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APC wins Jigawa by-election

On: March 7, 2021

By Muhammad Nasir Bashir The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammad Adamu, has emerged the winner of Saturday’s Kafinhausa State Constituency by-election in Jigawa. Adamu polled 14,924 votes to beat other candidates in the election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the poll took place inContinue Reading

U20 AFCON: Ghana beat debutants Uganda to clinch fourth title

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 7, 2021

In: Sports

On the day that their country celebrated the 64th Independence Day, Ghana’s Black Satellites delivered the ultimate gift, the Total Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title after a 2-0 win over debutants Uganda in the final in Nouakchott on Saturday. Skipper Daniel Afriyie led from the front and hadContinue Reading

Nation’s challenges take centre stage at 2021 Awolowo Lecture

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 7, 2021

In: General News

By Adeyemi Adeleye Nigerian leaders and panelists, at the 2021 Obafemi Awolowo Annual Lecture, have reiterated the necessity of building a united and progressive Nigeria through massive education and a re-engineered constitution. The webinar lecture, held on Saturday evening and chaired by Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka, was to mark theContinue Reading

Firm wants FG to halt handover of National Theatre to CBN – Official

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 7, 2021

In: General News

By Peter Okolie A concessionaire, Topwide Consortium, has urged the Federal Government to discontinue the handover of National Theatre to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) pending the determination of the matter in court. Topwide Consortium Project Director, Mr Chris Ogan, made the call in a statement made available toContinue Reading

NPFL: Kano Pillars chairman optimistic of victory against Rangers

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 7, 2021

In: Sports

By Muhammad Nur Tijani Surajo Shuaibu, Chairman of Kano Pillars FC, said he was optimistic his team would defeat Rangers International when they meet on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that both teams will clash in a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Match Day 14 fixture atContinue Reading

Nigeria reports 195 new COVID-19 infections, total now 158,237

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 7, 2021

In: Health

By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recorded 195 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 158,237. The public health agency disclosed this on its official Twitter handle. It said that 10 deaths were recorded in the dayContinue Reading

NHIS achieves 60% of Presidential Action Points in 1 year – Official

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 7, 2021

In: Health

By Cecilia Ologunagba Prof. Nasir Sambo, Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), says he has achieved six out of 10 Presidential Action Points given to him in August 2019, when he assumed duty. Speaking at the Informal Engagement with Health Correspondents in Kaduna, on Saturday, said he wasContinue Reading

Don’t deter women from reaching peak of leadership, careers – NMA

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 6, 2021

In: Health

By Esenvosa Izah The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State chapter, has cautioned against various biases and stereotypes that could deter women from reaching their peak of leadership, careers or businesses. Its Chairman, Dr Adetunji Adenekan, and Secretary, Dr Ime Okon, made the call in a statement they jointly signed in Lagos onContinue Reading

N/Delta versity matriculates 1st set of students in Marine Survey

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 6, 2021

In: Education

By Esenvosa Izah The Niger Delta University, Bayelsa, on Saturday held its maiden matriculation for 68 students into the Post-graduate Diploma programme in Marine Survey. The virtually ceremony was held both at the Main Campus, University Auditorium, and the Nigerian Institute of Oceanography and Marine Research, Victoria Island in Lagos. Its wasContinue Reading

Marwa warns personnel against illegal detention

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 6, 2021

In: Defence/Security

By Ibironke Ariyo The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has warned personnel against the detention of suspects beyond the limit allowed by law. Mr Femi Babafemi, Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. According the statement, Marwa alsoContinue Reading

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