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COVID-19: Succour as FG distributes agro inputs to 7,500 farmers
From Okwe Obi, Abuja Following the economic meltdown occasioned by COVID-19, the Federal Government, has distributed agro inputs to 7,500 women farmers in the North Central zone including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. While flagging off the distribution, recently in Abuja, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, noted that government would continue
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Standstill as rally for Yoruba nation rocks Ibadan
From Oluseye Ojo, Ibadan There was a standstill in Ibadan metropolis in Oyo State on Saturday as more than one hundred self-determination groups stormed the city and staged a peaceful rally for the creation of Oduduwa Republic from the current Nigeria. The participants in the rally converged on the frontage of the popular Mapo Hall,
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Troops neutralize five armed bandits who attacked Benue community
From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi Troops of the joint military spike Operation codenamed Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) on Saturday neutralized five armed bandits and injured some during an air raid of their hideouts on the border between Benue and Nasarawa States. The armed bandits, it was gathered, had early hours of Saturday, attacked residents of Anune
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Rivers LG poll peaceful, witnesses voter apathy
From TONY JOHN, Port Harcourt The Local Government election conducted yesterday, by Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), has generally been adjudged peaceful across the 23 council area. Though there were skirmishes eve to the election in one of the local government areas. But, security agencies were able to contain the situation before the election
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Church distributes 1,000 bags of rice to indigent people in Abia
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The Tehillah Arena Gospel Centre (TAGC), Aba, Abia State has distributed 1, 000 bags of rice to some indigent people in the area. Reverend Wisdom Madukwe Chairman of Tehillah Ambassadors Foundation (TAF) and President of TAGC, while handing over the bags of rice to the recipients called on all clergies and
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Insecurity: Northern Igbo demand investigation on Owerri’s attack
From Gyang Bere, Jos A group under the umbrella of Izu Umunna Cultural Association of Nigeria (IUCA) Jos, an Umbrella body of Igbos residence in 19 Northern Nigeria has demanded for a thorough investigation to unravel those behind the attack in Owerri, Imo State. In a press statement in Jos on Saturday, signed by the
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APC, PDP quarrel over expected defection
FROM: Joe Effiong, Uyo All Progressives Congress (APC) Akwa Ibom State has raised an alarm alleging that the ruling PDP in th estate has purchased a trailer- load of brooms to stage a fake defection of their members to PDP A press release signed by the publicity secretary of APC, Mr. Nkereuwem Enyongekere, on Thursday
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Kidnap kingpin attempts suicide to evade arrest in Taraba
From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo Men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have paraded 21 year old kidnap kingpin, Muhhamed Gidado, who tried to commit suicide to evade arrest, and five suspects for other crimes including cattle rustling. The state commandant of the Corps Muhammad Wakshak who paraded the suspects at the command headquarters in Jalingo
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2023: Wake up before it is too late, NCP charges North Central politicians
Ahead of 2023 presidential election, North Central politicians have been charged to wake up before it is too late. a group, under the aegis of North Central Patriot (NCP), made this call on Friday in Abuja. The group, which emphasized that the region has not produce president since the inception of democracy in the
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Sokoto Govt. realised N89m from discarded water pipes- Commissioner
Alhaji Umar Bature, Sokoto State Water resources Commissioner says the state government realised N89 million from sales of discarded water pipes. He told newsmen on Friday that the comments in some quarters that the government realised the sum of N20 million from the sales was false. He said the state government followed due process and
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EPL: Newcastle beat Hammers in thriller to move nine points clear of drop
Newcastle took a big step towards securing their Premier League status with a dramatic win against 10-man West Ham. Issa Diop’s own goal and a Joelinton tap-in had put the hosts in a commanding position at the break, reports the BBC. However, West Ham, who had Craig Dawson sent off for two first-half bookings,
Army kills five bandits, injure others during air raid in Benue
Cephas Iorhemen, Makurdi Troops of the joint military spike Operation codenamed Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) Saturday neutralized five suspected armed herdsmen and injured others during an air raid of their hideouts on the border between Benue and Nasarawa states. New Telegraph learnt that the bandits armed with sophisticated weapons, had in the wee hours
FM: Qatar aims to host COVID-free World Cup
Qatar’s foreign affairs minister said on Saturday his country is ready to host the World Cup next year and has been in talks with vaccine providers to ensure all attendees are vaccinated, Qatar’s state news agency QNA reported. “Right now there are programs under development to provide vaccination to all the attendees of the
Ikoyi Club stages tourney to end tennis clinic
The tournament leg of the Ikoyi Club holiday tennis clinic takes place on Saturday at the temnis courts of the prestigious social club. A total of 16 coaches have been working with over 70 young tennis players in various categories since Monday April 12. The top performers during the five days intensive coaching are
More electrical problems found on some Boeing 737 MAX
An electrical problem that led to dozens of Boeing 737 MAX jets being suspended from service has widened after engineers found similar grounding flaws elsewhere in the cockpit, industry sources said on Friday. Airlines pulled dozens of MAX jets from service a week ago after Boeing Co (BA.N) warned of a production-related electrical grounding problem in
Hundreds protest Chicago police killing of 13-year-old boy
Hundreds marched through the streets of Chicago on Friday to protest the police shooting of Adam Toledo, a day after the city released a graphic video of a police officer shooting and killing the 13-year-old Latino boy in an alley two weeks ago. Demonstrators chanted “Hands up, don’t shoot!” and “No justice, no peace!”
New 36-team Champions League format set for final UEFA approval Monday
*Plans move forward after ECA and UEFA meetings on Friday *Fans’ groups label plans ‘serious threat to the entire game’ The Champions League’s controversial new 36-team format from 2024 is set for final approval by UEFA’s Executive Committee on Monday. A decision had initially been expected on March 31 but was delayed due to some
EPL: Kane suffers injury after scoring twice to earn point for Spurs
Harry Kane suffered a late injury after scoring twice to rescue a point for Tottenham against Everton at Goodison Park. Nine days before the Carabao Cup final and 58 days before England’s European Championships opener, Kane limped off in stoppage time with an apparent ankle injury, reports the BBC. The striker seemed to land
Nasarawa: Actress Tayo Sobola is new Queen Mother of Uke Kingdom
Delectable Nollywood actress, Tayo Sobola better known as Sotayo Gaga is the new Sarauniya (Queen Mother) of Uke Kingdom, in Nasarawa State, a title bestowed on her by the Emir of Uke Kingdom, HRM Abdullah Hassan at an august gathering in the palace The excited actress took to her Instagram page to reveal this.
Herdsmen kill 12 in fresh attacks in Plateau, Benue, scores injured
Twelve persons have been killed with scores injured and many displaced in fresh attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Tse Abe, Tse-Ugbadu and Goh in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State and Wereng Village in Riyom Local Government Council of Plateau State during the week. At least six persons were confirmed killed and
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