Year: 2020
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Local
Lagos, Oyo, Osun Assemblies pass Amotekun Corps Bill; Lawmakers appear in leopard outfit of Operation Amotekun.
By Adekunle Williams (Lagos), Adebisi Fatima Sogbade (Ibadan), Olajide Idowu (Osogbo) The Houses of Assembly of Lagos, Oyo and Osun…
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Business and Economy
Dangote donate N200m to fight Coronavirus in Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria, March 3, 2020 The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) yesterday pledged a whooping sum of N200million to support current…
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Local
Akintoye: Giving Afenifere a run for their money By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Last Saturday, February 29, 2020, activists from all walks of life gathered at the International Secretariat…
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Business and Economy
Aiteo’s OML 29 suit: Court declines application to stay hearing
A Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa on Friday declined to halt proceedings in the ongoing litigation by Nembe Communities,…
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Imo: Supreme Court verdict excites Oshiomhole; PDP says it’s unfortunate
By Ismaila Chafe/Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, March 3, 2020 National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole, says Tuesday’s…
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‘I try to resist shedding tears while distributing relief materials to IDPs’- Gov. Zulum
By Rabiu Sani Maiduguri, March 4, 2020 Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno says he resists shedding tears while watching displaced…
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Ekiti moves against corona virus, names 24/7 emergency response centre … as Fayemi leads 40-man Task Force on COVID-19
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi on Tuesday, inaugurated a 40-man Task Force to coordinate the prevention and management…
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Health
COVID-19: Bauchi state Government extends surveillance in the state.
From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi The Bauchi state Government has extended surveillance to the airport, motor parks,Yankari Game Reserves and mining…
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Local
Apple to pay up to $500m in proposed iPhone settlement
San Francisco, March. 3, 2020 The U.S. tech giant Apple, on Tuesday said it would pay up to 500 million…
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Business and Economy
Obiora assumes duty as new Central Bank of Nigeria Deputy Governor
ABUJA Dr. Kingsley Isitua Obiora has formally assumed office as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), replacing…
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Health
UN General Assembly President advises against politicisation of coronavirus
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, March 3, 2020 President of the UN General Assembly, Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, has advised against…
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Business and Economy
U.S. based Nigerian group pledges $4bn investments to resuscitate Nigerian economy
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, March 2, 2020 The Nigerian American Business Forum (NABF), a group of U.S-Based accomplished Nigerian professionals,…
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UNILAG offers employment to 100 first class graduates
By Chinyere Nwachukwu Lagos, March 2, 2020 The University of Lagos, Akoka has offered employment to no fewer than 100…
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Faith
Gov Ortom salutes Pst. Adeboye at 78
By Emmanuel Antswen Makurdi, March 2, 2020) Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue, on Monday joined other well-wishers to celebrate the…
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Obi in US commends Catholic Bishops ……says insecurity biggest challenge to investment
Former Vice Presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Peter Obi has commended the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria…
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Local
Real Madrid win “Clasico’’ to reclaim La Liga lead from Barca
Madrid, March 2, 2020 Real Madrid showed their character by beating FC Barcelona 2-0 in Sunday’s top-of-the-table “Clasico’’, leapfrogging…
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Business and Economy
New York state records 1st Covid-19 as U.S. confirms 2nd death
Washington, March 2, 2020 Officials on Monday reported the second death in the United States from the Covid-19 disease, at…
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Enugu LG Polls: PDP wins all chairmanship, councillorship positions As party thanks electorate, congratulates its candidates
Following successful conduct of the Local Government elections in Enugu State, on Saturday, the State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC),…
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Local
Imo Election: Supreme Court adjourns until Tuesday hearing in Ihedioha’s application March 2, 2020
By Ebere Agozie/Ikenna Uwadileke Abuja, March 2, 2020 The Supreme Court adjourned until Tuesday, hearing in application filed by Emeka…
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CBN says Dangote Refinery will employ over 70,000 workforce … To save $2.5bn forex in Urea, Polyethylene
Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr Godwin Emefiele has expressed optimism about reduction in the high rate of…
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Local
Obi to youths: Do your part and the world will look for you
Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has commended members of the National Federation of Catholic Students, Federal Government…
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Local
Ihedioha Vs Uzodinma : Plot to foist another travesty on Imo people uncovered Dr Kenneth Uche Uwasomba
There seems to be no end to the controversy generated by the January 14, 2020 Imo State guber Supreme…
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Drop bill to give ‘repentant terrorists’ foreign education, SERAP asks Senate President Lawan
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to the Senate President Dr Ahmad Lawan, urging him…
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Lead Story
Ihedioha vs Uzodinma: International Observers storm Abuja for Supreme Court review of Imo guber election appeal
There are strong indications that Attorney Bruce Fein, the foremost United States of America, US attorney and one time Associate…
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Alonso double gives Chelsea 2-2 draw at Bournemouth
chelsBournemouth (UK), Feb. 29, 2020 Chelsea stormed back from a goal down to snatch a 2-2 draw away to AFC…
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