Year: 2020
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Education
Prof. Hilary Inyang seeks royal fathers’ cooperation for effective implementation of A’ Ibom education roadmap
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo The Chairman of Akwa Ibom Think-tank on Education (AKTTE), Prof. Hilary Inyang has asked traditional rulers…
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Education
3-storey school building collapses in Lagos
By Fabian Ekeruche Lagos, Sept. 19, 2020 A three-storey building of Excell College, a private school in Ejigbo, Lagos, collapsed…
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Local
Protest looms in A’ Ibom over Customs’ seizure of N163m goods at Itam market
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo Protest is looming in Akwa Ibom following a mid-night sting operation allegedly carried out by men…
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Health
COVID-19 Vaccine: Indigenous scientist seeks support to validate potential cure
An indigenous scientist, Chief Apollos Keniyinbo has solicited the support of stakeholders to showcase his research findings, a potential vaccine…
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Local
Aguero could be out of action until November, Guardiola says
Manchester (UK), Sept. 19, 2020 Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero could miss the first two months of the 2020/2021 English…
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Local
US, UK visa ban for electoral offences: Nigeria grumbles
By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Sept. 18, 2020 The Nigerian government has said it considers it disrespectful to the Sovereignty of…
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Osinbajo, Sanwo-Olu commission Eko MSME fashion hub in Lagos
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday commissioned the Eko Micro, Small and Medium…
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Local
Facebook announces its new office in Lagos, Nigeria
18th September 2020: As part of its continued commitment and ongoing investment in Africa, Facebook Friday announced it will be…
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Local
Prof. Anthony Anwukah’s wife, Justice Christiana, for burial October 9, 2020
Hon. Justice Christiana Ukachi Anwukah, the wife of Professor Anthony Gozie Anwukah, former Minister of State for Education in Nigeria…
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INEC hails EFCC’s inclusion in Election Security Committee
The Independent National Electoral Commission( INEC) has described the inclusion of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the…
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Lead Story
NNPC shortlists 78 companies for pipelines rehabilitation bidding
By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, Sept. 18, 2020 The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has shortlisted 78 companies to bid for…
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Father, 60, remanded for allegedly raping daughter, 22
By Adebisi Fatima Shittu Ibadan, Sept.18, 2020 An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Friday remanded a sexagenarian, Abiodun…
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Wike’s life in danger in Edo – Rivers Govt.; Says IGP Adamu’ll be held personally responsible if anything happens to him
The Rivers state government has cried out over the fate of their Governor, Nyesom Wike, in Benin City, the Edo…
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Arts & Entertainment
AFOR Market opens Sunday in Irvington, New Jersey
For Africans and lovers of African foods, the answer to their hearts’ desires has come. A one-stop shop for all…
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Local
Celebration of life of Sir Dr. Ignatius Njoku holds today, Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 in New Jersey, USA
The life and times of a great educationist, church and community leader, Chief Sir Dr. Ignatius Chukwunenye Njoku, will be…
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SDGs: Nigeria to mobilize Corpers, iconic leaders to champion implementation at grassroots, Buhari tells UN meeting
Nigeria will engage the services of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members across the country and 17 Sustainable Development Goals…
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Local
Consulate General, New York hosts Ministers, Governors, US, Indian investors, others to virtual global post-Covid 19 conference
Nigerian Governors, Ministers and other dignitaries from all over the world will be part of a global conference and award…
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Wike to Edo people: Use election to liberate the state *Assures of support of all South- South Governors
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says Edo electorate must be mobilised for the gubernatorial election with a focus at…
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Buhari assents to Police Bill 2020
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law the Nigeria Police Bill, 2020. The President, in a memo dated September 16,…
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Local
Yes, Nigeria is collapsing forward By FEMI ADESINA
In the past one week, those who think they own Nigeria, and their cohorts, have been making magisterial pronouncements on…
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Maritime Security: NIMASA, Air Force set to deploy assets for Deep Blue Project
Air assets acquired under the Deep Blue Project, also called the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure, domiciled with…
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Obi hails Universal Studio Group Chairman, Pearlena Igbokwe, says her achievements can inspire Nigerian youths
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has praised Nigerian-born Ms…
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Local
Northeast Governors appoint Senator Abba Aji forum’s Executive Secretary
The Northeast Governors Forum has appointed Senator Muhammad Abba Aji as executive secretary in charge coordinating the forum’s affairs and…
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Facebook and Vice President of Nigeria to host Fireside Chat during the UN General Assembly (UNGA)
17th September 2020: The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and Facebook’s Vice President of Policy and Communication, Nick…
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Business and Economy
NNPC Records ₦20.36Billion Trading Surplus in July
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has recorded an increased trading surplus of ₦20.36billion in July 2020 compared to the…
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