Year: 2020
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Again, Canada-Abuja evacuation flight stalled
By Harrison Arubu New York, July 9, 2020 The Federal Government says it has rescheduled the special evacuation flight for…
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Finance Minister consults NASS leadership on 2021-2023 MTEF/FSP
• President to present 2021 budget in September Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr. Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed…
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NNPC records 19 per cent gas to power supply increase in April
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Thursday in Abuja announced an increase of 19.14 per cent in the average…
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NEPZA boss warns against violation of financial regulations
The Managing Director of Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), Prof Adesoji Adesugba has warned officials of the agency against…
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Buhari signs revised 2020 budget Friday – Presidential aide
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, July 9, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari will on Friday sign into law the revised 2020 budget…
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Buhari and the South East: Arthur Eze nails it By FEMI ADESINA
There’s a wise saying in Yoruba land, which goes thus: “If you like, feed the entire city with pounded yam,…
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Rivers APC: Promoters of violence should face the law
Former Senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, has called on security agencies…
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Probe: Magu did not give Osinbajo N4billion – Aide; Says VP will not be distracted by campaigns of lies, calumny
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, July 9, 2020 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will not be distracted by campaigns of lies and…
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Access Bank to acquire 100% stake in Zambian Bank
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, July 9, 2020 Access Bank Plc has announced plans for acquisition of 100 per cent of…
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We’re committed to deepening democracy – Wike
Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has explained that the support given to the judiciary by his administration is to…
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Amechi Bridge: Gov. Ugwuanyi has wiped away my tears – Sen. Nwobodo
The former Governor of old Anambra State and Senator who represented Enugu East Senatorial District, Senator Jim Nwobodo, on Wednesday,…
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Buhari replaces two non-career Ambassadors-designate …As Senator protests exclusion of FCT indigene
The Senate on Wednesday received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the replacement and confirmation of two non-career…
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Suarez scores as Barca condemn neighbours Espanyol to relegation
Barcelona (Spain), July 8, 2020 FC Barcelona kept up their pursuit of leaders Real Madrid in the La Liga title…
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NNPC reports explosion at NPDC’s Benin River Valve Station
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reported an explosion incident which occurred at Gbetiokun, OML 40, operated by the…
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Obi hails Patrick Okigbo, Chidubem Obi, Njideka Akunyili over international honours
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the last election, Mr. Peter Obi, has praised three illustrious individuals…
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774,000 jobs: Labour Minister Ngige apologizes to N’Assembly …As Lawan voids implementation efforts by Ministry
The Minister of Labour, Productivity and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has apologized to the leadership of the National Assembly…
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Poet, social activist, Valentine Okolo, talks on rape, genocide, power of words
Godwin Iheancho recently interviewed poet and social activist, Valentine Okolo. The remarkable writer and author of the thought provoking poetry…
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CAS dismisses case against Barca over Neymar transfer
Barcelona (Spain), July 7, 2020 The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rejected Brazilian club Santos’ case against FC…
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U.S. formally notifies UN, Congress to exit WHO
By Harrison Arubu New York, July 7, 2020 President Donald Trump has formally notified the United Nations and Congress of…
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Magu: Justice Salami Panel visits Aso Villa; Suspended EFCC boss brings defence lawyers from Lagos; Umar acts as Chairman
By Ismaila Chafe/Philomina Attah Abuja, July 7, 2020 The Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari has met…
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Why we refused to declare Orji Kalu’s seat in Senate vacant – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Tuesday explained why the Senate refused to yield to pressure to declare Senator…
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UNIBEN urges Police to intensify investigation on student’s rape, murder
By Ruona Isikeh Benin, July 6, 2020 Authorities of the University of Benin has expressed concern over the slow phase…
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Edo 2020: Executives, members of ADP join PDP
Benin, July 6, 2020 With less than three months to the Edo Governorship election scheduled for Sept 19, the membership…
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Police Service Commission dismisses 10 officers, demotes 8 others
By Monday Ijeh Abuja, July 6, 2020 The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed 10 senior police officers and demoted…
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