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Let’s garland Ben Ayade

By FEMI ADESINA I felt like embracing Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, a couple of weeks back when he left the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Was that because I work with a…

U.S. to donate 500m COVID-19 vaccine doses

U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration plans to buy 500 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to donate to other countries over the next two years. According to U.S. media reports, about 200 million doses will be distributed this year…

Police dismiss alleged bandit invasion in Ekiti market

…say kidnapped victims inside hotel have regained freedom By Tobi Adetunji The Ekiti State Police Command has dismissed the rumor making the rounds that some unknown gunmen on Wednesday invaded a market located along Ado-Ikere road. The Command’s Police Commissioner, Mr.…

Osun: Police parade armed robbers

Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo Four suspected armed robbers, Hammed Abiodun, 19, Godwin John, 35, Saka Wasiu, 28 and Basiru Adepoju, 30 have been paraded by Osun State Police. Abiodun and John who were part of a gang of armed robbers were…

Nigeria’s proven gas reserve now 206.53tcf — DPR

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says Nigeria’s proven natural gas reserve stood at 206.53 trillion cubic feet (tcf) as at Jan.1, 2021. Mr Sarki Auwalu, Director, DPR, made the announcement on Thursday in Abuja at the 2021 Nigeria International…