August 29, 2022

[GIST] United ready to pay record €140m for Osimhen – Report

[GIST] United ready to pay record €140m for Osimhen – Report

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Manchester United are preparing a whooping €140m bid for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen before the end of the summer transfer window. According to Il Mattino, a reputable Naples-based outlet, Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has told the Serie A giants to expect a massive offer for the Nigeria international. Mendes has been working to secure


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[GIST] Engineers seek proper pollution control

[GIST] Engineers seek proper pollution control

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The Nigerian Society of Engineers has lamented the rate of air pollution in Lagos State and called on the government and relevant stakeholders to tackle the problem in order to prevent cardiovascular diseases. The President of NSE, Tasiu Gidari-Wudil, made this call on Friday during an air quality sensor challenge held on Victoria Island. The


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[GIST] Lassa fever cases now 894, Ondo, Edo lead

[GIST] Lassa fever cases now 894, Ondo, Edo lead

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has revealed that 894 cases of Lassa fever infections have been confirmed since the beginning of the year, with 168 deaths. The latest situation report released for week 33 by the NCDC showed that there are 6,392 suspected cases of the infection across 101 local government areas in 25


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[GIST] IPOB disowns kidnappers, DSS frees Kanu’s foster mother

[GIST] IPOB disowns kidnappers, DSS frees Kanu’s foster mother

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The Indigenous People of Biafra has warned those claiming to be fighting for the actualisation of Biafra and praying for the peaceful return of the group’s leader, Nnamdi Kanu, to eschew kidnappings for ransom and other forms of criminalities in the South-East. While noting that kidnapping for ransom and other heinous crimes were not part


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[GIST] Firm begins 236 luxury housing project in Abuja

[GIST] Firm begins 236 luxury housing project in Abuja

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Property World Africa Network has commenced the construction of a luxury estate located in the Centenary City of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. PWAN’s Max Grove Estate is a 9.1 hectare cosmopolitan residence encompassing 236 units of four to five-bedroom houses. Speaking at the groundbreaking of Max Grove in Abuja, the Chairman, PWAN Group, Augustine


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[GIST] Angola beat D’Tigers 67-70 in FIBA W’CUP qualifiers

[GIST] Angola beat D’Tigers 67-70 in FIBA W’CUP qualifiers

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Nigeria’s national men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, suffered another defeat in their quest to qualify for the 2023 FIBA World Cup as they lose 67-70 to Angola in their Group E match at Palais des Sports de Treichville on Sunday, The PUNCH reports. D’Tigers are vying to pick one of the five slots for African teams


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[GIST] NDDC: South-South elders make case for Bayelsa

[GIST] NDDC: South-South elders make case for Bayelsa

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The South-South Elders Progressive Forum has accused the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), of plotting to favour Edo State over Bayelsa State in the appointment of a Managing Director for the Niger Delta Development Commission. SSEPF also accused the AGF of trying to mislead the President, Major


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