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Maitama Sule University Kano to resume lectures Jan 18 — Official

The Senate of the Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano (YUMSUK), has approved Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 as the resumption date for the continuation of its 2019/2020 Academic session. Abdullahi Abba-Hassan, Head of Information, Publications and Public Re

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Minister approves use of 20 centres for NIN enrolment in FCT —Official

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isah Ali Pantami, has approved the activation of 20 NIN enrolment centres within the FCT, to make the process easier, beginning from Jan. 18, Mr Kayode Adegoke, Head, Corporate Communications of NIMC, Abu

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Emir of Gusau tasks community leaders on peace process

The Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello has tasked community leaders in the state to support the ongoing peace process initiated by the state government. The Emir stated this on Saturday when he received the newly deployed Police Commissioner in the state

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Latest U.S. sanctions ‘shameful, insane’ – Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s government on Saturday described a new round of U.S. sanctions against six Hong Kong and mainland Chinese officials as “shameful and insane.” The United States announced the latest sanctions on Friday, accusing Hong Kong and some Chinese

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Minister approves use of 20 centres for NIN enrolment in FCT — Official

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isah Ali Pantami, has approved the activation of 20 NIN enrolment centres within the FCT, to make the process easier, beginning from Jan. 18, Mr Kayode Adegoke, Head, Corporate Communications of NIMC, Abu

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After dizzying gyrations, what’s bitcoin really worth?

After the latest wild ride took the poster child of cryptocurrencies above $40,000 before a stomach-churning plunge, the million dollar question won’t go away: how much is bitcoin actually worth? The virtual currency barrelled to new highs to rise m

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Companies cutting ties with Trump brand after US Capitol attack ― Report

Donald Trump shot to prominence with a business empire that bears his name, but after four years of political tumult capped by his supporters’ violent attack on the Capitol, the US president’s brand stands tarnished, threatening his businesses

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Trump to receive warmer welcome in Florida

United States (US) President, Donald Trump, will leave Washington in disgrace next week, destined for a warmer welcome in Florida, where some supporters are so gung-ho they recently wrote his name on the back of a fat, lumbering manatee. Days after suffer

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‘State police as panacea to Nigeria’s security challenges’

A Don and Public Affairs Analyst, Dr Adetokunbo Pearse, has called on the Federal Government to decentralise the security system in the country, to allow states adequately manage their own security affairs.

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U.S. executes 13th convict under Trump administration

The U.S. government on Saturday carried out the 13th and final federal execution under President Donald Trump’s administration. The execution comes days before Trump’s successor Joe Biden takes office with a promise to try to end the death penalty. Du

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Price of cooking gas increased in December ― NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Saturday said the average price for refilling five kilogrammes cylinder of cooking gas increased to N1,949.75 in December 2020 from N1,947.47 in November. The bureau said this in its “Liquefied Petroleum Gas (C

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Public criticisms: Govt needs change of style

By Tonnie Iredia Last week, President Muhammadu Buhari commendably made public his awareness of the low rating of his government by critics. He also scored a high mark with his understanding of the true nature of democracy when he acknowledged the right o

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Fighting the COVID-19 infodemic

THE National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, last week, disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, and other prominent Nigerians will be among

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COVID-19: Lagos Govt extends work-from-home order to Feb 1

The Lagos State Government has further extended the work-from-home order to all state public servants on Grade Levels 14 and below from Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, to Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the directive in a circular signed by the

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Bisi Akande is big, strong pillar of democracy – Buhari

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Chief Bisi Akande, the pioneer Chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress, APC, as he marks his 82nd birthday. The President in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assist

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Price of cooking gas increased in December — NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Saturday said the average price for refilling five kilogrammes cylinder of cooking gas increased to N1,949.75 in December 2020 from N1,947.47 in November. The bureau said this in its “Liquefied Petroleum Gas (C

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Free Will Does Not Exist (1)

By Femi Aribisala Jesus told the Sadducees who came to challenge Him on the resurrection: “You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God.” (Matthew 22:29). There are two vital requirements for knowing the truth of God. We must know

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Gov Ganduje lauds peaceful conduct of Kano State LG poll

Gov Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano has commended the electorate for the peaceful conduct of Saturday’s local government councils poll in the state. Ganduje said this on Saturday shortly after casting his vote at Ganduje Cikin-Gari ward poling unit 008 in Daw

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Kwara residents pay highest for petrol, lowest for diesel in Dec 2020 — NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says residents of Abia, Kebbi and Kwara states, paid the highest amount for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly referred to as petrol, in December 2020. The NBS said this in its “Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) P

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Minister approves use of 20 centres for NIN enrolment in FCT

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isah Ali Pantami, has approved the activation of 20 NIN enrolment centres within the FCT, to make the process easier, beginning from Jan. 18, Mr Kayode Adegoke, Head, Corporate Communications of NIMC, Abu

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