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Leadership tussle: Tiv people in Nasarawa resolved differences
Linus Oota, Lafia The tussle for the leadership of the Tiv people in Nasarawa state which lingered for over four years has been resolved. Former vice chancellor, University of Agriculture makurdi Prof Emmanuel Kucha stated this weekend in Imom, Obi local government area of the state, the headquarters of the Tiv people in Nasarawa state
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Yuletide; Army announces extension of Ex-Ayem-Akpatuma, Atilogwu-Udo, Crocodile smile from Dec 23 to Jan, 7
Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian army has announced the extension of some of its operations and exercises across the country. It listed the exercises to include Exercises AYEM AKPATUMA II, ATILOGWU UDO I and CROCODILE SMILE IV from the 23rd of December 2019 to 7th of January, 2020. The army says the extension was necessitated
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Proffer solution to social media problems, FG urges stakeholders
The Federal Government has called on the media industry to proffer media-driven solutions to social media challenges, saying the ongoing review of media regulations is not intended to weaken it. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, gave the advice on Sunday, at the Annual General Meeting of
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DIG, DCP in trouble over withdrawal of criminal charges against Eunisell MD, others
Godwin Tsa Two senior police officers, a Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Michael Anthony Ogbizi and a Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Legal Department, DCP Augustine Sanomi, are currently in trouble over their alleged role in the controversial withdrawal of criminal charges against an Industrial Chemist and
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Sylva reiterates FG’s commitment to take-off of Waltersmith Modular Refinery
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, says the Federal Government will continue to support efforts to ensure the take-off of Waltersmith Modular Refinery by May 2020. Sylva gave the assurance during an inspection tour of the refinery construction site located in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. The News Agency
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Teaching in 2 or more universities not unusual – ASUU President
Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, National President, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has said that it is not a crime for lecturers to teach in two different universities. Ogunyemi, who said this when he appeared on News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja on Sunday, said that the diversity usually offer the opportunity of comparing
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Electronic import duty exemption certificate will address revenue losses – Minister
Mrs Zainab Ahmed, the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, says the plan to deploy Electronic Import Duty Exemption Certificate (IDEC) by the Federal Government will address revenue losses. Ahmed said those losses were caused by manual processing of applications. The minister stated this at a stakeholders’ meeting on the introduction of E-Solution for
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Ondo 2020: Deputy denies rumours of rift with Governor
Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Ondo State Deputy Governor Mr Agboola Ajayi has denied rumours making the round that he has fallen out with Governor Rotimi Akeredolu over the 2020 governorship election in the state. Ajayi, who spoke while addressing the people of Apoi in Eseodo Local Government Area of the state at the weekend, blamed the
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Peace returns to Benue/Taraba Communities
Rose Ejembi, Makurdi Relative peace has been restored in several troubled communities of Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba States following the intervention of the Defence Headquarters through the Military spike operation codenamed Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS). Daily Sun confirmed from locals from the various communities during a tour of some of the affected areas in Benue
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22 year old trains 90 youths on building phone mobile application
A 22 year old man Oluwatobi Shokunbi, on Sunday in Abuja, trained no fewer than 90 youths on how to build a mobile application through phones using a framework called “reactnative”. Shotunbi, the founder of “reactnative”, said the training was to leverage on technology to engage and empower Nigerian youths productively by building the mobile
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Sowore: I didn’t receive any letter from US lawmakers – Malami
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN) has denied being in receipt of any correspondence from lawmakers of the United State of America over the re-arrest and continued detention of convener of the #RevolutionNow Protest, Omoyele Sowore. In a statement that his media aide, Dr. Umar Gwandu signed and
Macron visits French troops in Cote d’Ivoire on visit to boost fight against Islamists
French President Emmanuel Macron is on a visit to Cote d’Ivoire where he visited French troops and held talks with President Alassane Ouattara aimed at strengthening cooperation against Islamist militants in the region. Macron arrived in Cote d’Ivoire on Friday to celebrate an early Christmas with French troops, saying Paris would work to give “new
Afghan president wins 2nd term in preliminary vote count
Afghanistan’s election commission said the president has won a second term, earning 50.64% of a preliminary vote count announced Sunday, but his opponents can still challenge the result. The September 28 presidential poll results have been repeatedly delayed amid accusations of misconduct and technical problems with counting ballots. Ashraf Ghani appears to have beaten out
Club World Cup: Exhausted Klopp hails wonderful night for Liverpool
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp hailed his team’s Club World Cup victory over Flamengo as a “wonderful night” and said the European champions had again shown the power of their self-belief. An extra-time goal from Roberto Firmino proved decisive after Flamengo had proven to be a match for Klopp’s Premier League leaders for large parts of
Club World Cup: Exhausted Klopp hails wonderful night for Liverpool
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp hailed his team’s Club World Cup victory over Flamengo as a “wonderful night” and said the European champions had again shown the power of their self-belief. An extra-time goal from Roberto Firmino proved decisive after Flamengo had proven to be a match for Klopp’s Premier League leaders for large parts of
Asisat Oshoala scores in Barca victory against Granadilla Tenerife
Asisat Oshoala scored her eight league goal in 12 appearances for FC Barcelona on Saturday against Granadilla Tenerife. Oshoala netted in the 17th minute, scoring the opener as Barcelona wrapped up a 3-1 win. Barcelona extended their winning run in all competitions to 14 and took their unbeaten streak to 20, the last time they
Asisat Oshoala scores in Barca victory against Granadilla Tenerife
Asisat Oshoala scored her eight league goal in 12 appearances for FC Barcelona on Saturday against Granadilla Tenerife. Oshoala netted in the 17th minute, scoring the opener as Barcelona wrapped up a 3-1 win. Barcelona extended their winning run in all competitions to 14 and took their unbeaten streak to 20, the last time they
Asisat Oshoala scores in Barca victory against Granadilla Tenerife
Asisat Oshoala scored her eight league goal in 12 appearances for FC Barcelona on Saturday against Granadilla Tenerife. Oshoala netted in the 17th minute, scoring the opener as Barcelona wrapped up a 3-1 win. Barcelona extended their winning run in all competitions to 14 and took their unbeaten streak to 20, the last time they
Asisat Oshoala scores in Barca victory against Granadilla Tenerife
Asisat Oshoala scored her eight league goal in 12 appearances for FC Barcelona on Saturday against Granadilla Tenerife. Oshoala netted in the 17th minute, scoring the opener as Barcelona wrapped up a 3-1 win. Barcelona extended their winning run in all competitions to 14 and took their unbeaten streak to 20, the last time they
Daley Blind diagnosed with heart condition
Ajax and Netherlands defender Daley Blind has been diagnosed with a heart condition after suffering from dizziness during the Champions League game against Valencia on December 10. The ex-Manchester United player, 29, has missed the last two matches of the year and will not rejoin training in January as he continues his recovery. Ajax said
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