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Kamala Harris to discuss China influence, debt distress in Africa
This weekend, Vice President Kamala Harris begins a three-country tour of Africa as the United States seeks to pitch itself as a better partner than China, which has invested heavily in the continent over several decades. Harris will be in Ghana from March 26 to 29, and then in Tanzania from March 29 to 31. Her final stop is Zambia,…
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Iran condemns France for ‘repression’ of protests
Iran on Friday condemned what it called France’s repression of protests after more than 450 people were arrested and nearly as many police were injured in demonstrations against pension reforms. Protesters clashed with French security forces Thursday in the most serious violence yet of a three-month revolt against President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to change the retirement age from 62 to…
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Ex-Chief of General Staff, Oladipo Diya dies at 78
A former Chief of General Staff under the late General Sani Abacha, Lt. General Oladipo Diya (rtd) is dead He died on Sunday morning in Lagos from a protracted illness. The nature of his illness was not disclosed in a statement issued by Oyesinmilola Diya on behalf of his family. The statement reads: On behalf of the entire Diya family…
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Let us learn the language of NYSC, By Kunle Awosiyan
One thing that the National Youth Service Corps has not reviewed since its creation is the Nigerian languages handbook, instead it has kept on improving on it. It is one of the handbooks it gives to corps members at the orientation camp that has helped to integrate our youths to learn about other people’s culture. It was in Awgu NYSC…
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PHOTO NEWS: Rt. Rev Ipinmoye celebrates 80th birthday in Ado Ekiti
Highly respected clergy in Ekiti State, Rt. Rev Michael Ipinmoye on Saturday celebrated his 80th birthday at Emmanuel Cathedral, Ado Ekiti with family, friends and well wishers. The church service was attended by politicians, top government officials, includimg Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, Minister of State for Transport, Ademola Adegoroye, former Ekiti State Governor, Segun Oni and former Ondo State…
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Nollywood colleagues mourn Actress Gbemi Anjola
Colleagues of Nollywood actress, Akingbemisola Dorcas Anjola have expressed sadness over her untimely death. The 33-year-old actress who is known more among thespians in the Yoruba sector of the Nigerian movie industry is said to have battled ovarian cancer before her passing on Friday. The tragic news was shared by the late actress’ colleague, Itele, who mourned her passing on…
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How unpaid N30,000 caused my 17 years old feud with Basketmouth – AY
Nigerian comedian, Ayo Makun, popularly called AY, has revealed how N30,000 unpaid performance fee caused feud between him and his industry colleague, Basketmouth. In a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo, the media personality, AY recounted his early days in the industry. He said Basketmouth used to connect him to perform at events when he was starting out in the comedy…
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Nigerians must shun divisive politics, says Shettima
Vice President- elect, Senator Kashim Shettima says that for Nigeria to maximize its enormous potentials inherent in the Nigerian nation, its citizens must rid themselves of divisive politics. Shettima stated this on Saturday when the Exco members of the Borno State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), led by its Chairman, Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori paid him a congratulatory…
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Sirika’s selfish moves to concession airports, By Yemi Adebowale
Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has spent almost all his eight years in office implementing selfish agendas. Almost everything in the Nigerian aviation industry revolves around Sirika and his interest. This minister cares less about the interest of the larger Nigerian society. It is usually about Sirika’s pocket. This is why he has been pursuing the concession of Nigeria’s four…
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Nigerian American Coalition for Justice & Democracy is partisan Peter Obi supporters, says APC-USA
The All Progressives Congress (APC), United States chapter has described the so-called Nigerian American Coalition for Justice and Democracy (NACJD) as a group of Peter Obi supporters, masquerading as a non-partisan political activist group. In a statement issued in New York, APC-USA condemned NACJD and their promoters for circulating in the social media a flyer and a statement about a…
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