The unending flock to foreign countries by wealthy Nigerians in search of medical care constitutes a national embarrassment of intense proportion, while the poor are left with no option other than to probably die. That is a sad testimonial for a country that is supposed to be a model and leading example in the African […]
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Gridlocks have returned to Ekpoma part of the Benin-Auchi-Okene Highway. The gridlocks result from a failed portion of the highway stretching to more than one kilometre. On Sunday, long queues of vehicles, mostly articulated vehicles could be seen on the stretch of the failed portion. The long queues could be noticed from Opoji Junction to […]
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The Prelate of Methodist Church Nigeria, Samuel Kanu-Uche has urged Nigerians to save the nation from the present crop of leaders in the private and public sectors. In the same vein, the Chair, Social and International Affairs, World Methodist Council, His Grace, Most Rev. Chibuzo Raphael Opoko, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to follow the […]
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Shanghai reported 39 Covid deaths Sunday, its highest daily toll despite weeks of lockdowns, while China’s capital Beijing warned of a “grim” situation with rising infections. The world’s second-largest economy has been struggling to stamp out its worst outbreak in two years with a playbook of harsh lockdowns and mass testing as it sticks to […]
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Former Nigeria’s Senate President Bukola Saraki Atiku, Tambuwal Disown Failed Consensus Drive Arewa Group Commends Elders For Pruning Aspirants List Stakeholders from the 19 Northern States in Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have rejected the choice of Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State and immediate past President of Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, as consensus Presidential aspirants […]
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By Banji Ayoola The police in Ondo State have arrested in Akure three suspected notorious serial taxi robbers, popularly called ‘One chance.’ According to a statement by the police spokeswoman in the state, SP Funmilayo Odunlami: “On 16th of April, 2022, at about 1735hrs along roadblock Benin/Owo/Ilesha expressway, Akure, Two (2) ladies (names with held) […]
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Bakassi. Photo: David Hecht/Irin Indigenes Decry Neglect By Nigeria, UN Plan Referendum To Agree With Or Reject Green Tree Agreement Election Body Refuses To Recognise New Bakassi Wards NASS Yet To Ratify Treaty – Ex-Bakassi Council Chief Bassey Seeks Special Economic Zone Status For Area Twenty years after Nigeria lost the Bakassi Peninsular to the […]
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The House of Representatives Member from Oluyole Federal Constituency, Rep Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has paid glowing tribute to the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who passed on yesterday evening. In her tribute made available to newsmen today, she described the late Monarch as one of the most revered royal fathers, who had a vast […]
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By Yinka Fabowale Igi da! Araba wo oo ooo! More than a king, he was a scholar versed in the ancient lores, historycustoms and traditions of not just Yorubaland but other peoples across the world. Often visited the National Archives in the University of Ibadan to conduct research, prodded Palace bards and chiefs for indepth […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari has joined Nigerians to mourn the demise of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III. In a statement issued by his special adviser on media and publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, on Saturday, Buhari said Alaafin was significant for human development, adding that he encouraged learning as a culture and formal education […]
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