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September, 2021

• 19 September

  Ex-Deputy CBN, Mailafia Is Dead

  

  A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Obadiah Mailafia is dead. He died at the age of 64. The family lawyer, Mr. Yakubu Bawa confirmed his He said Dr Mailafia died in the early hours of the day in Abuja. Read Also: Angry Residents In Sokoto …

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• 17 September

  Molefi Asante: The Lion Who Refused to buy the Hunters’ Stories About the Forest

  

    A CONVERSATION WITH MOLEFI ASANTE, PART 2       Toyin Falola   Africans have a famous saying that “until the lion talks, every story will glorify the hunter.” This is a multifaceted maxim that more than sums up the nuances of this world. It defines how stories are …

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• 16 September

  BREAKING: EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa Slumps At Aso rock

  

  Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) , Abdulrasheed Bawa on Thursday slumped at a programme in Aso rock Bawa was giving his goodwill message at the National Identity Day celebration when he suddenly stopped talking. More to follow…

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• 16 September

  BREAKING: Sanwo Olu Appoints Tunji Bello’s Wife, Ibiyemi As New LASU VC

  

  Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Prof. Ibiyemi Bello,  the wife of Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tunji Bello, as the new vice-chancellor of Lagos State University, LASU With the appointment, Olatunji-Bello,   professor of medicine,  became the 9th vice-chancellor of the university. According to the statement issued …

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• 16 September

  Okonjo-Iweala Listed Among TIME’s 100 Influential People

  

  The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi-Okonjo-Iwela has been listed among  TIME’s magazine’s most influential people for 2021. Iweala was named on Wednesday alongside US President Joe Biden, Angelique Kidjo, and the Duke and Duchess of Susses, Prince Harry and Meghan. The list recognizes “people whose ideas, example, …

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• 15 September

  Zamfara emir kidnapped on Abuja Road

  

  An emir from embattled Zamfara State has been kidnapped on the Kaduna-Abuja Road while travelling to Abuja Suspected bandits abducted the Emir of Bungudu Hassan Atto, according to a relative of the victim, Ibrahim Bello. He confirmed the abduction to PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday evening. He said, “Yes, it’s true. …

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