Year: 2020
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Lead Story
Emene killings: State Security Council meeting holds Thursday; Nwodo denies comments
President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo has denied several comments on traditional and social media platforms on the…
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Local
Keep the flag flying, Obi tells Nigerian appointed Justice Minister and Solicitor General in Canada
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has congratulated Mr. Kaycee…
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Health
Dangote urges increased healthcare funding, as Africa formally receives polio-free certification
Chairman, Aliko Dangote Foundation and Africa’s foremost philanthropist, Aliko Dangote has urged governments across Africa, the Federal Government of Nigeria,…
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Bauchi PDP to refund nomination fees to all aspirants that lost primaries
From: RuthYarnap, Bauchi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bauchi state chapter has decided to refund the fees paid by its…
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Lead Story
Legalize AK-47, Uzodinma urges FG; Resigns from South East Security Committee
President of Alaigbo Development Foundation, ADF, Prof. Uzodinma Nwala, has resigned his membership of the South-East Security Committee and called…
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Gov. Diri swears-in 25-member cabinet
By Shedrack Frank Yenagoa, Aug. 25, 2020 Gov. Duoye Diri of Bayelsa has sworn-in a 25- member cabinet, comprising 24…
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Buhari lists nine priority areas to improve livelihood of Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja assured Nigerians and the international community that his administration will use the remaining years…
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Arts & Entertainment
COVID-19: CBN, Bankers’ Committee to support Airlines, Media
ABUJA On the prompting of the Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, the Bankers’ Committee unanimously agreed…
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Messi tells FC Barcelona he wishes to leave – Club source
Barcelona (Spain), Aug. 25, 2020 Captain Lionel Messi has told FC Barcelona he wishes to leave the club immediately, a…
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Local
CBN goes tough on exporters over forex non-repatriation
ABUJA As part of its effort to increase foreign exchange liquidity in the country, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
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Education
Ogunsola’s emergence as Unilag Acting VC will reshape Medicine- NMA
By Oluwafunke Ishola Lagos, Aug. 25, 2020 The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says emergence of Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, as the…
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Export: Emefiele to meet multinational coys CEOs
ABUJA The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has disclosed plans to meet the Chief Executives of…
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Lead Story
President Buhari says, like Polio, Africa can defeat COVID-19; Lauds Dangote, Gates, Offor, others
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja expressed optimism that African countries can defeat the coronavirus pandemic, in the same manner,…
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Business and Economy
Kyari lists parametres to sustainable growth in Nigeria Petroleum Industry
For the Nigerian Petroleum Industry to move forward in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation…
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Wike’s Olive Branch, sign of true democrat By Paulinus Nsirim
Those who had been stoking the fires of divisive politics and fanning the embers of the politics of bitterness in…
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Outstanding honesty: Gov. Ugwuanyi rewards Mrs. Chukwujama-Eze
In appreciation of the outstanding and exemplary honesty she displayed in returning the sum of thirteen million, nine hundred and…
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Wike reconciles major actors in 2013 Rivers Assembly crisis
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has reconciled major actors in the July 9, 2013 Rivers State House of Assembly crisis.…
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Local
FG pledges continued support to licensed mining companies
By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, Aug. 25, 2020 The Federal Government on Tuesday pledged to support, and continue to serve the…
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Lead Story
Zamfara: Buhari receives gold bars from Governor as Army raids illegal mining site, arrests 150
By Ibrahim Ahmad Faskari (Katsina), Aug. 25, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday, received in audience the governor of Zamfara state,…
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Business and Economy
Proposed PIB will create sustainability in oil, gas sector – Slyva; Gas is future of Nigeria – Kyari, NNPC GMD
By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, Aug. 25,2020 The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, says the proposed Petroleum…
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Health
NAFDAC warns against use of banned Malaysian cosmetics products
By Aderogba George Abuja, Aug. 25, 2020 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has warned…
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Lead Story
Buhari welcomes UN Chief’s commendation on security, corruption; Promises to do more
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja welcomed commendations by United Nations (UN) on efforts to restore security, strengthen institutions against…
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Local
Sen. Orji’s feud with Abia APC chieftain escalates
By Sam Oditah Umuahia, Aug. 24, 2020 The feud between former Gov. Theodore Orji of Abia and his kinsman, Chief…
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RE: Edo polls and threats of violence By Paulinus Nsirim
The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to an article titled: “Edo Polls and Threats of Violence”…
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Local
NIMASA commends Nigerian Navy on new anti-piracy law enforcement
By Doris Esa Abuja,Aug. 24, 2020 Dr Bashir Jamoh, the Director-General/CEO of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has…
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