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Two Nigerian Air Force officers crushed to death by trailer
Two Nigerian Air Force officers (NAF) officers have been crushed to death after a trailer driver lost control and rammed into them in Ilorin, Kwara State. The incident occurred on Wednesday around Pasa bridge, Eyenkorin, about 200 meters from the NAF base. The crash caused tension between air force personnel and residents of the community. The Kwara Secretary of the…
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McCarthy proposes key concessions after House adjourns for second day without electing a speaker
After suffering yet another stinging defeat on Wednesday, in which he lost a sixth round of voting for House speaker, Kevin McCarthy proposed more key concessions in his push to get 218 votes – including agreeing to propose a rules change that would allow just one member to call for a vote to oust a sitting speaker, according to two…
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The day demons used Vandi, By Wale Bakare
ASP Vandi beat the flies buzzing around his head away again and muttered some unintelligible words . The Sergeant on Patrol with him looked at him curiously. That was the 3rd time Vandi was swatting the irritants away. He was getting increasingly agitated. Sergeant Bello had asked him if all was well and he had replied in the affirmative, saying…
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Frank Nweke promises food security in Enugu, says nobody will go to bed without food
Nigeria’s former Minister of Information and governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Enugu State , Frank Nweke Jr has said if elected into office, he will make sure nobody in the state goes hungry. He made this known when he visited local markets in the state. Nweke Jr said the Nigerian Poverty Map by the Nigerian…
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Umo Eno affirms continuous supremacy of PDP in Akwa Ibom
As Governor Udom Emmanuel holds his last annual new year visit to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) structures, governorship candidate of the party, Pastor Umo Eno has assured that the party will continue to have its pride of place if elected into office. In his remarks at the event, he commended Governor Emmanuel for sustaining the tradition of always visiting…
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Ekiti State University appoints Ayodele, Adeleke new deputy vice chancellors
Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti has announced the appointment of two deputy vice chancellors. The new DVCs are Professor Raphael Adeleke and Professor Joseph Ayodele. This was contained in a statement by the institution’s Head, Directorate of Information & Corporate Affairs, Olofinmuagun Bode. According to him, both appointments have been approved by Governor Biodun Oyebanji. The statement reads: “Following the…
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Ogoni day: Tonye Cole remembers the struggle, assures of better days
Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tonye Cole has celebrated leaders of the Ogoni nation whose struggles have helped made Ogoni land a better place. Cole who was speaking at the Ogoni Day Celebration in Bori, said their struggles were worth celebrating. He also reeled out the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration’s efforts in Ogoni land since…
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Akeredolu okays new harmonised retirement age for teachers in Ondo State
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has approved the new harmonised retirement age for teachers in primary and secondary schools in Ondo State. The governor spoke on Tuesday while playing host to the leadership of Organised Labour in the state. The labour unions, led by the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oluwole Sunday-Adeleye paid a “Thank You” visit…
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My first warning of the year for men, By Funke Egbemode
You know, generally, women are believed to be the ones with caustic tongues. We are supposed to be the ones who have ways of talking themselves into trouble. We nag. We dare and goad men into beating us up and now turn around to call them wife batterers and even murderers. True, most of them most of the time. But…
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Our culture must celebrate achievements – Chimamanda Adichie
Renowned novelist and feminist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has said culture in African communities must recognise and celebrate achievements of both men and women. Chimamanda said this on Wednesday on her social media post where she expressed her gratitude to the traditional ruler of her community, Abba in Anambra State, Igwe L.N Ezeh who bestowed on her the traditional title of…
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