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Only visionary leaders can restructure Nigeria – Kwankwaso

NewsDeskNgNov 21, 2022November 21, 20220

The Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, says only good leaders can sincerely restructure Nigeria toward national unity and development. Kwankwaso made the remark on Sunday when he appeared on the Editors Forum, an initiative of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), in Lagos....

Gunmen abduct cleric, son in Kwara

NewsDeskNgNov 21, 2022November 21, 20220

Gunmen abducted a cleric and his son at Oko-Olowo area of Ilorin on Saturday. Police spokesman in Kwara, SP Ajayi Okasanmi confirmed the abduction on Sunday and said two suspects had already been arrested. “Police are already investigating the matter. Efforts are also at an advanced stage to rescue the...

KWASU VC, Prof. Akanbi, is dead – Official

NewsDeskNgNov 21, 2022November 21, 20220

The Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Prof. Mustapha Akanbi, is dead. The KWASU Registrar, Mrs Kikelomo Salle, confirmed this in a statement issued in Ilorin on Sunday. She said Akanbi died on Sunday after a protracted illness. ”We urge everyone to remember his immediate and extended family, and...

2023: Vote for honest, credible candidates – Catholic Bishop

NewsDeskNgNov 21, 2022November 21, 20220

The Auxiliary Bishop of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, Rev. Dr Anselem Umoren (MSP), has advised citizens to vote for credible and honest candidates in the 2023 general election. Voting sincere leaders would bring dividends of democracy to the country, the clergy said. Umoren gave the advice on Sunday during the celebration...

COP27 ends with establishment of fund for loss, damage

NewsDeskNgNov 21, 2022November 21, 20220

The 27th Session of the Conference of Parties on United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), otherwise known as COP27, ended in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on Sunday with Parties agreeing on historic fund for loss and damage. The fund formed part of the Sharm El-Sheikh Implementation Plan on climate...

Buhari reads riot act ahead of 2023, urges men to show good examples

NewsDeskNgNov 21, 2022November 21, 20220

President Muhammadu Buhari, in the course of the week, reiterated the need for Nigerian men to stay off activities that could jeopardise the peaceful conduct of the 2023 general elections. The president, who gave the challenge when he felicitated with men, particularly in Nigeria, as the world celebrated another International...

Soludo receives 21st NSF torch, promises support for Team Anambra

NewsDeskNgNov 21, 2022November 21, 20220

Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra on Sunday received the Unity Torch in Awka, ahead of the 2022 National Sports Festival (NSF) billed for Asaba. Patrick Onyedum, Chairman of Anambra Sports Development (ASDC), received the torch from a team of Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development (FMYSD) officials who brought...

Djokovic beats Ruud to win record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title

NewsDeskNgNov 21, 2022November 21, 20220

Novak Djokovic beat Norway’s Casper Ruud 7-5 6-3 to collect a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title on Sunday. Djokovic, as a result, earned the biggest paycheck ever in tennis —- 4,740,300 dollars —- for completing the season-ending tournament unbeaten. Djokovic sealed victory in style with his ninth ace to collect...

Fans’ exodus during World Cup opening match in Qatar raises eyebrows

NewsDeskNgNov 21, 2022November 21, 20220

World Cup hosts Qatar were criticised on Sunday because the stadium was half empty by the closing stages of the tournament opening match between Qatar and Ecuador. Thousands of fans left Al Bayt Stadium during the second half as Qatar were unable to fight back from two goals down at...

Powerful explosions shake Ukraine’s nuclear plant area, says IAEA Chief

NewsDeskNgNov 21, 2022November 21, 20220

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says powerful explosions shook the area of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), “abruptly ending a period of relative calm” at the facility. IAEA’s Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi, in a statement on Sunday, said those blasts which occurred on Saturday evening and early hours...