Year: 2020
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Local
Gov. Diri committed to socio-economic development of Bayelsa- UN Peace Envoy
Mr Miebi Bribena, United Nations Peace Ambassador on Sunday expressed confidence in the capacity of Governor Douye Diri to make…
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Arts & Entertainment
Majek: A rainmaker and his unique augury By Louis Odion
Cassock is no ordinary apparel. Neither are handcuffs choice ornament. So, when by mid 80s a fresh-faced minstrel from a…
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Local
George Floyd: US-based group condemns police brutality; Calls for justice for victims
A group, African Diaspora for Good Governance, ADGG, has condemned police brutality in the United States of America, US, and…
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Health
COVID-19: Abia Gov., Ikpeazu tests positive as Nigeria records 260 new cases, total infections now 12, 486
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has tested positive for coronavirus, just as the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), Sunday…
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Royal Olagbegi Dynasty of Owo pays glowing tribute to late Gov. Olumilua
The Royal Olagbegi Dynasty of Owo, Ondo State has described the late governor of the old Ondo state, Evangelist Bamidele…
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Appointments: Buhari not rubber stamp, says Presidency
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, June 7, 2020 The Presidency says that President Muhammadu Buhari is not a rubber stamp, who…
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The illogic in Anambra South’s zoning logic By Belonwu Anene
There wouldn’t have been any need for this write-up if not for the growing tendency of our people in Anambra…
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Sanwo-Olu installs Gbolahan Lawal 15th Oniru, charges monarch on development
•‘Keep your doors open to all, Akiolu advises new King •Oniru: ‘Appointment a call to life-long service to Lagos’ At…
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Business and Economy
COVID-19 induced recession stimulus measures By Prof. Chijioke Nwaozuzu
Is the – 0.4% (mild recession) achievable? Projected recession of -4.4% for 2020 To address the issues of…
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Pope in Sunday address: Stay vigilant about COVID-19
Rome, June 7, 2020 Pope Francis on Sunday said people should not let down their guard and assume that they…
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Faith
Imo Task Force hails churches’ compliance with COVID-19 guidelines
By Chidi Opara Owerri, July 7, 2020 The Imo COVID-19 Task Force, on Sunday, expressed satisfaction with level of compliance…
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Africa
Gulf of Guinea no longer safe haven for pirates – Jamoh; As Nigeria hands over suspected vessel, crew to Ghana; Korean Envoy hails handling of case
The Nigerian Government has handed over the fishing vessel Marine 707 suspected to be carrying out illegal activities in the…
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Local
Ebonyi community sends SoS to IGP over alleged murder, rape
By Emmanuel Afonne Abuja, June 7, 2020 The people of Edda community in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi, has…
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Faith
COVID-19: Pastor Adeboye lauds FG’s efforts
By Henry Oladele Lagos, June 7, 2020 The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch…
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Still On ‘Is this the language PHCN understands?’ By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 First to respond to my write-up “Is this the language PHCN understands?” was Mr. Adesegun…
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Local
Total dependence on oil, curse to Nigeria — Obi •Makes case for restructuring
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2019 election, Mr Peter Obi, has described as a…
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Africa
Akinwumi Adesina: The Inside Story By Femi Adesina
By his bow tie, you know him. And that distinguishing feature was firmly in place when Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President…
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NNPC expresses commitment to Biodiversity … As Corporation marks World Environment Day
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has expressed its determination to adhere to sustainable environment practices in all its operations…
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Local
Beware!!: NNPC raises alarm over off-spec diesel in Market
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has raised an alarm over prevalent low grade and contaminated AGO, otherwise called,…
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Arts & Entertainment
Buhari approves Danbatta’s reappointment as NCC’s boss, says Minister
By Jessica Dogo Abuja, June 5, 2020 The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, says President Muhammadu…
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Local
House of Representatives set to investigate privatisation of power sector
By Constance Imasuen Abuja, June 5, 2020 The House of Representatives Committee on Power, says the House has concluded plans…
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Health
COVID-19: Fidelity Bank donates N10m to Kano govt
By Muhammad Nur Tijani Kano, June 5, 2020 The management of Fidelity Bank Plc has donated N10 million to Kano…
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Lead Story
Removal of fuel subsidy, price-fixing excites Atiku
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, June 5, 2020 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the stoppage of subsidy and price-fixing…
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Business and Economy
We’re committed to remediating environmental impact of Agip’s Brass export terminal – Eni (Agip)
Eni, the Italian parent company of Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) has denied abdicating its duties in the remediation of…
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Local
NNPC explains measures to cut crude oil production cost
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is taking measures to bring down cost of crude oil production to $10 per…
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