Year: 2020
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Arts & Entertainment
Jonathan, Atiku, Saraki, Sylva, Onu for Okpara Leadership Awards
Activities for Centenary celebration of Late Dr. Michael Iheonukara Okpara, Premier of former Eastern Region kicks off in August ……
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Local
As the Ondo governorship election hots up…7 By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 The first conclusion to be drawn from these series is that in a presidential system…
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Health
‘Failure to account for COVID-19 money:’ SERAP sues health ministry, NCDC
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health and Dr…
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Health
COVID-19: Rivers Govt locksdown Bonny, Onne communities
By Dianabasi Effiong Port Harcourt, June 21, 2020 The Rivers Government has expressed deep worry that the state could gradually…
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Health
Nigeria records 661 new COVID-19 cases, total number now 19,808
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, June 20, 2020 Nigeria recorded 667 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections…
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Africa
Dangote cement sustains 54,000 jobs in four African countries
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has said that despite the challenging economic situation in 2019, Dangote cement was able…
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Local
Edo guber poll: PDP screens Obaseki; PDP youths kick over waiver for governor; Chieftain denies alleged inducement
By Emmanuel Oloniruha, Abuja / Igbaugba Ehigimetor, Benin / Igbaugba Ehigimetor, Benin June 20, 2020 Ahead of its primary election…
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Arts & Entertainment
Obi celebrates Bishop Nwokolo at 53, Mbazulike at 91
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Mr Peter Obi, has eulogised the Bishop…
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Health
COVID-19 sacks Enugu legislature as Speaker orders shutdown of Assembly Complex
By Nicholas Obisike Enugu, June 20, 2020 Mr Edward Ubos, Speaker, Enugu State House of Assembly, has ordered the total…
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Local
Edo guber poll: PDP reopens screening of aspirants; Waiver for Obaseki, deputy
By Oloniruha Emmanuel Abuja, June 19,2020 The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said it has…
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Arts & Entertainment
Atiku eulogies Lamido of Adamawa on 10th coronation anniversary
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, June 19,2020 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has eulogised the Lamido of Adamawa, His Royal Highness,…
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Lead Story
Second evacuation flight from US leaves on Friday, July 3,2020 for Lagos
The second evacuation flight for Nigerians stranded in the United States of America, USA, as a result of the…
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Health
Start now to plan post-COVID-19 measures, Obi advises Nigeria’s leaders
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 polls, Mr. Peter Obi, has advised those in…
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Local
Stop dragging Simbi Wabote into Bayelsa politics, group urges
A group, Transparency in Petroleum Exploration and Development Initiative (TIPEDI), has called on politicians in Bayelsa state to desist from…
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Local
A ‘GOOD SETBACK’ BY 60 YEARS By Femi Adesina
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has a fixation with 60 years. At the height of its heady days in…
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Local
Senate says reopening of airports on June 21 unrealistic
By Kingsley Okoye /Naomi Sharang Abuja, June 18, 2020 The Senate on Thursday, via its Committee on Aviation, said…
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Adamawa: Septuagenarian, 4 others in Police net over alleged rape
By Muhammad Adam Yola, June 18, 2020 The Police Command in Adamawa said on Thursday it had arrested a 78-year-old…
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Local
APC leadership tussle: Court extends Giadom’s acting position for 14 days
By Edith Nwapi Abuja, June 18, 2020 An FCT High Court Maitama on Thursday extended an order given earlier…
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Lead Story
Supreme Court halts Trump plan to end protections for young migrants
Washington, June 18, 2020 The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration’s efforts to end a programme that…
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Health
NCDC announces 745 new COVID-19 cases, total Infection hits 18,480
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, June 19, 2020 Nigeria has recorded 745 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of…
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Information and Culture, Women Affairs Ministries plan national campaign against rape
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said his ministry is partnering with the Federal Ministry…
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Appellate court sets aside FHC order on Edo APC primary
By Imelda Osayande Benin, June 18, 2020 The Court of Appeal, sitting in Benin, has set aside the June 8…
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Health
COVID-19: NLNG donates medical equipment to Lagos Govt
By Solomon Asowata Lagos, June 18, 2020 The Nigeria LNG Ltd. (NLNG) has donated medical equipment to the Lagos…
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Sylva did not demand $20m for Bayelsa re-run elections – NCDMB
By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, June 18, 2020 Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) says Minister of State for Petroleum…
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