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Resident doctors demand improved healthcare infrastructure in South East
The Southeast Caucus of National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called for improved healthcare infrastructure in the South-East region.
CAFCL: Wasteful Enyimba held by Al Hilal in Aba
Nigerian champions Enyimba were held to a 0-0 draw by 10-man Al Hilal of Sudan in the first leg of their CAF Champions League, first round fixture in Aba on Sunday.
CafCL: We are unlucky facing Enyimba early – Al Hilal chief
Al Hilal’s head of delegation to Aba for Sunday’s Caf Champions League tie against Enyimba, Muhammad Harun has stated they are in town to get a positive result in the first leg, first-round tie.
Biafra: Senator Okorocha reveals when he’ll join IPOB
The immediate past Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, has declared that he will not hesitate to join the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, if the Nnamdi Kanu-led group is able to convince him to do so.
APC youths protest against Abia nominee for NDDC board
Youths of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), in Abia South senatorial district, at the premises of the National Television Authority (NTA), Aba, protested against the recent nomination, by the Presidency, of Nwogu Nwogu into the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.
Azubuike Egwuekwe joins Rivers United on one-year deal from Libyan club
Former Nigeria international defender Azubuike Egwuekwe has linked up with Rivers United on a one-year deal.
Enyimba Stadium get CAF’s approval for Champions League cclash
CAF have approved the Enyimba International Stadium, for Enyimba’s Champions League clash against Al Hilal of Sudan slated for Sunday, September 15.
Kanu Foundation to set up heart centre in Abia
Nigerian ex-international footballer and former Super Eagles captain, Kanu Nwankwo, has disclosed that his foundation, Kanu Heart Foundation, has entered into agreement with Indian doctors to set up a heart surgery centre in Abia State.
Abia: We have confidence in indigenous contractors
The Abia State Government says it has implicit confidence in indigenous contractors and will continue to engage them along with ‘Grade A’ contractors in road construction in the state
Abia governor orders contractor back to site over poor job execution
Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has ordered Tunnelend Construction Company (TCC) back to the site to undertake a full reconstruction of the Unuaro/Ekwereazu Road in Obingwa Local Government Area of the state.
I will complete projects in my second term – Abia governor
Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has promised to complete ongoing projects awarded in the first term of his administration in his second term.
N7.2 billion fraud: If PDP were a company, I would own 90 per cent...
A former governor of Abia State, Orji Kalu, says if the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were to be a company, he would own 90 per cent of it.
CafCL: Enyimba coach relieved after big win over Rahimo
Enyimba coach Usman Abd’Allah has admitted his team’s progress to the next phase of the Caf Champions League was a big relief after they needed to upturn the defeat suffered in the first-leg.
CafCL: Enyimba qualify, Kano Pillars dumped out
Enyimba have qualified for the next round of the CAF Champions League, after an emphatic 5-0 win over Rahimo FC of Burkina Faso in Aba on Sunday.
NNPC supplied 1.76 billion litres of petrol in June
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said that 1.76bn litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, was supplied in June.
NNPC records 77 per cent increase in pipeline vandalism in June
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) recorded 77 per cent rise in cases of oil pipeline vandalism in its network of pipeline infrastructure across the country in June 2019.
Woman crushed to death in police station
Tragedy struck at the Central Police Station, Aba, on Saturday, when a widow simply identified as Mrs. Peace was crushed to death in a strange accident at the station.
CafCL: Enyimba condemn to qualify – goalkeeper
Newly signed Enyimba goalkeeper, Olufemi Kayode, says that the players are motivated to win their second leg clash against Rahimo FC of Burkina Faso and qualify for the next round of the CAF champions League on Sunday.
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Emir Sanusi lauds President Buhari’s economic advisory council
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Xenophobia: Foreign affairs minister didn’t disobey Hose of Reps – ministry
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Oseloka Obaze: Central bank cashless policy discriminatory
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IPOB drags Generals Gowon, Obasanjo, others to court over their roles during civil war
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Manchester City defence crisis worsens as John Stones ruled out for five weeks
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Paedophile priest bags 30 years in prison
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Man hangs self over wife’s alleged infidelity
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President Buhari challenges APC leadership, governors on party survival
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday challenged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the APC state governors on the need to institutionalise the party to guarantee its survival beyond the end of his tenure in 2023.