Year: 2020
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Gov. Ugwuanyi swears in new Health Commissioner
Following the unfortunate death of the former Commissioner for Health, Enugu State, Prof. Anthony Ugochukwu, last week, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi,…
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Business and Economy
U.S. jobless claims top 6m for second straight week
Washington, April 9, 2020 A staggering 16.8 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in the last three weeks, with…
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Health
Covid-19: Borno govt orders fumigation of banks
By Yakubu Uba Maiduguri, April 9, 2020 The Borno Government has directed the fumigation of banking halls and premises, as…
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Boko Haram: Zulum meets Buhari over Chadian military operation along Lake Chad
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, April 9, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno at…
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Arts & Entertainment
‘Kia Promise’ extends vehicle warranties worldwide
– Kia Motors Corporation extends cover for vehicles with original manufacturer warranty that expires between February 1 and April 30, 2020…
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Gombe indigenous company support fight against covid-19 with N5 million
William Attah, Gombe A Gombe based milling company, Likari Ventures in collaboration with Agro Mall and Young Ranchers Nigeria Limited…
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COVID19: Enahoro, Ali get presidential pardon… 2,600 inmates freed by Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has granted a presidential pardon to late Prof. Ambrose Ali, late Chief Anthony Enahoro, ex-Lieutenant Colonel Moses…
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IMF forecasts worst global economic slump since the Great Depression
Washington, April 9, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic will spark the worst global economic fallout since the Great Depression of the…
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Coronavirus: Rivers detains two Caverton pilots in state facility
Rivers State Government has announced that the two pilots arraigned before a Chief Magistrate Court for contravening the Executive Order…
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Spain’s PM says coronavirus outbreak under control
Madrid,April 9,2020 Spanish authorities have brought the coronavirus outbreak in the country under control, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said citing…
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NNPC assures of availability of petroleum products at Easter …As PPMC prepares to deploy Automation App for marketers
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has assured Nigerians of availability of sufficient petroleum products to guarantee hitch-free celebration of…
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Imo Govt. seals 13 hotels over non-payment of tax
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, April 9, 2020 The Imo State Government says it has sealed 13 hotels in the state…
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Business and Economy
Fuel Price: NNPC Retail Stations in full compliance with PPPRA price template
The NNPC Retail Ltd., one of the downstream subsidiaries of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has clarified that all…
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Health
Virologist says survivors of COVID-19 develop stronger immunity, no reinfection
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu Awka, April 9, 2020 A Virologist, Prof. Sunday Omilabu, says that a survivor of COVID-19 develops a…
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Italy begins drawing up medical guidelines for Serie A restart
Rome, April 8, 2020 Italy’s football federation (FIGC) has begun to draw up medical guidelines for a possible restart of…
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UN chief defends WHO after criticism from Trump, says probe possible
New York (U.S.), April 8 2020 United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres on Wednesday defended the World Health Organisation (WHO)…
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Chinese experts, equipment cost $2m, mission reciprocity – Ambassador
By Ifeanyi Nwoko Abuja, April 8, 2020 The Ambassador of China to Nigeria, Zhou Pingjian, on Wednesday said the Chinese…
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Real Madrid players agree to 10 to 20 percent wage cut
Madrid, April 8, 2020 Real Madrid’s playing and coaching staff have voluntarily agreed to a wage cut of between 10…
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We’ll explore local solutions to address COVID-19 pandemic—Makinde ….Says govt ready to make law on wearing of masks
Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, said on Wednesday that the State will explore home-grown solutions towards the prevention…
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COVID-19: CAN supports Enugu State government’s efforts
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Enugu State chapter, has expressed its support for efforts of the administration of Governor…
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NNPC will no longer run refineries – Kyari … Says Fuel subsidy removal for benefit of ordinary Nigerians
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) will no longer be involved in the management of the nation’s refineries after their…
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COVID-19: Ensure fairness, equity in stimulus package for Nigerians – Lawan urges Executive
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday urged the Executive arm of government to ensure equity and fairness…
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Business and Economy
Rivers declares Carveton Helicopters persona non grata
For endangering the lives of Rivers people by its suspicious operations, the Rivers State Government has declared Carveton Helicopters, persona…
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Health
COVID-19: Air Peace delivers 2nd batch of medical supplies, personnel from China
By Yusuf Yunus Ikeja, April 8, 2020 The Federal Government has taken delivery of the second batch of medical supplies…
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COVID-19: World Athletics postpones bidding processes for 2023 events
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus Ilorin, April 8, 2020 Due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, World Athletics has postponed the bidding processes…
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