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EFCC BOSS BAWA
Nigerian News

Youth Council hails nomination of Bawa as EFCC chair, demands speedy confirmation

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has described Abdulrasheed Bawa as a “world class crime buster” whose services as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are …

Youth Council hails nomination of Bawa as EFCC chair, demands speedy confirmation Read More
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Opinion

South-east, south-west and north ‘ll be biggest losers if Nigeria breaks up, by Fredrick Nwabufo

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 - by Fredrick Nwabufo

The idea of having a near-perfect country out of a ruptured Nigeria is illusory. The composite parts of the country each contribute to the miasma of confusion that Nigeria is. …

South-east, south-west and north ‘ll be biggest losers if Nigeria breaks up, by Fredrick Nwabufo Read More
EFCC BOSS BAWA
Nigerian News

EFCC: Anti-Corruption Forum lauds Buhari, urges Senate to confirm Bawa

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

A group under the aegis of Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum has commended President Muhammadu Buhari over the nomination of Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, as the new helmsman of the Economic Financial …

EFCC: Anti-Corruption Forum lauds Buhari, urges Senate to confirm Bawa Read More
BUHARI WITH SERVICE CHIEFS RECENT
Nigerian News

Breaking: Buhari nominates ex-service chiefs as non-career ambassadors

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded the names of the immediate past Service Chiefs to the Senate as non-career Ambassadors-Designate. In a letter to Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, President of the …

Breaking: Buhari nominates ex-service chiefs as non-career ambassadors Read More
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Nigerian News

Corruption: PGF boss faults CPI report, accuses body of political motives

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

Director General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Salihu Lukman, has faulted the recently released report by Transparency International (TI) 2020 report of Corruption Perception Index (CPI) on Nigeria, accusing …

Corruption: PGF boss faults CPI report, accuses body of political motives Read More
NYSC CORPERS
Education

NYSC warns corps members against ‘illegal’ travel

January 30, 2021January 30, 2021 - by Okechukwu Onuegbu, Awka

The Coordinator, National Youth Social Corps (NYSC), in Anambra state, Mr Kehinde Aremu, has urged corps members to avoid travelling outside the state without cogent reason. Adamu, who disclosed this …

NYSC warns corps members against ‘illegal’ travel Read More
Yahaya BELLO IN ONDO
Nigerian News

2023 presidency: Yahaya Bello’s posters flood Bauchi

January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 - by Najib Sani

As politicians in parts of the country brace up for the 2023 general elections in the country, posters of the Kogi state governor Yahya Bello for president have flooded Bauchi …

2023 presidency: Yahaya Bello’s posters flood Bauchi Read More
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Nigerian News

Internal Security: Awaiting Interior Minister’s action as nation boils, By Alhassan A. Bala

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 - by Alhassan A. Bala

In every country across the globe the interior ministry is the one in charge of the internal security, providing solutions to internal security of the country. Part of the responsibility …

Internal Security: Awaiting Interior Minister’s action as nation boils, By Alhassan A. Bala Read More
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Nigerian News

FCMB extends financial support to over 15,000 women, continues promotion of SMEs

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

First City Monument Bank, a foremost financial services provider in Nigeria, has continue her aggressive drive and support for the Small and Medium Enterprises sector in the country. The bank, …

FCMB extends financial support to over 15,000 women, continues promotion of SMEs Read More
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Sports

I can’t wait to devour Joshua – Fury

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021 - by Admin III

Tyson Fury has delivered an ominous warning that he will beat Anthony Joshua inside three rounds as negotiations for their dream fight intensify. An excitable Fury said on social media: …

I can’t wait to devour Joshua – Fury Read More
CORONAVIRUS CHECK
World Stage

COVID-19: UK records highest deaths day after setting new record

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 - by Admin III

Britain reported a record 1,820 deaths from COVID-19 on Wednesday exceeding a record set only the day before, as scientists warned that the lockdown that began earlier this month was …

COVID-19: UK records highest deaths day after setting new record Read More
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Business

Shell pulls out of JV to build UK sustainable jet fuel plan

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 - by Blessing Anaro

Shell has pulled out of a joint venture with British Airways and Velocys to build a flagship sustainable jet fuels plant in the UK – in a blow to Boris …

Shell pulls out of JV to build UK sustainable jet fuel plan Read More
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Nigerian News

Pope Francis appoints Bishop Kukah as member of Vatican Congregation

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The Catholic Pontiff Pope Francis has appointed Most Reverend Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto as a Member of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting of Integral Human Development. In …

Pope Francis appoints Bishop Kukah as member of Vatican Congregation Read More
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World Stage

Resist attempts to throw Nigeria into crisis, group warns

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 - by Admin III

Nigerians have been alerted of a grand plot by “destructive elements” in the Diaspora to plunge the country into war by sponsoring terrorism.   Nigeria First, a social-political and economic movement gave the …

