Year: 2020
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Lead Story
Insecurity: Resign now, Senate tells Service Chiefs …As Lawan tasks Joint Committee to investigate desertion of Army by soldiers
The Senate has called on the Service Chiefs to step aside over the deteriorating security situation in the country. This…
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Reps begin checks into immigration documents of Chinese in Nigeria
By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, July 21, 2020 The House of Representatives has begun investigation into the immigration documents of Chinese…
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How Amotekun will tackle crime in Ekiti – Commandant
By Ariwodola Idowu Ado Ekiti, July 21, 2020 (NAN) The Corps Commandant of Amotekun in Ekiti, retired Brig.-General Joe Komolafe,…
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Katsina NUJ condemns bomb blast; Mourns killed children
By Zubairu Idris Katsina July 20, 2020 The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Katsina State Council, on Monday condemned the…
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Ondo 2020: How Akeredolu emerged APC candidate
By Alaba-Olusola Oke Akure, July 21, 2020 Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has emerged the gubernatorial candidate of the…
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We will not allow ourselves to be distracted – Senate President
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan said on Monday that he and his colleagues in the ninth National Assembly will…
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Arts & Entertainment
Centre unfolds plan for annual celebration of Peter Obi’s birthday
The Director of Rehabilitation Centre for the Disabled, Old and Tramps, Ozubulu (RECDOT), Dame Rosemary Odunukwe, has said that the…
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Gov.Umahi to relieve 1,000 aides of their positions Aug. 1
By Chukwuemeka Opara Abakaliki, July 20, 2020 Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi on Monday announced that he would disengage from…
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Buhari mourns friend, political associate, Ismaila Isa Funtua
President Muhammadu Buhari with a friend and political associate, late Malam Samaila Isa Funtua (R) Funtua died on Monday…
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Let’s join hands to make the NDDC work for Niger Delta and Nigeria By Pius Ughakpoteni
As a participant observer in the Niger Delta project, I am amazed that over the past few weeks an…
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Messi breaks top goalscorer record after Barca’s final day win
Vitoria Gasteiz (Spain), July 19, 2020 Lionel Messi finished as top goalscorer in Spanish La Liga for a record seventh…
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Army neutralises 17 bandits, rescues 2 kidnapped girls in Katsina
By Abdullahi Shugaba Katsina, July 19, 2020 Troop of the Nigeria Army of the Operation Sahel Sanity Theatre have neutralised…
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Chelsea pounce on De Gea errors to set up all-London FA Cup final
London, July 19, 2020 Chelsea beat Manchester United 3-1 on Sunday to book their place in an all-London FA Cup…
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Real Madrid draw final game to send opponents Leganes out of La Liga
Madrid, July 19, 2020 Newly-crowned La Liga champions Real Madrid were unable on Sunday to maintain their perfect run of…
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Leicester manager Rodgers relishing “perfect’’ finale against Manchester United
London, July 20, 2020 Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers shrugged off Sunday’s 3-0 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur. He believes…
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PDP says Edo Govt, party not responsible for damaged APC candidate’s billboard
Benin, July 19, 2020 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo has said that the party, nor the state government…
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Heritage Bank upgrades HB ‘Padie’ Mobile App for easy access to banking services
Heritage Bank plc, Nigeria’s most innovative banking service provider has upgraded its HB ‘Padie’ mobile application to HB ‘Padie’ 2.0,…
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Arts & Entertainment
President Buhari greets Maj. Gen. David Jemibewon at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent greetings to former Minister of Police Affairs, Maj. Gen. David Jemibewon (rtd), on his 80th…
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Business and Economy
Non-conventional Vessels: NIMASA promises tougher action against untrained, uncertified boat skippers · Advocates unified enforcement guidelines
Against the background of recent fatal boat mishaps on the country’s inland waterways, Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and…
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Health
Foreign Minister, Onyeama tests positive for COVID-19
By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, July 19, 2020 The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has tested positive for the Coronavirus…
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13 years after, FG heeds Hon. Onyejeocha’s requests, hands Abia gully erosion site to contractor
Work will soon commence at the gully erosion and flood control works at Oghoghe/Urualla Ohukabi Aligbara/Ohukabi Ndijibe in Oguduasa, Isuikwuato…
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Itakpe/Warri Rail line to commence operations soon, says Amaechi ….Commends Contractors for a job well done;
For over thirty two years after it was abandoned by previous governments, President Muhammadu Buhari would soon be invited…
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That Ondo State may not burn… By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 It was with an air of clairvoyance that we started the series on Ondo governorship…
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COVID-19: Ekiti orders arrest of facemask defaulters
By Ariwodola Idowu Ado Ekiti, July 19, 2020 The Ekiti Government says it will begin to arrest those refusing to…
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NCDC announces 653 new cases of COVID-19, total hits 36,107
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, July 19, 2020 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 653 new COVID-19 cases…
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