Reps approve $8b, €490m loan requests by Buhari
The House of Representatives yesterday gave the nod for President Muhammadu Buhari to take a loan of $8,325,526,537 as requested by him. The
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Nonagenarian couple’s platinum advice to young husbands and wives: Why we’ve remained happily married for 70 years
The story of the nonagenarian couple, Ogbueshi George Nduka Onyemenem of Asaba, Delta State and his wife, Anne Odoegbulem of Afor-Ibeku, Aboh-Mbaise, Imo
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Cholera outbreak cause of seven deaths in Enugu market -Commissioner
The Enugu State Ministry of Health says that cholera was the cause of deaths of seven persons in the New Artisan Market. It
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Anyanacho eyes medal in Tokyo
Thirteen years after Chika Chukwumerije won a bronze medal in the taekwondo event of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, 22-year-old Elizabeth Anyanacho, who is
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At last, Adeboye writes Prophet TB Joshua’s wife
General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye has condoled with family of late founder of Synagogue Church
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Buhari approves N6.25b for ranching in Katsina, N5b released already –Masari
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the sum of N6.25 billion for his home state, Katsina, to kickstart ranching. Senior Special Assistant to the President
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Azikiwe varsity slashes school fees after students’ protest
After five days of protestations by students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, the management of the institution on Friday reduced fees
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NBC bars TV, radio stations from reporting ‘details’ of insurgent, bandit attacks
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has directed electronic media in the country to desist from reporting details of attacks by bandits and insurgents
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BREAKING: Ekiti FA chairman Olanlege, five other members released from prison
Ekiti Football Association Chairman Bayo Olanlege and five other members of the association have been released from Prison 24 hours after they were
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Igbo journalists lampoon FG and NASS on the failed NBC and NPC amendment bills
Onu Igbo, an association of Igbo journalists has condemned in strong terms the Federal Government and the Federal House of Representatives’ futile attempt
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Reps in rowdy session as deputy speaker skips controversial e-transmission clause
Session at the House of Representatives is rowdy again as the Deputy Speaker, Ahmed Wase, skipped Section 52 where consideration of the Electoral
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Fed Govt declares July 20, 21 public holidays
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 20 and Wednesday, July 21, 2021, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Interior
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BREAKING: My health deteriorating, I may die in detention, Nnamdi Kanu tells Court
Detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has filed an application before the Federal High Court in Abuja,
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Why I voted against electronic results transmission –INEC panel chairman, Gaya. Orji Uzor Kalu, too.
Senator Kabiru Gaya, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission panel said he voted against his committee’s recommendation on electronic transmission of
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Heavy security at Gani Fawehinmi Park over planned Yoruba nation rally
Yoruba nation agitators and operatives of the Lagos State Police Command are poised for a showdown today at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park
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Anambra Election: INEC releases list of candidates. Omits Soludo, PDP’s candidate, includes Umeoji as APGA torchbearer.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has skipped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on the list of cleared candidates for the November 6
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BREAKING: PDP Reps walk out as House passes Electoral Act
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Friday walked out during consideration of the Electoral Act amendment bill. Speaker
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Southgate takes blame for England’s shootout loss to Italy
Gareth Southgate took full responsibility for England’s penalty kick failure as Italy secured Euro 2020 glory at Wembley on Sunday. Following a 1-1
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Italy are European Champions
Italy last night Sunday, emerged the Champions of Europe after a pulsating match with England in the Euro 2020 finals. which took place
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Wimbledon 2021: Djokovic wins 20th Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic won his sixth Wimbledon title to equal Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal’s record of 20 men’s Grand Slam victories after fighting
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Nigerian-born boxer Raphael Akpejiori knocks out Steven Lyons, eyes fight with Dillian Whyte, Tyson Fury
Nigerian-born unbeaten boxing champion, Raphael Akpejiori, proved his destructive power Saturday night when he stopped Steven Lyons in the opening round in Miami.
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Buhari, El-Rufai, others lament death of ex-Kaduna deputy gov
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of Barnabas Yusuf Bala (Bantex), former deputy governor of Kaduna State during the first tenure
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Jega opposes Onochie’s confirmation as INEC Commissioner
A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Attahiru Jega, has warned the Senate against confirming the appointment of a presidential
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Afenifere, Ohanaeze back southern governors on power shift
Afenifere and Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide yesterday backed the ban on open grazing by southern governors. They also welcomed the governors’ demand for power
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South-West govs propose six regions, demand LG autonomy, resource control
Governors in the South-West geopolitical zone have proposed conversion of the present six geopolitical zones into federating units, as part of the ongoing
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Senate may reject Onochie for INEC’s job
There were indications last night that the Senate may reject President Muhammadu Buhari’s Personal Assistant on Social Media, Ms. Lauretta Onochie, as a
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Haiti president assassinated in Port-au-Prince
Armed gunmen early Wednesday murdered Haiti President Jovenel Moïse and severely wounded First Lady Martine Moïse in a coordinated attack on their home,
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20 trapped in two buildings collapse in Anambra
Two buildings collapsed on Wednesday in different locations in Anambra State . While a two-storey building under construction collapsed in Amikwo, in the
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Protest in Ibadan over security raid on Igboho’s home
Hundreds of supporters of now-wanted Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, yesterday staged a protest following the raid by
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The Southern Governors call for a Southern President come 2023, reject draft Electoral Act, PIB bill. Set September 1st for the implementation of the open grazing law in the South.
The Southern Governors have risen from their meeting held in Lagos Monday and declared that the next President of this country should come
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