Year: 2020
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Business and Economy
Gov. Ugwuanyi says Enugu can thrive without Federal Allocations
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Jan. 21, 2020 Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State says his administration can thrive without revenues…
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Court remands man, 30, in custody for allegedly raping 17-year-old
By Imelda Osayande Benin, Jan. 21, 2020 A Family Court in Benin on Tuesday remanded Chigozie Matthew, 30, in Oko…
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Kingpin of syndicate who killed FIRMAN Generators’ owner, Odunukwe, says ‘lust for money’ responsible for evil act
By Oladapo Udom Suspects of Odunukwe’s death: (L-R) Solomon Cletus, Bob Ibeaji, Israel Obigaremu and Arinze Igwe Lagos, Jan. 21,…
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Prince Harry arrives Canada to start royal transition
London, Jan. 21, 2020 Britain’s Prince Harry has arrived Canada, where he is expected to spend most of his time…
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Dokpesi opens defence in N2.1bn alleged fraud charge
Wandoo Sombo Abuja, Jan. 21, 2020 Raymond Dokpesi, founder of DAAR Communications Plc, on Tuesday, at the Federal High Court…
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Lead Story
Supreme Court upholds elections of Ortom, Fintiri, Tambuwal, Mohammed, Lalong, Ganduje,
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has upheld the elections of Governors Samuel Ortom of Benue State and Ahmad Fintiri of…
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Sanwo-Olu calls for equal trade partnership between UK and Africa … Attends Investment Summit in London
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for equal partnership between United Kingdom and African countries if it hoped…
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A day with Prince Charles in Scotland By Femi Adesina
Like troubadours traversing the United Kingdom, we were guests of Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales on Sunday, January 19,…
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Local
Lagos-Ibadan rail construction: Saraki reaffirms commitment to use of local content
By Lucy Ogalue/Grace Alegba Oyo, Jan. 20, 2020 The Minister of State, Transportation, Gbemisola Saraki, on Monday reaffirmed Federal Government’s…
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Business and Economy
Oyo will take full advantage of Lagos-Ibadan rail project – Makinde …as Gov, Amaechi inspect rail project …Amaechi decries slow pace of work
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, said on Monday that the state would take full advantage of the ongoing…
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Ugwuanyi charges ENSIEC on credible LG elections
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has charged the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) to conduct credible, free and…
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Sanwo-Olu appoints five new Permanent Secretaries
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries. A circular released on…
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President Buhari at opening plenary of UK-Africa Summit; Holds bi-lateral meeting with Boris Johnson, Akufo-Addo
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday participated at the program of Opening Plenary of the UK-Africa Investment Summit with other leaders, including Prime…
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Arts & Entertainment
Lagos Theatre Festival to create platform for young artistes, organisers say
By Mateen Badru Lagos, Jan. 20, 2020 The organisers of Lagos Theatre Festival (LTF) on Monday said that the 7th…
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Portable water: Gov. Fayemi’s commendable example
Due, largely to the cynicism that seems to be sweeping through Nigeria, especially as concerns political office holders and provision…
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Local
Why FG must support Amotekun project – Okey Samuel Mbonu
January 19, 2020 Washington, D.C. Former 2019 Presidential Aspirant Okey Samuel Mbonu has thrown his support to the concept of…
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Enugu govt denies alleged demand of N500m from airport contractors by host community
…Says it has not received any complaint from FAAN, contractors The Enugu State Government has denied the news making the…
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Abia, Anambra PDP protest Supreme Court’s verdict on Ihedioha
By Leonard Okachie/Chimezie Anaso Umuahia, Jan. 19, 2020 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia and Anambra on Sunday marched…
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Liverpool move 16 points clear after beating Manchester United
Liverpool (UK), Jan. 19, 2020 Liverpool came through a high-octane tussle with old rivals Manchester United to win 2-0 at…
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Sokoto communities organise special prayers ahead of Supreme Court judgment
By Muhammad Nasir Bello Sokoto, Jan. 19, 2020 Some communities in Sokoto State on Sunday organised special prayer sessions ahead…
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Business and Economy
DPR seals 10 illegal gas stations in Osun
By Victor Adeoti Osogbo, Jan. 19, 2019 The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Osogbo field Office, has sealed 10 Liquefied…
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C/River destroys illegal structures in Etim-Edem Park
Cross River State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Mfon Bassey (right) during the demolition exercise By George Odok Calabar, Jan. 19,…
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Supreme Court Judgement: Anxiety in Bauchi as politicians spend sleepless nights in mosques
By Ayinde Olaide Bauchi, Jan.19,2020 Some politicians and other stakeholders in Bauchi are having ‘sleepless nights’ as they await the…
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