Category: News
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Omo-Agege condemns alleged atrocities of SARS
The Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, has expressed dismay over the alleged atrocious activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Police in Delta. Omo-Agege gave the expression in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga in Abuja on Sunday. He expressed concern over the alleged…
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REDAN to build 77,400 houses in rural communities
Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), says it will build 77,400 houses in urban and rural communities to address housing deficit in the country. The association also warned Nigerians to be wary of estate racketeers to protect themselves against fraudulent transactions. Dr Aliyu Oroji, the National President of the association, made the disclosure while…
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COVID-19: Aké Festival goes virtual with ‘African Time’
Organisers of the annual Aké Arts and Book Festival say the 2020 edition of the literary fiesta with the theme ‘Africa Time’ will be held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lola Shoneyin Director and Founder of the festival disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to the organisers, the festival is scheduled to…
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Kwara North: Stakeholders reiterate commitment to development
By Steve Oni, Ilorin Stakeholders in Kwara North Senatorial District have reiterated their commitment to ensuring that the people of the area enjoy dividends of democracy in the new dispensation in the state. The stakeholders, comprising political office holders and elected officials from the district, spoke at a town hall meeting in Kosubosu, headquarters of…
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Lagos puts Nigeria on world record with 60,000 cupcakes mosaic
Lagos State on Thursday put Nigeria on the world record by celebrating the 60th Independence Anniversary with 60,000 cupcakes. The state produced the largest anniversary logo in the world, made with cupcakes mosaic. The initiative by the Lagos State Government in conjunction with Fly Africa, aimed to put Nigeria in the Guinness Book of World…
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Nigeria@60: NLC urges FG to provide resilient base sustainable development
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to provide a resilient base for sustainable development for the wellbeing of all Nigerians regardless of ethnic and religious orientation in the country Mr Ayuba Wabba, NLC President made the call in a message to workers and Nigerians at the country’s 60th Independence Anniversary…
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Nigeria @60: Don urges Nigerians to imbibe national ethics, culture of patriotism
The Founder, Women Aid Collective (WACOL), Prof. Joy Ezilo, has called on Nigerians to imbibe national ethics and culture of patriotism in order to contribute to national development. Ezilo said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Thursday, while reacting to the Independence anniversary speech of President Muhammadu…
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Independence Day: Rep wants Obafemi Awolowo declared national hero
A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Ajao Adejumo, has called on Nigerians to support the bill for an Act to declare Chief Obafemi Awolowo a national hero. Adejumo made the call in a statement while felicitating with Nigerians on the occasion of the 60th Independence anniversary of the country. The legislator who represents…
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Canada denying Nigerians visas unfairly – Envoy
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Canada, Amb. Adeyinka Asekun, says the host country is unfairly denying a lot of Nigerians visas including students. Asekun stated this during a webinar on Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary organised by the mission on Thursday evening. He expressed the hope that the issue would be addressed in the draft bilateral agreement,…
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Nigeria @60: Army chief harps on Nigeria’s unity, warns divisive elements
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has warned that Nigerian Army would continue to ensure oneness and indivisibility of Nigeria, urging divisive elements to desist. Buratai, while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the country’s journey so far at 60, said anybody that is thinking of dividing the country was…