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Nigerian Bayode breaks Guinness record in ‘Longest Marathon Reading Aloud’
Bayode Olawunmi-Treasures, a Guinness Book of Record holder, has commenced another edition of “Read Aloud contest”, which will run for 480 hours, from Dec. 1 to Dec. 21. Olawunmi-Treasures, the Chief Executive Officer of I Read Afrika Foundation, in a statement on Sunday, said the 2021 edition of the contest is aimed at spurring reading
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Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover AK-47, others in Delta
Police in Delta have nabbed a suspected kidnapper and recovered AK-47 rifle and others ammunition from him. DSP Bright Edafe, the police spokesman in the state said in a statement issued on Sunday in Warri that operatives, in collaboration with local vigilantes arrested the suspect on Dec. 2. He stated that the 26-year-old suspect and
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NDLEA arrests 72-year-old man, five undergraduates over 5,721.92kg of hard drugs
A 72-year-old man and five undergraduate students are some of the suspects the NDLEA arrested in a week-long operation to seize hard drugs and arrest offenders. The raids, across nine states and at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, yielded 5,721.92 kilogrammes of Indian hemp and other drugs. The 72-year-old man, Emmanuel Akanbi was
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Auchi Polytechnic Rectorship: ASUP chairman under fire over alleged endorsement of candidate
From Tony Osauzo, Benin Protest from members of? the Auchi Polytechnic chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), weekend forced chirman of the Union, Mr. Lawani Jimoh, to tender apology for not consulting members of the union before endorsing a candidate for the vacant position of rector of the Polytechnic. At a highly
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APC, PDP in war of words over Osinbajo’s visit to Niger
From John Adams, Minna The one day visit by Vice President Yemi Osinbanjo to Niger state has triggered a verbal war between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the main opposition party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Professor Osibanjo, it could be recalled, flew into the ancient town of Bida on Saturday
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Senator Dimka trains Plateau youths against drug abuse
From Gyang Bere, Jos Deputy Chairman Senate Committee on Narcotics and Senator representing Plateau Central, Sen. Hezekiah Ayuba Dimka has trained over 280 Plateau youths on the dangers of drug abuse and how it affect their productivity in the competitive economy in Nigeria. He noted that the provision of quality services that will enhance the
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NISS reiterates commitment to effective soil management for food, nutrition security
From Felix Ikem, Nsukka Nigeria Institute of Soil Science, (NISS), South East Zone has reiterated the commitment of the institute in ensuring good soil management for sustainable agricultural production for food and nutrition security in Nigeria. Prof Charles Asadu, the South East NISS Zonal Coordinator disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Nsukka on
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Defection: Why Federal High Court lacks jurisdiction to hear PDP suit against me — Gov. Umahi
From: Godwin Tsa, Abuja Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi state and his deputy, Dr. Eric Kelechi Igwe have challenged the jurisdictional powers of the Federal High Court to entertain the suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), seeking their removal from office on the basis of their defection to the All Progressive Congress (APC). In
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SA to Gov Obiano on vigilante reconciles waring security chiefs in Anambra
From David Onwuchekwa, Nnewi The Special Adviser to Governor Willie Obiano on Vigilante Service, Chief Rommy Ezeonwuka has hosted a meeting of market security chiefs, officials and commanders in Nnewi and Onitsha. The meeting took place on Friday at Rojenny Tourist and Games Village, Oba Anambra State. It reportedly had in attendance, the Chief Security
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Taraba APC on verge of collapse as stakeholders threaten to burn their broom
Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The crisis rocking the Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have taken a nosedive as some critical stakeholders of the party are threatening to collapse the entire party structure into another political party, following what they called negligence of the chapter of the party by the national leadership.
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Ibadan NBA Law Week: Makinde hosts Akeredolu, Abiodun, Jega, Akpata, ors to find solutions to Nigeria’s challenges
Sola Adeyemo, Ibadan Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State will on Tuesday play host to many eminent personalities in the country in an effort to find solutions to the myriad of problems plaguing the socio-economic wellbeing of the country, particularly insecurity. Among them are his counterparts from Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), Prince
Indonesia Semeru volcanic eruption kills 13
Ten people trapped after Indonesia’s Semeru volcano erupted have been evacuated to safety, the country’s disaster mitigation agency (BNPB) said on Sunday, as the death toll from the disaster climbed to at least 13 and with dozens injured. Semeru, the tallest mountain on Java island, threw up towers of ash and hot clouds on
Biden, Putin set to talk about Ukraine in video call Tuesday
U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a video call on Tuesday, with the two leaders set to discuss the tense situation in Ukraine. “Biden will underscore U.S. concerns with Russian military activities on the border with Ukraine and reaffirm the United States’ support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity
Pakistan receives $3bn loan from S’Arabia
Pakistan on Saturday received a $3 billion loan from Saudi Arabia, the prime minister’s finance adviser said, as part of an economic support package. The South Asian country has faced growing economic challenges, with high inflation, sliding forex reserves, a widening current account deficit and a depreciating currency, reports Reuters. Pakistan’s total liquid foreign
Bundesliga: Lewandowski nets double as Bayern down Dortmund
Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Bayern Munich opened up a four-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga with a 3-2 win at second-placed Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Julian Brandt and Erling Haaland scored Dortmund’s goals at Signal Iduna Park, but Lewandowski netted and converted the winning penalty, either side of a Kingsley Coman
La Liga: Betis inflict Barca’s first defeat under Xavi, Atletico stunned by Mallorca
Barcelona suffered their first defeat under Xavi Hernandez on Saturday as they were beaten by Real Betis before Atletico Madrid lost at home to Mallorca in a day of shocks in La Liga. Barca’s 1-0 loss to Betis inflicted another blow on their hopes of catching La Liga’s top four. And Atletico’s 2-1 defeat
City, Liverpool leapfrog Chelsea at top of Premier League
Manchester City and Liverpool took advantage of Chelsea’s slip-up at West Ham on Saturday to climb above Thomas Tuchel’s men in the three-way race for the Premier League title. Defending champions City ended the day on top of the table after a 3-1 stroll at struggling Watford after Liverpool’s last-gasp 1-0 win at Wolves.
Gen. Mohammed Wushishi, Nigeria’s ex-army chief, is dead
A former Chief of Army Staff, Mohammed Wushishi, is dead. The Niger State Government announced late Saturday that Wushishi, a retired general, died Saturday at a London hospital at the age of 81. The late general was the chief of army staff in the Second Republic during the Shehu Shagari presidency. Mary Noel-Berje, media aide
LG autonomy: Panacea for national development (3)
Introduction Anthony Albanese once opined that despite the enormous role that local government plays in our daily lives, the Constitution makes not one mention of it. On this note, we continue our discourse on the above vexed issue. The autonomy of Local Governments In its simplest term, the word ‘autonomy’ means independence in
Broda Shaggi, Ajebo, Mr Macaroni make top ten best videos on YouTube
The top ten list of best creators and hilarious video released by YouTube serves as proof that Nigerians do love comic entertainment as Broda Shaggi, House of Ajebo, Mc Macaroni tops the chat. Nigeria’s top 10 creators on YouTube this year reflects the growing popularity of original content produced by Nigerian creators on the
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