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Bayelsa Guber: How my support aided Lyon’s victory – Sidi
Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja A former Senior Special Assistant to Governor Henry Seriake Dickson on General Duties, Princess Ebiere Sidi, has given reasons why against all odds she supported the candidacy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governor-Elect David Lyon. According to Sidi, her support for Lyon against the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Douye
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Bisi Fayemi, Ezekwezili join 2,000 women for 2019 National Dialogue
Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady of Ekiti State Bisi Fayemi, former the Vice-President of the World Bank’s Africa division and former minister under-Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration, Obiageli Ezekwesili, Minister for Women Affairs, Hon Paulen Tallen, are among the 2,000 women expected at the National Women’s Dialogue 2019, with the theme: ‘The Nigeria We Want: Nigerian Women-A
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Kanu will make it to mother’s funeral – IPOB
Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has reassured supporters that he would be attending his mother’s funeral in South East Nigeria. According to the Igbo separatist leader, who spoke through the director of media and publicity secretary for the group, Emma Powerful, he is not afraid to
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Kogi West Supplementary: I will not give Dino a chance, Smart says
Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja Smart Adeyemi of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has vowed not to give a breathing space to Senator Dino Melaye of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the supplementary election coming up this Saturday until he emerges victorious in a landslide. Adeyemi while addressing party members, urged them to redouble their efforts
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Kwara Governor praises community development initiatives
Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at the weekend commended various community efforts to develop the state, with a message that such initiatives complement his administration’s efforts to build a viable state. “We will not leave Kwara the way we met it, as efforts are ongoing to not only build good infrastructure to
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BVN verification of civil servants, pensioners not a witchhunt
Paul Omokuvie, Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has assured that the ongoing Bank Verification Number (BVN) verification of state civil servants and pensioners is not a witchhunt. Mohammed, who made the remark while addressing reporters on the exercise, said it had become necessary for the government to conduct such an exercise in order to sanitise
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Buhari should be commended for denouncing Third Term rumours – Vatsa
John Adams, Minna All Progressive Congress (APC) chieftain and former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism in Niger State, Mr Jonathan Vatsa, says that Nigerians need to commend President Mohammadu Buhari for coming out early to clear the air on rumours regarding a so-called third term ambition. “This clarification is a welcome development and I
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We’ll stand against Hate Speech bill – Sen. Gyang, Isiguzo
Gyang Bere, Jos The Deputy Chairman Senate Committee on Defence and Senator representing Plateau North, Barr. Istifanus Gyang, has kicked against the Hate Speech bill and a bill for the protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation which has passed second reading in the floor of the Nigerian Senate. He said that as a representative, the
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ITF scores self high celebrating 47 years of establishment
Ben Dunno, Warri The management of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has reviewed its activities in the last 47years of inception and scored itself high in making tremendous impact on organisations’ growth and development in both the private and pubic sector of the economy. The Warri Area Manager of the ITF, Mr Vincent Akpabio, who made
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Army relocates units to Epe
Philip Nwosu, Lagos The Nigerian Army has relocated some of its units and formations located at Yaba to Epe to pave way for the expansion of a railway project in Lagos State. The units that have been relocated to Epe include the 81 Division Base Ordinance Depot, printing press and tailoring factory. Speaking at the ground
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CAF reveals preliminary shortlists for 2019 Player awards
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed its preliminary lists of nominees for the 2019 African men’s and women’s Player of the Year awards, with Nigeria making a big splash. 30 names have been revealed for the men’s category, with 10 of the nominees playing in the English Premier League. Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, who
Abuja-Kaduna road: Reps summon Julius Berger, want closed section opened
Worried by the continuous closure of the completed section of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road, the House of Representatives has called for the immediate reopening of the road to motorists. It has also summoned the contractor handling the project, Julius Berger (Nigeria) Plc, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works as well as the Director (Highways) and
Woman poisons two-day-old granddaughter with Sniper
Police in Ogun State have arrested a 42-year-old woman, Temitope Akinola, for allegedly killing her two-day-old granddaughter. The suspect, a resident of Isote area of Sagamu, was accused of poisoning the baby with a deadly insecticide known as Sniper, resulting in her death. The state police spokesman, Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed the arrest of the suspect
Man arrested for raping 6-year-old in Niger
Says: ‘Evil spirits push me to rape minors’ A 35-year-old man, Sa’adu Hussaini has been arrested by the Niger State Police Command for allegedly raping a 6-year-old girl in New Market area, Minna, the state capital. It was learnt that Hussaini is an unrepentant paedophile who has indulged in the act in the area several
Congo plane crash death toll rises to 24
At least 24 people have died after a passenger plane crashed into houses in Goma city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local officials say. Residents on the ground, including four family members, were among the victims. The small aircraft went down in the Mapendo neighbourhood after “missing” its take-off from the city’s airport on
Anthony Joshua: I will ‘reign again’
Anthony Joshua says he will “reign again” in the heavyweight division, after suffering his first professional defeat this summer. Joshua’s fight with underdog Andy Ruiz Jr in New York was stopped in the seventh round during their bout on June 1 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Speaking to Sky News Sports presenter Jacquie
Report: Arsenal Chair ready to quit over Emery
Arsenal Chairman Sir Chips Keswick is reportedly considering resigning from the board over Unai Emery’s continued reign at the club and feels powerless to do anything. The Gunners failed to win yet again in the Premier League on Saturday, escaping with a 2-2 draw at home to Southampton thanks to a brace from Alexandre Lacazette
Bundesliga: Lewandowski finally stops scoring
Champions Bayern Munich cruised to victory over Fortuna Dusseldorf to move a point behind Bundesliga leaders Borussia Monchengladbach. Benjamin Pavard, Corentin Tolisso and Serge Gnabry struck in the first half as visitors Bayern raced into a three-goal lead after just 34 minutes. Philippe Coutinho added a fourth for Hansi Flick’s side after the interval, reports
Beach Soccer World Cup: Portugal maul Sand Eagles
Portugal overwhelmed Nigeria, defeating the Super Sand Eagles 10-1 to establish a dominant early lead in Group D. Nigeria took the lead through Azeez Abu’s assured finish at the very end of the first period, but then it was all Portugal from there. The Selecção das Quinas went on to score an incredible ten unanswered
Tennis: Federer, Zverev Mexico City match breaks world attendance record
Broadcaster ESPN claimed a new world record for attendance at a tennis match on Saturday, with more than 42,000 people watching Germany’s Alexander Zverev go down 6-3, 4-6, 2-6 to Roger Federer in an exhibition match in Mexico City. That smashed an almost decade-old record of 35,681 set at an exhibition game between Belgian Kim
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