Ondo House of Assembly denies EFCC’s invitation to Speaker
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The Ondo State House of Assembly on Monday said its speaker, Mr Bamidele Oloyelogun, had not been invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged fraud as being rumoured. Mr Olugbenga Omole, the Chairman of the House Committee on…
We’ll complete T-Junction Flyover before December 31 – Contractor, as Enugu Govt diverts traffics
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The Enugu State Government, on Monday, said commencement of Flyover Project at the T-Junction-Nike Road would commence tomorrow, Tuesday, March 9, as scheduled. Consequently, the government said the order announcing a shutdown of the road by midnight of today, March 8, stands….
Again, South East Governors, Leaders Shun Parley On 2023 Political Aspiration
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The quest for unity of purpose towards achieving presidency of Igbo extraction in 2023, suffered another setback yesterday, as South East governors and Igbo political leaders shunned a bipartisan meeting of major political parties in the zone. The second of such this…
Edo APC Decries Increasing Destitutes On Benin Streets
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The Edo chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday blamed the alarming increase in the population of destitute, beggars, lunatics and children roaming the streets of Benin on the collapse of Edo rehabilitation facilities. Retired Col. David Imuse, Chairman of…
Nigerian politicians engaging in spiritual activities – Bishop Kukah
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The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has accused Nigerian politicians of engaging in spiritual activities to win elections. Bishop Kukah said politicians do not believe they can win elections through hard work, hence they resort to spiritual activities. The clergyman…
Osinbajo, a change agent at 64 – Omo-Agege
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Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has described the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo as a change agent. As Osinbajo marks his 64th birthday today, Omo-Agege said, many Nigerians will continue to applaud him as a consistent and reform–minded…
NYSC Batch A: Date for Stream II confirmed as corps members fail to get posting
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The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) has confirmed that corps members left out of the Batch A Stream I orientation camp, will be included in the Stream II in May. This comes after some PCMs failed to get their postings on Monday,…
Pete Edochie, an icon of Nigerian movie industry – Gov Ikpeazu
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Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has described ace actor, Chief Pete Edochie, as a living legend and an icon of the Nigerian movie industry. Governor Ikpeazu spoke on Sunday, on the heels of the 74th birthday of the celebrated Nigeria actor. The…
Osinbajo is a man to follow – VP’s Spokesman, Akande
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As Nigerians celebrate the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo who turns 64 today, his Spokesperson, Mr. Laolu Akande is sharing insight into the VP’s leadership qualities in an interaction with the media last night soon after the President described the VP “as…
Ondo Gov, Akeredolu approves 22 new appointments
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Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu on Monday, approved the appointment of 19 Permanent Secretaries, three Tutors-General and the state Statistician General. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Olabode Richard Olatunde….
Oil Price Hits $71.28 On OPEC’s Decision
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For the first time in 2021, the price of oil has risen to $71.28 per barrel in the international market, barely a few days after the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, and non-OPEC members had resisted pressure to increase output. Prior…
Attack On Herdsmen: Fear Grips Anambra Communities
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Tension has enveloped the Ogboji, Ndiokpalaeze and other neighbouring communities in Orumba South and North Local Government Areas of Anambra State, following the statements credited to the leadership in Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, on the alleged killings of…
Nigerians need Jesus Christ not COVID-19 vaccines – Pastor Giwa tells Buhari, Osinbajo
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The Senior pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and his Vice, Yemi Osinbajo to stop the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination exercise. Pastor Giwa said “Nigerians need Jesus Christ not AstraZeneca vaccine.” Buhari…
Food export will help Nigeria repay Chinese loan – VON DG, Okechukwu
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A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr. Osita Okechukwu has declared that the Federal Government’s agricultural policies were capable of providing a source for repayment of the country’s foreign debt. Okechuwku, who is the Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, VON,…
COVID-19: Nigeria records 269 new cases in 18 states, FCT
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed 269 fresh cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in 18 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The development brings the total number of recorded cases in the country so far to 158,506. NCDC made…
US to restart visa interviews in Nigeria
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The United States has announced plans to recommence visa interviews and other consular services in Nigeria. The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos gave the hint at the unveiling of its expanded pavilion. Claire Pierangelo, the Consul General, noted that the renovated…
Presidency confirms fire outbreak near Presidential Villa
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Garba Shehu, President Muhammadu Buhari Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, on Sunday denied reports that a fire incident occurred inside the Presidential Villa. Reports on Saturday emerged that fire broke out at the Villa. However, Garba in a series…
Buhari lists 32 women appointed by his administration
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As March 8, the day observed globally as International Women’s Day every approaches, President Muhammadu Buhari has released a list of some of the women he has honoured with appointments. The theme for 2021 celebration of International Women’s Day is “Choose to…
