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Aremo Yewaland title: Group backs Olu of Ilaro’s choice of Senator Adeola
From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta A group, Ogun West Frontliners, has thrown its weight behind the plan by the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, and Yewa Traditional Coincil to confer the title of Aremo Of Yewaland on Senator Olamilekan Adeola, otherwise known as Yayi. The group in a statement signed
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Clean energy: FCT to spend N4.8bn to replace street lights with solar
From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja In line with the Federal Government’s resolve to find an alternative source of energy for the country, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has earmarked N4.8 billion to replace all the street lights in the city with solar energy. As a long-term arrangement, FCT also plans to disband vehicles that are powered
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Turkey declares US Envoy, 9 ambassadors, ‘persona non grata’
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday that he had ordered 10 foreign ambassadors who called for the release of a jailed philanthropist to be declared persona non grata. The envoys, including the U.S., French and German representatives in Ankara, issued a statement earlier this week calling for a resolution to the
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APC returns El-Sudi as party Chairman for Taraba
Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The All Progressives Congress APC on Sunday elected Alhaji Ibrahim Tukur El-Sudi as the substantive chairman of the party to lead thirty five other state executive members. Leader of the party in the state Senator Yusuf Abubakar Yusuf said that the party had resolved to go with affirmation rather than the
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Anambra 2021: Anambra accustomed to status quo, not angry enough to demand change – Ozigbo
From David Onwuchekwa, Nnewi Valentine Ozigbo, the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 6 Anambra governorship election, has reiterated his readiness to serve and lead the people of the State into an era of prosperity. Mr Ozigbo gave the assurance on Saturday, October 23, 2021, when he presented his manifesto to
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Emulate UNILORIN, Buhari urges Nigerian varsities
From LAYI OLANREWAJU, Ilorin President Muhammadu Buhari has charged other institutions of higher learning in the country to take a cue from the University of Ilorin by always working for and maintaining peace at all times. The President, who made the call at the weekend during his address at the 36th Convocation of the University
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NDLEA intercepts 2,060kg Heroin, others at Lagos airport, Ondo, Edo, Kano
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted over 2,060 kilograms of assorted drugs including heroin, methamphetamine, cannabis, tramadol and rohypnol in operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos as well as Ondo, Edo, Kano, Kaduna, Plateau and some courier companies. In a related development, the agency arrested
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Enugu Community honours Bishop Okobo, Opata, others with ‘Award of Honour’
From Felix Ikem, Nsukka The people of Lejja, an ancient Community in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State have honoured four of their distinguished sons for their achievements in the community and society at large. The event which was organised by the members of the community home and abroad tagged “Lejja Hall of Fame
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Insecurity responsible for economic instability in Nigeria – Cleric
Laide Raheem, Abeokuta A cleric and the Chief Imam, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun state, Dr. Abdulhakeem Akanni has attributed the rising security threats in Nigeria as factors responsible for economy instability in the country. He also noted that kidnappings and herdsmen-farmers clashes across the country has prevented farmers to work on their farmlands, thereby
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The Church must rise to speak in these trying times – Fr Hanya
Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Priest In Charge of Saint Justinas’ Pastoral center in Jalingo diocese Reverend Father Anthony Hanya has said that the Church and lay faithful must rise beyond prayers to lend their voices in condemning evil in the society as part of their missionary calling. Hanya who was speaking at a sermon
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#EndSARS protest: LNSA sanctions officers who assaulted Uber driver
…Apologises to victim Taiwo Jimoh The Management of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) has sanctioned all the officers involved in the despicable treatment of Mr. Adedotun Clement, an Uber driver, during last Wednesday’s #EndSARS anniversary protest at the Lekki Toll Plaza in Lagos. It would be recalled that the LNSA official sprayed
Insecurity: ICC to investigate abduction of Nigerian schoolchildren
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is set to investigate the numerous cases of abduction of Nigerian school children, especially in its northern region following a petition filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project. The investigation is set to begin after the Prosecutor gets authorisation from the Pre-Trial Chamber of the court
Kidnapped Enugu tailor released after N2m ransom paid
An Enugu-based tailor who was kidnapped at Lokoanta while returning from Abajas been released. A close source confirmed the payment of N2 million ransom by the family. Simply identified as Uzoma, the tailor was kidnapped by hoodlums suspected to be Fulani herdsmen. The tailor, who is also a member of the Coal City Keep
Colombia’s most wanted drug lord captured
Colombia’s most wanted drug trafficker and the leader of the country’s largest criminal gang has been captured. Dairo Antonio Úsuga, better known as Otoniel, was seized after a joint operation by the army, air force and police on Saturday, reports the BBC. The government had offered a $800,000 (£582,000) reward for information about his
Goronyo attack: Zulum, Yahaya visit Sokoto as NEGF’s reps; donate N20m
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, who is the Chairman of the Northeast Governors’ Forum, alongside Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, were in Sokoto on Saturday, for condolence and solidarity visit to Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal over a recent attack on Goronyo market by bandits, which left about 40 dead. Zulum led the visit on
Injured filmmaker ‘gutted’ at movie set death
Film director Joel Souza says he is “gutted by the loss of my friend and colleague” Halyna Hutchins, in his first statement since a gun accident on the set of a movie in New Mexico. Ms Hutchins was killed and Souza wounded when a prop gun with a live round was fired by actor
Mourners pay respects to Kenyan athlete, Tirop
Leading athletes have joined hundreds of mourners at the funeral of Kenyan runner Agnes Tirop, who was stabbed to death in her home. Her husband, Ibrahim Rotich, appeared in court this week as a suspect in her killing. Ms Tirop was being buried at her parents’ home in Nandi County, Kenya, on what would
Serie A: Ibrahimovic scores at both ends as Milan beat nine-man Bologna to go top
AC Milan moved top of Serie A on Saturday after winning 4-2 at nine-man Bologna after having thrown away a two-goal half-time lead with the hosts already down to 10. Ismael Bennacer put Milan ahead for the second time six minutes from the end before Zlatan Ibrahimovic sealed a hard-fought win against a Bologna
Time to change Igbo victim mentality
True, Ndigbo are endangered species in today’s Nigeria. There is no gainsaying the fact that Ndigbo of whatever breed have suffered unimaginable neglect, marginalisation and even exclusion where it mattered most in recent times! The situation Ndigbo find themselves in today’s Nigeria is pathetic enough but, a cursory look around will also reveal that Ndigbo
FBNH confirms Otedola’s 5% acquisition worth N22.28bn
•Adenuga still largest shareholder with 17% stake •Odukale family owns 12% holdings Businessman, Mr. Femi Otedola and his nominee, Calvados Global Services Limited have acquired a total of 1,818,551,625 units of shares worth N22.28 billion from the FBN Holdings’ issued share capital of 35,895,292,791. This was confirmed by FBNH’s Company Secretary, Mr Seyi Kosoko, in
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