Year: 2020
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Buhari reads riot act to Ministers, MDAs, CEOs on relationship with National Assembly
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned his Ministers, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government, MDAs, and other Chief Executives…
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Troops rescue 34 kidnapped victims, apprehend suspects in Benue –DHQ
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, July 17, 2020 The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have rescued about…
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Tolulope Arotile: Too early for hangar in the sky By Femi Adesina
When a pilot dies, the colleagues say he or she has gone to the hangar in the sky. Hangar is…
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NDDC: Buhari directs speedy, coordinated investigation
President Muhammadu Buhari has given directives for better coordination among security and investigating agencies with the National Assembly to ensure…
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Yoruba World Congress mourns first female combat pilot…calls for thorough investigation
Yoruba Leader and President of the Yoruba World Congress, Prof. Banji Akintoye, has expressed sadness and grief over the death,…
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Attack: Bauchi APC apologises to journalists
By Auwalu Yusuf-Birnin Kudu Bauchi, July 17, 2020 The Bauchi Youth Parliament of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tendered…
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We have not abandoned COVID-19/Infectious diseases hospital project in Bayelsa – Agip
The Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) says it has not abandoned construction of the 200 bed capacity Emergency/Infectious Diseases hospital…
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Local
N40bn probe: NDDC Ag MD explains expenditure
By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, July 16, 2020 Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei, the acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission…
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Arts & Entertainment
Obi hails Prof. Egbu’s appointment as first black VC of Leeds Trinity University, UK
Nigeria’s Professor Charles Egbu, who was recently appointed the first black Vice Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University, United Kingdom, has…
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N40bn probe: Reps C’ttee orders arrest of NDDC acting MD
By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, July 16, 2020 The House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has issued…
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Wike rescues former NDDC MD *Calls on Inspector General of Police to investigate her attempted abduction
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike Thursday rescued the immediate past Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development…
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APC thugs attack NUJ secretariat in Bauchi, injure two journalists
From: Ruth Yarnap , Bauchi Two journalists in Bauchi state sustained mild injuries when a group of politicians had their…
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Local
DIG Habila joins Dantiye Centre as Director, Election Security and Regional Stabilisation
The immediate past Deputy Inspector General of Police, Operations, Mr. Joshak Habila, has been appointed Director, Election Security and…
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Arts & Entertainment
Obi sues for more skills acquisition by youths •Urges governments to invest in vocational, technical education
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2020 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on youths…
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Ronaldo draws blank as Sassuolo hold jittery Juventus
Reggio Emilia (Italy), July 16, 2020 Cristiano Ronaldo’s run of scoring in six league games ended as jittery Juventus were…
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Arts & Entertainment
Dangote Cement to produce 1,000 millionaires in Season 2 Promo
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, July 15, 2020 Dangote Cement Plc. on Wednesday launched the Dangote Cement Bag of Goodies Season…
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Liverpool’s hopes of record points haul end after loss to Arsenal
London, July 15, 2020 Arsenal capitalised on shocking errors from Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and Alisson to beat the champions…
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COVID-19: UNGA President calls for investment in young people’s response
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, July 15, 2020 The President of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, Ambassador Tijani Muhammad-Bande,…
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NNPC gives conditions for relocation of Tank Farms, Petroleum Products Depots
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has advised against a swift relocation of tank farms from their current locations along…
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Health
NAWOJ/ UNICEF collaborate with local caregivers to curb MNCH+NM in Bauchi
From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has held a sensitization meeting with some selected caregivers…
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Lead Story
Bazaar!! NDDC spends N81.5 billion from Jan. to May; N31.4bn on COVID-19; N122.9 mn on condolences; N122.9mn on consultancy; N1.96bn on lassa fever; N900mn on legal services etc; Reps begin probe
By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, July 15, 2020 The House of Representatives has commenced investigation into the alleged N40 billion irregular…
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President Buhari mourns late first female combat pilot, Arotile; FEC condoles him
President Muhammadu Buhari has received with deep pain the passing of Flying Officer, Tolulope Arotile and condoled with the family…
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Business and Economy
NIMASA directs registered stevedoring companies to commence operation · Erring facilities will be sanctioned – Jamoh
The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has directed all duly registered stevedoring companies with operational…
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Court stops PDP from replacing ward executives in Gombe
Three ward executives of the PDP in Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State have secured an exparte order preventing…
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Lead Story
NDDC Probe: Nothing should happen to our daughter, Rivers govt warns
The Rivers state government has called on all parties to the ongoing probe of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC,…
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