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PDP National Convention: Slot for Edo North should go to Owan, Akoko-Edo – Yisa Braimoh
From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Former Senator representing Edo North senatorial district, Yisa Braimoh, yesterday, said the continuous marginalization of Owan and Akoko-Edo clans in party-allotted positions in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo North is worrisome saying the forthcoming slot should be zoned to them. Senator Braimoh who expressed displeasure over the way the
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PLASU appoints new Registrar
From Gyang Bere, Jos Plateau State University Bokkos has appointed Mr. Yakubu Ayuba as its new substantive Registrar. Ayuba, who took over formally from Mr. Amos I. Mallo after the completion of his five year single tenure, resumed office as the 4th substantive Registrar. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Yohanna Daniel Izam described the former Registrar
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International Spelling Bee: Participants decry lack of gov’t support as Dubai trip draws closer
From Abel Leonard, Lafia Nigeria’s representatives at the international spelling bee competition scheduled to take place in September, Dubai are appealing to the federal, state and local government to support them towards making history for the country. This was disclosed on Saturday via a telephone conversation Daily Sun Reporter with the executive Director, Team Head,
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Mahawai College of Business, Science and Technology gets Crown University affiliation
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Mahawai College of Business, Science and Technology, Ribah Danko/Wasagu Local Government of Kebbi State, has affiliated to Crown University International Chartered Inc. The school was founded by Mr. Samaila Mohammed in 2020 with the aim of bringing higher education at the door of our people. Mahawai College of Business,Science and technology,
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Politicians setting tone for insecurity – Expert
By Henry Uche As the security situation in Nigeria deteriorates abysmally, a former Deputy Director of State Security Service (SSS) Dennis Amachree has maintained that Politicians in the country are setting the tone regarding the operations of military in tackling the insecurity challenge which according to him has worsen the situation leaving citizens in agony.
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Lagos State Govt. evacuates 3-week-old baby, Lagos students from Plateau
Lagos State Government has evacuated a three-week-old baby, the mother and undergraduate students of the state’s extraction studying at the University of Jos (UNIJOS), from Plateau. The evacuation became necessary following recent attacks and killings on the plateau. The first set of evacuees, comprising 64 UNIJOS students, the three-week-old-baby, and the mother, Manya Banfe, a
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Women’s right of inheritance: Abia traditional rulers state readiness to implement S’ Court judgment
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Traditional rulers in Abia State have restated their commitment to implementing the Supreme Court judgment on women inheritance in Igbo land. To this end, the traditional rulers said the judgment will be implemented in all the communities in the state. The traditional rulers gave the commitment in Umuahia yesterday during a
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Terrorists planning to attack Tarok nation, Plateau Council Chair, Laven raises alarm
From Gyang Bere, Jos The Executive Chairman of Langtang North, Hon. Joshua Ubandoma Laven has raised the alarm over plan by terrorists to attack the people of Tarok nation in Langtang North and South Local Government Areas of Plateau State. He said security reports available to him reveled that the attackers will invade the communities
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3 killed, many injured in attack on Kaduna communities.
The Kaduna State Government says three persons have been killed while many sustained injuries in an attack in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of the state. Mr Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, confirmed the attack in a statement issued on Friday in Kaduna. “Security agencies have reported to the Kaduna State
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Show compassion to curb stigmatisation of mental illness – Neuro-Psychiatrist counsels
A consultant Neuro-Psychiatrist, Dr Maymuunah Kadiri, on Friday urged the public to cultivate a culture of compassion and empathy in order to stop stigmatising people with mental illness in the society. Kadiri, also Medical Director, Pinnacle Medical Services, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of
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EPL: Man City send Arsenal bottom with 5-0 mauling
Arsenal’s miserable start to the new Premier League campaign continued as they were thumped by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The Gunners have now lost all three of their opening league fixtures and are yet to score a top-flight goal this season. Ilkay Gundogan, Ferran Torres and Gabriel Jesus were all on target
You have two weeks to end killings, Plateau Assembly tells Lalong
The Plateau State House of Assembly has given Governor Simon Lalong two weeks to address the security challenges bedviling the state. The Committee on Information conveyed the position of the legislators when he briefed newsmen in Jos, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Dasun said that the assembly would know the next line
JUST IN: Doctors’ strike to continue as NMA backs NARD
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has thrown its weight behind the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on the strike by resident doctors. The decision of the NMA was reached after it held a national executive council (NEC) meeting between Friday night and Saturday. TheCable learnt the medical association gave the Federal Government a
Officer killed as police raid IPOB’s camp in Imo
One officer was reportedly killed in a gun fight between the police and suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Akata, Oru East LGA of Imo State. Michael Abattam, police spokesperson in Imo, confirmed the development in a statement on Friday. Abattam said officers raided the camp of the IPOB members following an
US drone strike ‘kills IS militant’ in Afghanistan
The US has carried out a drone strike on the Islamic State (IS) group in eastern Afghanistan, killing a member of the group, military officials say. The operation targeted a “planner” from the IS-K group in Nangahar Province, reports the BBC. IS-K said it had carried out an attack in Kabul on Thursday that
Ghana’s chief imam donates to cathedral project
Ghana’s chief imam Sheikh Osman Sharubutu has donated more than $8,000 (£5,800) to support the construction of a controversial national cathedral. Ghana has a history of inter-religious harmony, although the donation is regarded as unusual. The 102-year-old cleric said the gesture was to strengthen peaceful co-existence between Christians and Muslims. The leader of Ghana’s
Ligue 1: Dembele hands Lyon first win of season
Olympique Lyonnais claimed their first win of the Ligue 1 season when Moussa Dembele’s first-half goal helped them to secure a 1-0 win at Nantes on Friday. Dembele found the back of the net after some nice work in the area by Lucas Paqueta as Peter Bosz’s team moved up to sixth with five
Valencia move to top of LaLiga
Valencia eased past Alaves 3-0 on Friday to take top spot in LaLiga as coach Jose Bordalas celebrated victory over his former club. Denmark international Daniel Wass opened the scoring at the Mestalla after only three minutes with Carlos Soler making it 2-0 in first-half stoppage time. Portugal’s Goncalo Guedes added the third on
Qatar 2022: Brazil call up nine new players as Euro club boycott looms
Brazil coach Tite on Friday called up nine new players to his squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers as European clubs insisted they will not release stars over coronavirus quarantine rules. English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese leagues all support the right of their clubs not to release players to countries considered to have
Serie A: New boy Correa snatches win for Inter at Verona
Joaquin Correa made an immediate impact on his Inter Milan debut by scoring twice as the Serie A champions came from behind to win 3-1 at Hellas Verona on Friday. Correa completed his move to Inter from Lazio on Thursday and came off the bench to snatch the points for Simone Inzaghi’s side, who
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