Year: 2020
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Oyinlola remains a strong pillar we want in PDP—Makinde …as Gov, PDP leaders extol former gov’s virtue at 69; How PDP crisis began—Oyinlola
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Monday extolled the virtues of a former Governor of Osun State and former…
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Police arrest man over alleged chaining, enslaving of 2 wives
By Zubairu Idris Katsina, Feb. 4, 2020 The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a suspected cult member, Samaila Musa,…
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Arts & Entertainment
Family, friends pay last rest to late Isaac Awokuse As encomiums pour in for the deceased
It was glitz and glamour at the weekend as family, relatives, friends and brethren of late Elder Isaac Awokuse gathered to…
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EFCC arraigns ex-NDDC boss, Nicholas Ebomo for alleged fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on February 3, 2020, arraigned a former Chairman of the House of Representatives…
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LG crisis: AGF not properly briefed, his action selective—Oyo AG …says Makinde’ll put in place proper LG leadership soon
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Oyo State, Professor Oyelowo Oyewo, on Monday, stated that the intervention…
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State Secretariat Annex: Enugu Community thanks Ugwuanyi
The people of the three autonomous communities in Ede-Oballa, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, have commended Governor Ifeanyi…
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FG to convene stakeholders meeting on social media regulation
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said his ministry will this month convene a stakeholders’ meeting…
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Maritime security: FG set to deploy integrated architecture – Amaechi · Dakuku says 80% of Deep Blue Assets ready by June
In an effort to comprehensively tackle insecurity on Nigeria’s territorial waters and exclusive economic zone, the Federal Government says it…
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I was pressured to change my statement to favour Suswan—Witness
The fourth prosecution witness (PW4), Abubakar Umar, in the ongoing trial of former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam on…
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Fayemi names Mrs Peju Babafemi new Head of Service ….she emerges first female HOS in Ekiti
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has approved the appointment of Mrs Morenike Olapeju Babafemi as the new Head of…
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Arts & Entertainment
Tourism investor acquires $.7m luxury ship to boost water tourism
By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, Feb. 3, 2019 A Nigerian tourism investor, Mr Adeyanju Lipede, has acquired a $700,000 luxury ship…
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Business and Economy
Buhari, PM Johnson agree on common future for Commonwealth – Presidency
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 3, 2020 The Presidency says the stage is set for a new trade regime between…
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Push Amotekun to next level, South-West PDP charges govs …laments Buhari govt’s inability to bring killer-herdsmen to justice
The South-West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on governors of the six states in the geopolitical…
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Arrest of suspected suicide bomber: Police advise schools, worship centers to restore checks on luggages
By Mohammed Tijjani Kaduna, Feb. 2, 2020 The Kaduna State Police Command has advised schools, worship centers, markets, motor parks…
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Health
Scientists in Rome isolate coronavirus for study, containment
Rome, Feb. 2, 2020 Italian scientists at the National Institute for Infectious Diseases have isolated the rapidly spreading coronavirus, Italian…
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Business and Economy
Nestle Nigeria aims to collaborate with Federal Government to boost Agriculture
A News Analysis by Peter Ejiofor, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The quest by Nestle Nigeria Plc to continue…
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Man shot dead by police after injuring 2 in London stabbing attack
London, Feb. 2, 2020 A man was shot dead by armed officers after a stabbing attack on a busy…
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Africa
Rangers draw 1-1 with Al-Masry FC in Enugu, crash out of 2020 Confederation Cup
By Nicholas Obisike Enugu, Feb. 2, 2020 Rangers International FC of Enugu on Sunday held visiting Al-Masry of Egypt to…
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Sanwo-Olu expresses shock, sadness over Martins Street inferno; We must build modern markets for our people – Gov.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday expressed shock over the fire that razed down four buildings on Martins…
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Arthur Nwankwo was a unique Nigerian — Obi
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has described Dr. Arthur Nwankwo as…
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Valentine: Its true meaning; How to celebrate it, by Konga Travel
Konga Travel and Tours, a 21st century lifestyle travel booking agency, has disclosed the true meaning of Valentine, even as…
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NADECO chieftain, Arthur Nwankwo dies; Buhari mourns; We lost a rare gem- Fayemi
Dr. Arthur Agwuncha Nwankwo, writer, publisher and political activist, is dead. He died on Saturday at the University of Nigeria…
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