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Why Nigeria must remain united — Akande
Chief Bisi Akande, a former governor of Osun and pioneer Interim Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), has appealed to those calling for Nigeria’s break-up to bury such thought. Akande made the appeal on Monday in Ibadan during the inauguration
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N2.67bn School Feeding Fund Found In Private Account, Dead Worker Diverted N2.5bn
Moses Okorie About N2.67bn meant for school feeding programme has been traced to private accounts, N2.5bn diverted by a deceased worker with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, 18 buildings, 12 business premises and 25 plots of land also recovered. This
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Shelved Strike: IPMAN Hails FG, Organised Labour
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has commended the federal government and the organised Labour on successful deliberations which ensured that proposed strike and protest were averted. Led by Alhaji Sanusi Abdu Fari, IPMAN in a statement on
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Veteran Energy Reporter Retires From NDPHC As NAEC Extol His Virtues
It was showers of praise for the General Manager, Public Affairs, Niger Delta Power Holding Company of Nigeria (NDPHC), Alhaji Yakubu Lawal, as he retired from active service of the power utility firm. His retirement also coincided with his birthday
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BBNaija: Erica Finally Reacts To Laycon’s N85m Prize Win
Lois Effiong Big Brother Naija housemate, Erica, has said she is happy about Laycon winning this year’s edition of the show. Laycon was crowned the winner, ahead of Dorathy, Nengi, Neo and Vee on Sunday. The UNILAG graduate walks away
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Communications Minister Launches ‘Digital Nigeria’ Portal, Mobile App
Moses Okorie The minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, on Monday, 28th September, in Abuja, officially launched the ‘Digital Nigeria’ portal and mobile app in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Microsoft. According to
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Ebonyi Citizens Rise Up Against Female Circumcision
Ruth Gbaka The people Abakaliki, Ivo and Ishielu local government areas Ebonyi State have risen to fight the practice of female circumcision otherwise known as female genital mutilations (FGM). Ivo, which has five communities and Ishielu 15 picked 24th and
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Over 60,000 Candidates Sit For NABTEB Exams
Chika Mefor-Nwachukwu Over 60,000 candidates in the country are sitting for the National Business and Technical Examination Board (NABTEB) Examination which started September 21, 2020. This was disclosed by the Registrar of NABTEB, Ifeoma Isiugo Abanihe today during the monitoring of the
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Fika Emirate Gets New Santuraki, Six Others
Hassan Jirgi Chairman, Yobe State Council of Chiefs and Emir of Fika, Dr Muhammad Abali Ibn Muhammedu Idrissa, has appointed Alhaji Ibrahim Saleh as the new Santurakin Fika, as well as other six new traditional title. A statement signed and
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Stop Smugglers Of Rice From Cameroun, Naval Chief Charges A’Ibom Command
INIOBONG SUNDAY, UYO The Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral David Adeniran, has commended the gallantry of officers and men of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Ibaka in Mbo local government area of Akwa Ibom State in
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