Year: 2020
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Local
Gov. Mohammed satisfied with conduct of Bauchi LG poll
From: Ruth Yarnap Bauchi Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi state has expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the…
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Local
NGO plans N80m humanity development project for host community
Warri (Delta), Oct. 17, 2020 A Non Government, Non Political, Non Religious Organisation, the Rotary Club of Ekpan, says it…
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Africa
Guterres flays attacks against UN peacekeepers in Mali
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, Oct. 16, 2020 Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned two deadly attacks against United Nations…
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Africa
South African attacks: Mission seeks urgent attention to early warning signs
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Oct. 17, 2020 Mr Godwin Adama, Nigeria’s Consul-General in Johannesburg, has underscored the need for urgent…
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CPJ joins letter calling on Guinea government not to disrupt internet access
The Committee to Protect Journalists, CPJ, has joined 35 other press freedom and human rights organizations in a letter calling…
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CBN website not hacked
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has denied reports that its website has been hacked. A statement by Osita Nwanisobi,…
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Arts & Entertainment
#ENDSARS campaign: ADF praises Nigerian youths for standing up against injustice; Calls for international support
A group, the Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF), has expressed its support for the #ENDSARS protests sweeping through some states of…
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Local
Obiano inherited best possible state since Nigeria was created — Ex-Commissioner
Chief Joe-Martins Uzodike, who was the Commissioner for Information during the tenure of Governor Peter Obi, has described as lies,…
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Local
Bauchi LG election: APC alleges plot to rig Council polls by PDP
From: Ruth Yarnap Bauchi In the on going council election in Bauchi state, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Darazo…
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SARS Reform: Presidential Panel recommends 37 officers for dismissal, 24 for prosecution
By Oladapo Udom Lagos, Oct. 16, 2020 The Presidential Panel on Reform of SARS has recommended 37 police officers for…
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Otedola Bridge explosion: NNPC commiserates with victims, Lagos Govt; “No life lost”- Police
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has commiserated with the Government and people of Lagos State and especially the victims…
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Local
Prosecute police killers of Ikechukwu Iloamauzor – Coalition; Commends Lagos Governor; Demands compensation
A coalition of youth groups in Enugu state, Friday, commended Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his dogged efforts in…
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Group advocates development of Ilaje area, applauds Akeredolu’s re-election
The Ilaje Development Summit Group (IDSG) on Thursday urged Gov Rotimi Akeredolu to use his second tenure to focus on…
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Local
LG Elections: Bauchi police restrict movement on Friday, Saturday
From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi In view of tomorrow’s (Saturday’s) council poll in the state, the Bauchi State Police Command has…
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Africa
Halt charges against Ghana journalist, David Tamakloe, CPJ urges authorities
Abuja, October 16, 2020 Authorities in Ghana should immediately drop all charges against journalist David Tamakloe and halt intimidation of…
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Business and Economy
Renewed interest: Nigeria stock market records N164bn growth
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, Oct. 16, 2020 After two days of cautious trading, Nigeria’s bourse on Friday recorded N164 billion…
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Local
NNPC disclaims reports of bribe to NANS, funding of vote-buying in Ondo …Considers legal redress against Saharareporters, Nairaland
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has refuted reports in a section of the media alleging that it paid bribe to…
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N30, 000 new minimum wage: Gombe to resume payment
William Attah, Gombe Head of the Civil Service in Gombe State, Alhaji Bappayo Yahaya has assured civil servants in the…
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My mother was an epitome of love, humility—Makinde; As condolence messages pour in
Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Friday, described his late mother, Chief (Mrs.) Abigail Omojolagbe Makinde, as an…
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Local
Court adjourns corruption trial of Ize-Iyamu, four others to January 14, 2021
The money laundering case brought against Pastor Osagie Ize -Iyamu, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Edo State in the…
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Africa
Buhari meets ex-President of UNGA74, Prof. Muhammad-Bande, at Aso Villa; Receives Presidents of Senagal, Guinea Bissau
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Oct. 16, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has met behind closed doors with the immediate past President…
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Local
An Enemy of the People By FEMI ADESINA
For well over one week, the polity has been suffused with what President Muhammadu Buhari describes as “genuine concerns and…
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Local
Nigeria’s Consul-General, CPJ address publishers as GOCOP holds virtual AGM
Journalists, especially online publishers, have been urged to be citizen-centred as they continue to serve as watchdogs for the…
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Arts & Entertainment
CPJ’s Jonathan Rozen, speaks on Cybercrime Act, Social Media Bill at Online Publishers AGM
The Committee to Protect Journalists, CPJ, has enjoined online publishers in Nigeria to rise against the Cybercrime Act, noting that…
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Health
Coalition says 3.9 million people lacking access to WASH services in Bauchi state.
From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations in Bauchi state has revealed that 3.9 million people are…
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