Year: 2020
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Businessman seeks Tambuwal’s approval to construct drainages in Sokoto South LGA
A businessman in Sokoto South Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Mas’ud Musa Bashir, has appealed to Governor Aminu Waziri…
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Dr. Akil Khalfani running for U.S Congress
Newark, New Jersey, United States Dr. Akil Khalfani has announced that he is running for U.S. Congress to represent New…
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Okowa congratulates Gov. Diri on appeal court victory
By Ifeanyi Olannye Asaba, Oct. 3, 2020 Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated his Bayelsa counterpart, Sen. Douye Diri,…
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Faith
Brig. Gen. Chijioke (CJ) Okafor becomes Supreme Secretary, Knights of St John International
Following the retirement of Lt General Tom Zdanowicz as Supreme Secretary, Knights of St John International on August 1, 2020,…
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NSCDC arrests 29 illegal mining operators in Imo
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, Oct. 3, 2020 Mr Danjuma Elisha, the Commandant, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in…
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Health
Trump treated with antiviral drug, ‘resting comfortably’ in hospital – Doctor
Washington, Oct. 3, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump is being treated with the antiviral drug remdesivir and is “resting comfortably”…
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Health
Food palliatives: CACOVID petitions Edo Govt, Refutes claims by House of Reps member
The Private Sector-led Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) has petitioned the Edo state government over alleged misappropriation of its food palliatives…
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Obi charges journalists to be vanguards of change
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2020 election, Mr Peter Obi, has charged journalists to…
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Be good ambassadors, think home, Nigeria’s Consul General Okoyen charges NIDO, New York chapter
Nigerians in Diaspora have been urged to be good ambassadors of the country wherever they are and to harness their…
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Oct. 10 Ondo guber poll: IGP deploys 1 DIG, 1 AIG, 11 CPs to coordinate security • Says Security Aides must not accompany VIPs on election day
As part of efforts at ensuring effective coordination and full implementation of security arrangements towards a peaceful election in the…
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Chevron to downsize its workforce in Nigeria by 25 per cent – Official
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) says it will downsize its workforce in Nigeria by 25 per cent across various levels in…
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Amaechi explains economic benefits of Kano-Maradi rail line, new deep seaports
Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has listed the benefits of the Kano-Maradi rail line and the…
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Arts & Entertainment
Chief Dan Onwu losses mother, Chief Lady Nneoma Sussan Onwu
The family of Chief Hon. Sir Lawrence Onwu (KSM, JP) of Umuakagu Nsu, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo…
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Business and Economy
Sam Mbakwe road to collapse, unless…Federal, State govts’ attention urgently needed
The popular Sam Mbakwe Road in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria will soon be cut into two…
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Health
Trump’s COVID-19 saga: Buhari, other world leaders wish US President, family quick recovery; VP Pence, wife negative; Biden reacts
Oct. 2, 2020 World leaders on Friday wished U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump a speedy recovery…
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Business and Economy
Oil extends losses after Trump tests positive for COVID-19
Tokyo, Oct. 2, 2020 Oil prices extended losses to about three per cent on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump…
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Court of Appeal affirms Bayelsa Gov., Douye Diri’s election
By Wandoo Sombo Abuja, Oct. 2, 2020 The Court of Appeal, sitting in Abuja, on Friday, affirmed the election of…
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Buhari goes rail-wire By FEMI ADESINA
Have you heard the news? I’m sure you have. But just in case you haven’t, here’s the news on the…
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Despite all odds, Nigeria has demonstrated unusual resilience – Omo-Agege
As Nigeria clocks 60 years of Independence, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege says the country has…
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Devolve power or Nigeria’s development’ll remain stunted – Wike * Restates commitment to national unity
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says Nigeria’s development will remain stunted without strong institutions that will promote devolution of…
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60th Anniversary: Hon. Okoyen, Consul General in New York, greets Nigerians
The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, United States of America, Hon. Benaoyagha Okoyen, has greeted Nigerians on the…
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Arts & Entertainment
Airtel’s Segun Ogunsanya named Industry Personality of the Year
By Funmilola Gboteku Lagos, Oct.1, 2020 The Managing Director of Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya, has been named the African Industry…
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Education
COVID-19: Schools to resume Oct. 5 in Imo
By Ugonne Uzoma Owerri, Oct. 1, 2020 The Imo State Government has announced Oct. 5 as date for the resumption…
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