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Real Madrid boss refuses to hit back at critics as team chase double
Zinedine Zidane has Real Madrid chasing down a Liga and Champions League double, but is wary of biting back at his critics as his side "haven't won anything yet".
Agribusiness: NASC warns against sale of fake seeds to farmers
The National Agricultural Seeds Council, NASC, warned against the sale of fake seeds to farmers as farming activities commence across the country.
Ekiti airport project: Ebira community begs governor for compensation
The Ebira people living in Bolorunduro, a farming community in Ado-Ekiti, capital of Ekiti have cried foul over the way their farms and houses are being demolished to give way for the airport project being constructed in the area.
Former diplomat unfolds blueprint to salvage troubled Nigeria
Amid increasing social discontent in Nigeria in recent times, a scholar and former diplomat, Nnamdi Onochie, has unfolded a blueprint to put Nigeria back on track to achieve peace, prosperity and progress for survival as an entity.
India coronavirus vaccination crosses 100 million doses
India says it has become the “fastest country in the world” to administer more than 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccines, amid a deadly second wave of infections.
Windstorm: Imo school owners lament destruction
School owners in Obinze, Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo state, yesterday lamented the damages the windstorm caused to their buildings.
Kaduna NUJ honours Uba Sani with ‘outstanding senator’ award
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has bestowed on Senator Uba Sani (APC, Kaduna Central) the award of ‘Outstanding Senator’ in the 9th National Assembly, describing the lawmaker as the most ‘media-friendly’ in the North-West.
Borno governor restates faith in one indivisible Nigeria
Governor Babangana Zulum of Borno says Nigeria will continue to be united in spite of its many challenges.
SDP: Insecurity, bad economy causing irreparable damages to Nigeria
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr Olu Agunloye, has lamented that insecurity, bad economy and other myriads of problems bedevilling the country was causing irreversible damages to the Nigerian Nation.
Kebbi monarchs laud President Buhari on HYPPADEC take-off
Emirs in Kebbi State have lauded President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration for ensuring the take-off of the Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) to address plights of riverine communities.
Nigerian government fingers insecurity as trigger for rising secessionist agitations
The federal government yesterday stated that the general state of insecurity in the country has triggered a rising call for secession as well as politicisation of ethnic and religious differences.
Kaduna NLC condemns mass sack of council workers
The Nigeria Labour Congress in Kaduna has condemned the mass sack of workers in the state’s public service.
NLC condemns mass sack of council workers in Kaduna
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Kaduna State Council, has condemned the mass sack of workers in the state public service.
APC to clerics: Hold us accountable to our promises
National Secretary of the Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC of the party, Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe, gave the charge yesterday at the 80th birthday thanksgiving and book launch of Venerable Emmanuel O. Ajayi, retd, at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Oboroke-Ihima in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Imo attacks: IPOB building armoury to actualise Biafra – ex-police chief
Members of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) are deliberately attacking security formations in the South East to steal weapons in order to fight for the actualisation of the Biafra Republic, experts and security operatives have said.
APC chieftain writes on ’21 political lies in Nigeria’
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State, Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo, says his book on “21 political lies in Nigeria” is to educate the electorate on the antics of politicians during elections.
Nigeria has best adolescents worldwide – professor
Vice-Chancellor (VC), Clifford University, Owerrinta, Abia State, Prof Chimezie Omeonu, has said Nigeria has some of the best adolescents in the world, adding that what they need are good roles models to look up to and form their characters.
Akwa Ibom governor: We rely on the leadership of Jesus Christ in our administration
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has attributed the successes of his administration on his strict reliance on the leadership of Jesus Christ.
ECWA: We won’t accept use of state power to marginalize Christians
President, Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Rev. Stephen Baba Panya, has appealed to Federal and State Governments in Nigeria to stop the use of state power to dominate and marginalized christians in the country.
NSCIA cautions Muslims in Southern Nigeria against secession agenda
Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has cautioned the muslims in the Southern part of the country not to join the ongoing secession agenda by the southerners in the zone to exit Nigeria, because it was designed to make them second class citizens in their country.
Easter: Senator Kalu preaches unity among Nigerians
Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has called for a more united Nigeria as he felicitated with Christians on the occasion of Easter celebration.
Delta governor advocates progressive taxation to capture rich evaders
The Governor of Delta State, Mr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has advocated that progressive taxation should be used to bring large percentage of tax evaders into the tax net.
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BUA refinery set for ground-breaking this year
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Lucas Torreira tells Arsenal to loan him to Boca Juniors
The 25-year-old has been out on loan with Atletico Madrid for the 2020-21 campaign but has been used sparingly by Diego Simeone's side, with most of his appearances having come off the bench.
Neymar opens up on controversial celebration
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Yoruba Nation: Our struggle can’t materialise without women’s support – Ooni
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, yesterday, highlighted the importance of women in Yoruba’s strive for freedom, stating that the new twist to the agitation for self-determination is that women are now involved.
Real Madrid boss refuses to hit back at critics as team chase double
Zinedine Zidane has Real Madrid chasing down a Liga and Champions League double, but is wary of biting back at his critics as his side "haven't won anything yet".
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Nigerian Navy boosts fleet to combat maritime threats
The Nigerian Navy (NN) has recorded significant progress in the recapitalisation of its fleet, with dozens of vessels commissioned in 2020 and more on the way.
Chelsea squeeze through to UCL semis after late Porto scare
Chelsea booked their spot in the Champions League semi-finals despite a late goal from Mehdi Taremi for Porto on Tuesday night.
JUSUN: Strike still on, no concrete resolution reached
The Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) said the strike was still on because no concrete resolution had been reached.
PDP must overhaul its leadership ahead of 2023 – chieftain
The former commissioner for Information in Edo State and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Kassim Afegbua, has said that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) must do internal reforms if the party wants to win 2023 general elections.
Isa Pantami: I’ve been preaching against Boko Haram for 15 years
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has debunked reports alleging that the United States placed him on a ‘terror watch list’ for alleged ties with the late Boko Haram founder, Mohammed Yusuf.