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The journey of Sisi Abba, By Dare Babarinsa
Young Nigerians may not understand the enormity of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the first Premier of the defunct Western Region (now Ekiti, Edo, Delta, Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Ondo and Oyo states). The territory he superintended extended from Badagry in the West to Asaba in the East. He changed our lives. On May 9, 1987, he died. His legacy is imperishable. I…
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China to deepen Africa ties over next decade with focus on trade
China will deepen its ties with Africa over the next decade by focusing on trade and is unlikely to be dislodged by US and European Union attempts to re-engage with the continent, the Economist Intelligence Unit said. The Asian country is likely to keep investing in Africaâs natural resources and may look to the continent as a source of food,…
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Holders Bayelsa, Rangers, Enyimba, Remo dumped out of AITEO Cup
Cup holders Bayelsa United and former champions Rangers International have been sent packing from this yearâs AITEO Cup competition in the Round of 32. Two-time CAF Champions League winners Enyimba FC of Aba and CAF Confederation Cup aspirants Remo Stars were also victims as a good number of the 16 matches on Wednesday threw up interesting results. Champions Bayelsa United…
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Leicester goalkeeper Schmeichel joins French side Nice
Leicester City captain Kasper Schmeichel has left the club after 11 years and joined Ligue 1 side Nice. The goalkeeper, 35, made 479 appearances for the Foxes after signing from Leeds, winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Community Shield. Schmeichel was also part of the side that won the Championship in 2013-14. He follows Aaron Ramsey to Nice after…
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Gerhard Schröder says Russia wants negotiated end to Ukraine
Germanyâs former chancellor Gerhard Schröder has said after he visited Russian president Vladimir Putin in Moscow last week that the Kremlin is open to talks to end the war in Ukraine. âThe good news is that the Kremlin wants a negotiated solution,â Schröder said in an interview with the German magazine Stern. Schröder has been harshly criticised in recent months…
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Dangote bags Nigerien national honour over his foundationâs Health Intervention
President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote has been conferred with the Commander of the Order of Merit of Niger award by the President of the Republic of Niger, His Excellency Mohamed Bazoum in Niamey. According to the certificate of conferment presented to Dangote in Niamey, the nationâs capital, the award was in appreciation for his services rendered to…
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Operation Safe Haven guided by principle of neutrality – Commander
The Commander Special Task Force, Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) and General Officer Commanding (GOC)3 Division Nigerian Army (NA), Major General Ibrahim Ali has said OPSH is guided by the principles of neutrality and fairness in the discharge of its roles. The commander made the disclosure on Wednesday while hosting a delegation from the Center for Humanitarian Dialogue at Headquarters OPSH…
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Lalong meets Benue APC guber candidate Hyacinth Alia
Plateau State Governor and Chairman Northern Governors Forum Simon Bako Lalong on Wednesday received the APC Governorship Candidate for Benue State Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia. The APC Candidate Rev. Fr. Alia who paid a visit on Governor Lalong at the Plateau Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, said he came to appreciate the Governor for his support and encouragement throughout the process…
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Senate leadership in crucial talks with security chiefs
The leadership of the Senate on Wednesday held a crucial meeting with military chiefs and heads of security and intelligence agencies over the deteriorating security situation in the country. The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan led other principal officers of the Senate and chairmen of security related committees to the meeting. Chief of Defence Staff. General Lucky Irabor also…
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South-East should be careful not to repeat mistake of 2015, By Fredrick Nwabufo
The Igbo are loyal, giving and unwavering. They have a predilection for going to the grave with a corpse if need be. They are a dependable ally. If you have the Igbo as a consociate, you have an unrelenting sentinel. But the Igboâs devotion to a cause, friend or comrade is their curse. They just do not know when to…
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