Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra States receive Covid-19 vaccines
A consignment of Covid-19 vaccines meant for Enugu, Anambra and Ebonyi States had been delivered in Enugu yesterday. The consignment arrived Akanu Ibiam
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NLC declares El-rufa’i, eight other governors anti-workers
The Nigeria Labour Congress has declared nine governors as “anti-workers”. Muhammadu Buhari signed the wage Act in 2019. The NLC President, Ayuba Wabba,
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937 killed, 1,972 abducted in Kaduna in 2020, report says
Bandits killed 937 persons in Kaduna State last year, a report submitted yesterday by the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs has
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Reps urge reopening international wings of Kano, Enugu, Port Harcourt airports, directs Aviation Minister for immediate action
House of Representatives yesterday urged the Federal Government to reopen the international wings of Kano, Enugu and Port Harcourt airport shutdown down at
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Nigerians in Diaspora write Buhari, seeks justice for murdered US-based colleague
The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Americas has written to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), seeking justice for one of its members
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Herdsmen: Tanker drivers block Benin-Ore highway over colleagues’ killing
The Benin-Ore highway was, yesterday, taken over by drivers of petroleum tankers and other articulated vehicles at Ofosu, near Benin-City over the killing
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Oyo suspends monthly environmental sanitation indefinitely
Oyo State Government has announced the suspension of the monthly environmental sanitation and the restriction of movement which normally characterise the exercise .The
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FG can’t spend £4.2m Ibori loot without involving Delta. Correct amount is £6.2m – Reps
The House of Representatives has asked the Federal Government not to spend the £4.2m (N2.2bn) seized from former Governor James Ibori until it
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Organized Labour picket NASS over minimum wage bill
The Leadership of the Organized Labour in Nigeria on Wednesday led thousands of Nigerian workers to protest at the National Assembly. The protesters
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Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital CMD dies, replaced.
The Chief Medical Director of Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Dr Basil Nwankwo is dead. He was said to have slumped and
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Ito-Ogbo, Obosi’s longevity festival to go international
THE popular Ito-Ogbo Obosi, a celebration of longevity for those who have attained the age of 80 years, may soon become an international
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UCL: Man City, Gladbach match moved to Budapest
Manchester City’s Champions League last-16 second leg against Borussia Moenchengladbach has been switched from the Etihad Stadium to Budapest due to coronavirus travel
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Reps protest Senate’s non-consideration of bills passed by it.
The House of Representatives on Wednesday complained that majority of bills passed by the House are yet to be attended to by the
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Ex-Biafra police officers accuse PTAD over difficulties in accessing pensions
Retired Nigeria Police officers from the South-East and South-South geopolitical zones, who equally served the defunct Biafra Republic during the civil war, have
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Court dissolves 8-year-old marriage on grounds of wife’s ill temper
A Grade I Area Court in Kubwa, Abuja, on Wednesday, dissolved an eight-year-old marriage between Kasim Jibril and his wife, Aisha Musa, on
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BREAKING: Teachers protest five years unpaid salaries in Rivers
Teachers in Primary and Secondary Schools in Rivers State-owned tertiary institutions are currently protesting over non-payment of their salaries running into five years.
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BREAKING: Nigerian Stock Exchange now a PLC, completes demutualisation.
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has received final approvals for its ongoing conversion from a mutual, member-owned company to a public limited liability
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BREAKING: EFCC boss, Bawa testifies in N1.4bn oil subsidy fraud trial
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa on Wednesday appeared before an Ikeja High Court to give evidence in
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Biafra to supply free oil to West African neighbours — Nnamdi Kanu
Leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has promised to supply free gas and oil to West African countries
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Jury selection begins in George Floyd murder trial
After sitting through the first few juror selections, George Floyd’s cousin said Tuesday she is feeling “optimistic” about the outcome of the trial
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Ekiti receives COVID-19 vaccines
Ekiti State government has announced that it has received does of COVID-19 vaccines. A statement issued on the official Twitter handle of the
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FCTA gives businesses in Maitama 7-day notice to quit
The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has given a seven-day ultimatum to business organizations operating in Maitama to vacate the highbrow district and
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Supreme Court dismisses Dickson’s, PDP’s appeals
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck out two appeals filed by former Bayelsa State Governor Henry Seriake Dickson and his party, the Peoples
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Alleged Taraba kidnap kingpin, Wadume, others to open defence May 18
Alleged Taraba kidnap kingpin, Bala Hamisu (aka Wadume) will open his defence in the terrorism charge preferred against him at the Federal High
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Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail to rejuvenate North-South economy, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt–Maiduguri railway will reactivate economic activities in the Eastern corridor, which has been
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Over N527bn Ibori loot still being expected, Not for Delta State – FG.
The Federal Government says over £100m (N527bn), allegedly stolen by a former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, and his associates is still
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I haven’t had sex in 40 years, says 97-year-old rape victim
A 97-year-old rape victim in Yobe State has said she had not had sex in over 40 years until the encounter with her
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Don’t cede Ekiti land for cattle ranches, PDP warns Fayemi
The Ekiti State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Governor Kayode Fayemi not to cede any part of the
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Breaking: Buhari launches Eastern Rail rehabilitation project
All is now set for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Eastern railway rehabilitation project by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Eastern corridor is a
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Sunday Igboho to DSS, Police: Go after killer herders not local hunters, security guards
Popular Yoruba rights activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho has warned security operatives to go after killer herders and not
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