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Nembe attack: Community hails King Daukoru on royal pardon
Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The people of Nembe in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa have commended the Mingi of Nembe, His Eminence King Dr Edmund Maduabe Daukoru over the royal pardon he granted some people of the community over the November 13 2019 attack. The All Progressive Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) …
The Sun Nigeria.
Building collapse: We’ll champion war against quackery in Nigeria – National Chairman
Gyang Bere, Jos The National chairman of Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers, Engr. Aishatu Aliyu Umar has vowed to flush out quacks and every unscrupulous elements in the construction industry to avert further building collapse. Engr. Umar stated at the weekend during the Investiture of the 4th Chairman of Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers Jos …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ogun: Abiodun inaugurates 16 Commissions, Boards Tuesday
Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, will on Tuesday inaugurate another batch of chairmen and members of 16 Commissions and Boards he recently appointed. According to a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, on Sunday, once the members of the Boards, Commissions and agencies are inaugurated, they will commence work …
The Sun Nigeria.
Bauchi polytechnic students back appointment of new Rector
Najib Sani, Bauchi Students of the Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic (ATAP) in Bauchi state have backed the appointment of Dr Adamu Sa’idu as the new rector of the institution. The students under the aegis of Coalition of Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic students while addressing journalists Friday said the state government has made the best choice …
The Sun Nigeria.
Insecurity: Financial institution lauds Obaseki on plan to rebuild burnt police stations
Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The Executive Director, Standard Life Organization, (SLO) Mr Osazee Oyegue has commended the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, for his promise of rebuilding the police stations that were burnt down by hoodlums who hijacked the #EndSARS protest just as he tasked him to set up local vigilante groups to checkmate the …
The Sun Nigeria.
Kwara governor mourns erudite scholar Prof Samuel Alao
Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commiserated with the family of renowned mass communication teacher and former Vice-Chancellor of Adeleke University Prof. Samuel Ekundayo Alao who died on Saturday at the age of 73. “On behalf of the people and government of Kwara State, His Excellency commiserates with the people of Oke …
The Sun Nigeria.
CITAD tasks State Governments on ICT
(Abbas Bamalli/Rabiu Sani, NAN) The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), has advised State Governments in Nigeria to key into the Federal Government’s digitisation programme by initiating policies on Information Communication Technology (ICT). CITAD Executive Director, Malam Yunusa Zakari, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, in …
The Sun Nigeria.
Unite against corruption, ICPC tells Nigerians
(Ikenna Osuoha, NAN) The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) has called for national unity in the fight against corruption and other sharp practices in the country. Prof Bolaji Owasanoye made the call during a courtesy visit by a delegation of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) led by its Managing Director, Mr Buki Ponle, to …
The Sun Nigeria.
Obanikoro tasks traditional ruler on education of subjects
(Raji Rasak, NAN) A former Minister of State for Defence, Sen Musiliu Obanikoro, has advised youths to make the pursuit of education their topmost priority. Obanikoro gave the advice at the fifth Coronation Anniversary Ceremony of Oba Abraham Ogabi, the Onimeke of Imeke kingdom, in Badagry. Represented by his son, Mr Ibrahim Obanikoro, the former …
The Sun Nigeria.
ABU Don advocates for visibility for upcoming Nigerian artists
(Patience Aliyu, NAN) Prof Jacob Jari, Lecturer of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, says publicity is what is required to promote young artists in the Creative Arts industry in Nigeria. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, Jari said: “You really don’t need anything to create, the only …
The Sun Nigeria.
Crackdown on EndSARS activists may escalate trust crisis – Tunde Bakare
…warns S’West govs against strict regulation of social media Wale Elegbede Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has urged the Federal Government to urgently reverse some of its policies against the youths who participated in the #EndSARS protests, saying failure to do so may trigger another unrest in the country. Speaking …
Philippines’ typhoon deaths rise as worst floods in 45 years hit north
The death toll from the deadliest cyclone to hit the Philippines this year has climbed to 67, while many areas remained submerged in a northern region hit by the worst flooding in more than four decades, officials said on Sunday. President Rodrigo Duterte flew to Tuguegarao province to assess the situation in Cagayan …
Fernandes: Man Utd have the mentality to be league champions
Manchester United may not have the resources that some of their Premier League rivals do but the fallen giants of English soccer still possess the mentality to end their title drought in the competition, midfielder Bruno Fernandes said. United last claimed the league title in the 2012-13 season under Alex Ferguson and have …
Ethiopia’s Tigray leader confirms firing missiles at Eritrea
The leader of Ethiopia’s Tigray region has confirmed firing missiles at neighboring Eritrea’s capital, and he is threatening more, saying that “we will take any legitimate military target and we will fire.” The confirmation marks a huge escalation as the deadly fighting in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region now spills across an international border. Tigray …
Foreshore Waters is Disrupting Ikoyi Skylines With Exuberant Housing Projects
The drive to attain higher status in society and the desire to have an opulent lifestyle has increased the demand for luxury homes in Nigeria’s metros especially in Lagos state. Factors such as improved loan facilities, reduced rate of interest and high disposable income has further heightened this demand thereby keeping the luxury …
ASEAN, China, other partners set world’s biggest trade pact
China and 14 other countries agreed Sunday to set up the world’s largest trading bloc, encompassing nearly a third of all economic activity, in a deal many in Asia are hoping will help hasten a recovery from the shocks of the pandemic. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP, was signed virtually on Sunday …
China finds coronavirus on frozen beef, tripe from various countries
The eastern Chinese city of Jinan said it has found the new coronavirus on beef and tripe, and on packaging for these products, from Brazil, New Zealand and Bolivia as China ramps up testing on frozen foods. The importers were a unit of Guotai International Group 002091.SZ and Shanghai Zhongli Development Trade, the …
Peru impeachment protests: Clashes with police with police turn deadly
Two people have died in clashes in Peru’s capital Lima between police and protesters angry at the impeachment of President Martín Vizcarra. Several people were injured in the violence that saw police fire tear gas into the crowd of many thousands, reports the BBC. Peru has been rocked by mass protests since Congress …
Tech entrepreneur, Musk, ‘likely has moderate case’ of Covid-19
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk says he “most likely” has a “moderate case” of Covid-19 but has been “getting wildly different results from different labs”. The boss of Tesla and SpaceX, who is 49, tweeted his symptoms were those of a “minor cold”. On Friday he said he had been tested four times, with two …
US election: Pro-Trump protesters hold rallies as tensions grow
Thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump have turned out in Washington DC to back his unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud in the US election. Flag-carrying demonstrators were joined by members of far-right groups including the Proud Boys, some wearing helmets and bullet-proof vests, reports the BBC. Earlier supporters swarmed Trump’s motorcade as he …
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