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NPA donates ICT facility to ATBU, Bauchi
From Paul Orude, Bauchi The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has donated an Information Computer Technology Centre equipped with 40 computers and an e-library to the Remedial Unit of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, ATBU, Bauchi. The Senior Procurement Officer of NPA, Tukur Buba, disclosed that the donation was to assist the remedial students improve their
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Ramadan fast: Reps provide food items to constituents in Taraba
Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo As Muslim faithful around the world prepare for the annual Ramadan fast from Tuesday, the member representing Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency of Taraba State Alhaji Gambo Mubarak has flagged off distribution of food items to his constituents to help them participate fully in the fast. to Mubarak, who performed flag off in
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Gunmen abduct 13 year-old boy in Ogun
From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta A 13-year-old boy, Gbolahan Ajibola, was on Saturday night abducted by gunmen in Obada-Oko Community in the Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State. The incident reportedly occurred around 9 pm when the gunmen, numbering six, laid ambush around Ajibola’s family’s residence as they were returning to home to Destiny Estate
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Three die in Ondo auto crash
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Three people on Sunday lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident along the Ondo-Ore express road in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The lone accident occurred in the early hours of the day, with three people sustaining aserious injuries, Daily Sun has learnt. The victims of the accident
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Bandit attacks: Bagudu, Magoro, Na’Allah assure Kebbi community of protection
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, General Muhammadu Magoro (retd) and Senator Ibn Na’Nallah have assured the people of Magaba village and it surrounding areas in Dankowagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State of maximum protection of their lives and property. Governor Bagugu and other stakeholders were in the community
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Kaduna NUJ honours Sani with ‘Outstanding Senator’ award
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has bestowed on Senator Uba Sani (APC, Kaduna Central) the award of ‘Outstanding Senator’ in the 9th National Assembly, describing the lawmaker as the most ‘media-friendly’ in the North-West. The Kaduna senator bagged the award during the roundtable discussion on the effects of fake news
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PDP needs right candidate, unity in Anambra governorship race – Okewnna
(NAN) Dr Ifedi Okewnna, a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) aspirant for the 2021 Anambra State governorship election, says the right candidate and working in unity are critical factors for the party to regain power in the state. Okewnna stated this while speaking with newsmen shortly after submitting his expression of interest and nomination forms at
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COVID-19: NCDC confirms 84 new infections from 13 states
(NAN) The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 84 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 163,736. The NCDC also disclosed on its official Twitter on Saturday that one death was recorded and 25 discharge were achieved within the last 24 hours. It said the breakdown
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Police rescue 11 kidnapped persons, repel attack in Zamfara
(NAN) The Police Command in Zamfara says it has secured the release of 11 kidnapped persons in the state. The Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Muhammad Shehu, announced this in a statement issued in Gusau on Saturday. “On April 9, the command, in collaboration with the state Ministry for Security and Home Affairs,
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Amaechi urges contractors to hasten Lagos-Ibadan rail project
(NAN) Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has urged the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to speed up work on the Lagos-Ibadan rail line project. Amaechi, who said this on Saturday while inspecting the project in Lagos, added that the company had given a commitment towards finishing it by end of April. He said: “Most
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Madam Tasie’s demise, great loss to us all – Ewhrudjakpo
Pauline Onyibe, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo in Sunday described his mother-in-law’s death Eunice Tasie as a great loss to the her immediately family and to the entire Rivers State as a whole. Giving his tribute at Ibaa community in Rivers State during the burial ceremony of the woman, the deputy governor
Bitcoin above $60,000 again on talk of reduced supply
Bitcoin rose above $60,000 to approach record highs on the weekend, breaking out of a two-week tight range and propelled by talk of constrained new supplies against evidence of wider adoption. The world’s biggest and best-known cryptocurrency hit $61,222.22 on Saturday, its highest in nearly a month. It was slightly lower at $59,907
Benin votes for president after week of violent protests
Benin votes on Sunday in a presidential election following a week of deadly protests against the incumbent Patrice Talon, who is heavily favoured to win a second term. Talon, a multi-millionaire cotton magnate who touts strong economic growth under his leadership, is accused by his opponents of undermining Benin’s standing as one of West
India reports record 152,879 new COVID-19 infections
India reported a record 152,879 new COVID-19 cases, health ministry data showed on Sunday, as a second-wave of infections continued to surge and overwhelm hospitals in parts of the country. The number of new fatalities stood at 839, the most deaths in more than five months, taking the toll to 169,275, reports Reuters. India’s
Poverty, injustice still befalling Nigeria, Okorocha
Sola Adeyemo, Ibadan Former Imo State Governor, and Senator, Rochas Okorocha, has warned against the evil effects of poverty and injustice in the country, which have brought about the series of insecurity factors bedeviling the country. Okorocha, who spoke in Ibadan, thr Oyo State capital Saturday, however, said that there could be no progress without
Suez Canal shipping backlog ends, days after giant vessel freed
All ships stranded by the grounding of the giant container ship Ever Given in the Suez Canal in March had passed through the canal by Saturday, ending the backlog that built up during the blockage, the canal authority said. The last 61 ships, out of 422 ships that were queuing when the vessel was dislodged
Serie A: Ibrahimovic sent off in Milan win
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off for dissent as AC Milan beat Parma to maintain their slim Serie A title hopes. The 39-year-old Sweden striker was shown a straight red card after an hour for saying something to the referee, with his side 2-0 up, reports the BBC. He had set up Ante Rebic for
La Liga: Madrid beat Barca to move top of table
Real Madrid moved top of La Liga with victory over Barcelona in an El Clasico played in torrential rain at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium. Karim Benzema broke the deadlock with a sublime near-post flick – his ninth goal in his past seven La Liga games, reports the BBC. Real doubled their lead before
Edinson Cavani set to leave Man United
Edinson Cavani is increasingly likely to depart Manchester United during the summer transfer window, according to a report. The 34-year-old has enjoyed a relatively successful first year at Old Trafford, contributing six goals and two assists from 19 outings in the Premier League. However, it has been suggested for some time that the Uruguay
JUST IN: PDP’s Ogbimi wins Isoko North Constituency by-election
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Sunday morning declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP), Mr Jude Ogbimi winner of Saturday’s Isoko North Constituency by-election. The Returning Officer for the by-election, Professor Christopher Onosemuode of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE), who announced the result, said 11 political parties contested
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