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Eguavoen warns Super Eagles against complacency

Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has warned his players against complacency and taking their chances in front of goal in subsequent matches of the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon. The coach said this at a press conference after Nigeria booked a…

Iran records first deaths linked to Omicron variant

Iran has registered its first confirmed deaths from the Omicron variant, the Health Ministry said on Sunday. So far, three Iranians have died from the highly transmissible variant and more than 1,100 people have been infected with it nationwide, the…

I’ll sustain participatory governance  in Osun – Oyetola

Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun has said that his administration will  continue to sustain participatory, inclusive and people-centred governance for socio-economic development of the state. Oyetola said this during an engagement programme organised by the state’s Civic Engagement Centre on…

NEPZA partners stakeholders on precious stones industry

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has emphasised the need to adopt free trade zone model in exploration, refining, production and marketing of gemstones. The Managing Director of NEPZA, Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, said this when Mr Tom Cushman, a…

INEC fixes Feb. 26 for by-elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the conduct of six outstanding constituencies by-elections in four states for Feb. 26. The commission announced this in a statement issued by Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and…