Year: 2020
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Lead Story
Enugu airport fence destruction: FG vows to prosecute perpetrator
*Says it will deploy all lawful means to protect national security asset *Applauds Buhari, Ugwuanyi’s intervention The federal government, on…
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Education
UNN partners council to beautify Nsukka town, its environs
By Hilary Akalugwu Nsukka, (Enugu State), Aug. 13, 2020 The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), has supplied varieties of flowers…
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Local
Stop denying us weapons to fight terrorism – FG tells world powers
By Rotimi Ijikanmi Abuja, Aug. 13, 2020 The Federal Government has appealed to the world powers not to be weighed…
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Education
UNILAG crisis worsens as Governing Council appoints Prof. Soyombo new Vice Chancellor
The lingering crisis rocking the University of Lagos, Nigeria has worsened with the announcement of Professor Theophilus Omololu Soyombo as…
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Lead Story
Buhari mourns ‘Old Friend of Nigeria,’ Walter Carrington
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Aug. 12, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the demise of former United States…
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Local
Governor Zulum appoints Prof Isa Marte new Chief of Staff … Merges higher education with Science, Tech
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the appointment of Professor Isa Hussaini Marte as his new chief of…
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Local
Funtua: Honour not deserved (3) By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 We start the third part of our subject matter today with the views of three thoroughbred…
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Education
UNILAG crisis: Vice Chancellor, Governing Council flex muscles – You’re sacked; No, I remain in office
The Governing Council of the University of Lagos, Nigeria, has removed the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Oluwatoyin T.…
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Local
Anti-piracy War: Nigeria secures premier conviction under SPOMO Act
The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has convicted three persons accused of involvement in the hijack of an Equatorial…
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Health
Rotary International donates over N40m equipment to hospitals in Rivers, Edo, others
Rotary International District 9141, through a Disaster Response Grant and a Global Grant of the Rotary Foundation, has donated more…
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Business and Economy
Chinese African loans in perspective: Facts, records, myths – Nigeria’s case By Dr. Kazeem Bello
There has been recent outcry about the Chinese loans for projects development in Nigeria and its implications for the sovereign…
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Security: Buhari, Governors end meeting; Call for protection of civilian communities, improved intelligence-sharing
President Muhammadu Buhari and State Governors Tuesday ended their meeting on the state of the nation’s security with calls for…
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Education
Abia govt. to reabsorb sacked 5,853 teachers
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Aug. 11, 2020 Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia says plans are underway to reabsorb the sacked…
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Local
Biden picks California Senator, Kamala Harris, as running mate
By Harrison Arubu New York, Aug. 11, 2020 U.S. Democratic Party’s candidate, Mr Joe Biden, has finally picked his running…
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Local
Trump’s campaign feasts on Harris’ past criticisms of Biden
By Harrison Arubu New York, Aug. 12, 2020 Sen. Kamala Harris was a fierce critic of Joe Biden during the…
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INEC fixes all pending by-elections for Oct. 31
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Aug. 11, 2020 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has fixed Oct. 31 for…
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Arts & Entertainment
Mrs. Ngozi Doris Onyeukwu passes on at 55
The family of Pastor Tony Onyeukwu of Umuewere, Nguru, Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria, has announced…
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Local
Nigeria’s salvation depends on youths – Obi •Describes them as nation’s lifeline
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has called on Nigerian…
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Nigerian seaports set to commence 24 hours operations • As Heads of Maritime Agencies agree to implement intermodal transport for port efficiency
Heads of maritime agencies in Nigeria have agreed to work on modalities for a quick commencement of 24 hours operation…
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Local
Face-off between Bauchi NLC, Govt over impending retrenchment, other issues
From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi Bauchi State Chapter of the Labour Congress, NLC, has given the Bauchi State Government a one…
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Lead Story
NNPC pledges to boost gas delivery to domestic market … As FG inaugurates Gas Transportation Network Code to boost gas penetration
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has restated its commitment to working with relevant partners and stakeholders in the Oil…
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Local
Atletico Madrid resume training as rest of squad test negative for COVID-19
Madrid, Aug. 10, 2020 Atletico Madrid’s fears of further disruption to their trip to the UEFA Champions League “Final Eight’’…
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We’ll scuttle APC’s plan to rig Edo governorship election – Wike; *Says Obaseki is not an ingrate *Ize-Iyamu is an insatiable, nomadic politician
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Council for Edo Governorship Election says it will scuttle plans by the All…
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Local
Sneak preview of Udenta’s 21-book offering By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The 21 books came to me in two gift paper-bags from the scholar Udenta O. Udenta. The priceless present came…
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Arts & Entertainment
Israeli jeweller creates world’s most expensive coronavirus mask; Costs $1.5 billion
Tel Aviv, Aug. 10, 2020 An Israeli jeweller is creating what he says will be the world’s “most expensive” coronavirus…
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