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Information Dissemination in Nigeria requires dynamic mechanism – Lai Mohammed
By Rotimi Ijikanmi London – The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said on Wednesday in London that information dissemination in a complex landscape like Nigeria required dynamic mechanism. The Minister made this […]
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Ekiti govt scraps devt. levy in schools
Ariwodola Idowu Ado Ekiti – The new Ekiti state governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Wednesday ordered the immediate scrapping of payment of development levy in all public secondary and primary schools across the state. […]
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IPOB: Abia Community Demands Whereabouts of Nnamdi Kanu’s Father
Umuahia – The Afaraukwu-Ibeku community in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia has demanded the whereabouts of Eze Israel Kanu from the community in the aftermath of the 2017 “Operation Python Dance II” […]
Sports
Sports
120-man contingent to represent Niger at National Sports Festival – official
By Obinna Unaeze Minna – The Niger government says it has mobilised a 120-man contingent to represent the state at the ongoing North Central elimination series of the 2018 National Sports Festival. Alhaji Baba […]
Sports
NLO Postpones Division 3 Matches To Oct. 26
Georgina.Adegbie Abuja – The Nationwide League One (NLO), on Wednesday in Abuja postponed the commencement of Division Three League matches to Oct. 26. A statement signed by NLO Chief Operating Officer, Olushola Ogunowo said […]
Sports
SWAN to partner Kebbi Govt. to promote sports
By Ibrahim Bello Birnin Kebbi – The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kebbi state chapter, says it will partner with the state government to promote sports in the state. The State Secretary of […]
Sports
Ondo Govt kicks out Sunshine Stars players, technical crew
By Segun Giwa Akure, – All players of Sunshine Stars FC of Akure have been kicked out by the club owner, the Ondo State Government. Also affected by the mass sack […]
Sports
Mourinho charged by FA over abusive language
LONDON – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been charged by the Football Association for abusive language following his side’s Premier League win over Newcastle United this month, English soccer’s governing body said […]
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Former U.S. Open champion, Sloane Stephens, qualifies for first WTA finals
Singapore – Former U.S. Open champion, Sloane Stephens, has qualified for her first season-ending Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals in Singapore, the WTA Tour said on Monday. Stephens joins fellow Grand Slam champions Simona Halep, […]
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Ariana Grande Reveals Why She Split From Pete Davidson
“Sweetener” crooner who recently had the sweetness taken out of her relationship recently when she split from her fiancé, Pete Davidson has addressed their breakup for the first time. The “One Last Time” hitmaker on […]
Entertainment
What Nigerians Should Learn From Fela — Yeni Kuti
By Taiye Baiyerohi Lagos – Yeni Kuti, daughter of the late legendary musician, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, on Wednesday, advised Nigerians to emulate her father’s pursuit of unity, for national development. Kuti told […]
Entertainment
Ex-Miss Benue 2008 Celebrates Her Birthday With Photos
Mrs Blessing Ene Oche who is a year older today decided to celebrate her birthday with new photos. The ex-miss benue held the crown for a year. Within year 2008, she effected change in every […]
Style
Style
Next Year’s Met Gala Will Be ‘camp’-Themed
The New York Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced the theme of next year’s Met Gala and accompanying Costume Institute exhibition, and one thing it promises not to be is subtle. Entitled “Camp: Notes on […]
Style
5 Little White Dresses Modern Women Should Own
Little white dresses are wardrobe staples every woman should have! It’s a versatile piece, classy, timeless and perfect for any function at all. It’s so easy to pull off this classy piece when you opt […]
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Ooni lauds Africa Fashion Week for promoting pride of Nigeria, Africa
By Josephine Obute Lagos – The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi late on Sunday said that the African Week Fahion Nigeria and London {AFWNL} has continued to promote the pride of Nigeria and […]
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Dangote Tomato Processing Plant, Others Resume Production January 2019 — NABG
By Philomina Attah Abuja – Mr Emmanuel Ijewere, the Vice President, Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG), on Wednesday said the Dangote tomato processing plant and three other firms would resume production by January 2019. Ijewere […]
Economy
Senate Orders CBN to Suspend Banks’ ATM Maintenance Charges
By Nse Anthony-Uko ABUJA, (Sundiata Post) — The Senate has passed a resolution calling on the Central Bank of Nigeria to suspend the ATM card maintenance charges being deducted from customers. The Senate made this […]
Economy
FG Urges Maritime Agencies To Collaborate For Effective Benefits of Blue Economy
By Aisha Cole and Uche Eletuo Lagos – The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, has urged all the maritime agencies to cultivate the benefits of the Blue Economy concept […]
Health
Health
Progress In 2018 Towards Achieving SDGs Very Slow– WaterAid
By Okon Okon Abuja – WaterAid, an international organization, says the activities in 2018 toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) especially goal six – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) – […]
Health
NAFDAC Bans Malco Vitamin B Complex Injection In Nigeria
By Yashim Katurak Abuja – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned the importation, sale and distribution of Malco Vitamin B Complex injection in Nigeria due to contamination. The […]
Health
India reports 80 Zika cases, 22 pregnant women
Abuja(SundiataPost)-India has reported an outbreak of the Zika virus with 80 confirmed cases since last month including 22 pregnant women in the western state of Rajasthan, officials said Wednesday. India, where the Aedes aegypti mosquito […]
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2019: How The Igbo Eat Their Own, By Frederick Nwabufo
That the Igbo are in a political freeze is largely due to their own “sleight of hand”; that they are in disarray is because they never agree. And that they have not had any success […]
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Ganduje’s Video and the Myth About Buhari’s Integrity, By Moses Ochonu
Alarm don blow. Jaafar Jaafar has delivered the promised tape. And there are more tapes in his possession, so the trickle is likely to continue, prolonging and maximizing the pain. Governor Ganduje is now officially […]
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2019: Peter Obi and the Igbo Leaders Befuddling ‘Rejection,’ By Ena Ofugara
They did not ask Atiku or any of the PDP aspirants to come and consult them about their aspirations and plans for Igbos. No Igbo elders then. When OBJ picked a Fulani Yar’Adua and an […]
Foreign
Foreign
South African riots over poor services, poverty hit record in 2018
JOHANNESBURG – Riots in South Africa linked to public anger over poor government services and poverty have hit a record high in 2018, data showed on Wednesday, a sign one analyst said the ruling […]
Foreign
New South African Finance Minister To Stick Close To Feb Budget
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s new finance minister Tito Mboweni will stick closely next week to previous budget forecasts for the coming two fiscal years, with only slight slippages due to poor revenues, economists […]
Foreign
Workers Strike Over Pay At South African Arms Maker Denel
JOHANNESBURG – Hundreds of South Africa’s Solidarity union members held a strike on Wednesday over a pay dispute at cash-strapped state-owned weapons manufacturer Denel. Denel, which produces military kit for South Africa’s army and foreign […]