Truck kills man in Onitsha
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A middle-aged man has been confirmed dead in an accident involving a truck on Onitsha-Owerri highway in Onitsha, Anambra late on Saturday. Mr Andrew Kumapayi, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander, who confirmed the development to the News Agency of…
FAAN asks FG to suspend 25 percent contribution to Federation Account
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has called for the stoppage of its 25 per cent revenue contribution to the Federation Account. FAAN said this would help it to address some infrastructure gaps. Mr Rabiu Yadudu, General Manager, FAAN, made…
Akwa Ibom Auto Crash: Rev. Ntia Ntia was at fault – Accident Victim
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The identity of the owner of the other vehicle which was involved in an auto crash with the SUV of the Senior Pastor of Full Life Christian Centre, Ntia Ntia has been known. She is Pharm. Dorah Ebong, the MD/CEO of TopCare,…
COVID-19 vaccine: Buhari, Osinbajo took malaria injections – Pastor Giwa claims
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The Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa has dismissed the COVID-19 vaccination of President Muhammadu Buhari and his Vice, Yemi Osinbajo. Giwa said the COVID-19 vaccines they took were meant to cure malaria. Addressing his members…
Plaza owned by Anglican Church burnt down in Abia
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A section of shop plaza belonging to St Mary Anglican Church, Ohokobe/Umuahia Ndume Ibeku in Umuahia area of Abia State was gutted by fire on Sunday. NDREPORTERS gathered that the inferno completely destroyed properties including assorted sewing machines, instruments, generators said to…
Supreme Court explains how Justice Sylvester Ngwuta died
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The Supreme Court has disclosed how one of its justices, Sylvester Ngwuta died. Recall that Ngwuta died in the early hours of Sunday.https://dailypost.ng/2021/03/07/breaking-supreme-court-justice-sylvester-ngwuta-is-dead/ Reacting to the development, the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Hadizatu Uwani Mustapha, said the deceased judge died…
All Abuja residents must have health insurance – Buhari orders FCT Minister
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President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Health Insurance Scheme, FHIS, to ensure that all Abuja residents are covered under the Scheme. Buhari’s directive was disclosed by the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, when he received the FHIS Director,…
Supreme Court Justice, Sylvester Ngwuta is dead
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Justice Sylvester Ngwuta of the Supreme Court is dead. Ugwuta died in his sleep at his Abuja residence on Sunday morning. The senior judge was preparing for his retirement upon attaining 70 years on March 30, 2020. Justice Ngwuta was born in…
Biafra: Address IPOB’s agitation – Olisa Metuh begs Igbo leaders
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Olisa Metuh, former spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has urged Southeast leaders to look for ways of addressing the agitation of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Metuh made the call while noting that most people of the Southeast identify…
Rivers APC: Princewill applauds Supreme Court judgement
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A former governorship candidate and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tonye Princewill, has applauded the Supreme Court Judgement on Friday which settled the lingering crisis rocking the leadership of the party in the State. NDREPORTERS had reported…
COVID-19 vaccine has mild side effect – FG
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The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has pointed out that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has a mild side effect. Ehanire explained that those vaccinated may experience “small pain” in the area it was injected. He disclosed this after the vaccination of President…
COVID-19 cases drop as NCDC reports 195 fresh cases, 10 deaths
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC has confirmed 195 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in 17 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The development brings the total number of confirmed cases in the country since the outbreak in 2020 to…
Abe urges supporters to close all APC parallel offices, seek other political options
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Senator Magnus Abe, who was the factional leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Rivers State has announced the closure of all parallel APC offices in the state. Abe who at a media briefing in Port Harcourt reacted to the Supreme…
COVID-19 vaccine: Presidency downs rumors about Buhari, Osinbajo’s health
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The presidency has responded to enquiries about the health of President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo after they received the COVID-19 vaccine. The duo took the vaccine jab on Saturday. In a statement, presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, said the President…
COVID-19 vaccine: ECOWAS recommends compensation for side effects, injury
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Vaccine Task Force has recommended compensation for citizens who suffer side effects or injury from the COVID-19 vaccination. Prof. Stanley Okolo, Director-General of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), made the announcement on Saturday…
ESN: Benue not part of Biafra – Govt warns Nnamdi Kanu
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Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) have been warned to steer clear of Benue State. This followed the recent threat by Kanu to send ESN members to protect Igbo people living in…
We are brothers – Oshiomhole makes peace with Gov Obaseki
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Former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has made peace with the incumbent, Godwin Obaseki, describing him as his brother and friend. Both men met in Auchi, Edo State, at the Centenary Birthday Thanksgiving of Msgr. Thomas Oleghe and 18th Canonical…
COVID-19: FG debunks N10bn vaccine distribution cost
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The Federal Government says it is untrue that N10.6 billion will be spent to distribute COVID-19 vaccines. The 3.9 million doses of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines are to be shared among the 36 states in the country and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)….
