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Delta LG poll: APC raises 27-member campaign council
From Paul Osuyi, Asaba The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State has inaugurated a 27-man campaign council for the purpose of the local government election across the state slated for March 6, 2021. Chairman of the party’s caretaker committee in the council area, Mr. John Ekwuyasi inaugurated the …
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Ogun: Police arrest three suspected herdsmen for severing finger, shattering woman’s jaw
From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Police in Ogun State have arrested three suspected herdsmen for allegedly attacking a woman, Mrs. Morounkeji Salami, in Oru, in Ijebu North local government area of the state. The trio attacked the victim guns and machete, severing one of her fingers and shattering her jaw. Abimbola Oyeyemi, the spokesperson of the …
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Bayelsa Govt confirms receipt of N27. 5b refund from FG
From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has confirmed the receipt of N27.5billion infrastructure refund from the Federal Government as against N38 billion being speculated. The Technical Adviser on Treasury and Accounts, Mr Timipre Seipulo who disclosed this over the weekend during the transparency briefing on funds inflows and outflows said the state government …
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Ayade’s operation Akpakwu’ cracks down on criminals, demolishes over 12 houses in Calabar
From Judex Okoro, Calabar The fight against criminal in Cross River seems to be yielding positive results as ‘Operation Akpakwu’ (a state security outfit) has cracked down on alleged kidnappers, robbery gangs and cultists. Besides, ‘Operation Akpakwu’ has embarked on massive demolition of houses used by criminal elements across the state. Governor Ben Ayade had …
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I’ll build football centre in Jos to harness talented players – Ahmed Musa
From Gyang Bere, Jos Captain of the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa has expressed strong desire to build a football centre in Jos to harness and uncover more talented players who will play for the Nigerian National team in the near future. He said football is the only unifying factor that brings together Nigerians for peace …
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I’m still in APC – Okorocha
From Stanley Uzoarru, Owerri Former governor of Imo State and Senator Representing Imo West Senatorial District, Rochas Okorocha has said that, he is still a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) , urging the public to disregard the Speculation that, he has concluded plans to dump the Party. Senator Okorocha gave the clarification, while …
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MURIC calls for dialogue over tribal clashes
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for dialogue over tribal clashes in Oyo State and appealed to the Federal Government to apply caution in handling the fragile situation. The group’s director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, made the appeal in a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday, “A tribal activist who gave quit notice to non-indigenes …
The Sun Nigeria.
Minister, Oyedepo, others to be honoured in Kwara community
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church Worldwide, and Rep. Tunji Ajuloopin are to receive awards at the Golden Jubilee anniversary of Omu-Aran Social Club. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Omu-Aran by the Chairman of the club’s Media and Publicity Committee, …
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Ebonyi govt urges peaceful resolution of crisis in Effium
The Ebonyi government has urged parties in the crisis rocking Effium community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state to embrace dialogue in the interest of peace. The Deputy Governor, Dr Eric Kelechi-Igwe, made the call in a statement signed by his media aide, Dr Monday Uzor, and made available to newsmen in Abakiliki …
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Nigerian celebrities mourn late American broadcaster, Larry King
Some Nigerian celebrities are mourning late American broadcaster, Larry King who died on Saturday morning Jan. 23, aged 87. These celebrities took to their instagram handles to pay tribute and mourn the ace broadcaster who had contributed immensely to American Journalism. Veteran Nollywood Actress, Joke Silver wrote on her page with the broadcaster’s picture “Rest …
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Police, govt delegation visit Oyo community to broker peace between Fulanis, Igangan residents
Oyo Commissioner of Police, Ngozi Onadeko, and representatives of the state government are currently in Igangan, Ibarapa North Local Government Area (LGA), to broker peace between herders and residents. Olugbenga Fadeyi, spokesman of the Oyo State Police Command, disclosed the development on Sunday. He, however, did not give further details of the meeting. Trouble …
Three siblings die in AAUA accident as mgt postpones exams
*Community protests incessant accidents Babatope Okeowo, Akure Three members of the same family were said to have lost their lives in the ghastly motor accident that occured at the gate of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akiko (AAUA) on Saturday. The accident, which claimed not less than eight lives, occured when a truck carrying cement lost …
Army chief extols officers, soldiers fighting insurgency
Flora Onwudiwe The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has extolled officers and men for their relentless efforts in the fight against insurgency in the North East (NE). He made the call recently at the commissioning ceremony of the newly reconstructed Colonel Nebo Multi-purpose hall, remodeling the Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf …
US carrier group enters South China Sea amid Taiwan tensions
A U.S. aircraft carrier group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt has entered the South China Sea to promote “freedom of the seas”, the U.S. military said on Sunday, at a time when tensions between China and Taiwan have raised concern in Washington. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said in a statement the strike group …
Turkey seeks surviving crew members after pirate attack off Nigeria
Turkey sought on Sunday to rescue surviving members of a container ship after pirates attacked it off the coast of Nigeria, killing one person and kidnapping 15, according to the Turkish and Azeri governments and state media. Three crew members remained aboard the Turkish vessel, called Mozart, after the attack on Saturday morning in …
UFC 257: McGregor shocked by second-round loss to Poirier
Conor McGregor’s hopes of luring Khabib Nurmagomedov into a rematch are in tatters after he was stopped by Dustin Poirier in a seismic upset at UFC 257 at Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. McGregor had beaten Poirier inside two minutes in September 2014 and was overwhelming favourite to see off his lightweight rival again …
COVID-19: NCDC confirms 1,633 new cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 1,633 new samples positive for the coronavirus across 20 states and the federal capital territory (FCT). While the new cases were confirmed in the agency’s update for January 23, 2021, it is the 20th consecutive day that the country will confirm over 1,000 new coronavirus …
US reaffirms Taiwan support after China sends warplanes
The U.S. has reaffirmed support for Taiwan following China’s dispatch of warplanes near the island in an apparent attempt to intimidate its democratic government and test American resolve. The State Department on Saturday said it “notes with concern the pattern of ongoing (China’s) attempts to intimidate its neighbors, including Taiwan.” “We urge Beijing to …
US CDC says 41.4m doses of COVID-19 vaccines distributed, 20.5m administered
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it had administered 20,537,990 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country as of Saturday morning and distributed 41,411,550 doses. The tally of vaccine doses are for both Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines as of 6:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, the agency said. The agency said …
French COVID-19 intensive care numbers down for first time in two weeks
The number of people with coronavirus in French intensive care units fell by 16 to 2,896 in data released on Saturday, the first decline in two weeks after a period of sharp rises. The number of people in intensive care is a key measure of a health system’s ability to cope with the pandemic, …
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