Thisday Newspaper News Today Friday 24th January 2020
Top Nigeria news Dailies Update from Thisday Newspaper News Today 24/01/20
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Serena Williams Knocked out of Australian Open
Seven-time champion Serena Williams has been knocked out of the Australian Open, losing 6-4 6-7 (2-7) 7-5 to China’s Wang Qiang in the third round. The defeat means the 38-year-old American’s quest for a 24th Grand Slam singles title goes on. Wang served for the match at 5-4 in the second set but Williams broke
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THISDAY@25: A Potpourri of Conversations, Awards and World Class Performances
Chiemelie Ezeobi and Mary Nnah report that the 25th anniversary of THISDAY Newspaper was a potpourri of conversations, awards to deserving persons and institutions, as well as world class performances by Nigerian export Asa and Grammy award winner, John Legend. It was also a platform for the premier of Africa’s first global streaming service, Arise
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Obasanjo, Badero Urge Nigerian Youths to Take Action
Mary Nnah It was an amazing and inspirational experience in Lagos recently at the inaugural edition of the “Why I Am Alive” celebratory event. Designed to acknowledge the contributions of inspiring Nigerians to the Nigerian story and also empower young Nigerians to be the best at their chosen fields of endeavor, the event was convened
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Gemade Residents Holds Award Night, Dialogue on Development Plans
Ayodeji Ake Gemade Estate Resident Association Zone One, situated at Gowon Estate, Egbeda axis of Lagos, held its first Stakeholders’ Appreciation Night, as an avenue to appreciate devoted contributors to the development of the estate. Addressing newsmen at the event, the Chairman Gemade Estate Zone 1, Pastor Olawale Odufejo, noted the program also gave room
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Rapid Delivery Set to Tackle Logistic Challenges in Nigeria
Mary Nnah The initiator of Rapid Delivery, a mobile app for deliveries and logistics, Kehinde Olagbenjo, has assured the company will tackle the logistic challenges faced in the country. The platform aims to use innovation and technology to transform the delivery booking process and improve the clients and drivers/riders experience. Speaking recently, Olagbenjo explained that:
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DICCI Honours White House Boss, Others
Mary Nnah In line with its mission to inspire, empower and celebrate models, organisations, businesses and missions, that are advancing humanity through selfless pursuit, proficiency and uncommon generosity, the Divine Institute of Chaplaincy Corps International (DICCI) recently honoured honoured President of White House Group, Amb. Augustine Eruotor and nine others. The awards were to recognise
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Lawmaker Calls for Improvement in Women’s in Participation Renewable Energy Sector
The member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency of Abia State, Hon. Sam Onuigbo, has called for enhanced action towards increasing women’s participation in the renewable energy sector so as to address issues of Climate Change, while also empowering the women economically. Onuigbo who also doubles as the Vice President (Africa) of Global Legislators Organisation for
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Churchill Olakunle: Our Focus is to Entice Nigerians with e-Agriculture
Call Dr. Churchill Olakunle a jack of all trades and you won’t be far from the truth. As a business mogul, philanthropist, agriculture entrepreneur and IT professional, Olakunle is also an African youth champion by the African youth champion governance, a United Nation Goodwill Ambassador and the face of ECOWAS youth council. Olakunle imbibed the act
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Mutallab Named Fountain University Chancellor
Ayodeji Ake The Board of Trustees and Management of Fountain University has appointed Chairman, Jaiz Bank Plc, Dr. Umaru Mutallab (CON), as the new Chancellor of the University. His conferment as the new chancellor of the privately owned Islamic faith-based university was held at the investiture and 9th convocation ceremony at the school auditorium in
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ERA/FoEN Mourns as Sunny Olukoya is Laid to Rest
The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) in a statement issued in Lagos described the death of human rights activist and staff – Sunny Olukoya, as a big loss to the environmental justice community and the struggles for righting the injustices in the Niger Delta region. Olukoya died on Thursday 9, January 2020
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