Resist attempts to throw Nigeria into crisis, group warns Read More
UK BORIS JOHNSON
World Stage

UK set to shut travel corridors

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 - by Admin III

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday said the country will close all travel corridors from Monday as part of efforts to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus. According …

UK set to shut travel corridors Read More
NIGERIA FLAG BEND
Opinion

Call for sanction on Nigeria: Why UK parliamentarians should be careful

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 - by Sharon Pande

It is obvious that members of United Kingdom House of Lords who called on the UK Government to apply sanctions on Nigeria due to their shallow understanding of what constitutes …

Call for sanction on Nigeria: Why UK parliamentarians should be careful Read More
Coalition of South East
Nigerian News

Biafra civil war: Obasanjo, Kukah, Joda, others to speak at annual conference

January 10, 2021January 10, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

Some prominent Nigerians and leaders are expected to gather this week to discuss the event around Nigerian-Biafra Civil war. Some of the prominent speakers at the event holding Thursday January …

Biafra civil war: Obasanjo, Kukah, Joda, others to speak at annual conference Read More
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World Stage

Centre warns against use of sanctions to promote terrorism in Nigeria

January 10, 2021January 10, 2021 - by Admin III

The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has warned the House of Lords in the United Kingdom against promoting terrorism with its call for sanctions on Nigeria.   According to the …

Centre warns against use of sanctions to promote terrorism in Nigeria Read More
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Nigerian News / Top Stories / World Stage

COVID-19: Streets dry up, anxiety mounts as UK records over 200 new deaths

December 26, 2020December 26, 2020 - by Reuters

The United Kingdom recorded 210 COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, down from 570 the day before, while cases rose 1,968 to 34,693, the government said, citing partial data. The latest R …

COVID-19: Streets dry up, anxiety mounts as UK records over 200 new deaths Read More
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Breaking News / Top Stories / World Stage

Breaking: France confirms first new Coronavirus variant

December 26, 2020December 26, 2020 - by BBC

France has confirmed the first case in the country of the more contagious coronavirus variant recently identified in the UK. The French health ministry said the person was a French …

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Opinion

Forces behind Zulum’s outburst on Nigerian military

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 - by Reuben Dodo

In the first week of December, when 43 rice farmers were killed in the little town of Zabarmari, Borno State; the state governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum betrayed his rare …

Forces behind Zulum’s outburst on Nigerian military Read More
BUHARI IN MIAMEY
World Stage

Release of abducted students: Buhari has justified Nigerians’ confidence – Diaspora group

December 19, 2020December 19, 2020 - by Admin III

The Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG), UK Chapter, has said President Muhammadu Buhari has repaid the confidence of Nigerians by securing the release of abducted Kankara students in Katsina …

Release of abducted students: Buhari has justified Nigerians’ confidence – Diaspora group Read More
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Sports

El-Amin winning 15th Georgian Cup on our 25th anniversary special – Babangida

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 - by Admin III

The patron and one of the players of the Kaduna El-Amin Polo Club, Mohammed Babangida, has described the winning of Africa’s most prestigious polo trophy, the Georgian Cup at the …

El-Amin winning 15th Georgian Cup on our 25th anniversary special – Babangida Read More
LAGOS PANEL OF INQUIRY
Security & Crime

#EndSARS: Don’t subvert truth before Lagos panel, group tells Lagos govt, Amnesty Int’l

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 - by Admin III

The Lagos state government and Amnesty International (A), have been told to allow the Judicial Panel of Inquiry set up to probe the allegation of brutality against the defunct Special …

#EndSARS: Don’t subvert truth before Lagos panel, group tells Lagos govt, Amnesty Int’l Read More
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World Stage

EndSARS: Group hails UK parliament’s intervention

November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 - by Admin III

The National Democratic Front (NDF) has welcomed the United Kingdom’s parliament’s intervention on the EndSARS protests in Nigeria, describing it as confirmation of the Nigerian Army’s progress under Chief of …

EndSARS: Group hails UK parliament’s intervention Read More

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Opinion

Cautionary concerns in conflict communication

In a country of dazzling diversity like Nigeria, conflicts are almost inevitable. Managing them requires not only tact and empathy ...

The Tinubu phenomenon: Lessons in political durability

In recent weeks, I stumbled on a thought-provoking article lamenting the North’s decline, how a region so rich in people ...

The invisible commodity: Why charcoal is not on Nigeria’s economic map

When the federal government announced at the 2025 Forest Economy Summit its plan to unlock $2 billion from Nigeria’s forest ...

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On Monday, 1st September 2025, I was elated to witness Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state honour our dear ...

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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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