Month: August 2022

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Sports

The Nigeria U20 female side, Falconets this morning defeated their French counterpart 0-1 at the ongoing FIFA U20 women’s world Cup in Costa Rica.

The Nigeria U20 female side, Falconets this morning defeated their French counterpart 0-1 at the ongoing FIFA U20 women’s world Cup in Costa Rica. The game which was played at the Estadio National De Costa Rica is the first game in Group C and was decided by an 85th minute cool finish by Flourish Sabastine after being fed with a through pass by MERCY Idoko who found space despite being […]

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British number one Cameron Norrie suffered a straight-set defeat by Felix Auger-Aliassime in the last 16 of the Canadian Open.

British number one Cameron Norrie suffered a straight-set defeat by Felix Auger-Aliassime in the last 16 of the Canadian Open. The 26-year-old was beaten 6-3 6-4 by the home favourite, who is seeded sixth. Meanwhile, world number one Iga Swiatek also failed to reach the quarterfinals as she lost to Beatriz Haddad Maia. The Brazilian, who beat US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez in the previous round, won 6-4 3-6 7-5. […]

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Politics

Thousands of Brazilians have taken to the streets amid concern President of the Country Jair Bolsonaro will try to stay in power even if he loses October’s election.

Thousands of Brazilians have taken to the streets amid concern President of the Country Jair Bolsonaro will try to stay in power even if he loses October's election.   Protesters marched in several cities yesterday in defense of democracy over fears the far-right leader would not respect the outcome of the vote.   Bolsonaro has repeatedly sought to discredit Brazil's voting system, claiming that electronic voting machines enable cheating, because […]

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Elders from Egbema, Imo State, yesterday protested over alleged neglect of their community

Elders from Egbema, Imo State, yesterday protested over alleged neglect of their community, demanding 50% of the 70 billion naira oil tax money paid by oil companies operating in Imo State from Governor of the State Hope Uzodimma. The elders, who were furious by the underdevelopment and lack of basic infrastructure, especially the deplorable state of Egbema roads in Imo State, called on the government of Imo State to reconsider […]

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Politics

The youth wing of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has appealed for calm over the demolition of the electrical parts section of Kenyatta Market in Enugu State.

The youth wing of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has appealed for calm over the demolition of the electrical parts section of Kenyatta Market in Enugu State. The National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Okwu Nnabuike, in a statement yesterday said the process of relocating the traders to the new market at Ugwuaji, began even before the present government came on board. Nnabuike acknowledged that the pain of those affected […]

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Politics

Edward Ubosi has assured the people of Enugu State that the State Legislature under his watch would continue to represent the interest and yearning of the people, in the areas of enacting people-oriented legislations.

The Speaker of Enugu State House of Assembly Edward Ubosi has assured the people of Enugu State that the State Legislature under his watch would continue to represent the interest and yearning of the people, in the areas of enacting people-oriented legislations. Ubosi gave this assurance as part of his opening remarks at a one-day Public-Hearing on the 5th Alterations of Bills/Amendments of the selected Sections of the 1999 Constitution […]

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Abubakar Malami, has insisted that the Nigerian government will not interfere in the legal battle involving a former Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has insisted that the Nigerian government will not interfere in the legal battle involving a former Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, who is facing trial in the United Kingdom UK for alleged organ harvesting. Malami who disclosed this while speaking newsmen yesterday at the 46th Session of the State House Briefing at the Aso Rock Villa, […]

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Governor of Rivers State Nyesom Wike has sued the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Atiku Abubakar and the Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal over the party’s presidential primary held in May.

Governor of Rivers State Nyesom Wike has sued the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Atiku Abubakar and the Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal over the party’s presidential primary held in May. Wike is asking the court to determine whether Tambuwal having stepped down for Atiku during the primaries ought to lose his votes, In the suit, the Governor, and a PDP chieftain, Newgent Ekamon, were listed […]

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Zainab Ahmed, has said the Federal Government is on course to implement a new tariff hike on data and calls

The Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has said the Federal Government is on course to implement a new tariff hike on data and calls, starting with the implementation of a five percent excise duty tax on all voice calls, SMS, and data services. The Special Adviser, Media & Communications to the Minister, Yunusa Abdullahi, in his statement said it was in addition to the existing 7.5 […]

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