Year: 2020
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Police arrest suspected kidnapper, rescue 13 victims in Enugu
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmBy Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, March 7, 2020 The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and rescued 13…
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Alleged N2.2bn land scam: Court restrains Kano anti-graft agency from investigating Emir Sanusi
By Tukur Muntari Kano, March 6, 2020 The Federal High Court in Kano on Friday restrained the Kano state Public…
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Health
U.S. coronavirus death toll rises as 21 test positive on cruise ship
Washington, March 7, 2020 The death toll in the U.S. from the coronavirus rose to 17 on Friday, as the…
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N/Delta youths accuse, warn NSA over Amnesty, demand appointment of Dokubo’s replacement from region
Niger Delta youth leaders on Wednesday warned the National Security Adviser (NSA) Maj-Gen Babagana Mongunu (Retd) of the implications of…
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Health
U.S. Senate approves $8.3bn coronavirus package
Washington, March 5, 2020 The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved Thursday a 8.3 billion dollar emergency spending bill to respond to…
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Business and Economy
UNGA President advocates strict financial transparency in developing countries
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, March 6, 2020 (NAN) President of the UN General Assembly (PGA), Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, has…
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Africa
African Finance Ministers, Central Bank Gov to parley at Agric Confab
ABUJA Ministers of Finance and Governors of Central Banks in Africa will converge on Transcorp Hotel, Abuja from Monday, March…
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Regular hand washing, fruits intake critical to fight coronavirus – Sanwo-Olu’s wife …Commences sanitation visits to Lagos markets
Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Thursday emphasized the need for residents of the State to imbibe…
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Obi felicitates with Obasanjo at 83; hails his patriotism, huge sacrifices to the nation
Vice Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has commended former President Olusegun…
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President Buhari will complete legacy projects in South East, Spokesman assures
President Muhammadu Buhari will complete ongoing legacy projects in the South-East before the expiration of his administration in 2023,…
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Lead Story
Senate approves N346.3bn for NDDC for 2019 ….holds one minute silence for former Health Minister, Emovon
The Senate on Thursday approved the sum of Three Hundred and Forty-Six billion, Three hundred and eighty-eight million, Nine…
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Business and Economy
2019: Union Bank Nigeria declares first dividend after over 10yrs
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, March 5, 2020 Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) Plc has declared a dividend to its shareholders…
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Arts & Entertainment
Obi rejoices over new Catholic Diocese, commends Ezeokafor, Okpaleke, others
Vice Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has described as “coming at…
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Education
OAU: Where integrity is two-edged sword By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Three years ago when Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede was appointed vice-chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University (formerly…
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Damboa Attack: Zulum Hails Military for Decisive Blow on Boko Haram … Scores of insurgents killed,19 fighter vehicles seized … ‘Taking the war to fleeing insurgents impressive’
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has applauded the Nigerian military’s ground and air components for what he described…
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Local
More trouble for Emir Sanusi as Kano anti-graft agency invites him over alleged fresh N2.2bn land scam
By Tukur Muntari Kano, March 5, 2020 The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has invited the Emir of…
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Local
Aguero sends Man City into FA Cup quarter-finals
London, March 5, 2020 Sergio Aguero’s second-half goal proved enough for holders Manchester City to beat second-tier Sheffield Wednesday 1-0,…
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Local
APC Bayelsa says Douye Diri is an illegitimate Governor; Condemns N2.9billion loan for ‘operational vehicles’
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Bayelsa State Chapter has said that the recently sworn-in governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic…
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Lead Story
Ex-Mayor, Bloomberg, quits U.S. presidential race; Trump mocks him
By Harrison Arubu New York, March 4, 2020 Former Mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg, has dropped out of the…
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Local
Fayemi’s bridge-building effort not Presidential ambition, says aide
The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to Governor John Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State and Chairman of the Nigeria…
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Zenith Bank retains Nigeria’s Most Valuable Banking Brand position
Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has again emerged as the Most Valuable Banking Brand in Nigeria in the…
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Arts & Entertainment
President Buhari felicitates with former President Obasanjo on 83rd birthday
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm greetings to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 83rd birthday, March 5, 2020, congratulating…
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Lead Story
RCCG holds 2020 Special Holy Ghost Service, March 5-7; Theme: ‘Let There Be Light 3’
The Special Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, for the year 2020 would hold from…
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Local
Chelsea beat Liverpool to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
London, March 3, 2020 Chelsea completed a torrid few days for Liverpool as goals by Willian and Ross Barkley sealed…
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