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Police Apprehend Suspect In 20-Month-Old Edo Kidnapping Case
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 22:19:32 +0000

In a significant development, the police have arrested a suspect nearly 20 months after a high-profile kidnapping incident in Edo State. The 26-year-old suspect was also charged with the murder of Gazali Hassan, who was killed on August 31, 2024, following the theft of his motorcycle. State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Moses Yamu, presented […]

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Moses Simon Wins Nantes Player Of The Month Award Ahead Of AFCON Qualifier Against Benin
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 22:03:43 +0000

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has been named Nantes’ Player of the Month for August, just as Nigeria prepares for their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Republic of Benin. Simon earned 43% of the votes, surpassing his teammates Alban Lafont, Matthis Abline, and Nathan Zézé. In August, Simon impressed by scoring two […]

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British Council Film Lab Africa Supports The Release Of “Bottled Up” AnBy Emerging Nigerian Filmmakers
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:58:55 +0000

In the bustling world of Nigerian cinema, two Nigerian filmmakers, Tolulope Odebunmi and Anyanwu Sandra Adaora, have premiered their films, “Bottled Up” and “NEPA” (Never Expect Power Always), after winning grants from the British Council Film Lab Africa. These new projects capture powerful stories of struggle, power, and integrity in Nigeria. Tolulope Odebunmi’s “Bottled Up” […]

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IAWPA Calls On Warring Countries In The World To Embrace Peace
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:23:29 +0000

…Appoints New Peace Ambassadors. Her Eminence, Amb. Dr. Chi Ugboaja, Lagos West Senatorial Coordinator of IAWPA The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA), has appealed to the various warring countries of the world to sheath their swords and embrace peace, saying that it is only peaceful atmosphere that would guarantee meaningful development. Her Eminence […]

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Owan/Akoko-Edo Alliance Convener Lauds Gov Obaseki For Recognition, Sense Of Belonging
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:19:00 +0000

BENIN – Comrade Sunny Ifijen, convener of Owan/Akoko-Edo Alliance has commended Gov. Godwin Obaseki for given a sense of belonging to the people of Owan and Akoko-Edo extraction with the appointment of two of its sons in key positions in his government. He said with the positions of Engineer Godwin Omobayo from Akoko-Edo as Deputy […]

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Iwuanyanwu’s Burial:  Days Of Tributes To Hold In Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Owerri
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:13:41 +0000

LAGOS – The Igbo socio-cultural and political organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has stated that the burial rites of its late President General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu will include Days of Tributes at Lagos, Abuja, Enugu and Owerri. This was made known on Friday by Senator Ben Ndi Obi (Ojeligbo), the Chairman of the Central Burial Committee, during the […]

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Eti-Osa LGA Holds New Yam Festival September 7
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:56:37 +0000

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Eti-Osa LGA, Lagos State, will hold its annual new yam festival (iriji)/cultural carnival (omenala) on September 7 2024 in the local governmentstatement signed by Mrs. Helen Kalu, Eti-Osa LGA Woman Leader; Chief Onyeka Onachu, Ezewanta 1, Palace Secretary; Friday Abah, Chairman, Eti-Osa LGA; H.H Prince Ubochi C. Ubochi, Eti-Osa LGA Traditional Prime Minister; […]

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Akwa Ibom Is A Model State, Says Maidugu, Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner To UK
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:52:15 +0000

…Commends Governor Umo Eno for Innovative Educational Initiatives The numerous innovative strides of Governor Umo Eno’s administration have earned commendation from the Acting Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK, Ambassador Mohammed Maidugu. Speaking on Monday, September 2, at the Nigerian House in London, Ambassador Maidugu expressed his admiration for the Akwa Ibom State government’s dedication […]

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Sunshine Stars Captain Abe Sunday Retires From Professional Football
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:08:11 +0000

Abe Sunday, the captain of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) team Sunshine Stars, has officially retired from professional football. He made the announcement on Wednesday during a press conference in Akure, marking the end of a nearly two-decade-long playing career. In his statement, Sunday explained that after careful thought, he decided it was the right […]

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Nigerian Correctional Service In Yobe Gets New Controller
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:59:00 +0000

DAMATURU – The Nigerian Correctional Service is pleased to announce the posting of the Controller of Corrections (CC), Adamu Yahaya, as the new Controller of Corrections for Yobe State Command. The Public Relations Officer Nigerian Correctional Service, Yobe Command ASC Haruna Isa stated in a statement made available to newsmen in Damaturu. According to him, […]

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Edo State Govt Postpones School Resumption
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:51:00 +0000

BENIN – The Edo State Government has postponed till further notice The resumption of all public and private schools in the State, originally scheduled for Monday, 9th September 2024. This was contained in a statement signed by Ojo Akin—Longe, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, For: Honourable Commissioner for Education. According to the statement, “The Edo […]

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JAMB Has No Stake In Mobilising HND Graduates For NYSC Scheme, Oloyede Insists
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:44:47 +0000

ABUJA – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has advised the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) to direct their grievances regarding the non-mobilisation of some Higher National Diploma (HND) students for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to the appropriate authorities. Speaking during a meeting with the leadership of NAPS at JAMB headquarters […]

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Rivers Varsity Outlaws Culture Of Lecturer-Appointed Course Reps, Frowns At Extortion, Sorting
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:39:00 +0000

PORT HARCOURT – Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Port Harcourt, Rivers State had outlawed the culture of lecturers appointing course representatives or leaders to liaise between students and lecturers within the institution, warning against extortion of students and ‘sorting’ after examination. Sorting is a term used to describe the illicit behavior of students bribing […]

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Fuel Price Threat: OAUSTECH Issues Disclaimer Notice, Distances Self From Leader Of Planned Protest
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:23:12 +0000

Authority of the Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State has issued a disclaimer notice linking the university campus with the leader of the planned shutdown protest. In a circular no OAUSTECH/REG/CIRO12/VOL.2/484 of September 5, 2024 titled: ‘Important Clarifications’, the management stated that the university is not a base for the […]

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Osimhen Completes Galatasaray Loan Move, Set To Wear Jersey Number 45
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:19:10 +0000

Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen has officially completed a high-profile loan transfer to Turkish football club Galatasaray. The deal, finalized on Wednesday, sees the striker joining the Turkish giants from SSC Napoli for the 2024-2025 season. Accompanied by his agent Roberto Calenda, Osimhen signed the loan agreement, ending weeks of speculation about his next move. […]

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