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Headlines, Legislature, Senate
Thursday, February 22nd, 2018
Missing N70m: Northern senators reject ‘monkey’ story, sack Adamu Missing N70m: Northern senators reject ‘monkey’ story, sack Adamu — 22nd February 2018 •Pick Wamakko as new chairman …As Buhari’s loyalist begs lawmakers Fred Itua, Abuja Senators of northern extraction under the aegis of the Northern Senators’ Forum (NSF), yesterday announced the sack of the chairman, […]
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Headlines, Soccer, Sports
Monday, February 19th, 2018
Former Super Eagles striker, Daniel Amokachi who declared himself Super Eagles number one fan still has that patriotic zeal running in his veins like in the days he played for Nigeria. The USA ’94, France ’98 and Korea-Japan 2002 World Cup star has said he would want to see his twin sons follow the path […]
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Headlines, Religion
Monday, February 19th, 2018
The Nigerian bishop whom Pope Francis had fiercely defended has resigned after a five-year, sometimes violent, standoff with some priests and worshippers who rejected him as an ethnic outsider, the Vatican said on Monday. A Vatican press release quoted by its news agency, Agenzia Fides, reads, “Today the Holy Father has accepted the resignation from […]
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Aviation, Headlines
Monday, February 19th, 2018
Pilot forced to make an emergency landing, man removed from plane for excessive farting Passengers who criticised him banned from using airline again A pilot was forced to make an emergency landing after a row caused by a passenger who refused to stop farting. The passenger apparently kept breaking wind on board […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Monday, February 19th, 2018
BBC launches Igbo, Yoruba language services in Nigeria The BBC this week launches its new Igbo and Yoruba services in Nigeria, as part of an expansion in local languages aimed at more in-depth reporting of countries around the world. The digital-only services go live online and on social media on Monday, joining a platform for […]
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Headlines
Monday, February 19th, 2018
Nigeria’s child comedienne, Emmanuella Samuel, aka Emmanuella, appears set to feature in a Hollywood Disney movie. An unverified Instagram account bearing her photographs quotes her as saying that she never dreamed of “getting here so soon,” while also thanking those who have given her support since she debuted her comedy career. She had posted on […]
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Headlines, Nigerian Police, State News, Zamfara
Sunday, February 18th, 2018
Killings: I-G deploys 3 additional Police Mobile Force units to Zamfara ON FEBRUARY 18, 20184:26 PMIN NEWSCOMMENTS The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris, has deployed additional three units of Police Mobile Force ( PMF) to Birane village in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara, to forestall further loss of lives. Nigerian police Newsmen […]
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Headlines, Soccer, Sports
Sunday, February 18th, 2018
Dutch second tier club Fortuna Sittard have denied that former Nigeria captain Sunday Oliseh was suspended due to his “refusal to participate in illegal activities”. Oliseh was suspended on Wednesday for what the club dubbed “unacceptable actions”. In response, Oliseh claimed the club wanted him to “violate the law”. On Thursday a statement from Sittard […]
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Ebonyi, Headlines, State News
Sunday, February 18th, 2018
By Peter Okutu Abakaliki – The state House of Assembly has lifted the suspension slammed on the member representing Afikpo North East State Constituency, Mrs Maria Nwachi for neglecting ethics of her office as lawmaker. The House came up with the resolution after considering a motion filed before the House by the Deputy Leader Chief […]
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Headlines
Saturday, February 17th, 2018
Renowned playwright, Akinwunmi Ishola dies at 79 — 17th February 2018 Popular playwright, actor, dramatist and cultural activist, Prof. Akinwunmi Isola, has died. According to family sources, the revered poet passed away this morning in Ibadan at the age of 79. Isola, a Professor of Yoruba language, has been sick for over two years before he […]
