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Education, health very important to us – Governor Ikpeazu tells MDCN

January 15, 2021 by Edidiong
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We will support positive initiatives to provide affordable housing in Abia – Gov Ikpeazu

January 14, 2021 by Edidiong
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Rural Development: Ugwuanyi inaugurates 12km Ugwuomu Nike-GO Uni Road

January 13, 2021 by Edidiong
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Some Governors award contracts to family members – Wike reveals

January 12, 2021 by Edidiong
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Stop sending thugs after me – Ebonyi PDP chairman tells Umahi

January 12, 2021 by Edidiong
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Gov Ikpeazu commissions 4 new roads in Abia

January 12, 2021 by Edidiong
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Enugu farmers hail Ugwuanyi’s interventions in Agriculture

January 11, 2021 by Edidiong
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Lagos-Ibadan rail line: How COVID-19 stalled inauguration of project – Amaechi

January 11, 2021 by Edidiong
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Buhari mourns ex-Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Nsikak Eduok

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 by Edidiong
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Abia: Ikpeazu flags off construction of 10km Umuaro-Nenu Road, to link with Akwa Ibom

January 8, 2021 by Edidiong

Nigerian youths misplacing their priorities – Burna Boy

Nigerian youths misplacing their priorities – Burna Boy

October 2, 2020 by Edidiong

Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, says Nigerian youths have misplaced priorities and only focused on making money to look good. Burna boy said this in an interview with Arise News as Nigeria marked its Independence Day. He blamed the environment for the…

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Nigerian govt reopens all schools

Nigerian govt reopens all schools

October 2, 2020 by Edidiong

The Federal Government of Nigeria has ordered the reopening of all schools in the country. This is after about six months of shutting down in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Adamu Adamu, the Minister of Education, disclosed this during a…

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Police arrest 22 suspects as IPOB allegedly attack F-SARS, kill officer in Rivers

Police arrest 22 suspects as IPOB allegedly attack F-SARS, kill officer in Rivers

October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 by Edidiong

The Rivers State Police Command has said that it has arrested 22 suspects that allegedly linked to the mayhem unleashed on the F-SARS Unit at Oyigbo Local Government area of the state. Suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB were…

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Petrol price: TUC reacts as Buhari compares Nigeria with Saudi Arabia

Petrol price: TUC reacts as Buhari compares Nigeria with Saudi Arabia

October 2, 2020 by Edidiong

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has condemned President Muhammadu Buhari’s comparison of Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. President Buhari during his Independence Day speech had compared the oil price in Nigeria to those of neighbouring countries and even Saudi Arabia, stating…

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Let’s face future with hope – Osinbajo to Nigeria youths

Let’s face future with hope – Osinbajo to Nigeria youths

October 2, 2020 by Edidiong

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has called on the youths not to succumb to the challenges confronting Nigeria. He reminded them that they hold the key to a more united, peaceful and prosperous nation. Osinbajo expressed disagreement on comments reflective of a bleak…

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Nigeria now has over 59,000 confirmed Coronavirus cases

Nigeria now has over 59,000 confirmed Coronavirus cases

October 2, 2020 by Edidiong

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday night, announced 153 new COVID-19 cases. The new cases were reported from 14 states – Lagos (81), Rivers (21), FCT (11), Ogun (8), Kaduna (7), Oyo (6), Akwa Ibom (5), Osun (3), Katsina…

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Why Buhari is allowing us take loans – Amaechi

Why Buhari is allowing us take loans – Amaechi

October 2, 2020 by Edidiong

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said President Muhammadu Buhari has approved for Nigeria to take loans. Amaechi stated this during a special 60th Independence Anniversary programme on Channels Television on Thursday. According to the former Governor of Rivers State, the…

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Ondo election: 10 political parties to present consensus candidate

Ondo election: 10 political parties to present consensus candidate

October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 by Edidiong

No fewer than ten political parties have agreed to work for a consensus candidate during the governorship election in Ondo State on October 10. The political parties are working together under the Conference of INEC Registered Political Parties (CIRPP). The CIRPP disclosed…

