Year: 2020
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Zabarmari killings: Osinbajo says local intelligence needed to deal with B/Haram
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Lafia, Dec.1, 2020 Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed sadness over the recent killing of rice farmers in…
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Interpol co-ordinated arrest of fleeing Maina
Fresh facts have emerged on how fleeing Abdulrasheed Maina, erstwhile Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, was arrested…
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Economy: Buhari urges more use of gas as alternative to petrol; appreciates Nigerians’ patience
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja appreciated Nigerians and Organized Labour for restraint, understanding and patience as the country tackles…
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Boko Haram: North East Governors back Zulum’s call for mercenaries; Say: ‘what you can’t solve, … invite who can solve it’
Taraba State Governor, Ishaku Darius has declared support for Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s request that the federal government reengages mercenaries…
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Comply with global best practices, FRSC urges driving school proprietors, instructors
By Joshua Oladipo Osogbo, Dec. 1, 2020 The FRSC Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has tasked proprietors and instructors of…
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FAAN MD reaffirms commitment to staff welfare
By Auwalu Birninkudu Bauchi, Dec. 1, 2020 The management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is…
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NIMASA e-Library: Our capacity-building commitment beyond rhetoric – Jamoh · Says Library equipped to bridge industry knowledge gap
As Nigeria moves towards greater role for maritime in the national economy, Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety…
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Biden nominates Nigerian, Adeyemo as deputy secretary of U.S. treasury
Washington, Dec. 1, 2020 President-elect Joe Biden has picked Obama Foundation president and economist, Adewale “Wally” Adeyemo, a Nigerian, to…
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Date palm: Sokoto farmers target 100,000 tonnes, N150 bn revenue in 2024
By Muhammad Bello Sokoto, Nov. 30, 2020 Muhammed Maidoki , Sokoto State Chairman, Association of Date Farming, Processing and Marketing…
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Recession: Obi shares blueprint for Nigeria’s economic recovery
As the country continues to battle the economic recession that recently engulfed it, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples…
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Nigerian traders in Ghana raise alarm over fresh shops closure
By Emmanuella Anokam Abuja, Nov. 30, 2020 The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS) has called on the Federal Government…
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Elusive truth ; EndSARS, FGN & CNN. By Dakuku Peterside
On the 18th of November 2020, Cable News Network (CNN) released a disturbing mini documentary on the now infamous #EndSARS…
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Britain to ban installation of Huawei 5G kit beginning September 2021
London, Nov, 30, 2020 The British government, on Monday said that it would ban providers from installing Huawei equipment in…
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Governors condemn killing of Borno rice farmers; Question capability of nation’s security architecture
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Nov. 30, 2020 The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has condemned the killing of over 40 rice…
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Tyson fights to draw with Jones Jr. in exhibition
Los Angeles, Nov. 29, 2020 Mike Tyson showed age has not robbed him of his power as the former heavyweight…
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Tokyo 2020 organisers estimate Games postponement cost $1.9 billion: media
Tokyo, Nov. 29, 2020 This year’s postponement of the Tokyo Olympics because of the novel coronavirus cost about 200 billion…
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CACOVID: Mixed reactions trail proposed N100bn Police Rehabilitation Fund
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, Nov. 29, 2020 Mixed reactions have continued to trail plans by the private sector Coalition Against…
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Buhari describes as insane Boko Haram killing of farmers in Borno
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Nov. 29, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed grief over the killing of farmers on rice…
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#EndSARS: Court adjourns suit on attacks on media freedom, as SERAP seeks probe of false posting
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Lai Mohammed “to probe false…
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Zabarmari: Zulum leads horrified kinsmen to bury 43 farmers killed by Boko Haram … Death toll still uncertain
Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum was at Zabarmari early morning on Sunday, to lead kinsmen and other…
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Politicians need your help to govern better, Obi tells Nigerians
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections and former Governor of Anambra State, Mr…
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Africa
Ghana to elect president in ‘battle of two giants’
Accra, Nov. 29, 2020 West African gold producer Ghana is preparing to elect a president on Dec. 7, in a…
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Education
SEPLAT inaugurates science, arts, maths teachers’ training to deepens quality education
By Deborah Coker Benin, Nov. 28, 2020 SEPLAT Petroleum Development Company Plc (SEPLAT) on Saturday in Benin inaugurated a science,…
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Business and Economy
Geometric Power, Interstate Electric end tussle over Aba, Ariara Business Units
The lingering tussle over who owns the Aba ring-fenced area between Geometric Power and Interstate Electric( Owners of the Enugu…
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Arts & Entertainment
Tiwa Savage’s CELIA makes Time Magazine’s top 10 album for 2020
By Alex Anayo Enebeli Abuja, Nov. 28, 2020 Nigerian Female music icon, Tiwa Savage’s “CELIA” has been selected among the…
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