskforce on the ban on street trading, illegal motor parks, taxi ranks and mechanic workplaces has commenced operation, vowing to prosecute violators …

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