Year: 2020
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Local
Bauchi Governor presents N213 billion for 2021 fiscal year
From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi Bauchi state Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has presented a N213 billion budget for the 2021 fiscal…
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Lead Story
Residents, traders express shock over demolition of FESTAC Town market
By Joan Odafe Lagos, Dec. 15, 2020 Some Festac Town residents and traders in Lagos State on Tuesday expressed shock…
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2021 Sokoto state N176.7bn Budget passes second reading
By Muhammad Bello Sokoto, Dec. 15, 2020 The Sokoto State 2021 Budget of N176.7 bn currently before the state House…
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Access Bank supports Xploits Consulting to train 53 people on fish, snail farming
By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, Dec. 14, 2020 Fifty-three people have been trained in snail and fish farming to tackle unemployment…
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Boko Haram: Tinubu visits Zulum, wants military to change strategy … Says Zulum combines talent and character
The national leader of APC and former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited Governor Babagana Umara Zulum in…
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Osinbajo advocates enterprise-friendly regulations for businesses
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Dec. 14, 2020 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says there is need to review the mode of…
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Masari visits Buhari; Says discussions ongoing with kidnappers of Katsina school children
Katsina state Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, has said that the kidnappers of the more than 300 students of the Government…
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After Electoral College victory, Biden tells Trump: It’s time to respect the people’s will; Abolish it!! Clinton insists; Attorney General, resigns
New York, Dec. 15, 2020 U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on Monday said it was time for outgoing President Donald Trump…
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How I cut cost of governance as Anambra Governor – Obi
Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has explained that one of the most potent ways of getting governance…
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Insecurity: ‘We’re fed up,’ says Sultan of Sokoto; Leads north, south traditional rulers to Borno Governor, Zulum … Asks military to occupy Sambisa, Lake Chad
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar and Co-Chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers, on Monday led his colleagues from the…
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Arts & Entertainment
He stuttered, but never a clutter in Sam’s words By Louis Odion, FNGE
The Samuel we read in the Holy Bible was a transformational figure in the Old Testament. Through him finally came…
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Why we won’t allow PDP to die – Gov. Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, says his criticism of the National Working Committee (NWC) of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
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Education
UN demands `immediate, unconditional’ release of Katsina schoolboys
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, Dec. 14, 2020 United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the attack by suspected bandits…
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Local
Ndah- Isaiah: Tribute to a man of ideas By Dakuku Peterside
It was with great shock that I received the news of the passing on of Samuel Ndanusa Isaiah, commonly known…
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Investment: Ekiti to mobilize resources to tackle insecurity
…as increase investments in youth development, people’s welfare are key takeaway from exco retreat In a bid to further stimulate…
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Health
COVID-19: I’m not scheduled to get vaccine – Trump; U.S. begins distribution of Pfizer’s vaccine; It’s safe – Dr. Ogbuagu
Washington, Dec. 14, 2020 Outgoing U.S. President, Donald Trump, on Sunday night said he was not scheduled to be vaccinated…
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Health
26 army officers test positive for COVID-19 – Official
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Dec. 13, 2020 The Nigerian Army says 26 personnel have so far tested positive for COVID-19…
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President Buhari, Dabiri-Erewa hail Anthony Joshua for retaining boxing titles
President Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated the decisive victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Anthony Joshua over Kubrat Pulev Saturday night. The President,…
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Business and Economy
Beware of blackmail, Ekeh, Zinox boss, advises budding entrepreneurs
Serial digital entrepreneur and Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has advised budding Nigerian entrepreneurs to be wary of the…
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Peter Obi one of the best political leaders South East has ever produced, says Governor Uzodinma
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, has eulogised the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in…
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POEM: INNOCENCE By Ozichukwu Chukwu
It’s never blind or asleep A conscious trust of conscience Sparkling and enthusiastic Made scapegoat in the wild Bears the…
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Yoruba: Put on your thinking cap By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 I found the piece published here today a compelling read. Titled “The Chinese and Fulani Only…
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Nigeria Immigration Service holds Award, Dinner night in Abuja
Nigeria Immigration Service has held its Award and Dinner night in Abuja. Hosted by the Comptroller General of Immigration, Mr…
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