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Kidnappers kill 2, whisk 5 away in Ondo

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It was sad weekend in Ondo state as two passengers were shot dead and five others whisked away by suspected kidnappers while another two escaped with various degrees of wounds along …

Guide MDA’s against falling into temptation, ICPC chair tells ACTU

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The chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu (SAN), weekend charged members of Anti Corruption and Transperancy Unit (ACTU) in federal government Ministries, …

NEDC sets up 18 mega schools to tackle out- of -school syndrome in Northeast

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The North East Development Commission (NEDC) weekend said it has constructed 18 mega schools in each senatorial districts in the six states of the North- east sub region as …

LAAC conference: Bigwigs to find solutions to airlines, aviation industry challenges

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Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN), is set to lead bigwigs in the aviation industry to a forum to find solutions to growing concerns about …

Anambra: 17 indigent students gain Foundation’s scholarships

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A nongovernmental organisation, Dr. Chioma Awuzie Foundation (DCAF), weekend awarded one-off scholarships to 17 selected indigent students from public tertiary education institutions in Anambra state. The founder and chairman, Board …

Planned hunger protest: Don cautions youth against violent demonstration

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A senior lecturer in the University of Abuja, Dr. Adelodun Sadraq, has cautioned Nigerian youth against participation in the any planned nation- wide protest against hunger and hardship. He said …

Hardship: Imoke’s Foundation trains youth on creative economy

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The Bridge Leadership Foundation (TBLF), established by former Cross River state governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, has trained more than 1,000 youth on creative economy to help overcome effects of hardship …

Bayelsa governor’s football tourney: FG hails Diri’s commitment to sports as curtain falls on Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament

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The Federal Government has commended the contributions of Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, to the development of sports in Nigeria. The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, …

FIDE 100th anniversary: Rupetta Academy attempts GWR in chess marathon

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Rupetta Academy, in collaboration with the International Chess Federation (FIDE) has attempted to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon based on the number of games played. This ambitious …

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FCT FA Division One League Super 4 final hold July 27

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All is now set for the football stakeholders , fans and scouts both within and outside the territory to be entertained with the best of football as FCT Football Association …

Olympics: Super Falcons reveal squad numbers

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The Super Falcons of Nigeria official squad numbers for the 2024 Olympic Games has been revealed. The West Africans will be making a return to the Olympics after a 16-year …

Full list of 25 greatest African athletes’ list in 21st century

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Israel Adesanya and Asisat Oshoala are two of five Nigerians included in ESPN’s list of the greatest African athletes of the 21st century. Oshoala made the cut as a six-time …

Edo: Obaseki inaugurates Ambrose Alli University governing council

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The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has charged members of the state-owned Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma Governing Council to work assiduously, alongside other stakeholders, to help take the institution …

Rangers Foundation moves to strengthen street football

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Rangers International Football Club Foundation has stated its preparedness to stabilise and strengthen street football, popularly known as neighbourhood football, for greater impact among children and youths. Chairman of the …

Alleged fraud: Abuja Court exonerates Saraki’s aides

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Two of former Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki’s aides – Hon. Gbenga Makanjuola and Kolawole Shittu have been cleared of an allegation bordering on N3.5 billion fraud. A Federal High …

Kalu hails NBA Selection, tasks new leadership, body on rule of law

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A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN over the weekend emerged as the president-elect in the just-concluded 2024 NBA election. Osigwe, a former General Secretary of the …

African Court: Abuja lawyer hails Anukam’s re-election

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A Nigerian lawyer, Emmanuel Umahi Ekwe, has again lauded the re-election of Justice Stella Anukam as Judge of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights for another term of …

Court orders INEC to investigate cases of vote-buying, election violence, others

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Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to hold state governors, their deputies and others to account over cases of …

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Nnaji wants private sector to support R&D

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The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji has called on the private sector to support Research and Development (R&D), saying it would address issues of wealth …

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LCCI to FG: Develop integrated land use policies to ensure farmers, pastoralist fair access to resources

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The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the federal government to develop integrated land use policies that balance the needs of pastoralists and farmers, ensuring that both …

Dangote abandons planned investment in steel

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President and Chief executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, said, the group’s board has decided to discontinue interest in investing in the steel sector of Nigeria’s to avoid being branded …

Former GMDs hail Kyari-led mgt’s effort to boost oil production, operating environment

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Former Group Managing Directors (GMDs) of NNPC Limited has commended the Mele Kyari led management of the company for its effort in improving the operating environment of Nigeria’s oil, gas …

ValueJet airline threatens N1bn damage suit over false publication

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A domestic carrier in the Nigeria aviation sector, ValueJet, Sunday joined the growing list of airlines that have threatened legal action against the publication of what they described as false and …

We didn’t visit Buhari on Alia’s directive – Ikyange

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Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Creativity in Benue state Terkumbur Ikyange, Sunday, debunked allegations that he led a Benue state delegation on a courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari to …

Coalition distances self from proposed protest against Tinubu

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A coalition of over 1,000 northern groups weekend distanced themselfs and the entire northern region from a planned nationwide protest against the administration of President Bola Tinubu. A statement by …

Haemorrhagic Septicaemia: Disease outbreak kills 2, 000 cows in Taraba

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An outbreak of cattle disease known as Haemorrhagic Septicaemia (HS) has killed over 2,000 cows in Sardauna local government area of Taraba state. A source from Sardauna LGA, Alhaji Abuba Sardauna, …

$60bn JV inflated cash calls: Reps panel threatens to sanction oil companies

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The House of Representatives Joint Committee on Finance, and Petroleum Resources (Upstream) has threatened sanctions against companies and agencies who have failed to appear at the investigation of the loss …

Hold governors, others accountablde for 2023 election violence, court orders INEC

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to hold Nigeria’s state governors, their deputies and others to account over cases of electoral violence, …

Facts about Kamala Harris as Biden, other Americans back VP to become US President

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President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he will end his presidential re-election campaign, bringing an abrupt and humbling conclusion to his half-century-long political career and scrambling the race for the White House …

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Taxation: The uncommon ideology of the Tax Boss

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Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), recently unveiled his vision for Nigeria’s tax system. His speech reveals a fresh, supportive vision for how taxes can …