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Nigeria at 60: Aisha Buhari addresses citizens

Nigeria at 60: Aisha Buhari addresses citizens

October 1, 2020 by Edidiong

First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has advised Nigerians to stay focused and remain on the path of nation-building. The president’s wife gave the counsel in her message on Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary. Aisha acknowledged the heroics of citizens who made sacrifices for the…

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Nigeria’s future is bleak, unpredictable – Gov Wike

Nigeria’s future is bleak, unpredictable – Gov Wike

October 1, 2020 by Edidiong

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said that Nigeria’s future looks bleak and that its survival remains unpredictable. The Governor said that without conscious efforts by those in authority to ensure regional autonomy, true democracy and fiscal federalism, no one can…

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Bayelsa: Court of Appeal to deliver judgment on Diri’s sack by Tribunal Friday

Bayelsa: Court of Appeal to deliver judgment on Diri’s sack by Tribunal Friday

October 1, 2020 by Edidiong

Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will on Friday at the Court of Appeal in Abuja, know their fate in the disputed November 16, 2019 governorship election. Justice Adriza Mshella, who heads the five-man panel, will deliver…

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School reopening: Imo govt announces date, gives new directives

School reopening: Imo govt announces date, gives new directives

October 1, 2020 by Edidiong

The Imo State Government has announced October 5 as the date for the resumption of schools in the state. Recall that schools in Imo were closed back in March after the outbreak of COVID-19 in Nigeria. This was contained in a press…

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Cleric predicts Osinbajo’s removal before 2023

Cleric predicts Osinbajo’s removal before 2023

October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 by Edidiong

The General Overseer of Our Sanctuary Gospel Church of Nigeria, Bishop Udo Azogu has predicted the likely removal of the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, before the 2023 general elections. The cleric posted his prediction on Facebook, on Tuesday. He said that…

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Police stops Revolution Now protesters in Rivers

Police stops Revolution Now protesters in Rivers

October 1, 2020 by Edidiong

The Police in Rivers State has stopped the Revolution Now protesters from occupying the streets of Port Harcourt. The officers stopped the protest march led by Ken Henshaw of We The People and Enefa Georgewill of the Rivers Civil Society Organization at…

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Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu reveals when Nigeria ended

Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu reveals when Nigeria ended

October 1, 2020 by Edidiong

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has declared that Nigeria is already no more. According to Kanu, the country ended when it was allegedly restructured to the advantage of one part. Nigeria is celebrating her 60th Independence Day…

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Nigeria at 60: Don’t lose hope – Goodluck Jonathan

Nigeria at 60: Don’t lose hope – Goodluck Jonathan

October 1, 2020 by Edidiong

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has urged Nigerians not to lose hope as the country marks its 60th independence anniversary. Jonathan said rather than lose hope, Nigerians should be purposeful in playing their own roles towards making the country great. He stated this…

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Buhari under fire for comparing Nigeria with Saudi Arabia

Buhari under fire for comparing Nigeria with Saudi Arabia

October 1, 2020 by Edidiong

President Muhammadu Buhari has come under attack for saying it makes no sense for petrol to be cheaper in Nigeria than Saudi Arabia. Buhari had said this while justifying the recent hike in petroleum price during his Independence Day broadcast on Thursday….

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Nigeria at 60: A person married for 60 years needs no divorce – PANDEF Chair

Nigeria at 60: A person married for 60 years needs no divorce – PANDEF Chair

October 1, 2020 by Edidiong

The chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga, (retd) has said that the agitation for separation would not solve the myriads of problems bedeviling Nigeria. He added that the only solution is restructuring as done in other climes…

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Obaseki vs Ize-Iyamu: How Edo polls exposed kind of election I want for Nigeria – Buhari

Obaseki vs Ize-Iyamu: How Edo polls exposed kind of election I want for Nigeria – Buhari

October 1, 2020 by Edidiong

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, said the outcome of the Edo State gubernatorial election confirmed his belief for a credible, free and fair election. Buhari said the outcome of the election was an indication that he was determined to ensure a system…

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Independence: Gov Ayade cancels public celebration, says schools remain closed

