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Davido bags endorsement deal
By Christian Agadibe Singer and songwriter, Davido, has been named the brand ambassador of Maison Martell and its new “Standout Swift”. Davido, whose real name is David Oyeleke, will become an international ambassador for Cognac House with which he shares a sense of freedom and audacity. This, the brand said, would pave the way for
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Poverty alleviation: Humanitarian Minister distributes devices for 300 trained Monitors in Bauchi
From Paul Orude, Bauchi Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajia Sadiya Umar Farouq has flagged off the distribution of Engagement Letters and Devices for 300 trained Independent Monitors in Bauchi State. Farouq who flagged off the distribution at Command Guest House, Bauchi, on Monday, explained that the Independent Monitors were trained to
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Bauchi Gov appoints Havard trained scholar to replace sacked Salihu as Chief of Staff
From Paul Orude, Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has appointed Dr Aminu Hassan Gamawa, a Harvard University Law lecturer as the new Chief of Staff, Government House, following the removal of Dr Ladan Salihu. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday June 14 by the Special Adviser to the governor on Media
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Army not on vengeance mission in Ohafia – Spokesman
From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian army has debunked rumors making the rounds that its soldiers have embarked on revenge mission in Ohafia, Abia State following the killing of six of its personnel by men of ESN/IPOB. It also said no soldier was killed as its being speculated on the social media. Director Army Public
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MOUAU gives agric loans to 7 graduates
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) has given agric loans to seven graduates of the University. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe who disclosed this at the institution’s campus during activities marking his 100 days in office as MOUAU’s VC, said the loans were in fulfilment
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Release of timetable for APC congress excites stakeholders
From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Tinubu Support Group (TSG), has hailed the All Progressive Congress (APC) National Caretaker Committee for releasing time table for the party’s congress. Its Director General, Umar Ibrahim Muhammed, in a statement, on Sunday said the timely release of the time table would help chieftains prepare properly. “We as a Pro-Tinubu
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Stepping on Kwankwaso’s posters unintentional – Ganduje
From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano state commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba has said that viral picture depicting Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje stepping on the poster of former Governor Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso was unintentional and totally unpremeditated. The incident which has gone viral on social media occurred on Saturday at a n All Progressives Congress rally
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No armed Fulani okada rider in Nnewi, other parts of Anambra – MUTN
From David Onwuchekwa, Nnewi The Chairman of Motorcycle Transport Union of Nigeria (MUTN), Anambra State chapter, Mr Jude Udegbe, yesterday, said the union had come up with security measures to assist security agencies in the face of rising insecurity in the South East region. Mr Udegbe made this known to Daily Sun when he was
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AFN Congress denounces Kebbi meeting as Elective Congress holds in Abuja
As many as 34 of the 37 members of Congress of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria have denounced the purported Elective Congress convened by its immediate past president, Shehu Ibrahim Gusau. The AFN congress at its extraordinary meeting on Sunday June 13 in Abuja disassociated itself from the purported elective congress and challenged Gusau to
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Kebbi AFN election: Ibrahim Gusau, Adeleye, Nneka emerge as President, 1st, 2nd Vice President
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Athletic Federation of Nigeria(AFN) has elected Hon. Ibrahim Shehu-Gusau as the President of the federation while Sunday Adeleye and Nneka Ikem Anibeze elected as the first and second Vice- President. The election was observed by the immediately past Nigerian Minister of Sports, Solom Dalung South-Sudan AFN President, General Samir
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EU-UN: Why FGM persists in Nigeria
…as ministry raises the alarm over rise in child abductions as police recover six Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The European Union-United Nations (EU-UN), Monday said Female Genital Mutilation(FGM) persists in Nigeria due to deeply entrenched cultural practice and beliefs in many communities with regional and ethnic variations in prevalence. It also identified ignorance and limited knowledge of
Twitter an agent of division in Nigeria – Garba Shehu
Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, has accused Twitter of being a promoter of division in Nigeria. On June 4, the Federal Government suspended Twitter, alleging that platform was being used for activities that “undermine Nigeria’s corporate existence”. Speaking when he featured on ‘Good Morning Nigeria’, a programme on the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), on Monday,
Ondo guber: Akeredolu, Jegede know fate Wednesday
Babatope Okeowo, Akure The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure will on Wednesday decide whether or not the petition challenging the victory of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State at the October 10 governorship is a pre-election matter. The appellate court will also interpret section 183 of the 1999 constitution as it relates to
IBB pledges support for journalists in Niger
Daniel Atori, Minna Nigeria’s former Military President General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has assured the new leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Niger State Council, of his unflinching support to enable them achieve their objectives. Speaking when the new leadership, led by the Chairman, Comrade Abu Nmodu, paid him a courtesy visit at
JUST IN: 12 killed, 5 injured in fresh Plateau attack
Musa Pam, Jos At least 12 persons have been confirmed killed and five others injured in fresh a attack by suspect Fulani herdsmen on Sunday night at Kushe village in Kuru District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. New Telegraph learnt that the attack took place at about 9:3pm when suspected
JUST IN: Gusau reelected as AFN President
Shehu Ibrahim Gusau has been reelected for a second term as President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) in elections held in Kebbi State on Monday. Incumbent Gusau was returned for another term with 20 of 22 votes cast in the elections monitored by representatives of World Athletics. Sunday Adeleye was elected first
Muamba: Eriksen’s toughest battle on road to recovery will be mental
Former Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba said Christian Eriksen’s collapse brought back painful memories of his own cardiac arrest and that the Dane’s toughest challenge in recovering from the incident will be a mental one. Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest after he collapsed in the 42nd minute of Saturday’s Euro 2020 match against Finland
Summer Series: Falcons rally late to hold Portugal 3-3
Rasheedat Ajibade scored in stoppage time to give Nigeria a 3-3 tie with Portugal in a Summer Series match Sunday. Portugal went ahead 2-0 at BBVA Stadium on an own goal in the 22nd minute followed by captain Carole Costa’s goal off a well placed free kick in the 33rd. Nigeria cut the deficit
Coronation: Improved financials signal underwriting stronghold
…as group’s profit grows by 460.53% With the Nigerian insurance space e x p e r i e n c ing its share of unfriendly business setting, it takes an uncommon resilience, courage and forward looking strategies, not just to remain in business, but to be outstanding. Public apathy due to weak non-disposable
One week after his death, TB Joshua’s daughter delivers baby boy on father’s birthday
One of the daughters of the late Prophet T.B Joshua, Founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Sarah has welcomed a baby boy on on her late father’s birthday. The new addition to the Joshua’s family came on Saturday, June 12 when the late Prophet would have been 58 years old. The news
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