Year: 2020
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Umahi’s defection based on principle rather than coercion, says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the defection of Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing…
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Ebonyi PDP lawmakers: Umahi’s on his own; We’ll not cross carpet to APC with him; His move is “impolitic, indecent, unwise”
By Kingsley Okoye Abuja, Nov. 18, 2020 The Ebonyi lawmakers of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the National Assembly,…
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Lead Story
Nigeria’s LPG storage capacity increases to 69,698 metric tons as Techno Oil inaugurates depot in Lagos
By Raji Rasak/ Franklin Ohaegbu Lagos, Nov. 18, 2020 Nigeria on Wednesday got its 12th Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) depot,…
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Business and Economy
AMCON takes over Jimoh Ibrahim’s prime assets over N69.4billion debt
Following the order of Honourable Justice R.M. Aikawa of the Federal High Court, Lagos Division, the Asset Management Corporation of…
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Arts & Entertainment
NNPC shines at NSE Fellowship Award with COO, Upstream, 6 staff inducted
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, was the centre of attraction at the Nigerian Society of Engineers’ (NSE) Fellowship Award…
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See young people as asset, UN Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed, advises Nigeria leaders
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Nov. 17, 2020 Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, has advised Nigeria leaders…
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Spain hammer Germany 6-0 to reach UEFA Nations League final four
Seville (Spain), Nov. 18, 2020 Spain forward Ferran Torres scored a first career hat-trick as his side crushed helpless Germany…
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Arts & Entertainment
Mercedes Benz GLE SUV: All kinds of strength; More 2020 units arrive Nigeria
Since its introduction to the Nigerian market last year, the GLE SUV has become one of the most sought-after vehicles…
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Security challenges: Pursuit of peace, mediation worthwhile – Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Nov. 17, 2020 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the pursuit of peace and mediation in resolving…
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Local
PDP dissolves S/East Zonal caretaker committee headed by Gov. Umahi’s brother; Says why Gov. left
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dissolved the South-East Zonal Caretaker Committee of the…
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Bayelsa debt burden: MOSIEND kicks against N17 bn fresh loan approval to Gov Diri; Warns Assembly
The Movement for the Survival of Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND), Tuesday expressed displeasure over the approval…
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Africa
2021 AFCON Qualifier: Rohr blames poor pitch for Eagles’ dismal performance
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Nov. 17, 2020 Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, has attributed Tuesday’s below par performance of the…
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Africa
Dangote urges Private Sector players to commit 1% of all profits to fund health
. .To sponsor Bill to National Assembly Chairman, Aliko Dangote Foundation, and Africa’s biggest philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, has urged all…
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Africa
The death of JJ Rawlings By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Fewer deaths had shocked and left me dismayed as that of Flight Lieutenant JJ Rawlings…
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Africa
Rock-bottom prices on offer as TD Africa hosts Garage sale on Friday
TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s foremost tech, lifestyle and solutions distributor, says it has put together unmatched deals and rock-bottom prices…
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NDLEA appeals to Edo Govt. for urgent operational base
By Deborah Coker Benin, Nov. 16, 2020 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo Command, has appealed to the…
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National Assembly: Despite COVID-19, NIMASA’s budget performance laudable
The House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration has given a thumps up to the budget implementation…
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Umahi’s quest to be president reason for defection – Wike; Says PDP not unfair to South-East
Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi’s quest to be All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate and not alleged injustice meted on…
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South-South Governors, leaders demand apology from presidency
The Governors and leaders of the South-South geo-political region have demanded an unreserved apology from the presidency for abruptly aborting…
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Nigerian Army set to launch ‘Exercise Crocodile Smile’ in S/East, Cross River
By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, Nov. 17, 2020 The Nigerian Army says it has concluded plans for an inter-agency training workshop…
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Security agencies must cooperate for effective service delivery — Army General
By Deborah Coker Benin, Nov. 16, 2020 Brig.-Gen. Usman Bello, Commander, 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Benin, said on Monday that…
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IBB, Abdulsalami, pledge support for North Central People’s Forum
By Rita Iliya Minna, Nov. 17, 2020 Former Military Head of States, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar, on Tuesday…
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Are you a relative of Evans? – Police counsel confronts alleged SARS victim at judicial panel
By Moji Eniola Lagos, Nov. 17, 2020 There was a mild drama on Tuesday when a lawyer representing the Inspector-General…
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No repeat of EndSARS protests in Nigeria again, Buhari assures at security meeting
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Nov. 17, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari says that he will do whatever it takes to ensure…
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Education
Chibok: 5 years after Okonjo-Iweala laid foundation stone, Zulum orders rehabilitation of school from where girls where abducted… Gov. shares N11m to 83 attacked families, inspects projects
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum was in Chibok on Monday, during which he assessed and ordered the immediate rehabilitation…
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