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Columns

Impunity and the assault on our freedom

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 - by Dan Agbese

Ghosts are everywhere in the land. Every state has them on its payroll. They take the blame for all cases of corruption as well as the unlawful and embarrassing actions …

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Nigerian News

ADP ‘ll rescue Anambra from APGA’s bondage – Yabagi Sani

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

National chairman of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) Engr. Yabagi Yusuf Sani, has said his party has prepared a blueprint that will rescue Anambra state from what he described as …

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Politics

Reps’ seat tussle: Mubarak warns against misleading statement

October 30, 2021October 30, 2021 - by Andrew Ojih, Jalingo

The member representing Bali/Gassol Federal constituency in Taraba state Alhaji Abdulsalam Gambo Mubarak on Saturday urged a former member representing the same constituency Alhaji Garba Garba-Chede to stop misleading the …

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Nigerian News

Earned allowances: SSANU, NASU give FG 2 weeks to reverse sharing formula

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 - by Moses John

The two non-teaching staff unions of Nigerian Universities have given federal government a two-week ultimatum to reverse the sharing formula of the just approved N22.127 billion for payment of earned allowances …

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Nigerian News

Hard time awaits Nigerians as bread price set to rise by 200% – Survey

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

Prices of bread in Enugu state may rise by 200 per cent before the end of the year, a survey by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has revealed, indicating …

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Nigerian News

NYSC deploys 1,101 members to Yobe

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 - by Najib Sani

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has deployed 1, 101 members to Yobe state in the 2021 batch C , stream I mobilization. Our correspondent reports that of the 1, …

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Nigerian News

Prioritise family planning for economic, educational advancement, FG urged

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 - by Ene Oshaba

Pathfinder International, a sexual and reproductive health rights based organisation has called on the federal government to prioritize investments through adequate budgeting and implementation of policies that supports family planning. …

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Nigerian News

IPMAN kicks as depot owners plan to hike fuel price

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 - by Bashir Mohammed

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Kano has alerted the federal government over the decision by some unpatriotic private depot owners to raise prices of the product in …

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Nigerian News

Luxembourg: Nigerian envoy to Belgium urges bilateral relations

October 23, 2021October 23, 2021 - by Benjamin Samson

Four months after he presented his Letters of Credence to His Royal Majesty, Philippe 1, the Belgian King, the Nigerian Ambassador to Belgium, Obinna Chiedu Onowu, has presented his Letters …

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Nigerian News

BASEPA begins fumigation of Bauchi towns against malaria

October 17, 2021October 17, 2021 - by Najib Sani

Following the outbreak of malaria in Bauchi state in recent time, the Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA) has begun fumigation of six local governments in the state against mosquitos. …

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Nigerian News

Nigeria loses N38trn to climate change – ActionAid

October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 - by Adeola Tukuru,

ActionAid Nigeria Director of Resource Mobilization and Innovation Andrew Mamedu, has said that Nigeria loses its 2 years budget amounting to N38 trillion to climate change.  Mamedu who stated this on …

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Breaking News / Business / Top Stories

Breaking: Fuel scarcity averted as NUPENG calls off proposed strike

October 10, 2021October 10, 2021 - by Admin III

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) on Sunday evening has called off its proposed strike. NUPENG’s President, Comrade William Akporeha, and the General Secretary, ComradeAfolabi Olawale …

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Business

FG to use IMF reserve boost to fund 2022 budget

October 10, 2021October 10, 2021 - by Blessing Anaro

A reserve boost from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will help Nigeria reduce next year’s spending shortfall, according to the country’s finance minister. Nigeria received an IMF allocation of $3.35 …

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Nigerian News

PTA rejects elongation of service for teachers, stipends to students

October 10, 2021October 10, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

The National Association of Parents/Teachers Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN), has rejected the federal government policies on education, particularly the elongation of service years and payment of stipends to students reading …

