Photo: BBC Uprising over the freedom to wear hijab, or not, is ugly enough in a modern society. But having schoolchildren endlessly embroiled in such inanities to the point of shutting down schools is uglier and disgraceful. As it is currently the case in Kwara State, the unsavory development makes a mockery of both education […]
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. REUTERS/Mike Theiler/File Photo The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said the current invasion of Ukraine by Russia would foist untold economic hardship on the world. Its Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva,” said: “This week’s events in Ukraine are a matter of grave concern, first and foremost, due to the […]
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Former first lady and wife of immediate past president, Dame Patience Jonathan, has sent a protest letter to Bayelsa State Police Command over the alleged illegal demolition of a section of her property, Aridolf Resort Wellness and Spa, located at Okaka area of the state capital. The former Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and […]
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The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has alleged that petroleum product marketers are taking advantage of seeming gaps and teething challenges in the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) to enrich themselves at the expense of the country and the people. The union in a statement, yesterday, by its President […]
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Nigerians including students living in the war-hit Ukraine are appealing to the government of Nigeria to evacuate them as they were stuck amid the Russian invasion and the closure of Ukrainian airspace. This is as a former Nigerian Ambassador to Mexico, Ogbole Amedu-Ode, said Russia sees the neutralization of a perceived existential threat (Ukraine joining […]
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Obasanjo (middle), Atiku (second right) and others, during the visit…yesterday • Urges Youths To Compete With Elders For Elective Offices In 2023 Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, yesterday, met with his erstwhile boss, Olusegun Obasanjo, the Alake of Egba Land, Oba Adetokunbo Gbadebo and Chairman, Premier Lotto limited, Sir Kessington Adebukunola Adebutu in Ogun […]
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Doctors attending to COVID-19 patients at the National Hospital, Abuja • Over 50% Of Nigerians Have Been Exposed To Virus – NCDC • Says Nigeria Was Already Alert Before COVID-19 Because Of Challenges Of Other Infectious Diseases • Healthcare Challenges Far From Being Over – Experts • Progress In Health Sector Too Little, Too Late, […]
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Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano Gunmen suspected to be members of a cult group have killed 20 persons at a burial in Ebenebe, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. They were also said to have desecrated the corpse of a suspected member, identified as Ozo, that had been prepared for burial. It was […]
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Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo by Anatoly Maltsev / Pool / AFP) There is no doubt that the ultimate mission of Russian President, Vladimir Putin, is to take over Ukrainian capital, Kyiv and install his puppet. Although Ukrainian soldiers have fiercely resisted the clampdown, overrunning the city seems to be a matter of time, considering […]
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Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu (4th left), and INEC national commissioners at the unveiling of 2023 General Election timetable and schedule held at the commision’s headquarters in Abuja… yesterday. Photo: Lucy Ladidi Ateko Barely 24 hours after President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Electoral Act amendment bill into law, the Independent National […]
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