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Group urges Nigerians to tackle poverty with creativity culture

On: January 21, 2021

Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, a former Chairman of Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), urges Nigerians to imbibe culture of creativity and skill development to tackle poverty.Continue Reading

Sports Minister assures to develop grassroots sports through OSOM Games

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 21, 2021

In: Sports

Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, committed to developing sports at grassroots through continued organisation of One Service One Medal (OSOM) Games.Continue Reading

Creele Animation Studios debuts with “The Satchel’’, re-ignites African arts

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 21, 2021

In: Entertainment

Creele Animation Studios, announces its debut with “The Satchel” a 3D animated short film based on Yoruba mythology of earth’s creation.Continue Reading

U.S. President Joe Biden’s inaugural speech

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 20, 2021

In: Foreign

U.S. President Joe Biden says in his inaugural address that Jan. 20 is democracy’s day, a day of history and hope, of renewal and resolve.Continue Reading

Ekiti Govt trains 700 newly employed teachers

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 20, 2021

In: Education

Ekiti State Government gives special training to no fewer than 700 teachers employed for its public primary schools.Continue Reading

Trial of ex-SGF Lawal, 5 others for alleged N544m fraud begins

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 20, 2021

In: Judiciary

Trial of a former Secretary to Government of Federation, Babachir Lawal and five others began in an FCT High Court in Jabi, Abuja.Continue Reading

Biden urges Americans to unite in fight against COVID-19

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 20, 2021

In: General News

U.S. President Joe Biden pleads for unity, asks people to “start afresh” and not let politics be a “raging fire” that causes division.Continue Reading

S. Africa records lowest inflation in 16 years

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 20, 2021

In: Foreign

South Africa’s annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) for 2020 lands at 3.3 per cent, lowest inflation recorded since 2004, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) says.Continue Reading

Trading rebounds on NSE, up N50bn

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 20, 2021

In: Economy/Business

Transactions on Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) rebounds on Wednesday by N50 billion, halting two consecutive days bearish trend due to sustained bargain-hunting in insurance stocks.Continue Reading

Kyari mourns Marinho, pioneer MD of NNPC

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 20, 2021

In: Economy/Business

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

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