AKWA-IBOM state government yesterday said it has received a total of eleven thousand six hundred and eighty (11,680) Orphans and Vulnerable Children, (OVC) presently under its care and protection.
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Akwa Ibom receives 11, 680 orphans
The women 400m also produced an excitement. It was a hot contest between Patience Okon George and Regina George, but it was Okon George who held onto her lead from the last curve to finish at 51.31 seconds, while flamboyant George checked in at 51.65 seconds. Margaret Etim was third with 52:64.
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All Nigeria Championships: Ogunlewe shocks Egwero to national 100m title
“I feel Enyimba have an edge over Sunshine Stars because of their experience and the quality of players in their fold. Both teams are tied on 36 points and the difference at the end of the day will be the team with the tradition, experience and greater desire. It all points to an interesting battle between these two teams”, added Esom.
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Pillars can’t win title – Esom
In his second spell at Kano Pillars, Coach Baba Ganaru has warned critics and foes of the defending league champions not to write off their chances of bouncing back to give a strong challenge for the title. Pillars hopes of defending their title seem a tall order given that they are nine points adrift of leaders Sunshine Stars and Enyimba, who both have 36 points.
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Don’t write us off – Ganaru warns Pillars critics
Armed robbers yesterday attacked one of the old generation banks in Lokoja, Kogi State capital, killing two police officers on duty in an attempt to forcefully break into the banking hall.
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Robbers kill two policemen during bank robbery
Getting the right screen test at the right time is one of the most important things a man can do for his health. Screenings find diseases early, before you have symptoms, when they’re easier to treat. Early colon cancer can be nipped in the bud. Finding diabetes early may help prevent complications such as vision loss and impotence. The tests you need are based on your age and risk factors.
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Gentlemen, get your screen tests right
SENATOR Dino Melaye, yesterday, explained that he accompanied Toyin, wife of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, last Tuesday because he wanted to know the level of culpability in the allegation against her by her petitioners.
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Why I accompanied Mrs Saraki to EFCC – Sen. Melaye
When many of us read or hear about cultism and violence in secondary schools, it all sounds so distant until you experience it firsthand. I was around a government-owned secondary school when I noticed some students and some people arguing outside the school gate. In a twinkle of an eye the argument degenerated into mayhem.
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Let’s tackle this violence
Coach Samson Siasia insists he is not afraid to lead his charges into the lion’s den for tomorrow’s deciding African U-23 Championship qualifier against Congo in Point Noire.
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Siasia: Bring on Congo
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