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Barclays CEO Staley quits over Epstein relationship
British bank Barclays on Monday said chief executive Jes Staley had quit ahead of contesting the outcome of a UK probe into historical links with convicted s** offender Jeffrey Epstein. Barclays, which had supported Staley during the investigation, added in a statement that the preliminary conclusion “makes no findings that Mr Staley saw, or was…
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Zamfara reopens weekly markets, retains ban on sale of animals
Zamfara State Government has reopened some weekly markets that were closed some months ago due to insecurity situation but still banned the sales of animals in those markets. In a press release, the Commissioner of information Alhaji Ibrahim Magaji Dosara said, the reopening of the markets was a result of an improvement in the security…
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Odili: Democracy no longer safe under Buhari -Southern group
The Southern Nigeria Frontier has condemned the invasion of the residence Justice Mary Odili of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The group made this known in a statement by its spokesperson, Olufemi Lawson, titled, ‘Invasion of Justice Mary Odili’s Residence; Democracy no longer safe under Buhari, says Southern group’. The statement read, “The Southern Nigeria…
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Lagos govt launches virtual book review programme for students
The Lagos State Office of Sustainable Development Goals and Investment has launched a virtual book review for students in the state. According to the statement released on Sunday, the platform is part of the state’s strategy to promote literacy among students. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals and Investment, Solape Hammond,…
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Secure spot in Champions League knockout stage, Mueller urges Bayern
Thomas Mueller says Bayern Munich must use the criticism from their shock German Cup disaster to help them secure a spot in the Champions League knockout phase by beating Benfica on Tuesday. “When FC Bayern crashes out of the cup with a 5-0 defeat, it’s clear that one or two comments are made that are…
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Inter-tribal marriages among corps members foster unity – NYSC
The Director, Corps Welfare and Health Services, National Youth Service Corps, Mr Benjamin Ayo-Omotade, on Sunday said inter-tribal marriages among the corps members have continued to foster national unity. Ayo-Omotade made this known while addressing the 2021 Batch ‘C’ (Stream 1) members deployed to Ondo State, at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Ikare-Akoko. According…
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PDP is back, stronger –Oni
A former Ekiti governor, Chief Segun Oni, says the successful conduct of PDP elective National Convention is an indication that the party is back, stronger and ready to salvage Nigeria. Oni said this in a statement he issued on Sunday in Abuja. He described the emergence of PDP new National Working Committee as a good…
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Masari’s chief of staff disowns 2023 campaign posters
The Chief of Staff to Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State, Alhaji Muntari Lawal, on Sunday, in Katsina, emphatically said he had no plans to contest for any political office in the 2023 elections. Lawal stated this in reaction to his posters being pasted around the state indicating his intention to contest for senator. “I…
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Obi Cubana, Mr Ibu, UAE envoy honoured at Nollywood New Yam Festival
Businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, also known as Obi Cubana and John Okafor also known as Mr Ibu, were honoured with traditional titles at the 2021 Nollywood New Yam Festival. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that also honoured is Dr Fahad Al Taffaq, the Ambassador of United Arab Emirate to Nigeria. NAN reports that the event…
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Gombe gov’s wife gives 500 women N10m grant
About 500 less privileged Gombe women have received N20,000 each totalling N10m to cushion the effect of hardship in the state. Speaking during the disbursement on Saturday, the wife of Gombe State Governor, Asma’u Yahaya, said the N10m given to indigent women would serve as a grant, to start up their businesses, improve on the…
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