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Sit-at-home: Vehicle conveying tomatoes burnt in Enugu
From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A vehicle conveying tomatoes and other perishable vegetables was on Monday set ablaze by unknown individuals suspected to be enforcing IPOB’s sit-at-home order in Enugu. The incident which happened at Edem junction, Ibeagwa Nike, Enugu East Local Government Area, involved a Ford vehicle suspected to be coming from the Northern part
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VAT, security, economy top North’s emergency meeting in Kaduna
From Sola Ojo, Kaduna Value Added Tax (VAT), security and economy of the North are the top agenda for the ongoing emergency meeting of the northern governors and council of traditional leaders from the 19 Northern states holding at Kaduna State Government House, Kaduna. The emergency meeting was expected to the position of the
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Susan Chanel CEO Susan Esisi urges govt to assist entrepreneurs with cash grants, incentives
The Chief Executive Officer of Susan Chanel Beauty, Susan Esisi ,has asked the federal government to provide cash grants and incentives to start-up businesses in order to engender the growth of the economy. Esisi, who is the founder of Susan Chanel, while maintaining that government has a role to play in helping start-ups to
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Niger Gov’t condemns blocking of Lambata-Izom road by truck drivers
The Niger State Government has condemned the blocking of Bida-Lambata and Lambata-Izom expressways by drivers of heavy duty trucks and tankers. The government, in a statement, said the blockade was causing heavy gridlock and risks to innocent commuters and the people of the surrounding communities. The statement was issued by the Secretary to the State
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Kaduna LG polls: PDP wins Chikun chairmanship seat
Mr Salasi Musa of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has been declared winner of the Chikun Local Government Chairmanship election in Kaduna state. The Returning Officer, Dr Sanusi Gambo, announced the results of the election on Monday, saying Salasi Musa of the PDP polled 19,402 votes to defeat Samaila Leeman, Candidate of the All Progressives
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UNGA 76: Nigeria seeks UN support against counter-terrorism, violent extremism
The National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno, has solicited the support of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) to tackle the scourge of terrorism and violent extremism in Nigeria and the West African sub-region. Monguno told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York that Nigeria and the sub-region needed the international community
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Argungu Polo Tournament ends as NSK Polo team defeats Ayutan Polo team
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The 2021 Edition of the Argungu Polo Tournament has ended at NSK Polo Ranch in Argungu where NSK Argungu Polo team defeated Ayutan Polo team. Kebbi state Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu while speaking at the closing ceremony of the tournament , said that the 2021 edition was very successful
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COVID-19: Imo state leads as NCDC announces 255 additional infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Monday posted 255 additional COVID-19 infections with Imo state leading the table in infections. The NCDC reported 255 additional COVID-19 cases and 13 COVID-19-related death on Sunday, as the deadly virus continues to rage in Africa in its third wave. The agency disclosed this on its official website
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Ronaldo eyeing coaching role at Man U
Cristiano Ronaldo intends to finish his career at Manchester United and could subsequently move into a coaching role which may see him overseeing his son’s progress. Ronaldo signed a two-year deal with an option for a third year when he rejoined United from Juventus last month and wants to carry on playing for as long
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Akpeyi keeps clean sheet
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi put up an impressive show for Kaizer Chiefs who drew 0-0 with Marumo Gallants on Sunday afternoon. The former Chippa United hero made five point blank saves in the Premiership match at Peter Mokaba Stadium. Chiefs made three changes with Akpeyi Frosler Manyama replacing Brandon Peterson, Njabulo Ngcobo and Phathutshedzo
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Victorious D’Tigress back in Nigeria
African champions, D’Tigress are back in Nigeria with the most prestigious trophy on the continent. The Nigerian queens defeated Mali 70-59 Sunday night in Yaounde to win the 2021 Afrobasket Women. The feat means they have continued to dominate African basketball winning the 2017, 2019 and 2021 editions without dropping a game. Nigeria had
16 Gulder Ultimate Search contestants unveiled
Edwin Usoboh Sixteen of the contestants for the Gulder Ultimate Search Season 12 were unveiled at the selection party on Sunday night in Lagos. This is coming after the show was rested in 2014. The host, Gideon Okeke, unveiled the 16 contestants to the audience. Fans are expected to vote in two more contestants
Stay-at-home: Vehicle conveying tomatoes, set ablaze in Enugu
The every Monday stay-at-home has continued to defy even the orders of IPOB leaders who have severally but unsuccessfully tried to halt the action. In Enugu a Ford Vehicle conveying tomatoes, vegitables and other foodstuff into Enugu was Monday morning set ablaze by unknown persons believed to be enforcing the Monday stay-at-home. EverydayNews reports
Fuel supply: UK suspends competition law to get petrol to forecourts
The UK government is to suspend competition law to allow oil firms to target fuel deliveries at petrol stations following recent panic buying. Officials said the move would make it easier for companies to share information and prioritise parts of the country most at need, reports the BBC. It follows days of long queues
Cocaine exportation: Ex-LG boss petitions CJ, seeks transfer of case
A former Vice-Chairman of Lagos Island East Local Government, Asekun Sakiru Kehinde, currently standing trial for allegedly exporting 1000kg of cocaine out of the country has petitioned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, seeking transfer of his case to a new judge. In the petition, Asekun expressed fears of the
Naira falls to 580 to dollar
The naira exchanged to the dollar at 580 on Friday, while the Pound Sterling traded for 780 at the parallel market. Some Bureau de Change operators who spoke to our correspondent said that the naira to the dollar was bought and sold at 575 and 580, while the Pound Sterling was bought and sold
Ryder Cup: US beat Europe to regain trophy at Whistling Straits
The United States have regained the Ryder Cup with a record 19-9 victory over Europe at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin. Open champion Collin Morikawa claimed the winning half point in the fifth of Sunday’s 12 singles matches as the home side raced to the 14½ points they needed. Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood and Ian
Serie A: Napoli reclaim top spot, Lazio squeeze past Roma
*Mourinho blasts referee, VAR for defeat Napoli maintained their perfect start to the Serie A season on Sunday with a 2-0 win over Cagliari which ensured they reclaimed top spot, while Lazio won an eventful derby 3-2 to down Jose Mourinho’s Roma. Luciano Spalletti’s side cruised to their sixth victory in as many league games
Embedded insurance: AIICO reinforces pact to quality service delivery
To further enhance its quality service delivery, foremost underwriter, AIICO Insurance Plc, has entered into partnership with two firms to drive the concept of embedded insurance in the country. The undisclosed firms are into electronics and airline businesses. According to the Divisional Head, Shared Services, AIICO, Olusanjo Shodimu, the firm is enlarging its frontiers
Access Bank announces additional tier 1 Eurobond issue
Access Bank Plc, at the weekend, announced on the Nigerian Exchange Limited that it has mandated Citi, J.P. Morgan, Renaissance Capital and Mashreqbank as Joint Bookrunners and Chapel Hill Denham and Coronation Merchant Bank as Financial Advisers and Joint Bookrunners to arrange a global investor call on September 27, 2021, in addition to a series
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