Ex-Diplomat, Akporode Clark, dies at 92
FOREMOST Diplomat, Ambassador Blessing Akporode Clark is dead. He died in Lagos at 92. He is the younger brother of former Federal Commissioner
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Security threat: FCTA directs Abuja private schools’ closure
The Federal Capital Territory has directed the closure of all private schools in Abuja. The directive comes amidst threats of attacks in the
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HAPPENING NOW: Body of Benchers holds call to bar for over 1,000 Lawyers
The 2022 call to Bar ceremony of the Nigerian Law School is presently ongoing in Abuja with hundreds of new lawyers expected to
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NLC: We won’t back down on proposed national strike except…
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Comrade Ayuba Wabba, said there would be no going back on its proposed national strike
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BREAKING: Senators plan Buhari’s impeachment, stage walkout
Senators elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday, spearheaded by its leader, Philip Aduda, led other opposition lawmakers
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Buhari appoints Kaura OGFZA MD, Umahi RMAFC Secretary
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved two new appointments. They are Tijjani Yahaya Kaura as Managing Director of the Oil and Gas Free Zones
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APC rejects caretaker govt in Anambra LGAs
The All Progressives Congress, Anambra State chapter, has kicked against the continuous adoption and appointment of local government caretaker chairmen in Anambra State
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BREAKING: Labour storms NASS over ASUU, NASU, NAAT strike
The Nigerian Labour Congress has taken its protest to the National Assembly blocking all the access roads to the complex. Drumnewsonline gathered there
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Abia needs Change – Ichie Okpara
The Convener of Ihe Abia, Ichie Emeka Okpara has said that a new Abia where peace, progress, economic growth and development is possible
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MOTORCYCLE BAN IN NIGERIA: MY VIEW
It is no longer news that the Federal Government is considering nationwide ban of motorcycles as a means of transportation in the country.
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Insecurity: We’ll deploy African science to curb menace — Yoruba traditionalists
A Yoruba traditionalist group, Irorun Ile Kaaro Oojiire, IIKO, yesterday, vowed to curtail the worsening insecurity ravaging Yorubaland through the use of supernatural
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North-East group condemns FG’s planned motorcycle ban
A youth group under the aegis of North-East Youth Transformation Forum, on Sunday, faulted the plan by the Federal Government to ban commercial
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Fuel scarcity: Airlines increase economy flight ticket to N75, 000
Domestic airlines have increased the cost of air fare from N50,000 to N75,000 for economy seats and N130,000 for business class, Daily Sun can
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2022/23 SEASON: Napoli President warns Osimhen of stiff competition
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has warned that Nigeria international Victor Osimhen must be ready to taste action from the bench in the coming
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Anambra police kill two gunmen, recover arms, vehicles
Anambra State Police Command has said it killed two gunmen in separate operations at Okija in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state
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Ex-AGF Idris allegedly received N15b to accelerate payments to oil producing States
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has ordered that the former Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris and
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BREAKING: UN tells Nigeria to unconditionally release, compensate Nnamdi Kanu
The United Nations, UN Human Rights Council Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, has indicted both Nigeria and Kenya Governments for the arrest and
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Wike splashes $20,000 each on Rivers players
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has rewarded players of Nigeria Professional Football League champions Rivers United with $20,000 each and a two-week
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‘I never endorsed him’, Pastor Bakare reacts to reports of endorsing Tinubu, speaking against CAN
The General Overseer of Citadel Global Community Church formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly, Lagos, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has refuted claims that he
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Mane: I left Liverpool for new challenge
Sadio Mane says he first told Liverpool of his desire to leave the Premier League club last year, explaining that wanted to test
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CAC to be repositioned as one of best registries globally — Registrar-General
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), has restated commitment to implementing reform initiatives aimed at repositioning it as one of the best Registries globally
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INEC sets July 25, 26 for registration of PLWDs in Lagos
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has slated July 25 and 26 as registration days for Persons Living with Disabilities
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Russian strikes kill three in central Ukraine – Gov
Russian missile strikes on railway infrastructure and a military airfield in central Ukraine on Saturday left at least three people dead, including a
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WAFCON: Nigeria loses bronze to Zambia
The Super Falcons recorded their worst performance in Wafcon history after losing to Bruce Mwape’s women in Casablanca Zambia defeated Nigeria 1-0 to
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Agents forged my signature, cleared vehicles – Customs boss
The Customs Area Controller in charge of the TinCan Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Adekunle Oloyode, has said that four
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Untold story of Osun lady who burnt Cairo-based lover to death, committed suicide
Residents of Koka, a community in Obokun Local Government Area, Osun State, are yet to come to terms with the tragic end of
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Russia, Ukraine sign grain deal
Ukraine and Russia on Friday signed a landmark deal aimed at relieving a global food crisis caused by blocked Black Sea grain deliveries,
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UNICEF spends $109m on Girl Education in Northern Nigeria – Official
Mr Michael Banda, Senior Education Manager, United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Kano Field Office, said the agency spent $109 million for the implementation
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Senatorial ticket: Gov. Umahi’s hope of going to the Senate dashed. Court says he cannot.
Governor David Umahi’s ambition to be at the next Senate was dashed today as a Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi
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FULL LIST: 58 Senators who won’t be returning in 2023
No fewer than 58 Senators will likely not return in 2023, checks by The Nation show. Many of the Senators who won’t be
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