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Economic austerity: Don’t give up on yourself, Nigeria, Osinbajo urges youths
From Okwe Obi, Abuja Dolapo Osinbajo, the wife of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has urged Nigerian youths not to give up on themselves and the country in spite of the current economic austerity, encouraging young people to soldier on towards a better future. Mrs Osibanjo gave the advice at the 2020 graduation ceremony of Woodi …
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NDDC: Niger Delta stakeholders defend Akpabio, new sole administrator
From Fred Itua, Abuja A leading sociopolitical group in the Niger Delta, Network Advancement Programme for Poverty and Disaster Risks Reduction, has absolved the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, of masterminding the sacking of the acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Prof Kemebradikumo Pondei, and other members of the …
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Gunmen kill lawyer, wife, one other in Benue
Rose Ejembi, Makurdi Gunmen on Tuesday night reportedly attacked Agboughul community near Makurdi Modern Market in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, killing three people and injuring others. The deceased victims included a lawyer, Barr Moses Udam, his wife, Nkechi, as well as a blind old man identified as Nyikyor Mazugu. Two of the …
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CBN boosts poultry sector with N12.5 billion loan
From Uche Usim, Abuja In line with its food security blueprint, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released N12.552 billion to large, medium and small-scale poultry farmers in the country. The Director, Development Finance Department at the Bank, Mr Phillip Yila Yusuf, who confirmed the development, explained that the disbursement of funds to farmers …
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National Sports Festival to hold February 2021
From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Minister of Sports, Youth and Development Sunday Dare has announced that the National Sports Festival (‘Edo 2020’) will now hold from February, 14 to 28, 2021. Dare disclosed this after an Extra-Ordinary Council on Sports Virtual meeting. The National Sports Festival tagged ‘Edo 2020’ was originally slated to hold in March, …
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ASUU strike threat to national security – Onwuegbu
From Magnus Eze, Enugu A People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Enugu State, Dr Anayo Onwuegbu, has said that the protracted strike by the Academic Staff of Universities (ASUU) is a big threat to national security. Onwuegbu, who spoke shortly after being conferred with the honorary doctorate degree in Business Administration (Honoris Causa) at the …
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We need FG intervention to boost yam production in Nigeria – Tyolanga
From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The National Vice President (North-East) of National Association of Yam Farmers Processors and Marketers, Mr Jerry Tyolanga, on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to make a special intervention to assist yam farmers in the country to boost their production capacity. Tyolanga, who made the call while interacting with journalists in …
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US govt mourns death of Ambassador Nsofor
From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Government of the United States has expressed sadness over the death of the former Nigerian Ambassador to the United States Sylvanus Adiewere Nsofor. Nsofor passed away in the evening of December 10 in Washington DC. The United States Government, in a statement issued in Abuja by the Public Affairs Section, …
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Southwest Magazine declares Sen Orji Kalu 2020 Most Performing Senator
Kenneth Udeh, Abuja In recognition of his efforts at delivering the dividends of democracy to his constituents in less than a year in office and giving prominence to the South-East in the 9th National Assembly, Southwest First Alert Magazine has awarded the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, a special recognition award …
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Foundation feeds 1,000 Calabar orphans at yuletide
By Henry Uche, Lagos The Romeo Odey Cares Foundation has visited Infant Jesus Orphanage Home and Good Samaritan Home, both in Calabar, Cross River State, feeding over 1,000 orphans as part of its mission to cater for the most indigent members of society. A statement delivered to Daily Sun by the Brand Manager of the …
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JUST IN: Suspected herders kill Benue lawyer, wife, blindman in midnight attack
*Ortom: I won’t succumb to attacks by terrorists Cephas Iorhemen, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be armed Fulani herdsmen Tuesday night invaded the Agboughol community in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State and killed a prominent lawyer, Barrister Moses Udam alongside his wife and a blindman, Nyikyor Mazugu. The herdsmen, who were without cattle, …
JUST IN: West Brom sack Bilic, Allardyce set to take over
Slaven Bilic has been sacked by West Brom, with former England manager Sam Allardyce likely to replace him as head coach at The Hawthorns. Bilic was dismissed on Wednesday despite his side earning a 1-1 draw at Manchester City on Tuesday night, reports the BBC. “Albion would like to thank Slaven and his coaching staff …
President Buhari joins FEC virtually from Daura
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the 28th Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. The president, who is currently in his hometown, Daura in Katsina State, joined the meeting virtually. To commence the meeting, the National Security Adviser, Major …
Kankara abductions: CAN demands suspension of school boarding facilities
…says government learnt nothing from previous kidnappings …signifies security architecture compromised under Buhari Regina Otokpa, Abuja The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government to without delay; suspend all boarding facilities in both public and private schools in the North. Condemning the recent abductions of students …
JUST IN: Gas pipeline ruptures near Punch
*NEMA, FRSC, Fire Service, others on the scene *Vehicular movement along axis stopped A gas pipeline leakage along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has caused panic among residents of Arepo, Magboro, and other neighbouring communities. As of the time of filing this report, the gas is still leaking near The Punch Newspaper axis of the expressway …
Asian countries, Switzerland at risk in US Treasury’s currency report
The U.S. Treasury could label several countries currency manipulators before President Donald Trump leaves office, analysts say, as the coronavirus pandemic skews trade flows and widens U.S. deficits with trading partners. Currency experts say Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan and Switzerland all risk being found in violation of the three U.S. criteria for currency manipulation in …
Covid-19: Germany introduces new restrictions amid rise in cases
Germany has entered a hard lockdown, closing schools and non-essential businesses in an attempt to stop a sharp rise in Covid-19 infections. The measures will be in place until 10 January. Christmas will see a slight easing, with one household allowed to host up to four close family members. The country reported 952 additional …
Report: West Brom boss could be sacked Wednesday
West Brom manager Slaven Bilic could be sacked as early as Wednesday. The news comes despite the club, who sit 19th in the Premier League, drawing 1-1 at Manchester City on Tuesday, reports the BBC. It is understood the Baggies hierarchy have been deliberating over whether to make a change for a number of weeks as …
Kankara abductions: Arrest security personnel, traditional leaders, others – PGF DG tells Buhari
Johnchuks Onuanyim, Abuja For the abduction of over 500 students of Government Science Secondary School (GSSS), Kankara, Katsina State, the Director General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Salihu Lukman has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to arrest security personnel, traditional rulers and community leaders. According to him, those people are collaborators to the abduction. Lukman, …
Valneva to start clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine candidate in UK
French pharmaceutical firm Valneva will start the first clinical trials of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate at four sites in England, Britain’s business ministry said on Wednesday. The Phase I and Phase II trials involve 150 volunteers in Bristol, Birmingham, Southampton and Newcastle, and will be designed to show whether the vaccine is safe and …
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