Govt seeks understanding, gives condition to lift ban in meeting with envoys NBC directs broadcast stations to delete ‘unpatriotic’ Twitter Asking TV, radio stations to deactivate Twitter accounts is unlawful, says SERAP NUJ, OPAN seek immediate lifting of ban Three days into the ban placed by the Federal Government on use of Twitter, the General […]
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Commissions 132-bed capacity hospital The construction of the N25.9 billion Peter Odili Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease Diagnostic and Treatment Centre in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, was signalled off yesterday. Health Minister, Dr Osagie Ehanire who rolled the project off the ground, explained that the centre would augment the assets available to treat Non-Communicable Diseases […]
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Obaseki plans new airport in Edo North Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, yesterday, disclosed that his administration has commenced investigation of an alleged N10bn debt burden incurred by the immediate past local government administration in the state. He said his administration was committed to fixing the structural problems in the local government system to bring development […]
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A Lagos-based disabilities rights advocate group, the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), yesterday, said it lost a voice for persons with disabilities with the passing of Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua at the age of 57. The group, in a statement by its Executive Director, David Anyaele, said the popular televangelist and founder of Emmanuel […]
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Seven residents of Sani Mai Nagge quarters in Gwale Local Government Area of Kano, who were involved in the Zaria-Kano expressway accident at the weekend, have been buried. The victims, who were among 17 persons involved in multiple auto-crash on Saturday, were returning to Kano after attending a wedding ceremony of their friend. Combined funeral […]
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Against the backdrop of angry reactions by Nigerians to its suspension of Twitter operations in the country, the Federal Government would be meeting foreign diplomats in the country today. Specifically, Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, would meet with the envoys by noon today. US, UK, EU, Sweden have all reacted against the ban, which they […]
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By Banji Ayoola The Human and Natural Resources Institute has appointed a celebrated poet and author, Mr Victor Emmanuel Uwah, as a Professional Fellow with the permission of its National-Order-in-Council to attach the title FHNR after his name. His appointment took effect from Saturday May 5, 2021, when simultaneously, the institute, at the Transcorp Metropolitan […]
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By Banji Ayoola Poet and author, Mr Victor Emmanuel Uwah, has been conferred with the honourary chieftaincy title of Akpan Idung by the Atan Offot Community in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He was decorated with the honour by the Atan Offot Village Head, Etteidung Idongesit Alfred Ekong at the monarch’s grand coronation ceremony on Saturday […]
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Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has said Nigeria will overcome its current challenges and come out stronger. He urged Nigerians to unite and defend the nation’s democracy from those he said seek to create instability and chaos. He spoke at an inter-denominational church service to mark this year’s Democracy Day at the Government House […]
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Insecurity being created to de-market South East, says Okorie Ohanaeze faction demands fair treatment for Igbo Security operatives and members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), yesterday, clashed in Oraifite community, Ekwusigo Local Council of Anambra State, with two persons dead. It was gathered that trouble started when some security operatives stormed the residence […]
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