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Okowa lauds INEC on e-transmission of election results

Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission for declaring its capability to transmit results electronically. Okowa made the commendation in Asaba on...

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There’s much to lose if Nigeria is divided —Ndume

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has warned that Nigerians have a lot to lose if the country is divided. He, therefore, urged those who are fanning the embers of disunity and...

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Pandemic Olympics: How the Tokyo Games will be different

Tokyo 2020 will be an Olympics like no other: held during a pandemic with crowds of tourists banned, extravagant celebrations replaced by tough infection controls, and even victory hugs off the cards....

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Sallah: What Nigeria needs to heal -Atiku

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said Nigeria needs to heal from mistrust. He also has tasked Nigerians on peaceful co-existence, mutual respect and tolerance, as they celebrate 2021...

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Attempted fraud: Man to wash toilet in Abuja for 60 days

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has sentenced one Innocent Destiny to wash Mpape Park Toilet in Abuja for 60 days for attempting to cheat clients on the messaging platform known as...

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Pedro Castillo, Peru’s first ‘poor’ president

Rural school teacher Pedro Castillo on Monday was declared Peru’s president-elect, making him the country’s first leader with no ties to the elites that have governed the Andean country for decades....

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NASFAT Chief Missioner urges Salat without compromising safety

The Nasru-Lahi-l-Fatih Society has called for joint efforts of governments, traditional and religious leaders to improve the security situation in Nigeria. Its Chief Missioner, Imam Abdul-Azeez Onike,...

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Eid-el-Kabir: Lay aside religion, tribal sentiments to ensure peace, Makinde...

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has admonished muslims to lay aside religious and tribal sentiments in the interest of Nigeria’s peace. This was made known by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor,...

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Businessman arrested for producing, broadcasting porn online

Mumbai police have arrested Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty’s husband Raj Kundra for allegedly producing and broadcasting pornographic films online, six years after the businessman was banned from...

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Olympics chief admits ‘sleepless nights’ over troubled Tokyo Games

Olympics chief Thomas Bach revealed “doubts” and “sleepless nights” over the postponed Tokyo Games on Tuesday as the opening ceremony nears after a year’s delay and coronavirus chaos that has made them...

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Eid-el-Kabir: Remain guided by COVID-19 protocols, Kwara gov urges Muslims

The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has urged Muslims to remain guided by COVID-19 protocols as they partake in Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. This was made known by the Chief Press...

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Eid-el-Kabir: Police restrict vehicular movement in Borno

The Police in Borno has announced the restriction of vehicular movement in Maiduguri, as part of measures to ensure security during the Eid prayer marking the Sallah celebration. A statement signed by...

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COVID-19: Lagos, seven others record 143 new cases

At least 143 patients tested positive for coronavirus in Lagos, Federal Capital Territory and five other states. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control made this known, adding that announced one...

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Pray for Buhari, Tinubu urges in Eid message

Former governor of Lago State, Bola Tinubu, has asked Muslims to remember the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), the governors and other leaders in their prayers so that they could...

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Court orders Ondo monarch, CP to pay N2m to hunters

An Ondo State High Court, sitting in Ondo town, has ordered the monarch of Ile Oluji in Ile Oluji Oke Igbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Julius Adetimẹhin, the state Commissioner of Police...

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Ebonyi court remands three for allegedly stealing goats

An Abakaliki Magistrates’ Court Monday ordered the remand of three persons at the Correctional Centre for allegedly stealing goats. The defendants, Monday Effia, 42; Amaechi Ofoke, 35; and Uchenna...

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IGP arraigns woman for allegedly blackmailing ex-gov Ohakim

The Inspector-General of Police has arraigned a housewife, Chinyere Igwegbe, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory for allegedly blackmailing and providing false information against a...

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VIDEO: Colleagues hail gallant pilot on return after Zamfara bandits shot...

VIDEO: Colleagues hail gallant pilot on return after Zamfara bandits shot down NAF jet Read More

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Ortom, Wike, Secondus meet in Makurdi

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, and his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike, alongside the national chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, met in Makurdi on Monday. Feelers...

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Leverkusen’s Gray to undergo Everton medical today

Bayer Leverkusen winger Demarai Gray is expected to undergo a medical at Everton on Tuesday. The former Birmingham winger joined Leverkusen on an 18-month contract from Leicester in January but has...

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