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Justice Akanbi: Nigeria lost one of its finest – Governor Ahmed
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed, has described as shocking and devastating the passing away of the Pioneer Chairman of Independence Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) and former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Mustapha Akanbi (CFR).
13 die in Adamawa cholera outbreak
The Adamawa Ministry of Health has confirmed that the cases of cholera outbreak in Mubi have risen to 434 with 13 deaths.
Mubi cholera update: 434 cases recorded, with 13 deaths
The Adamawa Ministry of Health has confirmed that the cases of cholera outbreak in Mubi have risen to 434 with 13 deaths.
John Campbell: Ibrahim El-Zakzaky’s case may worsen Nigeria’s security challenges
A former United States of America’s Ambassador to Nigeria, John Campbell, is urging the federal government to thread carefully in the way it is handling the case of the spiritual leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Ibrahim el-Zakzaky, warning that his ongoing trial could worsen the nation’s security.
Awaiting the names of recipients of national honours
The process for the award of National Honours has begun. Hopefully the recipients will be known before April. It will be the first time President Muhammadu Buhari will bestow such honours on deserving Nigerians. Already candidates have been shortlisted. And I understand that further request has been sent to the President for final approval.
Re-establishing Nigeria’s leadership position in the world
I am glad to be speaking under the chairmanship of my friend and one of our country’s most outstanding and cerebral diplomats, Prof Ibrahim Gambari.
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UI VC laments poor access to university education in Nigeria
The Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan, UI, Professor Abel Idowu Olayinka has lamented the problem of access to tertiary education in Nigeria saying that out of over 1.5m university admission seekers into the nation’s 168 universities, less than 500,000 candidates could be admitted annually.
Callum Wilson: I’ve earned my England place
Callum Wilson believes he merits his place in the England squad and says he is not overawed by training alongside some of the country's most recognisable players.
Adnan Januzaj: Manchester United will return to the top of Premier League
The Belgium and Real Sociedad midfielder says his former club need to make the right decisions to challenge their city rivals and Premier League leaders Manchester City, who they trail by 12 points in eighth place after 12 games.
Customs seizes 633 bags of rice with duty paid value of N22 million
The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone “C” Owerri, Imo State, has intercepted, arrested and seized an IVECO truck carrying over 633 bags of 50kg parboiled foreign rice with total Duty Paid Value of N22,077,520.
EU wants Romania to halt judicial overhaul
The European Union sought on Tuesday to increase pressure on Romania to freeze disputed judicial reforms and prevent any move away from democratic values as Bucharest prepares to take over the bloc’s rotating presidency.
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JAMB: Why African universities have low global rating
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said it has discovered why African universities could not be found in the list of global best institutions.
World Diabetes Day: High blood sugar causes cataract – Optometrist
The Lagos State chapter of Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) on Tuesday advised Nigerians to adopt healthy lifestyle that would save them from suffering from preventable diseases like diabetes.
Man climbs mast to protest ‘land encroachment’ by Atiku Abubakar’s university
A resident of Abuja, Musa Wakatu, has climbed a telecommunication mast over an alleged land encroachment by the American University of Nigeria (AUN).
Zlatan Ibrahimovic not interested in January loan move to Europe
Los Angeles Galaxy striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has ruled out a loan move to a European club in January.
Stanley Dimgba considering offers from Russian and NPFL clubs
The representatives of Stanley Dimgba has hit out some sections of local media who reported that the former Flying Eagles winger has signed a contract extension with Enyimba international of Aba.