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April 19, 2022

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has said that Nigeria needs to “kill” its oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, which he considers corrupt, in order for the country to survive and progress, Premium Times reports. This was stated publicly on Monday, at the 7th Wole Soyinka Centre Media Lecture Series in Abuja, where he … Continue reading What Nigerians Think About ‘Killing’ NNPC

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News

April 19, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed new service chiefs and a new National Security Adviser. A statement from the State House in Abuja‎ said Major-General Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin is now the new Chief of Defence Staff. Until his appointment, Olonishakin who hails from Ekiti State was the Head of the Nigerian Army Training and Doctrine Command … Continue reading Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs

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CAREER News

April 19, 2022

In partnership with The Journalism Clinic, Airtel Nigeria is set to host a four-city-four-week multimedia journalism training and roadshow for 100 journalists in Nigeria. Its first session will take place in Lagos on 27 July. Participants will be taught the tools and techniques required for more compelling digital media content that reaches vast audiences. Mr. Dan Mason, an … Continue reading Airtel Launches Training Workshop for 100 Journalists

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BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

Have you ever wondered where you can find the best supermarkets in Nigeria? Well, worry no more because wherever you are in Nigeria, Connect Nigeria will bring all the information you need to make your life easier and better. On that note, here are the supermarkets we recommend that you check out today: 1. Able Supermarket 8, … Continue reading 5 Amazing Supermarkets You Should Visit Today

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Events

April 19, 2022

What Has Image Got To Do With It Let Artelier Lifestyle Consultants help you polish, project and optimise your corporate or personal image at this exclusive Image Workshop. Date: Saturday 4 July 2015 Time: 3 PM Venue: Prime Chinese Restaurant, Plot 860, Bishop Aboyade Cole Street, Victoria Island. For more information, please visit here   Marriage: Where … Continue reading Events This Weekend: 3rd – 5th July

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Opinion

April 19, 2022

Nigerian women across the nation recently “got real” on what life’s really like in their shoes. This was expressed with the Twitter hashtag #BeingFemaleInLagos, garnering a whopping total of 57,000 tweets the following day according to UK’s Mashable. How did it all start, you might wonder? The conversation was sparked by a small women’s bookclub in Abuja tweeting … Continue reading #BeingFemaleInNigeria: Nigerian Women Get Real On Twitter

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News Personality

April 19, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mrs. Amina Bala Zakari as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the conclusion of the term of Office of Prof. Attahiru Jega. The President made this appointment after dropping Muhammad Wali, who Attahiru Jega initially appointed as the acting chairman. Here are 15 things you should know about … Continue reading 15 Interesting Facts About the New INEC Boss, Amina Zakari

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News

April 19, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mrs. Amina Bala Zakari as the acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the conclusion of the term of office of Prof. Attahiru Jega on Tuesday. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Haruna Imrana, Director of Communications for the Head of Civil Service of the … Continue reading Buhari Drops Wali, Appoints Amina Zakari Acting INEC Chairman

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The maiden edition of the International Invitational Football Tournament tagged “Africa for Peace’’ between clubs from Nigeria and South Africa will hold in Oba, Anambra State in July. The Local Organising Committee (LOC) Chairman, Mustapha Mohammed, said on Sunday in Abuja, that the tournament would hold from July 21 to July 26. He said newly … Continue reading International Invitational Football Tournament to Hold in Anambra this July

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BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

Welcome to another awesome weekend! As usual, Connect Nigeria brings you this week’s list of supermarkets to get affordable and excellent service. 1. Mini Shopping Center 4 Rumukpakwulosi Town Rumukalagbor, Port Harcourt, Rivers +234-803-709-0105 2. Tisco Nig Limited (Lagos) Tisco Plaza, Plot 6, Block B, Central Business District, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos +234-1-493-2845 3. Variety Stores … Continue reading 5 Amazing Supermarkets to Visit Today

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Entertainment Stuff

April 19, 2022

  1. Ted 2 Genre: Comedy Rating: 18 Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane, Amanda Seyfried Ted has to prove he’s an individual in a court of law so he and his new wife Tami Lynn can have a baby. Genesis Cinemas, Lekki Friday 2:30PM, 11:20PM Saturday 2:30PM, 11:20PM Sunday 2:30PM, 11:20PM   Silverbird Cinemas, Ikeja … Continue reading 5 Awesome Movies to Watch This Weekend

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Falcons’ defender, Ngozi Ebere and striker, Desire Oparanozie have been included in the list of top 46 players at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 despite a frustrating outing in Canada. The list was released by American female football site, womensoccerunited.com. Ebere and Oparanozie were joined by two other African players on the … Continue reading Ngozi Ebere and Desire Oparanozie Make List of Top Female Players

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News

April 19, 2022

In line with its efforts to build a simpler and smarter bank, the management and directors of Union Bank of Nigeria Plc., launched new smarter banking centres at MM2 Lagos Airport, E-Center (Yaba) and Silverbird Galleria in Lagos and Abuja. Speaking at the launch, Emeka Emuwa (Group Managing Director, Union Bank of Nigeria) said that “The smarter … Continue reading Union Bank Launches Smarter Banking Centres

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News

April 19, 2022

The President of the Senate, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Thursday restated the hope of a brighter Nigeria and reiterated his commitment of enacting legislation to sustain an investment friendly atmosphere with the view to bring the country out of its current economic downturn.‎ While meeting with the visiting United States of America (USA) Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle … Continue reading Saraki Commits To Promoting Investment-Friendly Atmosphere

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Events

April 19, 2022

  1. Look Before You Lead With Dr. Chris Kolade This Masterclass gives participants the opportunity to be inspired and network with business leaders from various sectors. Visit this page for more information including registration details. Date: Saturday 20 June 2015 Venue: The Dream Center 8 Gbagada Oworonshoki Expressway Contact: +234 817 136 7479 and  info@thedreamcenter.org.ng   2. Afternoon Tea … Continue reading Events This Weekend: 19 – 21 June

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