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JUST IN: Ademola Lookman ranks 14th in Ballon d’Or

Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has achieved a significant milestone, ranking 14th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or standings. This was announced Monday evening in Paris, France by the Ballon d’Or organiser. The Nigerian international, who plays in Serie A for Atalanta, received his first nomination for the prestigious award. The 27-year-old forward delivered...
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Otti sacks ABSU VC, Bursar

Abia State Government has removed the Vice Chancellor of Abia State University, Uturu, Prof. Onyemachi Ogbulu and other principal officers of the university. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this in Umuahia on Monday, while briefing the press on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council, EXCO meeting chaired by Governor Alex Otti,...
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Court sends 34 internet fraudsters to jail in Anambra

Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, has convicted and sentenced 34 internet fraudsters to various jail terms The convicts are: Kelly Maduabuchi Muonagu, Nwokwu Chibuike Valerian, Chinonso Stanley Boniface, Nnamani Makuo Paschal, Ifeanyi Aju Kingsley, Kalu Odeghe Olu, Ikenna Onyebor Maxwell, Fimber Chinedu Ifewuka, Ekeh Callistus Uche, David...
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It’s time to explore alternative power sources — Kwankwaso

The leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Monday in Kano emphasised that it is about time Nigeria explores alternative power sources to address our energy needs. While speaking on persistent blackouts in Northern Nigeria, Kwankwaso emphasised that we need to exploit the abundant resources available to this country toward...
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NMA laments brain drain, calls for fair remuneration

The President, National Medical Association, Bala Audu, has again, lamented the level of brain drain among health professionals in Nigeria. Audu called on governments at all levels to ensure the uniform implementation of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure. He made this lamentation during a press conference in commemoration of the 2024 National Physicians’ Week with...
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Bayelsa to sue oil companies for decades of environmental pollution

The Bayelsa State Government has resolved to sue international oil companies operating in the state over unmitigated oil pollution for over six decades. Governor Douye Diri disclosed this on Monday while addressing an expanded State Executive Council meeting to receive the final report of the Bayelsa State Oil and Environment Commission at Government House, Yenagoa....
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Insecurity: Military chief warns criminals, seeks public support

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has called on Nigerians to continue supporting the military’s efforts to tackle insecurity, warning those aiding criminals to desist or face consequences. Musa, speaking to journalists shortly after attending a joint meeting of the Northern Governors’ Forum and the Northern Traditional Rulers Council in Kaduna on Monday,...
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Taraba fights back against illegal tree-cutting

The Taraba State Government has stated that the fear of desert encroachment and other environmental degradation is behind its current effort to curb tree-cutting and burning for charcoal. The Chairman of the Taraba Task Force on Environmental Protection, Public Safety, and Prohibition of Land Degradation, Gen. Jeremiah Faransa, made this known at a press conference...
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