Year: 2020
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Business and Economy
NNPC reports explosion in OML 40 facility managed by partners …Says no fatalities or injury
The Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC), an upstream subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, has reported an explosion at…
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Africa
Zulum in Egypt, to visit 5 Universities, Azhar hospital over Borno’s new teaching hospital, others
Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum is in Cairo, Egypt, leading a small team that will visit five…
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Arts & Entertainment
Billionaire Heiress, Temi Otedola, Shines As Kunle Afolayan Premiers New Movie, Citation on Netflix.
On Friday, November 6, Citation, the seventh movie of filmmaker par excellence, Kunle Afolayan, will be released on video streaming…
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Africa
President Ouattara secures third term in office with 94.27% vote; Opposition boycotts poll
Abidjan, Nov. 3, 2020 President Alassane Ouattara of Cote d’Ivoire has been re-elected for a third term with more than…
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Cancer Care: Consultant backs FG on Palliative Care, Chemosafe policies
By Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, Nov. 3, 2020 Dr Isreal Kolawole, a Consultant Anesthetic and Palliative Care Clinician, on Tuesday commended…
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Local
New Reality: Amaechi, Onu, Danbatta lead experts to discuss economic diversification at WorldStage Summit 2020
With the global economy still battling with the coronavirus pandemic, coupled with eye opening protests by frustrated youths in Nigeria,…
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APC Chieftain, lawyers kick, as Buhari’s Minister detains 72 year-old Journalist for 3 weeks
By Yemi Itodo A 72-year old Nigerian Journalist, Pa. Oga Tom Uhia, has been kept under secret detention by the…
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Local
Zidane wants Real Madrid to treat clash with Inter Milan like a final
Madrid, Nov. 2, 2020 Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says they cannot afford any more slip-ups if they are to…
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Arts & Entertainment
Again, Presidency raises alarm over misinformation, parleys with international media
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Nov. 2, 2020 The Presidency has again expressed concern over the circulation of fake news and…
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Business and Economy
EITI commends NNPC for transparency
By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, Nov. 2, 2020 The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiatives (EITI), has commended the Group Managing Director of…
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Lead Story
UN says protection of media, essential for democracy to thrive
By Busayo Onijala Lagos, Nov. 3, 2020 When you safeguard independent media, you are protecting the country’s democracy, says Ronald…
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Business and Economy
Air Peace receives another ERJ-145 from C-check
By Yunus Yusuf Ikeja, Nov. 3, 2020 The Management of Air Peace has announced the arrival of another aircraft ERJ-145…
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Local
Maradona taken to hospital
Buenos Aires, Nov. 3, 2020 Diego Maradona has been admitted to hospital in Argentina although his condition was not thought…
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Education
TETfund plans 2000-bed facilities across Nigerian varsities – BOT chairman
By Chinyere Nwachukwu Lagos, Nov. 2, 2020 Mr Ibrahim Imam, Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Tertiary Education TrustFund…
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Local
EFCC re-arraigns Suswam, Okolobia over N3.1b alleged fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, November 2, 2020, re-arraigned the former governor of Benue State, Gabriel…
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Arts & Entertainment
POEM: Timing of Time: Tribute to Chief Francis Arthur Nzeribe By Nze Ozichukwu Chukwu
TIMING OF TIME: TRIBUTE TO FRANCIS ARTHUR NZERIBE: OGBUAGU, OSHIJI, DAMANZE, AG’AKPA Y’AKPA. By Nze Ozichukwu Chukwu Words like…
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EndSARS protests: Nigerian Physicians in Diaspora condemn violence; Call for urgent reforms
Nigerian Associations of Physicians in Diaspora have condemned the orgy of violence that followed the peaceful EndSARS protests in Nigerian…
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Lead Story
Buhari recognises 15 youth innovators at maiden National Youth Day celebration
President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday in Abuja recognised and celebrated the accomplishments of some youth innovators in Nigeria including the 20-year-old…
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Sanwo-Olu flags off reconstruction of Ibeju Lekki – Epe Expressway …Phase II of project to start next year, says Governor
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, rolled out a major infrastructural overhaul in the Epe Division of the State, flagging…
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Local
Rising from the Ashes of #EndSARS By Dakuku Peterside.
As life gradually returns to normal after a tumultuous week of looting, arson, wanton destruction and death that followed the…
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Economic diversification: Maritime to lead Nigeria out of oil dependency, says Jamoh
With many countries proposing ban on use of fossil fuels, and the world transitioning from oil, Dr. Bashir Jamoh says…
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Local
Who is afraid of social media? By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 There is no denying the fact that the Nigerian ruling class is scared stiff of…
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Local
N’Assembly not responsible for deplorable roads in Benue South, Senate replies Fashola
Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Ajibola Basiru, has debunked claims that the National Assembly was responsible…
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Malami welcomes CPJ report, says Nigeria will end impunity for crimes against journalists
By Ebere Agozie Abuja, Nov. 1, 2020 The Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN,…
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Local
Arsenal defeat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford
Manchester (UK), Nov. 1, 2020 Arsenal ended their five-year wait for a Premier League away win against Manchester United with…
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