Year: 2020
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Boko Haram attack: Zulum visits; Told 81 died, village head, 6 others abducted … Evacuates injured, calls attack barbaric, wants final military onslaught
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Wednesday travelled to Faduma Kolomdi village in Gubio local government area, scene of…
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Crisis in Bauchi as APC faction suspends state leadership
From:Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bauchi state chapter has announced the suspension of the…
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Arts & Entertainment
Nigerian journalist held under cybercrime act for COVID-19 coverage
Abuja, June 10, 2020 Nigerian authorities should immediately release journalist Saint Meinpamo Onitsha, drop all charges against him, and reform…
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Local
Bayern in German Cup final after 2-1 win over Frankfurt
Munich, June 10, 2020 Robert Lewandowski netted a second-half winner as holders Bayern Munich remained on course for a domestic…
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FEC approves N115.5bn for projects in Adamawa, Imo, Plateau, Taraba
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, June 10, 2020 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday…
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Local
Why rape is on increase in Gombe… CSO’s, SCI Call for stiffer punishment
William Attah, Gombe Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Gombe state have called for stiffer punishment to serve as deterrent…
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Business and Economy
Antipiracy War: UN commends NIMASA, Nigerian Navy
• Says Country Sending ‘Strong, Valuable Message’ to World • Pirates in Gulf of Guinea Bolstered by International Collaborators –…
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COVID-19: Obi calls for prayers •Extends palliatives to churches
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged churches in…
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Lead Story
Trump appoints first Black Air Force Chief of Staff
The United States of America Senate on Tuesday confirmed Gen. Charles Q. Brown to be the next Air Force Chief…
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Local
Nigerian journalist in hiding after police arrest, question 5 reporters about his whereabouts
Abuja, June 9, 2020 Authorities in Nigeria should publicly disclose why they are seeking journalist Cletus Opukeme, and should not…
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Africa
President Nkurunziza’s death: Burundi, Africa have lost a true patriot — Buhari
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, June 9, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of President Pierre Nkurunziza…
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Local
Tinubu denies cold war with Aregbesola
National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has denied reports that a cold war is…
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Health
Rivers: Senate wades into mysterious deaths on Bonny Island
The Senate has mandated its Committee on Health (Primary and Communicable Disease) to meet with the Nigeria Centre for Disease…
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Police arrest man for raping step daughter, 15, in A’Ibom; Two for gang-raping NYSC member
Isaiah Eka Uyo, June 9, 2020 The Police Command in Akwa Ibom said it has arrested three suspects for different…
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Local
Funeral for George Floyd set for Tuesday in Texas
Washington, June 9, 2020 The funeral for George Floyd is due to get under way on Tuesday in Texas, as…
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Rivers reviews guideline on religious church worship
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has reviewed the restriction on the number of worshippers during church services from 50…
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Gombe Covid-19 taskforce goes bankrupt as community spread increases; 63 cases recorded in four days; 3 commissioners, 1 special adviser, 5 legislators affected
William Attah, Gombe Chairman of the Gombe State Taskforce on Covid-19, Professor Idris Mohammed has sent a save-our-soul (SOS) message…
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Local
Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm Acting President, Court of Appeal
The Senate on Tuesday received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of the Acting President of…
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Health
Senator Stella Oduah alleviates trauma of flood ravaged residents of Bida Road, Onitsha, others
Senator representing Anambra North District in the National Assembly, Senator Princess Stella Adaeze Oduah has put smiles on the faces…
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Local
COVID-19: Nestlé supports Enugu State with palliatives worth N32m
By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, June 8, 2020 Nestlé Nigeria Plc, on Monday, donated nutritious food and beverages worth N32 million…
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Africa
Is Nigeria Ready to Leave Lockdown? By Professor Benjamin Uzochukwu
As sub-Saharan Africa grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic fallout, policymakers in Nigeria—Africa’s largest economy and home to…
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Local
After two months in North-East, Buratai meets Buhari, says Troops captured 166 Boko Haram informants
After two months in the North East with the troops, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai was…
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Police arrest 75 year-old man in Katsina for insulting Buhari, Masari; Falana pays N70,000 to free him
The Katsina State Police Command said it arrested a 75-year-old man, Lawal Abdullahi popularly called Izala, and one Bahajeje Abu,…
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Lead Story
President Buhari nominates Dongban-Mensem as President, Court of Appeal (read rich profile of jurist)
President Muhammadu Buhari, in-line with his constitutional responsibility, has sent the nomination of Her Lordship, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, Acting President,…
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Local
As Ondo Governorship election hot up…5 By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 The billion dollar question on the lips of many as the Ondo governorship election draws…
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