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Nigeria must avoid another civil war – Rev. Pam
From Gyang Bere, Jos The Executive Secretary of Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Yakubu Pam has urged Nigerians to do everything possible to avoid any act of information that would plunged the country into another civil war. He noted that no African country has the capacity to host Nigerian refugees and feed them if
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Avoid unlawful assembly on campus – PTI Principal admonishes students
Ben Dunno, Warri The Ag Principal/Chief Executive of Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area, Delta state, Dr. Henry Adimula, has admonished new students to see their admission as a privilege and work hard towards excellence in their chosen career. Counselling the new intakes in a speech delivered at the matriculation ceremony of
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Galambi emerges Gwaram APC house of reps candidate
From Ahmed Abubakar, Dutse Former House of Representatives member Alhaji Yusuf Shitu Galambi on Saturday clinched the Gwaram Federal constituency primary elections for the All Progressives Congress (APC) party through an open ballot process. Four aspirants had contested for the vacant position of the house of representatives following the death of it’s former, Alhaji kila.
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NITDA DG urges Afrione to crash prices of smart devices
By Chinenye Anuforo Mr Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has urged the smart device manufacturing and assembling company, Afrione, to crash prices for more affordable devices. He made the demand during a visit to Afrione corporate head office on in Lagos State. Mr Abdullahi said that reduction
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Okorocha did not give us N500 million – IPOB
From Stanley Uzoaru,Owerri The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has exonerated the former governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, who was recently accused by governor Hope Uzodinma of inducing IPOB with the sum of N500 million during his tenure. IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary Emma Powerful in a statement pointed out that both leaders
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Sir Ahmadu Bello memorial lecture to proffer solutions to North’s poor economy
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna As the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation concluded plans to hold its 7th annual lecture on Leadership and Good Governance, tagged “COVID-19: Way Forward for Northern Nigeria Economy”, this weekend, experts are expected to find solutions to poor economy of the North. The lecture series is held annually where experts, analysts,
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Kogi Broadcasting Corporation takes delivery of four 100KVA generators
From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation has taken delivery of four 100 KVA Power Generators to address incessant power failure in the State Broadcasting stations. This was disclosed on Saturday by the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, who said the era of power failure in the state owned
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Nigerians in New York meet new Consul-General, discuss community’s concerns
(NAN) Nigerians in New York under the aegis of the Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN Inc.) has met with the new Consul-General Amb. Lot Egopija to discuss ways of improving consular services to the community. OAN, in a statement by Mr Yinka Dansalami, Chairman, Board of OAN, said that the organisation discussed the
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Gaza: Security Council calls for full adherence to ceasefire agreement
(NAN) The UN Security Council on Saturday called for full adherence to the ceasefire agreement on Friday that brought to an end the 11 days of fighting between Israel and Palestinian armed groups in Gaza. The Security Council in a statement, welcomed the announcement of the ceasefire and mourned the loss of civilian lives resulting
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Black Stars win maiden edition of Chidi Ofo-Okenwa under-13 competition
(NAN) Black Stars Football Club of New Haven on Saturday defeated Young Stars FC of Iva Valley to emerge champions of the maiden edition of Chidi Ofo-Okenwa under-13 football tournament. In the final match played at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, Kenechukwu opened scoring for Black Stars 23 minutes into the game. Sochima Okafor
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Kano tanker explosion sends 60 to hospital
No fewer than 64 people sustained various degrees of injuries after a fuel tanker exploded in Kano on Saturday evening. It was learnt that the tanker exploded into flames while offloading fuel at the Al-Hisan filing station located at Ali Gusau Street, Sharada area of Kano metropolis. Among the casualties were personnel of the Kano State
Court upholds right of states, Police to enforce anti-open grazing laws
The Federal High Court in Abuja has upheld the right of Nigerian states to enact anti-grazing legislation in their jurisdictions. This stance weakens that of the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, who previously stated that such a ban is illegal and violates the nation’s laws on freedom of movement. This was made clear
Plane crash: Buratai speaks on Attahiru, other military chief’s deaths
Lt. General Tukur Buratai (rtd), the immediate past Chief of Army Staff and Ambassador Designate, says the death of General Ibrahim Attahiru and other senior military officers came at a time successes were being made on countering surgency operations, urging the military to close ranks to preserve their legacy. Buratai in his tribute to
Audu Adamu Ejo, Super Sand Eagles coach, is dead
Audu Adamu Ejo, head coach of Nigeria’s beach soccer national team better known as the Super Sand Eagles, has passed on. Isiaka Olawale, former captain of the Sand Eagles told TheCable that Adamu had been ill for a while before he died from diabetes on Saturday in an undisclosed hospital in Ayingba, Kogi state.
Kindred head, 12 others killed in herdsmen attack in Benue
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen on Saturday night invaded the Tse-Ancha close to Agan community near the Abagena IDPs camp and reportedly killed nine people among them a kindred head of the area. Thereafter, they proceeded to Imande-Abu, Mbayan, Logo Local Government Area and killed three brothers and a pregnant woman bringing the
Music star, Falz celebrates dad’s birthday with throwback photos
Popular music star and Nollywood actor, Folarin Falana, also known as Falz the Bahd Guy celebrated his father’s birthday by sharing the best throwback photos of the renowned lawyer, Femi Falana. Some of the fans of the super talented rapper who commented on his post on social media said it was hilarious and heartwarming
India reports daily rise in coronavirus cases of 240,842
…as English health body says two COVID shots effective against India variant India on Sunday reported 240,842 new coronavirus infections over the last 24 hours and deaths rose by 3,741. Total infections in the country stood at 26.5 million while the country’s total death toll was at 299,266, according to data from the health ministry,
Boxing: You must fight Usyk, WBO orders Joshua
Anthony Joshua has been ordered by the WBO to defend his championship against mandatory challenger Oleksandr Usyk in his next fight. The heavyweights have 10 days (until May 31) to strike a deal before purse bids will be called. Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn had requested until Monday May 24 before the WBO issued an
Avant garde style with trench coats
Trench coats, hats, skin tight tops and pants are the kind of fashion seen on the pages of magazines. Now, they are the kind fashion influencers show off on their social media handles. Although, trench coats are mostly worn in countries with cold weather, these jackets have found their way into every season fashion. There
Black Box of crashed COAS aircraft recovered, investigation ongoing – AIB
The Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) from the crashed Beechcraft 350 aircraft that led to the deaths of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 other officers, have been recovered. The Accident Investigation Bureau revealed this on Saturday. In a statement signed by the AIB’s General
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