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Minister applauds UNN 500kv RDP electricity plant
From Felix Ikem, Nsukka Federal Government has commended University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) for building a 500kv Refuse-Derived-Fuel Gasification plant that will help address electricity challenges in the country. Minister of State for Power, Mr Goddy Jedy Agba, made the commendation In Nsukka yesterday when he paid a working visit to the university. Agba said
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ASUP to begin nationwide industrial action from April 6
From Agaju Madugba, Katsina The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) says all its members nationwide will embark on what the union describes as a “comprehensive industrial action” from April 6, 2021 over, unresolved issues on previous communications with the Federal Government. Speaking at a press briefing on Friday at the end of its 99th
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Development group launches agric project for Borno schools
From Timothy Olanrewaju Maiduguri An humanitarian organisation, PLAN International, has flagged off training of secondary school students in 14 public schools in Borno to support children education. Project Manager, Mr Believe Eke, in a remark at the flag off of the training in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, said the project was funded by the European
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Controversy trails death of armed robbery suspect in Bayelsa
From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Tension is building in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital over the controversial death of an armed robbery suspect in Ovom area of the state capital. The death of the suspect on Thursday night ignited skirmishes between the youths of Ovom and the Nigerian Police which caused pandemonium in the area. The youths
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Pensioners lament government neglect, to stage National Protest
From Benjamin Babine, Abuja The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) says it will be embarking on a nationwide protest against government, for its non-implementation of consequential adjustment of pensions arising from the new National Minimum Wage. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, the National President of the NUP, Dr Abel Afolayan said the the
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CEE-HOPE, Heart 100 provide shelter for Gender-Based Violence victims
Daniel Kanu A non-governmental organisation, the Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE), with the support from Heart 100, has provided a shelter known as the Heart of Hope, for victims of GBV. The executive director of CEE-HOPE, Betty Abah, remarked during the opening of the Shelter in Lagos that the intervention
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Nto seeks help of Churches to curbing insecurity
Daniel Kanu The Provost of Abia State College of Education Technical Arochukwu, Dr Phillips Nto has advocated greater involvement of churches in the moral education of youths as a means of curbing the growing insecurity in Nigeria. He said there was an urgent need for the churches to refocus the youths on morals so
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Lockdown extension looms in Germany as COVID case numbers rise
German Health Minister, Jens Spahn, on Friday, dampened hopes that further coronavirus restrictions will be lifted soon. Spahn says rising infections could mean that curbs to slow the spread of the virus may have to be re-imposed. “The rising case numbers may mean that we cannot take further opening steps in the weeks to come.
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Kano Islamic Police Arrest 30 for selling beer, dog meats, pork meats
From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State islamic police has apprehended no fewer than 30 persons in the state for their alleged involvement in sales of pork meats , dog meats, and locally brewed beer, otherwise known as Burkutu. The Commander-General of Hisbah Command(Islamic police) in the state, Haroun Ibn-Sina, confirmed the arrest while saying that
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Covid-19: NCDC builds, equips isolation, treatment center at NAUTH, Nnewi as hospital moves to perm site
From David Onwuchekwa, Nnewi The Director General of Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu has assured the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Anambra State that the agency is commtted to partnership with the health institution to have a befitting isolation and treatment center. Dr Ihekweazu gave the assurance during a familiarization
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Boko Haram attacks Borno community again, burn houses, cars
Militants from the Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), formerly known as Jam?’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jih?d, on Thursday night again attacked Damasak in Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State. Online news portal, SaharaReporters learnt that some residential houses, shops, cars and other properties worth millions
PDP: No decision yet on zoning of 2023 presidency
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that it is yet to decide on the zone to fly its flag in the 2023 presidential election. The Governor Bala Mohammed-led Peoples Democratic Party Committee on the Review of the 2019 General Elections, had recommended that the party should throw open the contest for its 2023
Kaduna asks primary 3, 2, 1 to resume March 22
The Kaduna State government has approved March 22, as the third phase resumption date for primary 3, 2, 1 and Early Child Care Development classes in public primary schools across the state. Mr Idris Aliyu, the Director Schools Management, Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board, announced the resumption in a statement in Kaduna on
JUST IN: Man Utd face Granada, Arsenal play Slavia Prague in Europa League
Manchester United have been drawn against Granada in the Europa League quarter-finals, while Arsenal will face Slavia Prague. Ajax have been drawn against Roma, while Dinamo Zagreb play Villarreal, reports the BBC. In the semi-finals, the winner of the Granada v Manchester United tie will play Ajax or Roma and Dinamo Zagreb or Villarreal
NLNG names Adimora-Ezigbo, Literature Prize Board Chair as 2021 cycle begins
Tony Okuyeme The Nigeria Liquid National Gas Limited (NLNG) has announced the appointment of Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, Emeritus Professor of English at the University of Lagos, as the Chairperson of the Advisory Board for the Nigeria Prize for Literature to flag off the 2021 cycle of the competition. The new Board assumed duties on Wednesday
JUST IN: Liverpool face Madrid in Champions League
Liverpool will face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Manchester City have been drawn against Borussia Dortmund, while Chelsea play Porto and defending champions Bayern Munich take on Paris St-Germain, the team they beat in last year’s final, reports the BBC. In the semi-finals, the winner of the Real Madrid v
Kwara Hijab controversy: Teachers locked out, Christians sing at school entrance
Following the directive of the Kwara State Government to the 10 schools at the centre of the controversy over the use of the hijab, some churches have refused to reopen the schools. Channels Television crew visited some of the schools, and Christian faithful were seen gathered in front of Cherubim and Seraphim school,
Soldier killed as troops rescue victims from bandits
Troops of Nigerian Army’s operation Hadarin Daji have stormed hideouts of suspected bandits in Zamfara. The troops from sector 3 of the operation on Tuesday engaged with the bandits in Kabasa village in Magami LGA of the state where the bandits had been attacking locals. Mohammed Yerima, army spokesperson, in a statement on Friday
Arewa youths give Igboho ultimatum to move Yoruba out of North
The Arewa Youth Assembly has said that since Sunday Igboho has declared a Yoruba nation saying they will no longer accommodate and accept the presence of Northerners, he should in the next 72 hours evacuate his people from the North or they will help him in doing so. In a statement signed by Mohammed
‘It is a disgrace’: Lloris slams Spurs defeat, claims togetherness lacking
Hugo Lloris has said Tottenham’s shock Europa League exit after a 3-0 defeat at Dinamo Zagreb was a “disgrace” and reflected deeper issues at the club. Spurs were favourites to reach the quarter-finals after securing a 2-0 lead from the first leg but Zagreb stormed back with a sensational hat-trick from Mislav Orsic to
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