Year: 2020
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Local
UN General Assembly holds first in-person plenary since March
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, Sept. 3, 2020 The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday held its first in-person plenary…
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Nigeria, Korea pledge to deepen cooperation in shipping
Nigeria and South Korea have agreed to intensify their collaboration in trade and shipping development. This was disclosed in Lagos…
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Nigeria will suffer if judicial officers are neglected – CJN *Commissions residences for Federal and State Judges built by Rivers State Govt
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad says Nigeria will suffer grave effect if judicial officers are consistently deprived…
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No going back on Sept. 5 Int’l flights resumption — Minister (Some foreign airlines banned; see list)
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, Sept. 3, 2020 The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, says there is no going back…
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Africa
Buhari’s applause for Akinwumi Adesina By FEMI ADESINA
The strife is o’er, the battle done. But it was by no means easy. It took so much: tact, diplomacy,…
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RCCG’s Special Holy Ghost Service on fruitfulness holds Friday, September 4, 2020
A Special Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, holds today, Friday, September 4, 2020. The…
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Business and Economy
NNPC obtains circa US$1B to fund Upstream Operations of NPDC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has obtained a prepayment funding of circa US$1b to support the upstream operations of…
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Business and Economy
Akwa Ibom acquires 5th Bombadier aircraft CRJ – 190; As Gov. Emmanuel fulfils campaign promise
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo Its was celebration galore on Wednesday September 2, 2020 as Akwa Ibom State Government added a…
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Local
No agreement between Messi, Barcelona, reports
Barcelona, Sept. 3, 2020 Lionel Messi’s father and agent met Barcelona Club President Josep Maria Bartomeu on Wednesday to discuss…
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How Buhari is tackling food inflation in Nigeria By Garba Shehu
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed the concern of his administration about the sudden spiral of food prices, at a time…
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Lead Story
Showdown looms as Labour Congress rejects hike in fuel price
By Joan Nwagwu/Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, Sept. 2, 2020 The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) has rejected the increase in Premium Motor Spirit…
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Health
Buhari’s aide, Sarki Abba, is not COVID-19 positive – Presidency
The presidency has denied reports that one of the aides of President Muhammadu Buhari has tested positive to the dreaded…
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Arts & Entertainment
Air Commodore Azubuine (Rtd)’s mother, Ezinne Martha Azubuine, passes on at 95
The Azubuine family of Umuopara, Umueleagwa, Onicha in Ezinihitte Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria, has announced the exit…
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Transportation University will boost technology transfer – Amaechi
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Sept. 2, 2020 The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has said that the University of…
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Forex: Speculators set to count losses as Naira gains against Dollar
ABUJA Speculators in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market are set to count huge losses as the Naira continues to surge against…
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How Africans under-develop Africa By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 It is a little over 40 years since Dr. Walter Rodney died; the Guyanese radical historian,…
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PPMC announces N151.56 ex-depot price for petrol
By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, Sept. 2, 2020 The Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum…
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Local
Pastor Tony Onyeukwu, family, friends, bid Mrs. Ngozi Onyeukwu final farewell
The family of Pastor Tony Onyeukwu of Umuewere, Nguru, Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria, on August…
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Bayelsa Govt urges Community leaders in oil bearing areas to foster peace
The Bayelsa government has reiterated its commitment to a peaceful atmosphere for oil and gas exploration and urged community leaders…
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Education
Prof. Inyang rapporteurs Int’l Science Council’s session on Development of African Platform for Science
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo The International Council for Science has selected a renowned Nigerian – American Environmental Scientist, Professor Hilary…
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CAN urges Buhari to suspend CAMA; FG says it’s not targeted at churches
By Jessica Onyegbula Abuja, Sept. 1, 2020 The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to…
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Arts & Entertainment
Livinus Okpukpara passes on at 70
The death has been officially announced of Mr. Livinus C. Okpukpara of Mbano in Imo State, Nigeria. Aged 70 years,…
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Africa
“We must help Africa build back boldly, but smartly,” says African Development Bank President Adesina
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, September 1, 2020/ In a speech kicking off his second term as African Development Bank (https://www.AfDB.org/) chief,…
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Gov. Sanwo-Olu makes case for remodelling of Lagos Airport; Receives FAAN management ahead of international travels resumption
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, met with the management team of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria…
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Makinde visits Olubadan, promises to always accord respect to traditional rulers
…approves appointment of Babaloja by royal father Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, visited the Olubadan of Ibadanland,…
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