Independence: Gov Ayade cancels public celebration, says schools remain closed

October 1, 2020 by Edidiong

The Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade has cancelled the annual parade and public celebration of Nigeria’s independence anniversary as the country marks sixty years of nationhood. This was announced by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity,…

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BBNaija 2020: Organizers reveal names of 30 voters who won N1m each

BBNaija 2020: Organizers reveal names of 30 voters who won N1m each

September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 by Edidiong

Organizers of Big Brother Naija have revealed the names of the 30 voters who won one million Naira each for predicting Laycon as the winner of this season’s show. The organizers had announced that 30 viewers would receive One Million Naira each…

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Buhari swears in new Permanent Secretaries

Buhari swears in new Permanent Secretaries

September 30, 2020 by Edidiong

President Muhmmadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in four newly appointed federal Permanent Secretaries at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the swearing-in was held shortly before the commencement of the weekly virtual…

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BBNaija 2020: Laycon receives N30m, car, house keys [PHOTOS]

BBNaija 2020: Laycon receives N30m, car, house keys [PHOTOS]

September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 by Edidiong

Winner of Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, 2020 reality television show, Laycon, has finally received his 30 Million Naira cheque. Laycon received his cheque, a car and a house key from the organizers of the show. The presentation was done live on BBNaija…

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BBNaija 2020: Laycon, Dorathy win all expense paid trip to Ireland

BBNaija 2020: Laycon, Dorathy win all expense paid trip to Ireland

September 30, 2020 by Edidiong

Winner of Big Brother Naija ‘lockdown edition and first runner-up, Dorathy has won an all expense paid trip to Ireland. Laycon and Dorathy will be visiting Ireland. Organizers of the show announced this during the winners award show on Wednesday. The winner…

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Isa Pantami launches Digital Nigeria Portal, lists importance

Isa Pantami launches Digital Nigeria Portal, lists importance

September 30, 2020 by Edidiong

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has officially launched the Digital Nigeria Portal and Mobile App which is part of the implementation of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) for a Digital Nigeria. Present at…

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Increased awareness needed to fight Tuberculosis – National TB Control Program Director

Increased awareness needed to fight Tuberculosis – National TB Control Program Director

September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 by Edidiong

The National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Program has blamed the slow pace of progress in the fight against TB in Nigeria on poor knowledge of the disease among patients and health workers. The body is worried that ignorance among Nigerians has contributed…

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BBNaija 2020: Why I’m attracted to Nengi – Laycon

BBNaija 2020: Why I’m attracted to Nengi – Laycon

September 30, 2020 by Edidiong

Big Brother Naija Season 5 winner, Olamilekan Agbeleshe, popularly known as ‘Laycon’ has revealed that he is attracted to Nengi because she has a smart and wonderful personality. Laycon during an Instagram live chat with his fans on Tuesday night, was asked…

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Amaechi should be in jail, not a Minister – Wike fires back

Amaechi should be in jail, not a Minister – Wike fires back

September 28, 2020 by Edidiong

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said his predecessor, former Governor, Rotimi Amaechi should not be walking free if Nigeria truly practices democracy. Wike said the shutdown of Rivers State Judiciary under Rotimi Amaechi’s administration as Governor of the state was a…

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BBNaija 2020: Top 5 millionaire housemates revealed

BBNaija 2020: Top 5 millionaire housemates revealed

September 28, 2020 by Edidiong

Apart from the N85 million grand prize giving to the winner of the lockdown season of the Big Brother Nigeria reality TV show, many contestants emerged millionaires before leaving the house. While in the house, the contestants were made to partake in…

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Kidnapped APC chieftain freed after N11m ransom

Kidnapped APC chieftain freed after N11m ransom

September 28, 2020 by Edidiong

Felix Okoro, a former Nigerian Ambassador to Venezuela has been freed by his captors. The former Secretary to Bayelsa State Government was held for 23 days. The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain represented Bayelsa West Senatorial District in the Senate. Okoro was…

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BBNaija 2020: Remember Buhari is still our President – Mr. P reminds Nigerians of hardship

