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APGA: Tension, as Kano appeal court resumes sitting
From Fred Itua, Abuja Feelers from Victor Oye leadership of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) have revealed that there is palpable tension since the resumed court hearing on the appeal in Kano on Thursday. The notice of appeal signed by Wole Olanipekun, also had the names of Dr Onyechi Ikpeazu, Patrick IN Ikwueto, Ken Mozia,
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Cholera kills four in Kogi
From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja Four people are said to have died as a result of a cholera outbreak in Daba, an agrarian community in Kupa South in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State. According to an indigene of the community Abubakar Suleiman, who spoke to reporters on Thursday, the community which has about 200
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EFCC arraigns BDC operator for misappropriation
From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Yusuf Yakubu before Honourable Justice Sanusi Ma’aji of the Kano State High Court on a one-count charge of misappropriation. The defendant allegedly obtained the sum of $870,000 from the complainant under the pretext of changing the same
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NIN enrolment: Nigeria, Korea boosts eGovt expansion
From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Republic of Korea, through its grant aid agency, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Office in Nigeria, has signed a new project agreement worth $13 million with the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. The agreement which was signed in Abuja is aimed to further boost the eGovernment expansion in Nigeria,
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Herdsmen attack: IPOB deploys ESN to Enugu
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Angered by the recent barbaric killings of indigenes of Ehamufu and Ogbuji in Isi Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State by suspected herdsmen on Sunday, the People of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has deployed its security wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN) to avert the incidents. Media and Publicity
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ASCETA threatens to sanction unproductive Staff
Daniel Kanu The management of Abia state College of Education, Technical, Arochukwu has set up a committee to review the performance of all staff with a view to sanction the unproductive ones. Provost of the college, Dr Phillips Nto announced this yesterday in a meeting he held with academic staff. He said the committee
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Kaduna: NYSC seeks cooperation, tolerance with new host community
From Sola Ojo, Kaduna The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has appealed to the people of the new host community where the camp is being temporarily relocated by the Kaduna State Government to cooperate and be tolerant with its activities through the three weeks orientation exercise. The Service had deployed a total of 2,300 2021
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Subsidise cost of drilling, Ale tells government
By Vivian Onyebukwa National President of Association of Water Well Drilling Rig Owners and Practitioners, Michael Ale, has called on government to subsidise the cost of drilling borehole to the poor masses. Ale said that drilling in different communities is not enough, but creating subsidy. He described water as life and recommended subsidy as part
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NACC seeks stronger ties, empowerment with US embassy in Nigeria
By Henry Uche, Lagos The Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) is seeking a stronger relationship, collaboration and empowerment from the commercial section of the United States Embassy through its consulate in Lagos, Nigeria. Making this solicitation during the week, the National President of NACC, Dame Adebola Williams, who made this request at a courtesy visit
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Niger APC Crisis: Go and face your corruption charges, Niger APC tells embattled state chairman
From John Adams, Minna The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Niger State has urged the suspended Chairman of the party in the state, Engineer Jibrin Imam, to go and face his corruption charges and stop meddling in party affairs until the court decides his fate. The party reminded the embattled chairman that his suspension alongside
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Lagos goes after unregistered veterinarians, inaugurates Task Force
…as FG gives 60-day ultimatum for registration Muritala Ayinla In a bid to ensure that diseased animals and moribund livestock are timely detected and quarantined at entry points in the state, the Lagos State Government, Thursday inaugurated 11-man Task Force on Veterinary Practice Premises, saying that it was giving greater priority to the development of
Former NFF President, Gen. Dominic Oneya, Is Dead
A former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Brigadier-General Dominic Obukadata Oneya is dead. It was learnt that Oneya passed on Thursday morning at his home in the Effurun GRA in the Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. The deceased hailed from Agbarho Kingdom of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta. He died
Messi set to sign new Barca deal, may face Ronaldo weekend
Lionel Messi could be set for a quick return to action for Barcelona with a contract expected in the coming hours. As things stand, the Argentine remains a free agent, but as reported this morning, it’s expected a new contract with Barcelona will be signed imminently. But despite Messi only returning from his holiday in Ibiza on
Cole holds boxing clinic in Lagos
*Keen to discover next Ajagba Charles Ogundiya Undefeated Nigerian boxer, Gifted Cole, is set to hold a one-day Boxing Clinic for prospective pugilists in Lagos on August 14. The Ajegunle-born boxer like many Nigerians was not impressed by the lack of representation of the country’s boxers at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. To this effect,
Man Utd open talks with agent of Atletico midfielder, Saul
Manchester United are in talks with the agent of Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez. The Manchester Evening News says United have made contact with the agent of Saul over a possible transfer. It’s been an excellent summer of business so far for United with the arrival of Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund all sewn up and the arrival of Raphael Varane
JUST IN: 35 corps members test positive for COVID-19 at Ogun NYSC camp
Olufemi Adediran, Abeokuta At least 35 corps members have tested positive for COVID-19 at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp in Sagamu, Ogun State. The state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists in Abeokuta on the upsurge of the third wave of COVID-19 in the state.
Rachel Oniga for burial Aug. 27
Nollywood actress, Rachel Oniga, will be laid to rest on August 27, 2021. The deceased son, Mr Tunji Oniga, made this known on Wednesday in Lagos, adding that the wake keep will hold August 26 at her residence in Magodo, Lagos State. According to him, the late Nollywood star would be laid to rest
Mexico sues US gunmakers over arms trafficking
The Mexican government has sued some of the biggest US gun manufacturers, accusing them of fuelling bloodshed through reckless business practices. The lawsuit alleges that the companies knew they were contributing to illegal arms trafficking, which has been linked to many deaths, reports the BBC. Officials say Mexico is seeking as much as $10bn
Lightning kills 17 wedding party guests
At least 17 members of a wedding party have died in Bangladesh after being struck by lightning, officials said. Fourteen other people, including the groom, were injured. The bride was not with the wedding party, reports the BBC. The party was disembarking from a boat at the riverside town of Shibganj, heading towards the
Afenifere salutes judiciary on Sunday Igboho, aides’ verdicts
Sola Adeyemo, Ibadan The pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has praised the two Nigerian judges who delivered judgments on two cases involving the Yoruba activist, Mr. Sunday Adeyemo (Igboho) and his detained aides on Wednesday. In a release signed by the organisation’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, Afenifere stated that “the verdicts given
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