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Yoruba Nation’ Agitators Held Following Radio Station Incursion in Ibadan

National News / By Felicia Komeja / 28/05/2023

Several Yoruba Nation activists have been taken into custody following their alleged invasion of Amuludun FM, an Ibadan-based community radio station owned by the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). The combined efforts of several security operatives facilitated this. Eyewitnesses state that the supposed ‘Yoruba Nation’ activists besieged the radio station’s premises during the early …

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President Buhari Bestows National Honours on Emeka Anyaoku, Emefiele, Olowu Kuta and Others

National News / By Celima Sulaimon / 28/05/2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has honoured Emeka Anyaoku, a former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, with a national award. Anyaoku was bestowed with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger. Significant others who received awards include Bisi Akande, a former Governor of Osun; Olusegun Osoba; Mamman Daura; and Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, who received …

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Pastor Enenche Sends Stern Warning to ‘Witches and Wizards’ Attending Presidential Inauguration

National News / By Sharon Chima / 28/05/2023

Dr. Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, has issued a forceful warning to members of the witchcraft community intending to attend the presidential inauguration in the Federal Capital Territory on 29th May 2023. Earlier this month, the White Witches and Wizards Association of Nigeria declared their intentions to travel to Abuja to …

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18 Nigerian Academics Develop Innovative Solutions to Combat Hunger, Poverty, and More

National News / By Ubaso Nwaozuzu / 26/05/2023

18 lecturers from public higher institutions in Nigeria have developed four innovative prototypes to tackle issues such as hunger, poverty, quality education, and responsible consumption and production. These innovations were created under the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, a collaboration between the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and Innov8 Hub. The four teams have developed …

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Buhari Chairs Exceptional FEC Assembly Days Before Departure

National News / By Celima Sulaimon / 23/05/2023

Article Summary President Muhammadu Buhari presides over an exceptional Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting just six days before his planned departure from office. The council will review over 40 ministries, departments, and agencies’ memos. This represents the second exceptional FEC meeting within a fortnight and precedes the valedictory council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 24th. …

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Deadly Explosion in Sokoto Community Claims Four Lives

National News / By Ubaso Nwaozuzu / 22/05/2023

Article Summary An explosion in the Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State resulted in the death of four people. Three more individuals sustained injuries and are in critical condition. Sokoto State Police Command confirmed the incident was caused by an explosion from a cylinder in a local welder’s shop and not linked to the …

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Follow Established Legal Guidelines, Former NDDC Chair Ndoma-Egba Advises Current Chairwoman

National News / By Felicia Komeja / 21/05/2023

Article Summary Former Chairman of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, has advised the current Chairwoman, Mrs Lauretta Onochie, to adhere to the Establishment Act of the Commission. Ndoma-Egba emphasized that this law defines the power dynamics between the Board and Management. He pinpointed control of funds as …

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Further Victims of Plateau Massacre Laid to Rest in Mass Burial

National News / By Sharon Chima / 21/05/2023

Article Summary After a coordinated four-day assault in over 20 communities in the Mangu local government area of Plateau State, 11 more bodies have been discovered and interred in a mass grave. Previously, approximately 125 bodies were retrieved and laid to rest, with an undetermined number of individuals still missing. The bodies of the recent …

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President Buhari Honours Legacy of FCMB Founder, Subomi Balogun

National News / By Felicia Komeja / 20/05/2023

Article Summary President Muhammadu Buhari expresses sorrow over the death of Chief Michael “Subomi” Balogun, aged 89. Buhari acknowledges Balogun’s immense contribution to banking, investment, education, health, and empowerment opportunities. The President prays for comfort for the departed’s loved ones. News Story President Muhammadu Buhari has publicly mourned the loss of prominent citizen Chief Michael …

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Pioneer of Modern Nigerian Banking, Subomi Balogun, Passes Away at 89

National News / By Celima Sulaimon / 20/05/2023

Article Summary Otunba Michael Olasubomi Balogun, the founder of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), died at 89. Reports indicate Balogun passed away in London on Friday morning. Balogun was a revered Ijebu Chief and a trailblazer in Nigerian investment banking and indigenous financial entrepreneurship. News Story Otunba Michael Olasubomi Balogun, the influential founder of the …

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