Year: 2020
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Local
Trump furious after Appeal Court overturns Boston bomber death penalty
By Harrison Arubu New York, Aug. 2, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump has flayed an appellate court ruling that overturned…
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Edo central zone’s agenda realisable in APC, says chieftain
By Deborah Coker Benin, Aug. 2, 2020 A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo, Mr Peter Esele,…
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Coalition writes Buhari, lists 14 high profile corruption cases against Malami
August 2, 2020 President Mohammadu Buhari has received 14 high profile corruption allegations against the country’s Attorney General and…
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I’ve not resigned as PDP publicity secretary in Edo -Nehikhare
By Deborah Coker Benin, Aug. 2, 2020 Mr Chris Nehikhare, Publicity Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Edo, says he has…
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COVID-19: Governor Wike’s succour strategy By Paulinus Nsirim
It is an incontrovertible fact that since the deadly coronavirus pandemic broke out globally, Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of…
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Fayemi names 13-man committee for Pa Fasanmi’s burial
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has set up a 13-man committee to coordinate the burial ceremony of the late…
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Education
Fed Poly, Bayelsa student population rises from 38 in 2016 to over 4,000 in 2019
The students population of the Federal Polytechnic, Ekeowe, Bayelsa, rose from 38 in 2016 to over 4,000 in 2019. The Executive…
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No reason for Swiss authorities to investigate Infantino, FIFA says
Bern (Switzerland), Aug. 2, 2020 Global football ruling body FIFA says there is no reason for Swiss authorities to launch…
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Ikpeazu sacks Commissioner, others
By Ijendu Iheaka Aba (Abia) Aug. 2, 2020 Abia Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has sacked his Transport Commissioner, Ekele Nwaohammuo,…
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Arts & Entertainment
Senate President felicitates with Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, at 57
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan felicitates with the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, on the occasion of his 57th…
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Order Buhari to publish details of govt loans since 2015 – SERAP asks court
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Federal High Court, Abuja to order President Muhammadu Buhari to “publish…
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Faith
RCCG holds 68th Annual Convention, August 3-9; Theme: WONDERFUL (see program)
The 68th Annual Convention (Virtual) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, holds from Monday, August 9, 2020. The…
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Business and Economy
Amaechi explains sovereignty clause in $500m Chinese Railway loan
Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has explained that the clause ‘waiving sovereignty’ in the loan agreement between…
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Bayelsa Police to set up Special Squad to fight violent crime
The new Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa Command, CP Mike Okoli, has announced that the Command will set up a special…
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Aubameyang double helps Arsenal beat Chelsea for 14th FA Cup title
London, Aug. 1, 2020 Arsenal skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to help his side secure a 2-1 win over Chelsea…
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President Buhari felicitates with Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with former Minister of Health, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi on the occasion of his 80th birthday, August…
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Lead Story
Zoning: Mamman Daura’s views are his own – Presidency
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Aug. 1, 2020 The Presidency on Saturday said the views expressed by Malam Mamman Daura, on…
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Obi mourns Ayo Fasanmi, Sam Momah
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed sadness…
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Senate President congratulates new NBA President, Olumide Akpata
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has congratulated Olumide Akpata on his election as the President of the Nigerian…
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Edo 2020: My ‘SIMPLE’ agenda is specific and realistic…APC candidate
Benin, Aug 1, 2020 Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forth coming governorship election…
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Education
Gov. Emmanuel appoints Prof. Essien as new AKSU VC
Sunday Bassey Uyo, Aug. 1, 2020 Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has appointed Prof. Nse Essien as the new…
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President Buhari congratulates new NBA President, Olumide Akpata
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Olumide Akpata on his election as the President of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), wishing him…
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Pictures from 4th evacuation flight from Newark Airport, United States
289 Nigerians flew from the Newark International Airport, New Jersey, United States of America to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,…
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Arts & Entertainment
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Education
UNN to build African Centre for Law, Good Governance – Dean
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Aug. 1, 2020 The University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus has initiated the construction of an African…
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