BBNaija 2020: Remember Buhari is still our President – Mr. P reminds Nigerians of hardship

September 28, 2020 by Edidiong

Peter Okoye, Nigerian music maker, has welcomed Nigerians back to real world after the Big Brother Naija lockdown season. According to him, having spent over 70 days viewing the reality TV show, Nigerians will now return to the unbearable hardship, occasioned by…

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NLI holds inaugural webinar themed ‘Rebuilding Our National Values System’

NLI holds inaugural webinar themed ‘Rebuilding Our National Values System’

September 28, 2020 by Edidiong

All is set for the inaugural webinar series of the Nigerian Leadership Initiative (NLI), an international, non-partisan organization registered in Nigeria and the UK. The event is themed ‘Rebuilding Our National Values System’. It will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020…

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There are cracks in Nigeria – Osinbajo

There are cracks in Nigeria – Osinbajo

September 28, 2020 by Edidiong

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, says love and unity will “rebuild the cracks” in Nigeria. Osinbajo said this at the Independence Day Interdenominational Church Service at the National Christian Centre in Abuja on Sunday. He was represented by the Secretary to the Government…

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NNPC MD, Kyari hails Labour for suspending nationwide strike

NNPC MD, Kyari hails Labour for suspending nationwide strike

September 28, 2020 by Edidiong

MrLele Kyari, Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has commended the decision of labour leaders to suspend their planned nationwide strike scheduled to have commenced on Monday. ND REPORTS reports that the NLC and TUC on Monday morning agreed to…

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Strike: Nigerian Govt releases details of agreements with labour

Strike: Nigerian Govt releases details of agreements with labour

September 28, 2020 by Edidiong

The Federal government on Monday made public the details of its agreements with organised labour. A statement on FG’s Twitter handle, said officials held consultation meetings with leaders of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) on September 15,…

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Environment unsafe to reopen schools – Imo govt

Environment unsafe to reopen schools – Imo govt

September 28, 2020 by Edidiong

The government of Imo State has declared the environment as not yet conducive to reopen private and public schools. This is owing to the coronavirus pandemic which, according to the government, has not been fully contained. In a press release from the…

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NLC under attack for suspending nationwide strike

NLC under attack for suspending nationwide strike

September 28, 2020 by Edidiong

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has come under attack for suspending planned nationwide strike over the increase in petrol and electricity tariff. NLC and TUC agreed to suspend the strike on Monday morning after meeting with the federal government. The new agreement,…

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BBNaija 2020: How Kiddwaya, Lilo, ex-housemates reacted to Laycon’s victory

BBNaija 2020: How Kiddwaya, Lilo, ex-housemates reacted to Laycon’s victory

September 28, 2020 by Edidiong

Ex-Big Brother Naija, BBNaija 2020 housemates have congratulated Laycon on his emergence as the winner of season 5. Laycon emerged winner on Sunday after scoring highest votes with a record breaking ‘60%’ votes from viewers. His fellow housemates, Kiddwaya, Prince, Lilo and…

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BBNaija 2020: What Davido, Mayorkun said to Laycon after winning

BBNaija 2020: What Davido, Mayorkun said to Laycon after winning

September 28, 2020 by Edidiong

Big Brother Naija, BBNaija 2020 winner, Laycon, on Sunday night met with Popular Nigerian artistes, Davido and Mayorkun. Recall that Laycon emerged winner of Lockdown edition after he scored a massive 60%votes. Davido, who performed his hit single ‘Fem’ and Betty butter’…

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Election Review Committee meets Obasanjo, Jonathan, Babangida

Election Review Committee meets Obasanjo, Jonathan, Babangida

September 28, 2020 by Edidiong

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2019 Election Review Committee led by the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has held separate consultative meetings with former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan and Ibrahim Badamosi Babaginda (IBB). Mohammed and other members of the committee, which…

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BBNaija 2020: Nigerians react to Gov. Bello’s viral video

BBNaija 2020: Nigerians react to Gov. Bello’s viral video

September 28, 2020 by Edidiong

Reactions have trailed the viral video of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State watching the grand finale of the Big Brother naija reality show on Sunday night. In the 51 seconds video, which was posted on the Governor’s Facebook page, he was…

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Osinbajo reveals cheaper alternative to petrol, speaks on plan to increase taxes

Osinbajo reveals cheaper alternative to petrol, speaks on plan to increase taxes

September 26, 2020 by Edidiong

Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has said that in a determined effort to offer Nigerians an effective option to petrol, the Federal Government will focus on developing Compressed Natural Gas, otherwise known as auto gas, which is priced significantly lower than PMS….

