Year: 2020
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Sanwo-Olu: Those behind Lekki shooting will account for their action; Says: We’d make CCTV footage available to Judicial Panel of Inquiry
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday said Federal Government and Lagos State Government would ensure that anyone found…
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Local
#EndSARS: City officials, Clerics, others rally in Newark, US, in support of Nigerian youth protesters
Nigerians and friends of Nigeria marched out, Friday, October 23, 2020, onto the Steps of the City of Newark Hall…
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Local
Comedian A.Y condemns blaming of celebrities for loss of lives during protest
By Mateen Badru Lagos, Oct. 26, 2020 Ace comedian, Ayodeji Richard Makun, popularly known as ‘A.Y’, has condemned those blaming…
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Mob chases away Osun monarch, seals palace following Supreme Court ruling
By Olajide Idowu Ikire (Osun), Oct. 26, 2020 An irate mob on Monday reportedly attacked Oba Olatunde Falabi, the Akire…
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Arts & Entertainment
C21 salutes Ebitu Ukiwe at 80
Nigeria’s foremost issues-based socio-political group, Committee 21 has extended their fondest birthday congratulations to Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe, GCON, Nigeria’s finest…
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Business and Economy
Minister of State for Petroleum, Sylva’s community, Okpoama, reports oil leak from Agip’s oilfield in Bayelsa
The people of Okpoama, in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa have said that an oil spill incident from an…
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Local
Diplomats, others grace Kaleidoscope Celebrity Golf Tournament in Georgia, US (See list of prize winner)
It was sports at its best, Friday, October 23, 2020 as the Kaleidoscope Celebrity Golf Tournament took place at the…
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Local
Obi begs youth to end protest, commends various groups
The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has again appealed to…
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Business and Economy
Ekesons Group Chairman, Chief Eugene Ojukwu, loses wife; President Buhari condoles with leading industrialist
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent “heartfelt condolences to leading industrialist and business entrepreneur, Chief Eugene Nzom Ojukwu, on the…
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Local
#EndSARS protest: Ikoro Mbaise Global Forum condemns destruction of properties, commends Onicha, Uvuru youths
A group, Ikoro Mbaise Global Forum (IMGF), has commended the organizers of the #EndSARS protests in Nigeria and described the…
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Arts & Entertainment
#EndSARS and the Rise of a New Nigeria By Dakuku Peterside
The drama, arson, destruction, looting and death witnessed in the past two weeks are unfortunate. The resultant loss in GDP…
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Local
N’Assembly will ensure justice for victims of alleged SARS abuses – Lawan assures youths
I want to seize this opportunity to re-assure our youths that the National Assembly will collaborate with the Executive…
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Arts & Entertainment
The #EndSARS protests; A fundamental lesson in democratic governance By Asiwaju Bola Tinubu
I heavily grieve for those who have lost their lives or been injured during the period of these protests. My…
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Local
U.S. 2020: Massive turnout in New York’s maiden early voting
By Harrison Arubu New York, Oct. 26, 2020 The New York City Board of Elections says 193,915 residents cast their…
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Lagos attacks, attempt to weaken South West’s economy – Governors; Urge Igbo to disregard threat of violence
Shock! This was the expression on the faces of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) members from the South West and…
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Local
The journey to a new Nigeria has started By Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa
In 2010, my book titled “NIGERIA @ 50: TIME FOR THE EVOLUTION OF A NEW NATION” was released into the…
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Health
Health workers suspend one week strike in Gombe
William Attah, Gombe The Joint Health Sector Union and Assembly (JOHESU) workers in Gombe State says it has suspended its…
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Buhari condemns hate messages, eviction notices, vows to protect citizens’ rights; Speaks on Lagos Judicial Panel
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Oct. 25, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has again condemned hate messages and eviction notices to ethnic…
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Nigeria: Death of a dream By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Or call it the death of illusion! The sordid and dastardly events of the past few…
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Ex-SARS chief Nwafor was never Obi’s Security Adviser — Col. Molokwu
Col. George Molokwu (Retd), Special Adviser (Security) to Mr. Peter Obi during his time as Governor of Anambra State, has…
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Arts & Entertainment
MacArthur Foundation produces anti-corruption drama series for EFCC
A total of 156 episodes of anti-corruption radio drama series tagged Shugabanci, produced for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,…
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Local
EndSARS: PDP suspends political, electioneering activities
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Oct. 23, 2020 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has put on hold all its…
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Editors Guild wants adequate security for media houses
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Oct. 23, 2020 The Nigerian Guild of Editors has urged the Federal Government to provide adequate…
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Lead Story
Buhari tells Gowon, Obasanjo, Babangida, Abubakar, Jonathan how #EndSARS protest was hijacked
It is unfortunate that the initial genuine and well-intended protest of youths in parts of the country against the Special…
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Save the soul of APC in Ebonyi State, group charges Bunu
All is not well with the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State as two factions of the party are…
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