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2 days ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Simon Utebor |Damola Kola-Dare |Victoria Amadi |Udeh Onyebuchi |Alao Abiodun
There was excitement among educationists and Education Ministry officials following the news that a 16-year-old Bayelsa State student, Egba Osiovie Diekime, scored an aggregate of 360 in the 2025 University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Diekime reportedly scored 79 in English; Physics, 98; Biology, 85 and Chemistry, 98.
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4 days ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Vincent Ikuomola Abuja |Simon Utebor |Alao Abiodun
Nigerians yesterday converged on Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State, to pay their last respect to the late Ijaw leader, nationalist and Pan-Niger Delta icon, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark. Clark died on February 17 at 97 years. The gold-plated casket bearing the remains of the Ijaw leader from Abuja arrived at the Bayelsa Airport in the afternoon and was conveyed to Ijaw House in the town.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Simon Utebor |Alao Abiodun
Bayelsa State High Court has explained why the 15 domestic staff of Dame Patience Jonathan, who allegedly stole over N500million worth of jewellery, are still being held after over four years at the Nigerian Custodial Centre, Okaka, Bayelsa State. The court’s Head, Media and Information, Julius L.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Simon Utebor |Alao Abiodun
National Association of Seadogs, Pyrates Confraternity (NAS-PC), Ox-Bow Marino Deck, led by the Deck Capoon, Mr. Timothy Egbonoje, has visited Diete-Koki Memorial Hospital, Opolo, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. It donated waste bins to help in efficient waste collection and disposal towards encouraging a safer environment. Egbonoje, who led the delegation, handed over the waste bins of different colours and sizes to the Head of Technical and Works department of the hospital, Mr. Daniel Amgbare.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Jide Babalola |Simon Utebor |Alao Abiodun
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday inaugurated a caretaker committee to oversee the affairs of its Southsouth zone. The party’s acting National Chairman Umar Damagum inaugurated the committee at PDP national secretariat in Abuja. He pronounced the February 22 Southsouth congress of the party, which re-elected Chief Dan Orbih as its chairman, as dead on arrival.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Simon Utebor |Collins Nweze |Alao Abiodun
FirstBank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) yesterday entered an era of dominance and sustained leadership in the financial market following the groundbreaking for its state-of-the-art and eco-friendly headquarters at the Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, Lagos. The bank’s management was lauded by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for establishing the new headquarters, describing the move as a demonstration of its leadership position in the market.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Bolaji Ogundele |Simon Utebor |Emmanuel Badejo
Immediate past Governor of Kaduna State Nasir El-Rufai came under heavy knocks yesterday for criticising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, some key figures in government and the All Progressives Congress (APC). Those who flayed him were Special Adviser to the President on Media and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, National Security Adviser(NSA) Nuhu Ribabu, former National Assembly member Senator Shehu Sani, erstwhile presidential aide Reno Omokri and activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
thenationonlineng.net | Simon Utebor
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has given kudos to the outgoing General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major. Gen. Jamal Abdusalam, for maintaining neutrality during the November 11, 2023 governorship election in the state. Diri also commended the professionalism of Gen. Abdusalam, the military and the other security agencies during the poll. He gave the commendation yesterday when Abdusalam paid him a courtesy visit in Government House, Yenagoa.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
thenationonlineng.net | Simon Utebor |Alao Abiodun
Youths, under the auspices of the Coalition of Niger Delta Youth Stakeholders, have lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his transformative reforms aimed at fostering sustainable development and economic growth in Nigeria.
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Jan 12, 2025 | 
thenationonlineng.net | Simon Utebor
BUA Group is expanding its exploits in cement production in Edo State through its subsidiary, BUA Cement, with plans to push output to 20MMT by 2027. Group Business Editor SIMEON EBULU writes on how the expansion transcends the social strata. In the quiet, lush landscapes of Okpella, Edo State, a visible transformation is underway. Once a sleepy community, it has become a bustling centre of industrial activity, with BUA Cement Plants at its heart.