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Troops rescue 12 hostages from Boko Haram

Troops rescue 12 hostages from Boko Haram

September 26, 2020 by Edidiong

Troops of Sector 2 (Chad), Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), have rescued twelve hostages from the Boko Haram terrorists’ enclave near Barkalam in Lake Chad. Col. Muhammad Dole, the Chief of Military Public Information, MNJTF, stated this on Saturday in a statement…

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BBNaija 2020: ‘He’s doing everything with Nengi’s body’ – Laycon, Nengi’s erotic dance stirs reactions

BBNaija 2020: ‘He’s doing everything with Nengi’s body’ – Laycon, Nengi’s erotic dance stirs reactions

September 26, 2020 by Edidiong

Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemates, Laycon and Nengi’s erotic dance last night has generated reactions from viewers of the Nigerian topmost reality TV show. In a viral video, Laycon could be seen holding and touching Nengi’s near-nude bikini body as they danced…

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COVID-19: Nigeria records 213 new cases, death toll now 1,103

COVID-19: Nigeria records 213 new cases, death toll now 1,103

September 26, 2020 by Edidiong

A total of two hundred and nothirteen, 213, new cases of COVID-19 infections have been recorded in Nigeria.

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Nigerian Navy School of Health Sciences Offa holds 2020 POP, graduation ceremony

Nigerian Navy School of Health Sciences Offa holds 2020 POP, graduation ceremony

September 26, 2020 by Edidiong

The Nigerian Navy School of Health Sciences Offa on Friday conducted its 2020 Passing Out Parade (POP) and Graduation ceremony for the Final year and the 42 Basic Medical Qualifying Course (BMQC) students. This year’s POP/Graduation ceremony was remarkable in that the…

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Shehu Sani reacts as Boko Haram attacks Borno Gov’s convoy, kills policemen, soldiers

Shehu Sani reacts as Boko Haram attacks Borno Gov’s convoy, kills policemen, soldiers

September 26, 2020September 26, 2020 by Edidiong

Frear Kaduna lawmaker, Shehu Sani has condemned the attack on Governor of Borno State’s convoy by Boko Haram. ND REPORTERS reported that the governor’s convoy was ambushed shortly after leaving Monguno by suspected Boko Haram fighters at Kekano village. According to reports,…

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BBNaija 2020: Laycon, Dorathy now N1m richer ahead N85m grand prize

BBNaija 2020: Laycon, Dorathy now N1m richer ahead N85m grand prize

September 26, 2020 by Edidiong

Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemates, Laycon and Dorathy yesterday won themselves a million Naira. Laycon and Dorathy in Team Black emerged winner of this week’s Betway sport trivia game. Following their victory, both housemates will hang out with the Nigerian music icon…

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BBNaija 2020: Laycon reveals plan for Erica

BBNaija 2020: Laycon reveals plan for Erica

September 26, 2020 by Edidiong

Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemate, Laycon, has vowed to look out for disqualified housemate, Erica, after the show. Erica was disqualified from the Big Brother Naija season 5 after breaking the rules of the house. She had threatened to kill Laycon during…

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COVID-19: Rivers Govt re-opens secondary, vocational, tertiary institutions

COVID-19: Rivers Govt re-opens secondary, vocational, tertiary institutions

September 26, 2020 by Edidiong

The Rivers State Executive Council has approved the reopening of Schools in the State. Commissioner for Education, Prof. Kaniye Ebeku made the disclosure to newsmen after an emergency SEC meeting at the Government House, Port Harcourt. Prof. Ebeku said the Council approved…

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