Joseph Awogbemi
1 Jan
The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has begun construction of its new office secretariat in Lagos, which is named after the pioneer chairman of the chapter, late Joseph Awogbemi.
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The Enugu State Government says it proposes to spend N10 billion in 2025 for the installation of Close Circuit Television (CCTV) Security Cameras in strategic locations to enhance security. The Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Chief Chris-Roberts Ozongwu, stated this in a document he issued on Saturday to newsmen in Enugu after…
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Atletico Madrid came from behind to snatch a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Barcelona and claim leadership of La Liga on Saturday. Pedri sent the Catalans ahead but second-half goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Alexander Sorloth helped Diego Simeone's side move three points clear at the top of the table, having played one match fewer…
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Football enthusiasts in Aba, Abia, have advised the Home-based Super Eagles to give their best to Sunday’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying match against Black Galaxies of Ghana. A cross-section of football fans, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Aba on Saturday, said “the team has what it…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed Oleksandr Usyk's victory over Tyson Fury in their heavyweight world championship rematch on Saturday, calling it proof that Ukraine "will not give up what's ours". "Victory!" Zelensky said in a post on Telegram. "So important and so necessary for all of us now." Ukraine remains locked in war nearly three…
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Tyson Fury insisted Oleksandr Usyk got an early Christmas gift from the judges after the Ukrainian won their heavyweight championship rematch overnight on Saturday. The "Gypsy King", who was non-committal about his future, insisted he had won the fight that was scored 116-112 by all three officials in a unanimous decision. The 36-year-old Fury, unbeaten…
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The Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has expressed sadness over the tragic loss of lives at the St. Vincent de Paul Society's food-sharing event at Holy Trinity Parish, Maitama, Abuja. In a statement yesterday, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, said that the tragedy, which claimed the lives of over ten people and…
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The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has condemned the alleged murder of 37-year-old Nigerian, Mr. Julius Chukwunta, by four South Africans. Chukwunta, a native of Aninri Local Government Area in Enugu State, was reportedly attacked on December 7, 2024, while driving to his residence in Midrand Protea Estate. NICASA President-General, Dr. Frank Onyekwelu,…
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Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has sympathised with President Bola Tinubu, Gov Charles Soludo of Anambra and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, over the stampedes in their areas. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stampedes claimed many lives and left many others injured at Abuja and…
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Incoming US president Donald Trump on Saturday slammed what he called unfair fees for US ships passing through the Panama Canal and threatened to demand control of the waterway be returned to Washington. He also hinted at China's growing influence around the canal, a worrying trend for American interests as US businesses depend on the…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have announced plans to call 290 witnesses at the Edo State governorship election petition tribunal. The PDP's candidate in the September 21 election, Asue Ighodalo, filed a petition challenging the declaration of APC's Monday Okpebholo as the winner. Tribunal…