Year: 2020
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Business and Economy
COVID-19: NIMASA bans international vessels without thermal screening facilities
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA , Dr. Bashir Jamoh has announced that following…
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Health
Babandede, CG Immigration, tests positive to COVID-19
By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, March 29, 2020 The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service Muhammad Babandede, has tested positive to…
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Local
Akure explosion: Obi sympathises with government and people of Ondo
Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed shock over the explosions that rocked…
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COVID-19: COVID-19: Buhari maintains social distance as he receives updates from Health Minister
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 28, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday received briefing from the Minister of Health, Dr…
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Coronavirus: Like a thief in the night… By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Who ever imagined that we can all be treated as equal and same-same, as they say?…
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Health
Davido goes into self-isolation as partner, Chioma, tests positive; Fayemi tests negative; Enugu govt confirms 2 positive cases
By Joshua Olomu, Abuja/Ariwodola Idowu, Ado Ekiti/ Stanley Nwanosike, Enugu, March 28, 2020 Ace Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly…
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Arts & Entertainment
Ezinne Elizabeth Korieocha passes on at 93
The Korieocha family of Amuzi Obowo, Imo State, Nigeria have announced the demise of the matriarch of the family, Ezinne…
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Business and Economy
COVID-19: NNPC, Oil Industry donate N11billion to combat Coronavirus in Nigeria … As Corporation supports University of Abuja Teaching Hospital with medical equipment
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), International Oil Companies (IOCs) as well as Independent Oil Companies in the Upstream and…
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Health
Americans to get N441,000 each as Trumps signs historic $2.2trn financial stimulus bill; Buhari gives directive on protection of salaries, pensions
By Harrison Arubu, New York,/Mustapha Sumaila, Abuja, March 27, 2020 President Donald Trump on Friday signed the $2.2 trillion (N827 trillion)…
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Business and Economy
Sterling Bank contributes N250m to Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19
Lagos, Nigeria, 27 March 2020: Sterling Bank Plc, has contributed N250 million as part of its commitment to the newly…
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Boko Haram: Zulum announces N23.5m for families of 47 fallen soldiers … Addresses widows in barrack, approves SME support … Releases 2 transformers, 2 boreholes, school renovation
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum was on Friday at Maimalari military barracks in Maiduguri where he announced cash support…
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Health
Trump says U.S., China ‘working closely together’ to fight coronavirus; Global cases exceed 500,000; SA tops chart in Africa
Emmanuel Yashim/ Oluwabukola Akanni Beijing, March 27, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States and China are…
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Arts & Entertainment
We’re all well, 16 days after Justice Oguntade’s London party, says Shade Okoya
Chief ( Dr ) Mrs Shade Okoya, wife of billionaire industrialist, Chief Razak Okoya, has denied speculations that some of…
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Coronavirus: G20 leaders to inject $5trn into global economy
Riyadh, Washington, March 26, 2020 The leaders of the world’s 20 largest economies (G20) have promised to inject more than…
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Health
Covid-19: Task force isolates, monitors four persons in Gombe; To effect complete shut down if any case is confirmed.
Four persons in Gombe State who had contact with Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, who has tested positive of covid-19…
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COVID-19 lockdown: Obi fears for the vulnerable; advises elected public officers to relocate to their constituencies
Mr. Peter Obi, the Vice Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 elections, has expressed concern over…
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Africa
UBA provides N5 billion ($14 million) for COVID-19 relief support across Africa
March 26, 2020 United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) Thursday announced a donation of over 5 billion Naira (USD14 million),…
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Health
CBN, private sector form alliance against COVID-19
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, March 26, 2020 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on behalf of the Bankers’ Committee, on…
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Health
Bauchi records second coronavirus case
From: Ruth Yarnap,Bauchi The Bauchi State Commissioner for Health, Dr Aliyu Maigoro has disclosed that the State has recorded a…
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Health
Again, Buhari appeals to Nigerians on Coronavirus; Approves release of N10 bn to Lagos; N5bn to NCDC
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 26, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has again enjoined all citizens to follow to the letter,…
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Business and Economy
COVID-19: Fidelity Bank’s proactiveness nips spread
Fidelity Bank says one of its staff returning from holidays in the UK has tested positive for COVID-19 but the…
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Local
Covid-19: Zulum braces up for economic downturn, sets up team to increase Borno’s IGR … Says 2020 budget will be reviewed
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday braced up for impending economic downturn as a result of the…
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We still live in the shadow of slave trade – UN Chief
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, March 25, 2020 UN Secretary-General António Guterres says the world “still lives in the shadow…
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Lawan, Gbajabiamila meet Ministers on planned 2020 budget review
The Leadership of the National Assembly on Wednesday held a meeting with some Ministers and Heads of agencies from…
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Health
Aliko Dangote rallies private sector operators against COVID-19 …Coalition to set up medical tents for testing, treatment in Lagos
Aliko Dangote through the Aliko Dangote Foundation will be leading a coalition of private sector organisations spearheading a coalition of…
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