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Month: July 2023

25,000 widows set to benefit from Ekiti gov wife’s empowerment project

Two of the beneficiaries commended the wife of the governor for coming up with the initiative, not influenced by political affiliation and other primordial considerations. Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, has pledged her readiness to ameliorate the suffering of widows and empower them for self-fulfilment and to contribute positively to the economy…

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EU suspends budget support, security cooperation with Niger

The EU also has a small number of troops in Niger for a military training mission. The European Union (EU) says it has suspended its financial support and cooperation on security with Niger with immediate effect following the military coup there. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell disclosed this in a statement. The coup leaders…

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Security Council demands immediate release of Nigerien detained President

West African leaders will hold an emergency meeting in Abuja on Sunday under the auspices of ECOWAS to, among other things, discuss possible sanctions. The UN Security Council members have called for the immediate and unconditional release of Niger’s democratically elected President Mohammed Bazoum. The Security Council members, in a statement, underscored the need to…

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NDA conducts final drill for cadets, urges public not to panic

The military added that the tactical drills would involve firing and simulation of small arms and artillery weapons. The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has urged the public in Kaduna and Plateau axis not to panic over movement of troops and military equipment from July 30 to August 11. The academy said in a statement by…

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Crisis in Lagos Labour Party as new exco emerges

In a swift reaction, Ekong-led State Working Committee had described the group as impostors, who interpret court orders to suit their selfish interest. The crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP) has continued unabated as a new LP faction led by Olumide Adesoyin emerged in Lagos State. The Adesoyin-led faction disowned Dayo Ekong-led Executive Committee (Exco)…

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Group tasks Tinubu on rebuilding Nigeria’s institutions

Dagaci said that Tinubu’s fight against corruption must be inclusive and not selective, if it must make meaning. A political pressure group, One Nation Asiwaju/Shettima Support Group, has urged President Bola Tinubu to rebuild the nation’s economic and socio-political institutions. The group also advised Tinubu to provide good governance and economically empower the middle class….

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Super Falcons: Oshoala has surpassed Nkwocha and Akide as Nigeria’s greatest women’s player

When Mercy Akide and Perpetua Nkwocha dominated Women’s football in Africa, not many believed that their records could be matched, but years later, the story is different.

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Atalanta consider Super Eagles star as Rasmus Højlund replacement

Atalanta are reportedly interested in signing Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest forward Emmanuel Dennis as a possible replacement for Rasmus Højlund.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo: NBA superstar celebrates Nigerian return with mum

2-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and his mother celebrate return to Nigeria.

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Mourinho humiliated me in front of entire squad — Ex-Manchester United star

A former Manchester United player has revealed the difficult times he endured under former Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho.

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