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Sidwell Compares Nigerian Wonder Kid Eze To Henry After Wonder Goal Against Sheffield United

The Nigerian midfielder has been praised following his magnificent strike against the Blades at Selhurst Park Former Chelsea star Steve Sidwell has compared Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, following his impressive display against Sheffield United. The 22-year-old scored his second Premier League goal in a fantastic manner to help Palace secure a 2-0 victory over the Blades on…

General, Health

Lagos Govt Asks Civil Servants To Work From Home For Another 14 Days

The Lagos State government has directed all civil servants from Grade Levels 14 and below to continue working from home for another 14 days. It explained that the extension order to the workers who were expected to resume on Monday followed the increase in recorded cases of COVID-19 in the state. The state governor, Babajide…

Education, General

Nigerian Polytechnic Workers To Begin Warning Strike January 4

The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANU) is beginning a warning strike on January 4 next year, the President of the association, Adebanjo Ogunsipe, says. In a press statement on Thursday, Mr Ogunsipe said the strike will last 14 days. He said the declaration was owing to the nonchalant attitude of the federal government…

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General, People

Row Grows Over Order To Link Sim To Nin

ROW deepened on Thursday over the directive of the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Ibrahim Pantami to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to order telecom operators to deactivate all the subscriber identity module (SIM) cards that are not linked to the National Identity Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).…

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General

Buhari Approves Establishment Of 10 New National Parks

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of 10 additional national parks, bringing the number nationwide to 17. Minister of Environment, Dr. Mohammad Abubakar, at a press conference yesterday in Abuja, listed the parks to include Allawa Game Reserve, Apoi Forest Reserve and Edumenum Forest Reserve. Others are Falgore Game Reserve, Hadeja Wetland Game Reserve,…

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General

Abiodun Urges Fg To Decentralise Ownership Of Federal Roads

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on the Federal Government to decentralise the ownership of federal roads, to enable State governments partake in its construction and maintenance, so as to lessen the hardship being experienced by the people. Prince Abiodun who made this known at the 3rd Annual Senator Abiola Ajimobi Roundtable and…

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General

Ronaldo Snubbed By Messi In The Best Fifa Men’s Player Voting

The Barcelona superstar omitted his long-time rival from his three-man shortlist while including two Paris Saint-Germain players Lionel Messi snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo in The Best FIFA Men’s Player voting, while only naming eventual winner Robert Lewandowski as his third choice pick for the award. Lewandowski picked up the annual individual price in Zurich after being recognized…

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General, Ogun News, Society

Ogun Government Signs Mou On Energy

The administration in Ogun state has signed a memorandum of understanding on the increase of the power generation and capacity to the state Secretariat and other Government establishment. The Secretary to the state government, Tokunbo Talabi signed the MOU on behalf of the state government. The Signing of the memorandum of understanding is to improve…

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General

Gov Abiodun Greets Buhari At 78

Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari who clocks 78 Thursday. A statement by Gov Abiodun’s chief press secretary, Kunle Somorin, said the governor shares in the joy of the president birthday and wishes him well in the arduous task of nation-building. “As you continue to serve our nation…

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General

Cavani Hit With Fa Misconduct Charge Over Instagram Post

The Football Association has taken action against the ex PSG player, but his current club insist his actions were not intentional. Edinson Cavani has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association after posting a racially insensitive message on social media, with Manchester United mulling over their response. The experienced Uruguayan striker made headlines on and off…

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