Year: 2020
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Lead Story
FG repatriates 289 Nigerians in 4th evacuation flight from USA
By Harrison Arubu New York, July 29, 2020 (NAN) The Federal Government has evacuated 289 more Nigerians stranded…
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President Buhari interacts with APC Governors, commends party caretakers
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended members of the Mai Mala Buni-led All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Committee for the work…
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Local
Buhari greets former Gov. Nwodo at 70
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, July 28, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with former Governor of old Enugu State, Dr…
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Local
Reps spokesman to Akpabio: Make public your claims
By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, July 29, 2020 The spokesman for the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC-Abia) has alleged…
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Senate summons Fashola, Ahmed, others over legacy projects
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, July 28, 2020 The Senate on Tuesday summoned the Minister of Finance, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed, and…
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Local
Amaechi raises concern over foreign loans probe
By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, July 29, 2020 The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi has observed that the investigations of…
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Local
Edo 2020: Obaseki’s campaign director, 2 others resign
Igbaugba Ehigimetor Benin, July 29, 2020 Mr Patrick Iyoha, Director, Obaseki/Shaibu Movement and a member of the state Waste Management…
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Arts & Entertainment
Omo-Agege salutes Obi Edozien at 95
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has congratulated the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi Prof. Chike Edozien,…
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Local
Alleged NDDC fraud: No contract awarded to Justice Dimgba, firm clarifies
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, July 28, 2020 A company, Eve-Rite Logistics Ltd., on Tuesday, said that Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of…
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Local
Three Custodial Isolation Centres gets medical equipment
Deborah Coker: Benin, 2020 The Edo Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says it has received the first batch…
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Local
Gombe PDP lawmaker kicks against suspension… Constituents pass vote of confidence on him
William Attah, Gombe Member, Gombe State House of Assembly, Mr. Rambi Ibrahim Ayala, has kicked against his one month suspension…
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Africa
Obi hails Adesina’s exoneration, throws weight behind second term as AfDB President
The exoneration of African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, by an Independent Review Panel set up to investigate…
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Local
Shareholders commend NASCON’s prompt dividend payment …Urge company to target more markets
Shareholders of NASCON Allied Industries Plc, a subsidiary of Dangote Industries Limited have expressed satisfaction at the performance of…
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Health
Hydroxychloroquine is cure for COVID-19, says U.S.-based Nigerian doctor in viral video
By Harrison Arubu New York, July 28, 2020 A Nigerian-born and trained physician, Dr Stella Emmanuel, is trending on social…
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Local
UN suspends another employee over alleged viral sex video
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, July 27, 2020 The United Nations says it has identified and placed on administrative leave…
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Maj.-Gen. Hamman takes over command of Army headquarters garrison
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, July 27, 2020 The new Commander Army Headquarters Garrison (AHQ Gar), Maj.- Gen. Ayuba Hamman on…
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Health
U.S. evacuates over 100,000 citizens from 136 countries on 1,140 flights
By Harrison Arubu New York, July 27, 2020 The U.S. Government says it has evacuated no fewer than 100,000 Americans…
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Health
World Hepatitis Day 2020 – Find the Missing Millions By Dr.Abia Nzelu
Every year, July 28 is marked as World Hepatitis Day (WHD). It is a day dedicated to increase theglobal awareness…
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ECOWAS adopts declaration on Mali, as President Buhari urges acceptance of Government of National unity
The ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government Monday adopted a Declaration towards settling the political crisis in Republic…
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Local
Edo 2020: Edo people are determined to vote a govt that has performed
Benin, The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo has said that the people of the state were determined to vote…
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Lead Story
Buhari names railways stations after prominent Nigerians; Jonathan, Saraki, Tinubu, Fashola, others listed
Following the conclusion of some rail projects in some states, with President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval, minister of transportation Rt. Hon.…
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Business and Economy
Journalism Emergency Relief Fund grants announced for 16 Nigerian publications
Lagos 23 July 2020 – The Google News Initiative Journalism Emergency Relief Fund (JERF) has announced it is supporting 16…
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Health
Evacuation: 35 Nigerians arrive Nnamdi Azikwie Airport from France
By Maureen Okon By Maureen Okon Abuja, July 26, 2020 Thirty five Nigerians arrived Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja from…
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Local
Manchester City end EPL campaign with 5-0 battering of Norwich City
Manchester (UK), July 26, 2020 Manchester City wrapped up their 2019/2020 English Premier League (EPL) campaign with an emphatic 5-0…
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Health
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases exceed 40,000, death toll hits 858
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, July 27, 2020 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday announced 555 new COVID-19…
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