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Nigeria, China host gala to celebrate 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations
Nigeria and China will tomorrow host an online gala performance to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between both countries. Tagged “Share the Moment Together”, the event is organised by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China and the Ministry of Information and Culture of Nigeria. The online gala consists
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Design COVID-19 survival strategies, minister urges aviation sector
From Uche Usim, Abuja With the COVID-19 pandemic jolting global businesses, the Minister of Aviation, Mr Hadi Sirika, has urged the aviation sector to brace up for the challenge and design strategies to operate efficiently. Speaking at the opening of a four-day capacity building retreat for senior management staff of the Ministry and its parastatals
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FG launches NUCOP to crash crude production cost, boost competitiveness
From Uche Usim, Abuja Efforts to achieve the $10/barrel crude production target deepened on Tuesday as the federal government officially launched the Nigerian Upstream Cost Optimisation Programme (NUCOP). Speaking at the launch, the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva, said that the aim of the new initiative was to boost industry collaboration and
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COVID-19: Smallholder farmers saved Nigeria from famine – Minister
From Okwe Obi, Abuja The federal government has revealed that, if not for the assistance of smallholder farmers, Nigeria would have been thrown into famine as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister of State, Agriculture and Rural Development, Mustapha Shehuri, explained that smallholder farmers consistently operated on little but very significant plots of
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Gunmen abduct aide to Taraba deputy governor
From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo Gunmen on Tuesday abducted Alhaji Bala Baba, a Personal Assistant to the Taraba State Deputy Governor Alhaji Haruna Manu, barely two days after the Taraba State Chairman of the Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) was abducted. Confirming the abduction, police spokesperson ASP Reform Leha said an investigation was in top gear with
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Jubilation as court discharges, acquits 11 youths in Anambra
From Jeff Amechi Agbodo, Onitsha There was jubilation in Anambra on Tuesday when a high court sitting in Otuocha in Anambra East discharged and acquitted eleven youths from Uruebo Nkewelle Ezunaka community over alleged attempted kidnapping, cultism and malicious damage against fiery priest Rev Fr Emmanuel Obimma (Ebubemnso). The priest and spiritual director of Holy
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Security agents intercept 105.2 kg of cocaine at Tin Can Island port
By Steve Agbot, Lagos Security agents at the Tin Can Island Port in Lagos have intercepted 105.2 kg of cocaine wrapped in 40 packets onboard a vessel – MV SPAR SCORPIO – while discharging wheat at Josepdam Terminal. Reliable sources at the port who confirmed the development to Daily Sun said that the illicit drug
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Onu revalidates APC membership
From Chijioke Agwu, Abakaliki One of the national leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, has participated in the ongoing APC membership registration/revalidation holding across the country. Onu, one of the founding leaders of the party, re-validated his membership of the progressive party Tuesday at his
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Civil society groups embark on project inspection in Delta
From Paul Osuyi, Asaba Representatives of civil society groups in Delta State have embarked on the inspection of road projects being executed by the state government across the 25 local government areas. Commissioner for Works James Augoye who disclosed this in Asaba on Tuesday at a press briefing said the groups were on an independent
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Gololo inciting Nigerians against Ortom – Tambaya
From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi Benue State Government has accused a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Garus Gololo of trying to incite Nigerians against Governor Samuel Ortom and the Benue Anti Open Grazing Law. Gololo was said to have granted an interview where he allegedly accused Governor Ortom of sponsoring militia to kill Fulani people
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Bird flu hits Jos North, kills over 5,000 birds
Musa Pam, Jos ? An outbreak of bird flu, also known as avian influenza, has hit Dong village in Jos North Local Government of Plateau State, killing over 5,000 birds. The Chief Veterinary Officer of the state, Dr Sipak Shase’et, who disclosed this to New Telegraph on Tuesday in Jos, said the outbreak had
We’re disturbed about low voter turnout – INEC
Onyekachi Eze, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said voter turnout in the country has been on downward swing over the last two electoral cycles. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, at a consultative meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Abuja on Tuesday said the Commission recorded as low as 8.3 per
Ortom to Buhari: Ban herdsmen activities not IPOB
Cephas Iorhemen, Makurdi Worried by the continued attack and killing of innocent Nigerians in every corner of the country by militant herdsmen, Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has admonished the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) government to out rightly ban the activities of armed Fulani mercenaries terrorising citizens to save lives of
PGF DG to Buni: Get clearance from Caucus to register Femi Fani-Kayode
Johnchuks Onuanyim, Abuja Director General of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) Salihu Lukman has warned the Caretaker/Extraordinary National Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) not to register the former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode without clearance from the Caucus of the party. He described the likes of Fani-Kayode as a “bad
Senate paves way for rapid Trump impeachment trial
The second impeachment trial of Donald Trump begins on Tuesday as Senate leaders agreed a rapid timetable. The former president is charged with “inciting insurrection” in a speech to supporters ahead of the deadly riot at the US Capitol on January 6, reports the BBC. Democrats say they have “overwhelming” evidence of his guilt while
Huawei founder says hopes Biden administration will have ‘open policy’
Huawei Technologies’ founder said on Tuesday he was confident that the Biden administration would bear in mind U.S. business interests when forming its policy towards the Chinese tech giant, adding that they still hoped to buy U.S. products. Ren, who was making his first media appearance since March last year, said it was “conducive”
Honda beats estimates to post 67% gain in third-quarter operating profit
Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co on Tuesday posted a better-than-expected 67% jump in third-quarter operating profit to 277.7 billion yen ($2.65 billion) as car demand gained momentum in the latter half of 2020. The result for the three months to Dec. 31 was better than an estimated average of 176.72 billion yen profit from
COVID-19: NCDC records 643 infections, 6 deaths
The COVID-19 infections in Nigeria surpassed 140,000 with 643 new cases recorded on Monday, one of the lowest daily figures since the start of 2021. Nigeria had on Sunday recorded its lowest COVID-19 daily infection toll since last December with 506 new cases. Monday’s 643 new cases raised the total number of infections in the country to 140,391.
EPL: Leeds gain deserved win over Palace
Leeds United gained a deserved victory over Crystal Palace to move into the top half of the Premier League table. The hosts only needed three minutes before they went ahead as Jack Harrison’s strike from the edge of the penalty area took a big deflection off Gary Cahill and looped past Vicente Guaita, reports
COVID-19 violation: FG slams fresh travel restrictions on 100 passengers
The Federal Government has placed a travel restriction on 100 passengers for flouting COVID-19 directives. This was announced by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 via its Twitter handle on Tuesday. The PTF also released the passport details of the defaulters, stating that they have been restricted from travelling for six months. “Presidential
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