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Kebbi APC swears-in 21 LGA executive officers
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has sworn in elected executive officers for the 21 local government areas in Kebbi state. The officers who were elected on September 4 ,2021 ,was sworn -in in Birnin Kebbi by the legal adviser of the party, Barrister Sanusi Samaila Jega which was supervised by
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Cappi’s Final Landing: Hosa Okunbo’s family shares last moments with patriarch
In a small gathering and a special moment strictly for the family of the patriarch, Captain Idahosa Okunbo Wells – a philanthropic giant and Edo people’s hero – was laid to his final resting place. The short service, which included a grand procession closely followed by his family, held at the Wells Hosa Greenhouse Farm,
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Viral video: Kwara Govt suspends Madrasah’s head over brutal flogging of students
From LAYI OLANREWAJU,Ilorin A Kwara State Government’s delegation has visited the Arabic school whose students were seen in a video footage being punished for alleged conducts conceived to be contrary to the rules of the school. The team comprised the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu; Special Assistant to the
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Diaspora group drums support for Phil Murphy’s re-election as New Jersey Governor
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Diaspora Africans, (DA), an African group in United States of America, in a statement released to journalists in Abuja, has endorsed the re-election of Phil Murphy as New Jersey’s governor ahead of the November, 2nd Gubernatorial poll. The group commended his rapt all-inclusive economy recovery measures and robust frontline efforts to
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Electoral Act: Saraki appeals to NASS members on Direct Primaries
From LAYI OLANREWAJU, Ilorin Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has sent a passionate appeal to members of the National Assembly who are in the process of reconciling the different versions of the Electoral Act (amendment) Bill passed by both chambers to save the country the crisis and trouble that will result from the
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2023: Igbos can’t rule Nigeria until… — Pastor Prize F. Aluko
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A Christian minister and senior Pastor with The Resurrected Assembly (GROM), Abuja, has made a stunning prophetic declaration to the effect that a President of an Igbo extraction will never emerged in Nigeria until the curse placed on the seat during the regime of the first military Head of State, Major
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Nnamdi Kanu’s release underway – Ekweremadu assures
From Fred Itua, Abuja Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, has called on Igbo in the diaspora to offer their strong voice against violent agitations. He also urged them to bring their influences to bear in the search for security and stability in Igbo land. Ekweremadu’s admonition is coming, almost two months
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Old Boys present tables, chairs to alma mater
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The 1991 set of Government Secondary School (GSS) Ilorin, Kwara state, has donated a 30-set of office tables and chairs worth N750, 000 to the alma mater. Prof. Tahir Yusuf, a member of the association, while presenting the donation, weekend, said giving back to the school that produced them was a
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Plateau PDP rejects Oct 9 Council election
From Gyang Bere, Jos The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Plateau State has rejected the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmen and Councilors elected at the Saturday 9 Local Government Election in the state. The Party described the process as an appointment and not election since the PDP which is the strongest opposition party in the state
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Kwara rated first, best in UBEC project execution in North Central
Kwara State is first among its equals in the north central states for the approach it adopted for the ongoing school infrastructural development, the National APC Media has said. The national team was on a nationwide tour of APC States that received UBEC grants to assess how the funds are being utilised. It was
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New AIG Zone 16 assures of new dimension of policing
Pauline Onyibe, Yenagoa The new Assistant Inspector General of Police Zone16, Don Awunah has assured the people of the zone that they were going to witness a new dimension in policing that will anchor on community policing, community engagement and partnership driven by the people. Speaking on Monday at the headquarters of the command
Girl, 14, ‘Takes Over’ in Kano
Muhammad Kabir, Kano There was a symbolic ‘take over’ of the Kano State Government by a 14-year-old girl, Atika Aminu Yankaba on Monday, to mark this year’s International Girl Child Day, organised between High Level Women Advocacy and UNICEF. Speaking after ‘taking power’ from Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, Atika ‘called’ a State Executive Council meeting,
Box Office: ‘No Time to Die’ Debuts Slightly Behind Expectations With $56m
“No Time to Die,” the latest installment in the James Bond franchise, debuted to $56 million at the domestic box office, a result that fell somewhat short of expectations and signals that even one of the most storied brands in film history is still being forced to contend with a moviegoing landscape that has
Kalu condoles with Jukun race over passing of Aku-Uka of Wukari, Dr. Shekarau Angyu Musa-Ibi Kuvyo II
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has commiserated with the government and people of Taraba State over the passing of the Aku-Uka of Wukari, Dr. Shekarau Angyu Musa-Ibi Kuvyo 11. Extolling the virtues of the late monarch, Kalu stressed that the deceased was a strong advocate
Denmark, Germany bid to wrap up World Cup spots
Denmark can qualify for the 2022 World Cup with victory over Austria on Tuesday, while Germany could book a spot in Qatar when they visit North Macedonia on Monday. Belgium could also secure a place in next year’s finals if Wales fail to win against Estonia in Tallinn, also on Monday. However, the Danes
Sydney celebrates end of 107-day lockdown
The Australian city of Sydney has emerged from lockdown after almost four months, with locals celebrating a range of new freedoms. People queued for pubs and shops that opened at midnight on Monday specifically for the occasion. Many others have been enjoying anticipated reunions and visits to the homes of relatives and friends, reports
Smoking marijuana could lead to breakthrough COVID cases, study finds
A study found that users of marijuana and other drugs have a higher risk of contracting COVID after receiving a vaccination.Getty Images Heavy marijuana users who are also vaccinated may be more susceptible to breakthrough cases of COVID-19, a new study found. The study, published last Tuesday in World Psychology, found that those with a
Taliban will be judged on deeds, says US, after ‘candid and professional’ talks
The United States said on Sunday that talks in the first face-to-face meeting between senior U.S. and Taliban officials since the hardline group retook power in Afghanistan in August were “candid and professional”. But the U.S. side reiterated that the Taliban would be judged on its actions, not only its words, reports Reuters. A
Facebook to ‘nudge’ teens away from harmful content
A Facebook Inc (FB.O) executive said Sunday that the company would introduce new measures on its apps to prompt teens away from harmful content, as U.S lawmakers scrutinize how Facebook and subsidiaries like Instagram affect young people’s mental health. Nick Clegg, Facebook’s vice president of global affairs, also expressed openness to the idea of letting regulators
Qatar 2022: Argentina thrash Uruguay, Brazil lose 100 per cent record
Lionel Messi opened the scoring as Argentina thumped neighbors Uruguay 3-0 in an entertaining World Cup qualifier on Sunday. Goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Lautaro Martinez rounded off a successful night for Lionel Scaloni’s team in Buenos Aires as they maintained their unbeaten start to the qualification campaign and closed the gap at
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