August 1, 2021

2 Minutes

National

Everything is not about money — FG tells Nigerian youths, reels out how to be successful in Nigeria

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The federal government has cautioned youths seeking employment opportunities abroad to be careful, so as not to end up as victims of trafficking. Memunat Idu-Lah, director of international cultural relations in the ministry of...

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Local News Religion

Hijrah 1443 celebration: Muslims community reels out programmes in Osun

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The Osun State Muslin Community (OSMC) has commenced activities marking the new Hijrah year 1443 celebration in the state. The President of OSMC, Alhaji Mustapha Olawuyi at a Press Conference in Osogbo on Sunday...

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National World News

Made-in-Nigeria foods: NAFDAC raises alarm over rejection by US, EU

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… Calls for synergy among Govt Agencies The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Prof Moji Adeyeye on Sunday decried the incessant rejection of food and agricultural...

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Sports

Tokyo Olympics: Ray of hope as Nigeria’s Adegoke breaks 25-year-old jinx

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For the first time in 25 years, Nigeria will have a representative in the final of the 100m men’s event at the Olympic Games. Enoch Adegoke broke that jinx on Sunday, Aug 1, qualifying...

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Sports

Kennedy Boboye’s side shines as Akwa United defeat MFM to win first-ever NPFL title

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Akwa United won the Nigeria Professional Football League title for the first time following a comprehensive 5-2 win against MFM in Uyo on Sunday. Charles Atshimene headed the Promise Keepers in front from close...

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Crime Local News

Just In: Over 200 houses reportedly dismantled, residents injured in Plateau attack

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Over 200 houses were reportedly burnt by suspected herdsmen on Saturday night in Jebbu, Miango, Bassa Local Government in Plateau State. The attack, according to sources, was triggered by agelong tussle for land in...

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Religion

Again, Bishop Oyedepo justifies sack of pastors – Says Keeping unprofitable ‘pastors’ makes you a poor manager

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President, Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo on Sunday said he has right to sack pastors who are sick and unprofitable, warning critics to face their jobs. Oyedepo, during a service at Faith...

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Crime National

FBI Indictment: Police commission suspends DCP Abba Kyari

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The Police Service Commission (PSC) has suspended Abba Kyari, deputy commissioner of police, following US court documents linking him to Ramon Abbas, self-confessed international fraudster better known as Hushpuppi. VAM News earlier reported that...

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World News

Commonwealth Places Nigeria On Watchlist Following The Suspension Of Twitter

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Nigeria has been placed on watchlist by the commonwealth following the suspension of Twitter, a microblogging platform. Commonwealth is monitoring repression of the rights to freedom of expression, access to information, media gag and...

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Crime National World News

IG Recommends Abba Kyari For ‘Immediate’ Suspension

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The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba has suspended DCP Abba Kyari, the Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Daily Post reported. A statement by Force spokesman, Frank Mba said Kyari will...