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Border closure: Producer vows to crash price of local rice
Paul Santus, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Santuscom Agro-Hub Investment Nigeria Limited, producer of Ogoja Rice, has vowed to crash the price of local rice ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Tam David-West in final escape
Now, my introduction to Professor Tam David-West was on this wise: I was brought up by a very strict, educationist father, who would not allow his seven children travel during holidays, particularly the long vacation at the end of the session. He had his own way of keeping us busy.
Anambra workers to get salaries, benefits by December 15
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has approved the payment of salaries and allowances to civil servants in the state before Christmas.
Enugu Disco to restore electricity in Awka before Christmas
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has expressed its commitment at restoring electricity supply to some parts of Awka in Anambra State before the Christmas and New Year festivities.
Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold admits to concern over handball VAR incident against Manchester City
Trent Alexander-Arnold had the threat of a VAR check in the back of his mind after the ball struck his arm in the build-up to Liverpool’s opening goal against Manchester City on Sunday, but his focus remained on the task at hand.
Oyo governor celebrates mother at 80
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged parents to properly train their children, stressing that both formal and informal education children are exposed to would determine how far they would go in life.
Yuletide: We will arrest masquerades causing accidents, congestion – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Commission has said that it would arrest masquerades causing traffic congestion or accidents during the Christmas and New Year festivities.
NNPC promises abundance of petroleum products for yuletide
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has revealed that it has made adequate preparations for the yuletide saying petroleum products will be in abundance across the nation.
Russian court jails Jehovah’s Witness for practising banned faith
A Russian court sentenced a Jehovah’s Witness on Tuesday to six years in prison for practising his faith, which is banned in the country, the organisation and local media reported.
Musa Wada: I will probe Yahaya Bello if elected Kogi governor
Ahead of the governorship election in Kogi state, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, Musa Wada, has said he will probe the administration of Governor Yahaya Bello if he’s elected governor.
Ralf Rangnick profiled amid links to Manchester United job
Speculation over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s job has been circulating for a while now but the more his Manchester United team falter in the Premier League, the more likely it becomes realistic that he’ll be given the sack.
Police arrests 115 suspects in Onitsha
Pickpockets, handbag snatchers, Indian hemp smokers, illegal revenue collectors, and others were among the host of suspected criminals and social miscreants arrested by the Anambra State Police Command on Wednesday.
Barça ready to negotiate with Bayern over lower Philippe Coutinho fee
There is no confirmation as to what Bayern actually want to pay for Coutinho, but the fee is rumoured to be in the region of €90m – which would still be a club record for the Bundesliga champions.
Former Juventus coach Max Allegri close to Manchester United switch
Solskjaer has experienced a slow start to the season at Old Trafford and he is just two points shy of the relegation zone, having accumulated just 15 points from eight matches.
Kebbi governor donates N30 million to build churches
Kebbi State Governor Atiku Bagudu has donated N30m to the Christian community in Zuru Emirates to build churches.
Anambra governor donates patrol vehicles, gadgets to security agencies
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State on Friday donated vehicles, motorbikes and modern security gadgets to security agencies to tackle crime in the state.
House of Reps seek presidential intervention in Enugu airport project
The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, sought the intervention of President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure immediate commencement of rehabilitation work on the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.
President Buhari to present 2020 budget next Tuesday
President Muhammadu Buhari will present the 2020 budget by 2 p.m. on Tuesday.
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AFCONQ: Nigeria, Senegal win as Cameroon held at home
Nigeria came from behind to get their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign to a positive start with a 2-1 Group L win over Benin at Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo.
Shock as pastor feeds members with millipedes, beer as holy communion
The senior Pastor of Rabboni Centre Ministries in South Africa, Lesego Daniel, has shocked the world after he fed his church members with millipede and beer as holy communion.
Appeal Court ruling: Akwa Ibom governor reaffirms commitment to service
Governor Udom Emmanuel has affirmed his determination to run a Christ-centric government which will be transparent, accountable and dedicated to serving Akwa Ibom people.
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Toxic air plagues poor residents of housing colony in Mumbai
After a year of living in her one-bedroom apartment in Mahul, a housing colony on the eastern front of Mumbai, Anita Dhole moved out - to live on a footpath.
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Kwara governor visits, directs immediate fix of Olunlade flooding crisis
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has visited Olunlade/Idiogede communities, where he assured residents that his administration would immediately fix the flooding problem in the area.
Telcos: Fuel supply suspension to filling stations in border areas threatens telecoms operations
Telecoms operators (Telcos) under the aegis of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has warned that the directive given by Nigerian Customs Service to suspend the supply of petroleum products to filling stations within 20km of all border areas, could crumble telecoms operations in the country with serious adverse effect on service quality.
Blind singer goes from streets to stardom in northern Nigeria
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Governor Lalong: Africa must look inward in tackling common challenges
Plateau State Governor and Chairman of Northern Governors Forum Simon Lalong has urged African countries to close ranks and explore way of resolving conflicts and other challenges on the continent rather than visiting other continents for solutions.