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Niger APC Chieftain, Vatsa @60; Says Buhari body language fueling tension in South East, South West
From John Adams, Minna A former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism and Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Niger state, Jonathan Vatsa on Monday marked his 60th birthday in Minna, the state capital with an appeal to President Mohammadu Buhari to change his body language in order to reduce the growing tension
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Passion helped to make Half Million Coffee a success.—Meshal Khalid H Alshehri
Half Million Coffee founder, Meshal Khalid H Alshehri, has said that his strong passion for all things coffee contributed immensely in making Half Million Coffee a successful brand. Since it’s inception some years back, Half Million Coffee has garnered steam, drawing in customers to its various cosy shops and outlets in various parts of
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Okwuosa, the only reason we will support APC-Anambra monarchs
The race to the Anambra 2021 gubernatorial election gains more tension as party primaries approach. State stakeholders are taking stronger positions as regards the candidates and parties they would support during the elections. Political analysts speculate that the gubernatorial elections would be a tough battle between the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Grand Alliance
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Customs vows to impound private jets not verified by July 6
From Uche Usim, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday read the riot act to private aircraft owners, warning those who are yet to bring their documents for verification to do so before the expiration of the grace period on July 6, or risk having their private jets impounded. The Public Relations Officer of
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Success of CVR depends on massive publicity, INEC begs media
From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi and Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has pleaded with media organisations to ensure the success of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) through massive publicity. INEC equally expressed confidence that the success of the CVR exercise scheduled to last a period of at least one year, depends to a considerable
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COVID-19 accelerates Innovation, digital transformation — DG NITDA
By Chinenye Anuforo The Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi revealed that COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation journey faster, more dramatic and disruptive, giving opportunities for more convenient online presence with less disturbance, Digital innovation and Internet Economy for drive to Digital Economy”. Abdullahi said this
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Lagos APC electoral appeal committee submits report
By Chinelo Obogo The Lagos State APC Electoral Appeal Committee headed by Lawal Pedro (SAN) has submitted its report to the state chairman, Tunde Balogun. The committee which sat for three weeks received 125 petitions over the outcome of the primaries for the forthcoming local government elections across the state. The chairman of the committee
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Anti-corruption group petitions ICPC, insists erstwhile FIIRO boss must return salaries, allowances obtained by false Ph.D. certificate
By Henry Uche Anti-corruption group, Human & Environmental Development Agenda, HEDA, has insisted that former Acting Director- General of Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi, (FIIRO), Mr Chima Igwe, must return all salaries and allowances he received in that capacity with a bogus PhD certificate. In a petition written and signed by HEDA’s Chairman, Mr
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NPFL: Nasarawa United now league contender as top scorer Chinedu Obasi wins MVP in Aba
From Leo Nzwanke, Lafia Nasarawa United FC now a league contender in the Nigeria Professional League ( NPFL) as they held Eyimba football Club of Aba in a goalless draw even as the peoples elephant tries to seek revenge against the solid miners in the Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 28 clash in Aba yesterday.
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Qatar wants to allow only vaccinated fans to attend 2022 World Cup
Qatar wants to allow only vaccinated fans to attend the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which it is set to host. “By the time of the World Cup, most countries in the world would have vaccinated their citizens,” Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdul Aziz al-Thani was quoted as saying by state media
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Niger: Sani Bello unleashes 1,000 security operatives on bandits
…meets with parents of abducted Islamiyya students Daniel Atori, Minna The Niger State government on Monday unleashed over 1,000 personnel from combined security agencies to combat insecurity and ensure the release of the 136 abducted students of the Salihu Tanko Islamiyya School in Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area of the state. While addressing
UK court jails Nigerian-born man for raping 13-year-old girl
The Croydon Crown court, England, has sentenced Adeyinka Ajose, a 64-year-old Nigerian-born man to 18 years in prison for sexually assaulting a teenager. Ajose was handed down the sentence on Thursday after admitting to multiple sexual offences committed against the victim. He was found guilty on four counts of the rape of a female child
Shock, as UAE makes U-turn, re-imposes travel ban on Nigeria
*Extends South Africa’s travel ban to July 6 Wole Shadare Forty-eight hours after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) lifted its travel suspension on Nigeria, India, South Africa; the country has made a volte face by suspending flights to and from the West African cities of Lagos and Abuja with effect from June 21 until
Army: Over 20 terror suspects killed in land, air offensive in Borno
…says Anti-Aircraft Guns, trucks captured Emmanuel Onani, Abuja A simultaneous surface and air operation by the military around Wartek in the Lambom forest general area of Borno State, has resulted in the killing of over 20 suspected Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists. Director, Arny Public Relations (DAPR), Brig-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, who made
Qatar 2022: Only fans vaccinated against COVID-19 will be allowed to attend matches
Qatar will only allow people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to attend next year’s World Cup, its prime minister said. The Gulf state is in talks to secure one million doses in case global immunisation efforts lag. Qatar hosts the World Cup between November 21 and December 18, 2022 and FIFA president Gianni Infantino said
JUST IN: Up to 10,000 fans allowed at Tokyo Olympic venues
Fans from overseas had already been banned from the Games but it has been confirmed that spectators from Japan will be allowed. Capacity will be set at 10,000 spectators, provided it does not exceed 50% of a venue’s capacity. Fans will not be allowed to shout or speak loudly, and must wear face masks
JUST IN: Protesters block highways in Abuja, demand Buhari’s removal
Reports just reaching New Telegraph are indicating that some protesters have hit several highways in Abuja on Monday morning, demanding the removal of Buhari over his ‘poor performance’ as President. The protesters burnt tyres and halted vehicular movement on the highways of the nation’s capital. The protesters were also seen holding cardboards and placards,
Copa America: Mina own goal helps Peru to 2-1 win over Colombia
Yerry Mina’s own goal in the second half saw Colombia crash to a 2-1 defeat by Peru in an absorbing Copa America clash on Sunday. Peru, who reached the final of the last Copa America but had won just two of their 12 games since, got off to a good start in Goiania when
Euro 2020: No panic in England camp ahead of final group game – Sterling
England are not bothered by the “noise” from outside the camp ahead of Tuesday’s final Euro 2020 Group D match against the Czech Republic as they focus their efforts on qualifying for the knockout rounds, forward Raheem Sterling said. England kicked off their campaign with a 1-0 win over 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia
Tokyo-bound Bromell romps to 100m victory at US trials
Trayvon Bromell blasted to victory in the 100m at the US Olympic track and field trials on Sunday, sealing his ticket to Tokyo with a wire-to-wire win in 9.80 seconds. The 25-year-old from Florida, who has made a remarkable return to form this year after a career ravaged by injuries, exploded out of the
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