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Ofurumapepe cup: Senator Seriake Dickson distributes sports kits to 76 communities
From Fred Itua, Abuja The senator representing Bayelsa West in the National Assembly, Henry Seriake Dickson, has distributed sports kits running into millions of naira to 76 communities in his Senatorial District. The senator distributed the materials on Saturday while flagging off draws/presentation of kits to the seventy six communities participating in the maiden edition
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2023: Kaduna women, youths schooled on winning strategies
From Sola Ojo, Kaduna For better chances ahead of the 2023 elections in Nigerian and Kaduna State in particular, a group of women and youths have been trained on advocacy, lobby and other communications strategies by Legal Awareness for Nigerian Women (LAWN/LEADS) under its six-month “We-You-PRO project. The project which is being implemented by Legal Awareness
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Ex-President Jonathan urges Africa to harness diversities for greatness
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Africa nations to harness their diversities and differences for greatness. He made the call at the 2021 “Democracy Dialogue” with the theme “Democracy and the Unity of State” organised by the foundation in Abuja Jonathan, who is the founder of the foundation, said that the diversity of Africa
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160 students bag First Class as FUTA convocates Nov. 26
One hundred and sixty students of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) will be graduating with First Class as the institution holds its 32nd convocation between Nov. 26 and Nov. 27. Prof. Joseph Fuwape, FUTA Vice Chancellor, disclosed this on Friday in Akure at a news briefing heralding the convocation and the 40th anniversary of
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Political stability, social security, key to united Nigeria- Yahaya Bello
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has described political stability and social security for the people as major factors needed to thrive a united Nigeria. Yahaya stated this while delivering his goodwill message at the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation’s Policy Dialogue with the theme: “Democracy and Unity of State” held on Friday, in Abuja. He said that
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Gov. Ugwuanyi honours BBN winner, Whitemoney
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Friday, hosted Hazel Onoduenyi, the 2021 winner of Big Brother Naija (BBN) Season Six edition. Onoduenyi, popularly known as Whitemoney, in October emerged the winner of the reality television show entitled ‘Shine Ya Eye’. Receiving the Enugu indigene at the Government House, Ugwuanyi commended him for his uncommon
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Akeredolu appoints Prof. Ologunorisa as OAUSTECH VC
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has approved the appointment of Prof. Temi Emmanuel Ologunorisa as the Vice-Chancellor of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Richard Olatunde, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, on Friday in Akure. According to the statement, the appointment
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All Nigeria Players Union will be different from others –Iloenyosi
Chikelue Iloenyosi is a former Super Eagles player who represented the country in many international competitions before quitting active football. After his retirement from football, he set up an NGO known as 042 Football Legends Association with the sole aim of ensuring good welfare for both retired and serving players. Presently, he is the national
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Morocco 2022 race: Super Falcons begin camping on Monday
Nine –time African champions, Nigeria will set up a training camp in the Federal Capital, Abuja as from Monday, as part of preparations for the final round of qualification series for the 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations holding in Morocco in the summer of next year. Head Coach Randy Waldrum has selected an equal
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Nigerian boxer, Gifted Cole, Mexican in royal rumble
Nigeria’s US-based middleweight boxer, Gifted Cole will aim at extending his unbeaten streak when he returns to the squared ropes in a ten-round bout against Mexican Miguel Lopez Medina in Gulican, Sinaloa Mexico today. Cole, who is the title holder of WBF junior middleweight champion, Global Boxing Federation super middle weight and Universal Boxing Federation
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Davido Set To Donate N250m Raised To Orphanages
Nigerian hip-hop star, Davido has announced his intention to donate a sum of N250 million he raised from some friends and fans to orphanages across the country. Davido disclosed this in a statement which he signed and released on his Instagram handle, @Davido. While he was able to raise N200 million he said he
Unrest in Portland as Kyle Rittenhouse verdict divides US
About 200 protesters in Portland, Oregon, broke windows and threw objects at police on Friday night as reaction poured in after a jury cleared Kyle Rittenhouse over the shooting deaths of two people at an anti-racism protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last year. Portland police declared a riot after “violent, destructive behavior by a significant part of
House passes Biden’s $1.75trn social spending bill, sending to Senate
President Joe Biden’s $1.75 trillion bill to bolster the social safety net and fight climate change passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday and headed to the Senate, where divided moderates and liberals still need to reach agreement. The House passed the measure in a 220-213 vote, which was postponed for hours by an angry
China tennis star will reappear in public ‘soon’ – Global Times editor
Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has been staying in her own home “freely” and will make a public appearance “soon”, Global Times editor-in-chief Hu Xijin, a prominent state-media journalist, said on Saturday. Former doubles world number one Peng has not been seen or heard from publicly since she said on Chinese social media on
Man United could be without Paul Pogba for up to 12 weeks
• Midfielder injured thigh on international duty with France • ‘Stalwart’ Harry Maguire backed by Ole Gunnar Solskjær Paul Pogba could be out until February because of the thigh injury sustained with France, leaving Manchester United to try to arrest their slide without their record signing. The midfielder is beginning his recuperation in Dubai and Ole
Djokovic says Peng situation horrifying, says tennis must unite
World number one Novak Djokovic said tennis must stand together over the apparent disappearance of Chinese player Peng Shuai and described the ongoing situation as horrific. Former doubles world number one Peng has not been seen or heard from publicly since saying on Chinese social media on Nov. 2 that former vice-premier Zhang Gaoli
Brazil’s President says UAE wants to buy two Brazilian soccer teams
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Friday that the United Arab Emirates wants to buy two soccer teams in Brazil. Bolsonaro, who has just returned from a trip to the UAE, did not give any details about which teams, but said he suggested Rio de Janeiro’s Botafogo. His sons support the club, reports Reuters.
Peng situation may force IOC to take hard line with China, says Pound
With concern over the safety of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai growing into a global cause, the International Olympic Committee could be pushed into taking a hard line with the 2022 Beijing Olympic hosts, senior IOC member D*** Pound told Reuters. Former doubles world number one Peng has not been seen or heard from
I signed police statement dictated by Princess under duress, Baba Ijesha claims
I signed police statement dictated by Princess under duress, Baba Ijesha claims Nollywood actor, James Olanrewaju also known as Baba Ijesha, who is currently being charged assaulting a 14 year old minor, yesterday told an Ikeja Special Offences Court, Lagos that he was forced to sign a police statement which was dictated by popular comedienne, Damilola
NAFDAC evacuates over N3bn banned, falsified drugs in two warehouses
NAFDAC evacuates over N3bn banned, falsified drugs in two warehouses …begins raid in markets, supermarkets for smuggled, unregistered products The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has confiscated banned and falsified drugs estimated to be worth over N3 Billion in Lagos State. This came as the Agency revealed it has
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