Renowned Nigerian poet and novelist, Gabriel Okara, has died at the age of 97. The literary icon passed died on Sunday at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, four weeks before his 98th birthday. Born in 1921 in Boumandi in present day Bayelsa State, Mr Okara was part of the golden […]
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted prospect of rainfall and thundery activities with cloudy weather condition over most parts of Nigeria on Monday. NiMet’s Weather Outlook on Sunday, in Abuja, predicted thunderstorms and rains over the central states like Ilorin, Bida, Lokoja, Minna, Ibi, Markurdi and Abuja in the morning. It also predicted partly […]
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Former Super Eagles player Emmanuel Amuneke has qualified Tanzania for the next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time since 1980 after a 3-0 win over Uganda. Amunike who signed a two-year deal to coach the Tanzania national team, replaced Salum Mayanga who was sacked in August 2018. The Tafia Stars defeated the Cranes of Uganda […]
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, winner of the Kano State governorship supplementary election held Saturday. Mr Ganduje lost the first election held on March 9 by a slim margin, but his total votes in the two polls put him ahead of […]
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A new initiative by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) the global accountancy body, has highlighted 10 key drivers that are already changing business processes, people and services. The report also addresses how the finance function within those businesses will need to prepare and adapt to meet transformative challenges. Thomas Isibor, head of ACCA […]
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Ethiopian Airlines has debunked reports by the foreign media that the pilot of the ill fated ET 302 flight, Yared Getachew was not well trained. The New York Times quoting anonymous sources claimed that the captain of the doomed Flight 302 never trained on the simulator installed by the airline to teach pilots, although it […]
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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, have arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters for offences bordering on conspiracy, possession of fraudulent documents and attempt to obtain money under false pretence. The suspects are: Ganiyu Sherif Abiodun, Akinyele Sherif, Oluseye Soremekun, Kolawole Rasheed, Kolawole Kazeem and Ibrahim Anjorin. Others are: Temitope […]
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Nigeria ended their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign on a sound note with a 3-1 victory over the Pirates of Seychelles. Already qualified Nigeria were out to build on their recent run of form when they hosted the Pirates at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on Friday afternoon. The Super Eagles […]
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Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar, has been charged by UEFA for insulting the referee after his club were eliminated from the Champions League by Manchester United earlier this month. Neymar missed both legs of the round of 16 tie following an injury he sustained prior to the encounter. He was investigated for lashing out and labelling […]
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Raymond Dokpesi, founder of DAAR Communications, owners of African Independent Television (AIT), has been arrested at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja. TheCable understands that the media mogul was arrested around 4pm when he returned to the country after seeking medical treatment in Dubai. AIT confirmed the arrest, saying no reason was given for it. The station […]
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