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Nigeria’s Tijani Bande declares for UNGA presidency
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Prof. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, has formally declared his intention to vie for the presidency of the 74th UN General Assembly (UNGA).
UN adopts Nigeria’s resolution on education
The United Nations General Assembly on Monday adopted, by consensus, Nigeria’s resolution to proclaim January 24 every year as the ‘International Day of Education’.
Transformation in Africa driven by ambitious businessmen, women – VP Yemi Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has declared that the transformation in Africa was driven by its ambitious businessmen and women stepping beyond national boundaries to global sphere.
Africa committed to nuclear weapons-free world – Tijjani Bande
Nigeria has pledged Africa’s support to the non-proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), saying a world free of nuclear weapons is the ideal society it envisaged.
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Nigerian soldier kills four colleagues, self in Borno
A corporal of the Nigerian Army attached to Operation Lafiya Dole has opened fire on his colleagues, killing four personnel and injuring two others.
Dele Alli charged by FA over coronavirus Snapchat video
Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli has been charged by the Football Association after posting a video on social media mocking the coronavirus outbreak.
Celestine Babayaro faults Joseph Yobo’s Super Eagles appointment
Celestine Babayaro has shared his thoughts on the appointment of Joseph Yobo as Nigeria’s senior national team assistant coach.
Senate president to lead delegation to burial of deceased Plateau lawmaker
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, will lead a delegation of Senators to the funeral service of Late Senator Longjan Ignatius Dantong slated for March 2, 2020, in Plateau State.
Enyimba pay tribute to late Kano Pillars coach
Baleria passed on Tuesday and has since been buried in Kano. The club chairman, Surajo Shuaibu, declared a three-day mourning after a contingent from the club paid a condolence visit to the grieving family.
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Senator Uwajumogu was an advocate of Nigeria’s unity – Senate president
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Friday, said the Late Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu until his death, was a detribalized Nigerian who believed strongly in unity among majority and minority ethnic groups in Nigeria.
Victor Mbaoma: I’ve fulfilled part of my mission in Enyimba
Victor Mbaoma has told newsmen that he has fulfilled one of his essential objectives that influenced his decision to join Enyimba of Aba last year.
Nigerian flag, name carried on Tyson Fury’s gum shield in fight against Deontay Wilder
Tyson Fury emerged the new WBC Heavyweight champion of the world on Saturday night in Las Vegas after defeating Deontay Wilder in a seventh round stoppage win of their 12-round title fight.
Bayelsa guber: Supreme Court fixes date to hear APC application
The Supreme Court has fixed February 26 to hear an application filed by the All Progressive Congress (APC), asking it to reverse a judgement that sacked David Lyon as governor-elect of Bayelsa State.
Cross River to partner federal government to boost solid mineral sector
The Cross River Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Mr George O’Ben-Etchi, says the state will partner the Federal Government to boost the solid mineral sector in the country.