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How hoodlums set my father’s house ablaze
•Deborah Aku, ex-Benue gov’s daughter, narrates attack on property
From Scholastica Hir Makurdi
• The burnt house
The family house of the Second Republic Governor of Banue State, the Late Aper Aku, in Agbile Akaahan Adi, Gboko...
FG, UN Women collaborate to enhance female entrepreneurship
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
The federal government has said it is joining forces with UN Women to implement Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) initiatives, specifically focusing on Affirmative Procurement Reforms.
In a statement issued by Head, Information...
Damagum to remain as acting chair till August
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The Acting National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, will remain in office until August.
The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, addressing reporters after the NEC meeting, said...
No economy can industrialise in darkness-Adesina, AfDB President
…Partners W’Bank to provide energy for 300m AfricansFrom Uche Usim, Washington DC
President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, has said that no economy can industrialise in darkness, underscoring the importance of electricity...
INEC charges CSOs, PWDS to be actively involved in election process
From Tony Osauzo, Benin
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) held a meeting on Thursday with members of various Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) in preparation for the upcoming Edo...
NFF decides on new Super Eagles coach today
•Odds favour foreign coach
•Technical committee divided over Amuneke, Finidi
The NFF technical committee will now meet today in Abuja to decide on the next coach for the Super Eagles. Earlier reports were the committee...
Week of sorrow, tears, blood
By Henry Umahi
• Kinsmen of drowned cadet officer protesting in Umuahia
Last week, the goddesses of rivers in Nigeria were hungry and angry. So, they spread their dragnets and went on rampage. They unleashed...
Wonders of vaccine on Nigeria’s health population
From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
Years of sustained efforts by the government andstakeholders to improve the health of Nigerian population particularly at thefoundational level (primary health) seem to be yielding the desired result.
Ideally, babies are...
Over 200 Golfers to Grace Lafia Golf Club for Captain Inaugural Kitty
From Abel Leonard, Lafia
Preparations are in full swing at the Lafia Golf Club as it gears up to host over 200 golfers from across the country for the Captain Inaugural Kitty, scheduled for Saturday,...