Year: 2020
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Local
Panic in Nekede over hyena escape from Imo zoo
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, Feb. 10, 2020 There was serious panic in Nekede, near Owerri, on Monday morning, following the…
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Africa
Malawi Presidential Election: Rawlings applauds Malawi Constitutional Court for rejecting US$20m bribes
The former President of Ghana, Dr Jerry Rawlings, has, over the weekend, applauded the decision of Malawi’s Constitutional Court, which…
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Konga Travel unveils new promo, offers travelers chauffeur-driven ride to airport in Rolls Royce
Konga Travel and Tours, a 21st century lifestyle travel booking agency, has rolled out a special promo offering prospective customers…
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Education
Ebonyi Varsity crisis: Ex NANS President wades in, says gov Umahi should act fast
A former President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Chinonso Obasi, would mediate in the face-off between students…
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Lead Story
S/East govs ready with security outfit; to provide details to FG soon
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Feb. 9, 2020 The South East Governors Forum (SEGF) has promised to provide the Federal Government…
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Governors, others storm Ekiti for Fayemi’s 55th birthday celebration; Clergyman urges politicians to put people first
The Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Revd Emmanuel Badejo has called on political leaders in the country to put the…
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Local
Presidency condemns NEF’s verdict on Buhari, calls Ango Abdullahi, ‘General without troops’ (Read full text of NEF’s statement here)
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 9, 2020 The Presidency has dismissed the assessment of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration by…
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ECOWAS mobilising own resources to combat terrorism – Buhari; Meets Canada’s Prime Minister, Trudeau
President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, commended the renewed vigour by ECOWAS member countries to mobilize their own…
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Faith
If Britain could exit Europe… By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 If Britain could exit Europe, as it did close to the midnight of 31st January, 2020;…
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Health
China coronavirus deaths reach 811
Beijing, Feb. 9, 2020 The number of deaths from the new coronavirus has risen to 811 in mainland China, the…
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Business and Economy
Forex: CBN injects $218.41m, CNY 18m into retail secondary market
By Mustapha Sumaila Abuja, Feb. 8, 2020 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has injected the sum of 218.41 million…
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Ooni of Ife crowns Oba Kayode Afolabi as Alapomu of Apomu
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi on February 7, 2020 crowned Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi as the new king of Apomu…
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African Union Summit: Leaders gather, focus on security; Buhari attends meetings
Addis Ababa, Feb. 9, 2020 African leaders are gathering in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Sunday for the 33rd…
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Africa
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Insecurity: What Buhari has done, and is doing By FEMI ADESINA
Each time he itemizes the three focal areas of government, President Muhammadu Buhari follows the same order: we shall secure…
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Service of Songs held for Chief (Mrs.) Kuyoro, mother-in-law of UNILAG’s VC
A Service of Songs was held for Chief (Mrs.) Olaitan Olayinka Kuyoro (nee Sanwo-Olu), the mother-in-law of the Vice Chancellor…
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Bulkachuwa declares commitment to serve humanity •Commissions Appeal Court Judges’ Quarters
Retiring President of Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa has declared that she will use the rest of her life…
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Health
Coronavirus: WHO deploys experts to support Nigeria’s response plan
By Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, Feb. 7, 2020 Dr Dhamari Naidoo, an official of the World Health Organisation (WHO), says the…
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Health
Coronavirus: U.S. announces $100 m aid for China, others
By Harrison Arubu New York, Feb. 17, 2020 The United States Government on Friday announced its readiness to spend up…
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President Buhari departs Abuja for Addis-Ababa Ethiopia
President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja Friday to attend the 33rd Ordinary Session of Heads of State and Government of…
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Local
Soldier kills Police Officer with Anti-Aircraft Gun in Borno…. Army, Police keep mute….Deceased’s family seeks justice
An Army Corporal has killed a Mobile Police Officer with an Anti-Aircraft Gun (AAG) after an altercation at Makara Area…
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Local
Why I can’t interfere in Ganduje, Emir of Kano dispute – Buhari
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 7, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari says the Nigerian Constitution barred him from interfering in…
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Audu installed as 7th Chairman, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Victoria Island branch
Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, Victoria Island (VI) branch performed the installation ceremony for their 7th Chairman, Engr. John Audu in Lagos recently. Very…
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Buhari receives NYSC Corp members in appreciation visit
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme as a laudable one that needs to be…
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