Imo: Uzodinma, Okorocha supporters trade words as group insists on recalling Senator
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The purported plans to recall the Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has continued to generate controversy between the supporters of the former governor and those of the state governor, Hope Uzodinma. A political group,…
COVID-19 vaccine jab was not painful – VP, Osinbajo
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Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday, said he did not feel pain when the Astra-Zeneca COVID-19 vaccine was administered on him. NDREPORTERS recalls that President Muhammadu Buhari and his Deputy, Osinbajo got vaccinated with the Astra-Zeneca COVID-19 vaccine at the Presidential…
Serie A: Gernot Rohr spills discussion with Osimhen on Gennaro Gattuso
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Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr has revealed his discussions with Nigerian frontman, Victor Osimhen about his manager at Napoli, Gennaro Gattuso. Osimhen joined Napoli in a record-breaking deal last season after a top performance at Lille, that saw him score over…
Be wary of COVID-19 second wave – Oyetola warns residents
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Governor Gboyega Oyetola has admonished citizens and residents not to compromise the safety protocols and guidelines put in place by government and health authorities against the spread of the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic. Oyetola called on the residents to be wary of the…
NDLEA warns officers against maltreatment of suspects, relatives’ arrest
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The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. General Buba Marwa (rtd) has warned against the detention of suspects beyond the limit allowed by law. He prohibited the arrest of a relation, spouse or acquaintance of a suspected drug offender, often…
Delta LG polls: Oborevwori, Isiovwa vote, say victory is sure
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The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chairmanship candidate, Hon. Isaiah Isiovwa, today cast their votes shortly after accreditation at Unit 9, Ward 6 in Osubi community in Uvwie Local…
Buhari sends Obasanjo belated birthday message
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President Muhammadu Buhari has sent wishes to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, one day after his birthday. It is not clear if the belated birthday message was an oversight. However, the very vocal former Obasanjo clocked 84 on Friday and received many birthday…
Benin Republic vs Nigeria: Odion Ighalo provides update on return to Super Eagles
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Former Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, has provided updates on his speculated return to the senior national team of Nigeria. The striker resigned from the team two years ago after the Super Eagles came third at the last African Cup of Nations…
Gov. Ugwuanyi leads PDP Southeast delegates to elect Ali Odefa as National Vice Chairman
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The leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South East geo-political zone and Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, on Saturday, led party delegates to the zonal congress to elect Chief Ali Odefa as the National Vice Chairman…
27 sentenced for trading on walkways, face mask violation, others in Edo
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A mobile court in Benin City on Saturday sentenced 27 persons for trading on walkways, violation of face masks rule and improper disposal of refuse. Among the convicts are eighteen face masks violators, four violators of state waste disposal laws and five…
Man bags life in jail for having sex with his teenage niece, other minors
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An Akure High Court on Friday sentenced a man to life imprisonment for having sex with his teenage niece and her friends. The convict, Kolawole Apoti who was dragged before Justice Olutoyin Akeredolu was said to have lured other teenage girls to…
Fake Chevron staff docked for N4.5m contract scam
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a fake Chevron Nigeria staff, Uguru Ozoemena Justus, before Justice Phoebe Msuan Ayua of the Federal High Court, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Justus was docked on a one-count charge of obtaining money by false…
APC pulls out of LG elections in Delta community
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The All Progressives Congress, APC faithful in Unit 1, Ward 9 in Urhoka Community, Abraka in Ethiope-East Local Government Area of Delta State today backed out of the local government elections in the area. An APC Chieftain, Mr. Akpokiniovo Edwin disclosed this…
Anambra 2021: You won’t be Governor – Prophet Ayodele tells Andy Uba, Orajiaka, Ezeemo
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The Leader of INRI Evangelical spiritual church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has spoken about the Anambra governorship election coming up later in 2021. The prophet has warned some strong contenders in the election not to bother wasting money on campaigns because God has…