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Nigeria @ 60: Only peace, patriotism can deepen development, says NEPAD boss
Fred Ezeh, Abuja National Coordinator, New Partnership for Africa’s Development, Princess Gloria Akobundu, has challenged Nigerians to promote to cause of peace, oneness and patriotism as that’s only gateway to speedy socioeconomic development. This, she said, will ensure that the labour of the forefathers and other heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the peace …
The Sun Nigeria.
Akase dedicates Humanitarian Award to Gov Ortom
Rose Ejembi, Makurdi Chief Press Secretary to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, Mr Terver Akase has dedicated the One Star Gold Award presented to him by Makurdi Lions Club to his principal. Akase was recently honoured by the Makurdi Lions Club in recognition of what the group described as his ‘Dedicated Humanitarian Services’ in …
The Sun Nigeria.
Tech Experience Centre represents our vision for digital Nigeria – Pantami
Chinenye Anuforo The Tech Experience Centre, an ambitious technology project aimed at bridging the gap to cutting-edge technology for millions of Nigerians, has been described as strategic to the Federal Government’s plan to build a digital Nigeria for all citizens. The foregoing was disclosed by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali …
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Ondo 2020: ADC collapses structure into APC
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Five days to the Ondo State governorship election, the state chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has collapsed its structure into the All Progressives Congress (APC). Members of the party at an elaborate event at the weekend announced their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and promised to work for …
The Sun Nigeria.
No part of Ogun will suffer infrastructure neglect – Abiodun
. . .vows to complete roads, other projects abandoned by predecessor Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has declared that no part of the state will suffer infrastructure neglect, noting capital projects will be evenly executed in the three senatorial districts of the state. The governor equally expressed the commitment of his …
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Restructure Nigeria now –Fayemi
By Wilfred Eya Ekiti State governor and chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum(NJF), Kayode Fayemi has said time has come for Nigerians to confront the reality of restructuring the country.He said it was time to figure out a structure that is more responsive to the yearnings of the population, cautioning that the Nigerian federation is currently …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ondo Guber: Youths pledge support for Akeredolu
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Youths from the 18 Local Government Areas of Ondo State have thrown their weight behind the re-election of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu who is seeking a re-election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing him as a performer. The youths said their support for Governor Akeredolu was as a result …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ondo Guber: PDP denies alliance with ZLP
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied any form of alliance with the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in the state. The Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Kennedy Peretei described the rumour as “a typical tale by the moonlight, often told during election period.” He said “for …
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Japan pledges more support for Nigeria
Japan has pledged to sustain its support for Nigeria especially in the health sector towards the development of the country. Mr Kikuta Yutaka, Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria said this on Sunday, while speaking with News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), in Abuja.Yutaka was reacting to the Aug. 25, declaration of Nigeria as a polio free nation by …
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Biden leads by 10 points as majority of Americans say Trump could have avoided coronavirus
Democrat Joe Biden opened his widest lead in a month in the U.S. presidential race after President Donald Trump tested positive for the coronavirus, and a majority of Americans think Trump could have avoided infection if he had taken the virus more seriously, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Sunday. The Oct. 2-3 national …
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EPL: W’Ham end Leicester’s 100% start, Saints bag Baggies 2-0
West Ham picked up where they left off against Wolves last weekend with another impressive display to end Leicester’s 100% winning start to the season. Boss David Moyes was again absent from the touchline as he continues to recover from coronavirus, but as in last weekend’s 4-0 victory, it did not hamper the Hammers, …
Porto reject Man United’s £15.4m offer for Telles
Manchester United’s hopes of signing Porto’s Alex Telles appear to be fading after their £15.4m offer for the left-back was rejected by the Portuguese champions. United are running out of a time to secure a deal for the Brazil international, with the transfer window closing for Premier League clubs at 11pm on Monday. While …
JUST IN: Shooting in Akure as PDP, APC supporters clash
There was heavy shooting Sunday morning along Oba Adeshida Road in Akure, the Ondo State capital, as a face off between supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress(APC) escalated. The early morning clash was said to have been a reprisal attack over the killing of an APC member in …
EPL: Klopp wary of threat posed by improved Aston Villa
Liverpool won the Premier League by a country mile last season whereas Aston Villa stayed up by a single point, but there is little chance of Jürgen Klopp taking anything for granted at Villa Park on Sunday evening. Villa gave a still-unbeaten Liverpool one of their biggest frights of the early part of last season, leading …
Australia’s COVID-19 hotspot cases inch up, officials still optimistic
New daily coronavirus infections in Australia’s hotspot of Victoria climbed back to double digits on Sunday with 12 cases recorded but authorities said the state is on track to be able to ease its social distancing restrictions in coming weeks. The dozen new coronavirus cases follow eight infections reported on Saturday and single-digit numbers …
Djokovic: Replace line judges with technology
Novak Djokovic’s relationship with line officials has been difficult of late and the Serbian risked their wrath again on Saturday when he suggested they were unnecessary. The 33-year-old world number one was dramatically defaulted in the U.S. Open fourth round after inadvertently hitting a female line judge in the throat with a loose ball. …
Trump Covid diagnosis shortens Pompeo’s Asia trip
The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, will cut short his trip to east Asia following the hospitalisation of Donald Trump with Covid-19. Pompeo would leave for Japan on Sunday but would not go to Mongolia and South Korea as originally planned, the State Department said. Pompeo was meant to visit all three countries from …
US welcomes transitional govt in Mali
The United States said on Saturday that it welcomed the establishment of a transitional government in Mali as “an initial step towards a return to constitutional order.” In late September, President Bah Ndaw, a retired colonel appointed president of the transition, named veteran diplomat Moctar Ouane as interim prime minister. The men will be …
Sudanese govt, armed groups sign final peace deal
The Sudanese Government and armed groups, on Saturday, signed a final peace deal in South Sudan’s capital Juba to end armed conflicts. The signing ceremony was broadcast live by Sudan’s official TV, reports Xinhua. It was attended by South Sudan President Salva Kiir, Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and Sudan’s Prime …
Aviation outlook worse than expected, says Airbus executive
The outlook for the aviation industry has deteriorated again due to rising coronavirus infections and renewed travel restrictions, Airbus chief operating officer Michael Schoellhorn was quoted as saying on Saturday. With air travel at a fraction of normal levels due to restrictions and travellers’ fears related to the pandemic, airlines have slowed deliveries of …
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