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Kyari mourns Marinho, pioneer MD of NNPC

On: January 20, 2021

Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Malam Mele Kyari, laments death of pioneer Managing Director of the Corporation, Chief Festus Marinho.Continue Reading

Catholic Priest missing in western Burkina Faso

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 20, 2021

In: Religious

A catholic parish priest of Our Lady of Peace parish in Soubaganyedougou commune in western Burkina Faso, missing since Tuesday.Continue Reading

Air Peace resumes Dubai flights Feb. 5, increases flight operations to Enugu

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 20, 2021

In: Aviation

Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace announces resumption of flights into Dubai via Sharjah commencing from Feb. 5.Continue Reading

NOC mourns former sports minister, Bala Ka’Oje

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 20, 2021

In: Sports

Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) expresses shock over news of demise of former Minister of Sports and Chairman of National Sports Commission, Bala Ka’oje.Continue Reading

Teachers retirement age now 65 years

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 20, 2021

In: Education

Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves an increase in retirement age of teachers across the country from 60 to 65 years or 40 years in service as against 35.Continue Reading

Why Gov. Wike donated N500m to Sokoto State

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 20, 2021

In: General News

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers donates N500 million to support Sokoto State Government in rebuilding Sokoto Central Market ravaged by fire on Tuesday morning.Continue Reading

Court dissolves 5-year-old marriage for peace to reign

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 20, 2021

In: Judiciary

A customary court sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, dissolves five-year-old marriage between businessman, Abiola Azeez and his wife, Ayobami in interest of peace.Continue Reading

WHO reports large shortage of coronavirus vaccines

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 20, 2021

In: Health

World Health Organisation (WHO) says severe shortage of COVID-19 vaccines has led to inequalities among number of countries in terms of access to vaccines.Continue Reading

2 micro finance bank staff in court for stealing customers’ N720,508

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 20, 2021

In: Banking, Economy/Business

Two workers of Fina Trust Micro Finance Bank arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court over alleged stealing of N720, 508 belonging to customers.Continue Reading

Blockbuster movie “Eagle Wings” sets new standard for Nollywood

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 20, 2021

In: Entertainment

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says “Eagle Wings”, an action-packed movie on war against terror and insurgency sets new standard for Nollywood.Continue Reading

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