Year: 2020
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Abule Ado explosions: Sanwo-Olu meets Buhari, presents situation report
Hours after leading Executive members of the Lagos State Government to the site of the multiple explosions that occurred at…
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Local
Ooni mediates in Ekiti traditional council controversy … describes Fayemi as a true leader
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi on Monday mediated in the crisis rocking the Ekiti State Council…
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Health
Coronavirus: A world in ruins By Ejike Anyaduba
It can be argued for or against, but truth is that the world is troubled. A third world war may…
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Actor, Idris Elba, tests positive for Coronavirus
By Harrison Arubu New York, March 16, 2020 English actor, Idris Elba, says he has tested positive for the Coronavirus.…
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Buhari meets APC Governors; NEC postponement: Giadom lauds President, Governors’ intervention; Appeal Court orders stay of Oshiomhole’s suspension
By Deji Abdulwahab/Edith Nwapi Abuja, March 16, 2020 Mr Victor Giadom, All Progressives Congress, APC, acting National Secretary, has described…
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Business and Economy
FG issues N968.092 bn promissory notes so far – DMO
By Folasade Akpan Abuja, March 16, 2020 The Debt Management Office (DMO), said as at Feb. 29, the Federal Government…
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Arts & Entertainment
Facebook steps up efforts to help Nigeria tackle misinformation on Coronavirus
As global numbers continue to rise, and with Coronavirus (Covid-19) reported in a number of countries across Africa, including in…
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Boko Haram: Zulum invites Borno’s retired generals, police,SSS, paramilitary officers for strategy meeting
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has invited citizens of the state, who retired as Generals and similar ranks in…
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Health
Coronavirus: European cities in standstill; France struggling; Honduras in near lockdown; Czechs seal towns
Berlin, March 16, 2020 Streets across Europe were quiet on Sunday, as lockdowns aimed at slowing the spread of the…
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Health
Coronavirus: Trump tells people to stop panic-buying, ‘relax’;
Washington, March 16, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday told the public to stop panic-buying food and other supplies…
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Health
Suspected COVID-19 patient in Enugu State tests negative
By Maureen Atuonwu Enugu, March 16, 2020 The Enugu State Ministry of Health has disclosed that the suspected patient of…
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Unable to get coronavirus test in U.S., woman flies back to China
Los Angeles, March 15, 2020 A Chinese citizen living in Massachusetts became ill earlier this month, with symptoms consistent with…
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Local
President Buhari salutes renowed poet, Odia Ofeimun at 70
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined Nigeria’s vibrant creative community in celebrating renowned poet, author and publisher, Odia Ofeimun, who turns…
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Health
Abule Ado explosion: Sanwo-Olu advises residents, releases protective equipment
Hours after the fire explosion at the Abule Ado area of Lagos, the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has advised…
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Dana Motors displays Made-in-Nigeria Kia; DFM showstopper models in Abuja
Dana Motors, a leading auto company in Nigeria participated in the recently held media parade organized by the National Automotive…
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Health
Coronavirus: We did not suspend flights to Nigeria – Turkish Airlines
The Management of Turkish Airlines has debunked as fake news the reports that it had suspended flights to Nigeria over…
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Business and Economy
$5bn Abacha loot: ‘We have no record of its spending,’ Nigerian govt tells SERAP
The Federal Government has told Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) that it “has no records of the exact amount…
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Local
Ezeife wants presidency zoned to South-East in 2023
By Ikenna Uwadileke Abuja, March 15, 2020 Former Anambra governor Chukwuemeka Ezeife on Sunday re-echoed the need to zone the…
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Health
Trump offered German firm cash for U.S. coronavirus vaccine – Report
Berlin, March 15, 2020 The Donald Trump administration offered large sums to a German company working on a coronavirus vaccine…
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Health
Suspected COVID19 Patient: Enugu govt releases funds for emergency response …Asks people not to panic …As it’s fully ready to contain the scourge, other health challenges
Following the suspected case of Corona Virus – COVID19 in Enugu, relating to a 70-year old woman, the state…
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Arts & Entertainment
AMVCA 2020: ‘Living in Bondage’, ‘God Calling’, ‘Ratnik’ sweep awards (see full list of winners)
By Anita Eboigbe March 15, 2020 Fan favourite, ‘Living in Bondage’ snagged the most awards at the 2020 Africa Magic…
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Local
Sanusi and 2023 conspiracy theories… By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Seeing the fate that last week befell the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the Oluwo…
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Education
Obi receives commendation from Seminary
Students and staff of St. Dominic Savio Seminary Akpu, Anambra State, have commended former Governor of the state, Mr. Peter…
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Health
Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed says there are many diseases of public health affecting Nigeria
From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi The Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BSPCDA) Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed has said that there…
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Health
Trump tests negative for COVID-19, says physician
By Harrison Arubu New York, March 15, 2020 U.S. President, Donald Trump, has tested negative for coronavirus (COVID-19), according to…
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