Author: Vreporters
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COVID-19: Why Nigeria Was Removed From Red List, UK
The United Kingdom through its High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, has stated reasons behind its move to remove Nigeria from the travel red list based on “scientific and public health data”. Laing stated this in a statement on Tuesday, adding that, Nigeria and 10 other countries will be removed from UK travel red list…
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Confusion as Faction Disrupts ASUU Meeting
Punch Newspaper There was confusion on Tuesday at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State following the disruption of a meeting of a faction of the Academic Staff Union of Universities of the institution. Members of one faction had converged at the ASUU Secretariat of the institution for a “reconciliatory meeting” when a splinter…
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Emir of Daura Ties Nuptial Knot With 20-year-old Bride
The Emir of Daura, Faruk Umar Faruk, has tied the nuptial knot with a 20-year-old bride, Aisha Iro Maikano, on Saturday. The nonagenarian manther wedded in a low key marriage ceremony in Katsina with the nubile young lady after a brief courtship. According to DAILY Nigerian, the Royal father paid N1million naira dowry to the…
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Marriages Consummated in Ikoyi Registry Valid, FG
The Nation The Federal Government on Tuesday said marriages consummated in Ikoyi Registry are valid. The government dismissed reports that a court invalidated marriages held at registries. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Shuaib Belgore, said in a statement that the judgment as reported would amount to a contradiction. The statement reads: “We would like…
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Full List: FIFA Unveils World XI: 23-MAN SQUAD
Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, on Tuesday, unveiled a star-studded World XI shortlist. Chelsea, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain all have four players in the squad. However, there is no place for Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah, despite his incredible year on the pitch. The squad is voted for by the players themselves and 10 of…
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COVID-19: UK Government Removes Nigeria, 10 Others From Red List (See List)
The United Kingdom has announced that all 11 countries will be removed from the UK’s travel red list from 4am on Wednesday, Dec. 15. The countries on the red list include; Nigeria, South Africa, Botswana, Angola, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. However, UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the Omicron variant had spread so…
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Man Arrested in Ilorin For Raping 18-year-old Biological Daughter
A 47- year-old security guard, Jacob Obomerelu,has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, for allegedly having canal knowledge of his 18-year-old biological daughter, Modupe Jacob. According to the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the NSCDC in the state, Babawale Afolabi, the incident occured at the…
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What Nnamdi Kanu Enjoys In Our Custody, DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) says Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has reacted to the report making the rounds on social media that the detained IPOB leader is being maltreated in its custody. Peter Afunanya, DSS spokesperson, made the clarification at a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. IPOB…
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UI Ranked Best Varsity in Latest Ranking
The University of Ibadan, UI, has again ranked by the Nigerian University Systems Ranking, as the overall best varsity in the Nigeria in its 2021 ratings. The faith-based Institutions, Redeemer’s University and Covenant University ranked as second and third best Varsities respectively. The Nigerian University system rankings came to the fore in September 2001, Nigeria,…
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FG Reveals Groups Backing Terrorism in Nigeria
The Nation The National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (rtd), has identified Jama’at Nasr al-Islam Wal Muslimin (JNIM), the Islamic and Muslim Support Group (GSIM) and ISGS as groups bolstering terror activities in Nigeria and other Sahel countries. The NSA urged Islamic preachers and Imams to deploy their vantage positions to canvas support…