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Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:55:11 +0000
Full list of winners in 14th Headies awards
By Alao Abiodun The 14th edition of the prestigious Headies award held on Sunday. The event, which was virtual due to COVID-19 pandemic, was hosted by funnyman Bovi and Nancy Isime. Fast-rising singers like Fireboy DML, Bad Boy Timz and Omah Lay rece...

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:44:11 +0000
Kwara loses first class monarch
By Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin First class monarch, Olupo of Ajase-Ipo Oba Sikiru Atanda Woleola is dead. The late monarch, who was in his 70s, passed on around 10pm on Sunday, February 21 after a brief illness in his country home of Ajase-Ipo, it was gat...

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:40:49 +0000
Alleged NDDC N6.25bn palliative fraud: Senate threatens to arrest Akwa
By Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt The Senate has threatened to arrest the Interim Administrator, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Effiong Akwa, if he fails to appear before it to respond to an allegation the commission diverted N6.28bn meant t...

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:30:23 +0000
Ekiti 2022: Fayose endorses PDP chair Kolawole for governor
By Emmanuel Oladesu, Deputy Editor Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has endorsed the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bisi Kolawole, for governor in next year’s election. The endorsement will not affect his curren...

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:20:42 +0000
Fani-Kayode fires back at Lawan over Shasha crisis
By Yinka Adeniran, Ibadan Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, on Sunday faulted Senate President Ahmed Lawan over his statement that the Southwest governors were responsible for the recent killings in Shasha area of Ibadan, the Oyo S...

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:10:51 +0000
NAF releases list of military crash victims
By Okodili Ndidi, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released names of the seven personnel that died in the air crash involving a NAF aircraft, Beechcraft KingAir BB305i. The deceased officers include: Flight Lieutenant Haruna Gadzama (Captain); ...

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:00:46 +0000
COAS gives troops 48 hours to recapture Marte
By Duku Joel, Maiduguri Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, has issued a 48-hour deadline for the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole to recapture Marte from Boko Haram terrorists. The Army chief also ordered them to clear other adjoi...

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 08:50:11 +0000
Akeredolu: I will build on success of first term
Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) will begin his second term on Wednesday. Last week, he had dissolved the State Executive Council, signalling the end of his first term. Deputy Editor EMMANUEL OLADESU captures the reminiscences by the commis...

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 08:49:05 +0000
PHOTOS: Abducted 57 passengers arrive Minna

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 08:31:57 +0000
My wonder goal came from extra training – Aribo
Rangers midfielder has revealed his wonder goal against Dundee United in Sunday’s Scottish Premiership game came as a result of extra training sessions. The 24-year-old was a delight to watch in the encounter, dictating the pace and marshalling the...



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