Year: 2020
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MRA welcomes UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Safety of Journalists; Calls on government to fully implement it
LAGOS, Wednesday, October 7, 2020: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) Wednesday welcomed the October 6 resolution by the United Nations Human…
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Knight Foundation, other leadership donors award grants to CPJ’s capital campaign
October 7, 2020— With threats to press freedom mounting in the U.S. and around the world, the Knight Foundation has…
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Nigeria and COVID-19 lessons By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Here, COVID-19 has come and gone – or so it seems! – but the world…
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At vice-presidential debate, Trump’s health likely to be in focus
Washington, Oct. 7,2020 Donald Trump’s health is likely to take centre stage at Wednesday’s vice-presidential debate, after the U.S. president…
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Business and Economy
NCDMB, NITDA set up committee on local content development in oil, gas
By Solomon Asowata Lagos, Oct. 7, 2020 The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the National Information Technology…
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Wike inaugurates integrated new Customary Court Complex in Rivers *Restates commitment to effective justice delivery
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has restated the commitment of his administration to improve the administration of justice in…
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Omo-Agege mourns ex-Delta AG, Dafe Akpedeye, SAN
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has sent condolences to the family of former Attorney-General and Commissioner…
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Fayemi to deliver Arewa House 50th Anniversary Lecture
Arewa House, the internationally acclaimed centre for historical documentation and research has outlined an elaborate program aimed at celebrating the…
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Rose Oko exemplified the spirit of unity in the Ninth Senate – Lawan …As Senate holds valedictory session for deceased lawmaker
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has described the Late Senator Rose Oko as one whose life exemplified the…
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Lead Story
Jonathan advises MOSIEND, N/Delta youths to shun violence, embrace peace
Former President Dr Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday urged Niger Delta youths to shun violence and embrace peace to support economic…
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Health
COVID-19: Indigenous scientist commends FG for involvement in search for remedy
A Bayelsa based indigenous scientist, Chief Apollos Keniyinbo, on Tuesday commended the Federal Government for involving Nigerian researchers across board…
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It’s time for executive, legislature to focus on welfare of Nigerians — Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Oct. 6, 2020 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says it is time for the executive and legislature…
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Lead Story
President Buhari to present 2021 budget on Thursday
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday present the 2021 budget estimate at a Joint session of both chambers of the…
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Ahmed Musa, Onuachu last to arrive Super Eagles’ Austria camp
By Emmanuel Afonne Abuja, Oct. 6, 2020 Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa and Genk FC forward Paul Onuachu have arrived…
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Arts & Entertainment
World Clean Up Day : FBRA calls for collaboration towards Waste Free Future; Says, ‘it takes everyone!’
With increasing use of plastic packaging, poor waste management and the lack of an adequate recycling ecosystem, there is a…
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Business and Economy
Downstream Sector deregulation will boost investment in refining – Kyari …Calls for collaboration among downstream players across Africa
The deregulation of the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry in Nigeria will increase investment in the refining…
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How to handle legislations you have misgivings about – Buhari
Appreciating members of the ninth National Assembly for understanding, support and quick response to policy directions of the government on…
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Local
Atletico Madrid confirm sale of Partey to Arsenal
Madrid, Oct. 6, 2020 English Premier League (EPL) side Arsenal completed the biggest move of transfer deadline day on Monday…
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Arts & Entertainment
Concerned Abia Professionals set to commission isolation centre
The Concerned Abia Professionals, CAP, has announced the commissioning of ‘Abia Care Centre’, a 50-bed ultra-modern isolation centre with a…
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Presidency attacks proponents of restructuring; Warns against opponents of labor’s suspended strike
Abuja, Oct. 5, 2020 The Presidency has reacted to the calls by some individuals and socio-ethnic groups for the immediate…
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Promoting brand Nigeria will enhance nation’s economy, says Nigeria’s Consul General in New York, Hon. Okoyen; Commends Kaleidoscope Conference
The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, United States of America, US, Hon. Benaoyagha Okoyen, has commended the recently…
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Lead Story
Trump returns to White House after COVID-19 treatment at military hospital
New York, Oct. 6, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday evening returned to the White House from hospital, three…
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Education
Teachers are invaluable part of our education sector — Obi
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has described teachers’ roles…
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Restructuring: Buhari will not succumb to threats, undue pressure – Presidency; Warns: Beware of those smarting from suspended labor strike
Abuja, Oct. 5, 2020 The Presidency has reacted to the calls by some individuals and socio-ethnic groups for the immediate…
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Arts & Entertainment
The Next Option for Writers and Journalists
Title: Skilled Writing and Editing: Opportunities for Communication Professionals in Recessionary Times Publisher: Rhyce Kerex No. of pages: 209 Price:…
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