Rice disease ravages farmlands in Bauchi, destroys 20 hectares
File photo of a rice farm
A rice disease suspected to be Rice Blast has ravaged farmlands in Ayaya near Adabda in Gamawa Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
The District Head…
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DPO, girlfriend arrested over death of housemaid in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) attached to Mashi Local Government, Mr Garba Talawai, and his girlfriend, Sadiyya Alhaji Danyaya,…
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Ocheje, Kogi APC chieftain, dies at 69
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi, Alhaji Ibrahim Linco Ocheje, has died at the age of 69.
Ocheje, who until his death, was the chairman of, Kogi East…
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Nicki Minaj set to marry childhood friend Kenneth Petty
Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty (right)
Rapper, Nicki Minaj has confirmed she is set to marry Kenneth Petty after revealing they have obtained a marriage license.
The rapper and…
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Anambra information commissioner, Adinuba backs Onitsha city marathon initiative
Anambra State Commissioner of Information, C-Don Adinuba
By Sunny A. David, Awka
Anambra State Government says it will support any idea or innovation that accelerates the…
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Anambra lawmaker, Okechukwu embarks on constituency sports talent hunt
By Sunny A. David, Awka
With the round-off of polls and subsequent inauguration of various political offices in Nigeria, the electorate expects their representatives to begin the…
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2019 AFCON: Femi Kuti, others thrill at colourful opening ceremony in Cairo
Femi Kuti performed at Afcon opening in Cairo
The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was heralded with a spectacular and colourful opening ceremony inside the jam-packed 75, 000…
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Jibrin: An undisputed kingmaker in the House of Representatives
Rep. Abdulmumuni Jibrin (right) exchanging pleasantries with President Buhari
By Idris Omolabake
The story of the emergence of former Speaker Yakubu Dogara and his successor,…
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Nigeria, rest of Africa’s total merchandise trade stands at $997.9bn – report
Nigeria and the rest of Africa’s total merchandise trade in 2018 have been estimated to be 997.9 billion dollars, retaining its number one position as the fastest growing regions…
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NIMC extends diaspora enrolment to India
The National Identity Management Commission(NIMC) has extended its enrolment programme to Republic of India in continuation of enrolment of Nigerians in Disapora.
This was made…
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Police arrest 2 Boko Haram commanders in Borno
Police in Borno on Friday, said they had arrested two “high profile’’ Boko Haram commanders believed to have participated in attacks on security locations in Nigeria and Cameroon.…
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Anambra assembly confirms LG transition chairmen, councillors
Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr. Uchenna Okafor
By Sunny A. David, Awka
Anambra State House of Assembly has confirmed 21 persons as Transition Committee chairmen…
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Yobe Queens beat Plateau Queens 2-1 to win 2019 Hockey Super League
File photo of female hockey match
Yobe Queens hockey club of Damaturu defeated Plateau Queens of Jos 2-1 on Friday in Abuja to win their last match at the women’s competition of…
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Activist urges lawmakers to review jumbo pay, shun mediocrity
Senate President Ahmed Lawan
A social crusader and public affairs analyst, Carl Umegboro has admonished the members of the 9th National Assembly to demonstrate statesmanship…
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FIFA’s decision to oversee CAF is an embarrassment to Africa, Owolabi says
Felix Owolabi, Nigeria's ex football international
Felix Owolabi, an ex-international, on Friday described the decision of world football governing body FIFA to take over the…
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500 vultures in Botswana found dead after consuming poisoned elephants
File photo of vulture scavenge a dead zebra
No fewer than 500 vultures had been killed in Botswana’s central district after consuming three elephants laced with poisonous…
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