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Nigerian News

Buni thumbs up Ahmed Kida on projects execution in Yobe

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 - by Yusuf A. Yusuf

Yobe state Governor Mai Mala Buni, Wednesday, commended philanthropist, Engineer Ahmed Musa Kida, for constructing and furnishing a diagnostic, maternal and child health centre at the Yobe State University Teaching …

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Nigerian News

Convention: ‘APC rebirth’ emerges, warns against implosion ahead 2023

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

A new group within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged known as ‘APC rebirth’, demanding that a free and fair process of the national convention should be urgently …

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Nigerian News

Ogun demolishes distressed school building after student’s death

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

Following the recent collapse of a block of classrooms at Nazareth High School, Imeko, that killed one and injured two other students, the Ogun state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has ordered …

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Nigerian News

We’re not voted to destroy Nigeria, Ganduje tells fellow govs

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 - by Bashir Mohammed

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state has said governors were not voted to power by Nigerians to destroy the country in its present critical stage, adding that the “unity …

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Nigerian News

Group urges Edo govt to lift embargo on hospital project

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 - by Patrick Ahanor,

A Non-Governmental Organization,  Talakawa parliament has urged governor Godwin Obaseki to use his office and allow work resume at the site of an ongoing hospital project in  Ugbokun community,  Ovia North East …

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Letters

Reps probe sharp practices in FCT public health institutions

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 - by Joshua Egbodo

The House of Representatives, has mandated its Committee on the Federal Capital Territory to investigate alleged sharp practices in the operational activities of public health Institutions in the FCT. This …

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Nigerian News

Pantami advocates artificial intelligence for protection of critical infrastructure

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, has advocated the use of artificial intelligence in protection of critical infrastructures across the country. Pantami, who was speaking Tuesday in …

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Nigerian News

Nigeria, Ukraine meet over baliterial relationship in field of education

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

In a bid to lift the nation’s educational system, the Nigerian and Ukrainian governments have met in Abuja to discuss modalities of developing bilateral relationship between both countries.  This is …

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Nigerian News

Osun warns herdsmen agaisnt violating anti-open grazing law

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

Osun state government Wednesday met with leaders of Fulani and warmed them against violating the new anti-open grazing law. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting with Fulani leaders and herdsmen in …

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Nigerian News

El-rufai to Southern govs: Anti open-grazing law unimplementable

September 21, 2021September 22, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

Kaduna state governor Nasir El-Rufai, has responded to the new law banning Open-grazing in the Southern states of Nigeria, saying such law is not implementable presently. Some southern states like …

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Nigerian News

Fani-Kayode: Nobody can stop defectors into APC – Party chieftain

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi state and state chairmanship aspirant, Hon. Hamidu Saidu Sani, has said no one can stop anybody from decamping to the …

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Opinion

A Short Flight, A Long Reflection: The 25-Minute Flight from Maiduguri to N’Djamena.

In just 25 minutes, the aircraft lifts from Maiduguri International Airport and descends into Hassan Djamous International Airport N’Djamena. A ...

Trump’s grave error

President Donald Trump, I am constrained to ask you the following question. With respect, do you really believe there can ...

Appraising Betara’s humanitarian gestures and 2025 Sallah largesse

Though his large heart for every Nigerian, irrespective of ethno-religious or political affiliation, is legendary, when it concerns his immediate ...

As Fr. Hyacinth Alia takes Benue on a transformational journey

For the past two decades, Benue State has been in the news for varying reasons including insecurity and has often ...

Column

Sparring with death behind the clouds

Aerophobia or aviophobia is a (specific) mental disorder afflicting the fearful who may experience significant anxiety and even panic attacks ...

Make-believe as an intoxicant

A few days ago, I read a report about a male undergraduate of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, who leapt ...

Worrisome challenge of r*pe incidents

For more than a decade now, I have waged what can easily pass as an attritional war against rape and ...

Tinubu’s wins in two years

On May 29, 2025, the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration clocked two years. As the government reeled out its achievements, ...

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