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World Peace Day: CSO takes campaign to school children in Taraba
From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo As part of events to mark this year’s World Peace Day, the Dephee Peace and Community Development Initiative (DPCDI) on Tuesday organised a sensitisation session for school children and other stakeholders at the at the Raddai Metropolitan school Jalingo. The Executive Director of DPCDI Mr Bulus Daniel Dauda said that the
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Why I surrendered to soldiers – Repentant Boko Haram terrorist
From Molly Kilete, Maiduguri A repentant Boko Haram terrorist who has just surrendered to counterinsurgency troops in Borno State has spoken of why he came out of the bush where he had lived for six years with Boko Haram terrorists carrying out attacks in North East Nigeria. The suspect, who is current undergoing profiling at
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Hydroelectric power commission trains 60 enumerators on flood assessment in 13 LGAs in Kebbi
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) has kicked off training of 60 enumerators for needs assessment in 13 local government areas affected by flood in Kebbi State. The local government affected consist of Birnin Kebbi, Jega, Dandi, Bagudo, Bunza, Argungu, Maiyama, Augie, Yauri, Shanga, Koko, Ngaski and Suru.
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9 killed in multiple motor accident in Benin
From Tony Osauzo and Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Nine people in the early hours of Tuesday lost their lives in a multiple motor accident that occurred along Sokponba road by Ogbelaka junction in Benin City. ?Eyewitnesses said several other persons sustained injuries in the accident which involved a tipper laden with sand and two minibuses conveying
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Ayodimeji sets agenda for KWACCIMA, speaks on 8th Kwara trade fair
From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin The President/Chairman of Council, Kwara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture (KWACCIMA), Alhaji Olalekan Fatai Ayodimeji, has unveiled his agenda for the one of the leading chambers in Nigeria. Alhaji Ayodimeji disclosed during his investiture as the 10th President of KWACCIMA at Ilorin. While sharing details of his agenda, Ayodimeji
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Nnamdi Kanu: Fed fails to appear in court, case adjourned to October 7
From Duncan Odey, Umuahia Amid tight security, the Abia State High Court, Umuahia on Tuesday, September 21, adjourned Nnamdi Kanu’s fundamental rights suit filed before the court on August 27 by his counsel, Aloy Ejimakor. The matter came up before the vacation judge, Justice KCJ Okereke. Speaking to the media, Barrister Ejimakor expressed confidence in
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US govt, NACA partner Taraba state govt on fight against HIV/AIDS
From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The United States Government, in collaboration with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) is partnering the Taraba State government to tackle the menace of HIV and AIDS as well as other epidemics in the state. The Director General of NACA Alhaji Gambo Aliyu, who dis loses
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One dies in Ondo building collapse
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure One person has been confirmed dead as a storey building collapsed along Fanibi Junction in Akure, the Ondo State capital. It was gathered that some oher members of the family were trapped in the collapsed building. The incident which occurred in the midnight of Tuesday was reportedly traced to structural defect.
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Ndigbo send SOS to Fashola as Onitsha-Owerri road collapses
By Cosmas Omegoh A Save-Our-Souls message has gone out to the Honourable Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Raji Babatunde Fashola, to as a matter of urgency respond and repair a portion of the Onitsha-Owerri expressway which collapsed yesterday as a result of flash flood occasioned by heavy rains. An Ohanaeze chieftain and
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Rent-seekers behind call for Emefiele’s resignation — CBN
From Uche Usim, Abuja As monetary authorities battle to strengthen the rapidly-weakening naira, Spokesman of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Osita Nwanisobi has faulted claims from certain quarters for the resignation of the Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, over exchange rate matters. Speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Monday evening, Nwanisobi alleged that those
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Early morning auto accident claims nine lives in Edo
Francis Ogbuagu, Benin City It was a sad Tuesday for residents of Sokponba Road, Benin City, Edo State capital, as an early morning motor accident claimed the lives of not fewer than nine persons. It was learnt from eyewitnesses that the accident occurred at Ogbelaka Junction, when a tipper, loaded with sand, collided with
JUST IN: Nigerian Music Legend, King Sunny Ade, Loses Wife
Juju music legend, King Sunny Ade, has lost his wife of 43 years. Hon. Risikat Adegeye, 62, was a former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Amuwo-Odofin. The beautiful Lagos politician died in the early hours of Tuesday, a day to her husband’s 75th birthday. The music maestro was born on
Buhari appoints new members in EFCC board
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed new members into the board of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The president in a letter to the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, named Mr George Abang as secretary of the board while Lukman Mohammed, Kola Adeshina and Mohammed Yahaya were appointed as board members. The appointments are
Texas abortion: Doctor sued in first known challenges of new law
A Texas doctor who admitted to breaking the state’s new abortion legislation has been sued, in what could be a test of how lawful the mandate is. Writing for the Washington Post, Alan Braid said he had carried out a termination on a woman who was in the early stages of her pregnancy but
BBNaija: Emmanuel Wins Ultimate Veto Power In New Twist
Adeniyi Oluwalonimi All BBNaija housemates are up for eviction except Emmanuel, Liquorose and Cross, after Emmanuelnwon the first of its kind ultimate veto power game, a new twist introduced by Big Brother. This twist is known as the ultimate veto power, which was introduced on Monday, day 58 of the show and beginning of
Cholera outbreak: Eight hospitalized in Oyo community
Sola Adeyemo, Ibadan Eight persons were reported to be receiving medical attention at the General Hospital, Kisi, a town in the Oke Ogun area of Oyo State following outbreak of cholera in Irepo Local Government Area of the State. Confirming the development in Ibadan was the Assistant Commandant and Head of Disaster Management of
La Liga: Araujo rescues point for woeful Barca against Granada
Ronald Koeman “won’t answer any more questions about the future” after Ronald Araujo’s injury-time header rescued a point for his poor Barcelona side against Granada. It did little to paper over the cracks of another poor home display as the pressure continues to build on Koeman. Centre-back Araujo – playing as a makeshift striker
Lagos PDP: Five jostle for chairmanship position
ANAYO EZUGWU reports that all eyes are on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State as five chieftains of the party declare interest to run for its chairmanship position Ahead of the October 16 state congresses of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, Oyo, Adamawa, Kebbi, Borno, Kogi, Osun, Kwara and Ebonyi
Okonjo-Iweala: Another honour for the Amazon
FELIX NWANERI writes on the recent recognition of Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance and current Director General of Word Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala, as one of 2021 100 Most Influential People by United States-based Time Magazine Former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi
Chevron targets $10bn in lower-carbon investments by 2028
Chevron Corp. plans to triple its total capital investment to $10 billion through 2028 to grow its lower carbon energy businesses. The operator said it had set growth targets for renewable fuels, hydrogen, and carbon capture through 2030. The company intends to grow renewable natural gas production to 40,000 MMbtu/d to supply a
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