Year: 2021
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Local
MOSOP replies FG: Says cleanup claims are lies
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni (MOSOP) has dismissed claims by the Federal Government that 17 polluted sites…
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GOCOP to Buhari: Suspension of Twitter major setback for online publishing, other businesses
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers,GOCOP has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to rescind his government’s decision to suspend Twitter…
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NDLEA, Marwa and the cannabis controversy By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Although we know it is called Indian hemp, not many will be able to say why…
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Asking TV, radio stations to deactivate Twitter accounts unlawful, SERAP tells NBC
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned “the patently unlawful and unconstitutional directive by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC)…
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Arts & Entertainment
Gov. Okowa’s choice of seasoned PR practitioner as SSG, best for Delta State – Sirajo
The President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Mallam Mukhtar Sirajo, has applauded Governor of Delta State, Dr.…
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Fighting a losing war with Twitter By Dakuku Peterside
It began with a tweet on June 1, 2021, from President Muhammadu Buhari’s Twitter handle @MBuhari. He reprimanded angry youths…
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World Environment Day: NNPC restates commitment to sustainable environment
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it remains committed to the promotion of sustainable environment across it operations, stressing…
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NBC threatens to sanction TV, radio stations using Twitter
7 June 2021 The National Broadcasting Commission has directed all broadcast stations in the country to suspend the patronage of…
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UN Deputy Sec. Gen commends Nigeria’s participation in UN Assembly
The Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, has commended the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),…
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Business and Economy
Nestlé Nigeria, Lagos Ministry of Environment plant trees to mark World Environment Day 2021
Nestlé Nigeria and Lagos State Ministry of Environment have planted 60 trees across six primary schools and communities in Lagos.…
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Lead Story
US condemns Nigerian Government’s ban of Twitter operations; UK, EU, others call for dialogue
United States of America (US) has condemned the banning of Twitter operations in Nigeria, insisting that it is a violation…
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Local
Pastor Temitope Balogun Joshua dies at 58
Pastor Temitope Balogun Joshua, better known as TB Joshua, of the Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN) has reportedly died in…
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Mother of two wins Daily Trust short story award
By Hussaina Yakubu Kaduna June 5, 2021 Mrs Rufaida Umar-Ibrahim, has emerged winner of the 2020 edition of Aminiya –…
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Local
LG Primaries: Protesters storm Lagos APC over alleged substitution of flagbearer
The protesters at the APC Secretariat in Lagos on Saturday evening By Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, June 5, 2021 Some…
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Nigeria at crossroads of history By Professor (Ambassador) George Obiozor
Ohanaeze Ndigbo supports the South East Governors declaration of public holiday on May 30th as a Biafran day. For Ndigbo…
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Nigeria will get worse, unless political leaders do the right thing – Obi
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has explained that…
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Buhari eulogizes Dr. Joseph Nwodo at burial in Enugu state
President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday described the late Dr Joseph Nwodo as “one of the leading lights of the legal profession”…
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Real reason why we banned Twitter – Presidency
PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENT ON TWITTER SUSPENSION IN NIGERIA The temporary suspension of Twitter is not just a response to the removal…
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Clean onshore pollutions before offshore, Environmentalist urges Oil firms
A renowned Environmentalist, Dr Nnimmo Bassey on Friday urged oil firms operating in the Niger Delta to clean up polluted…
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UNGASS: EFCC Chair meets Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary General
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa met with the Deputy Secretary General of…
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Arts & Entertainment
Twitter ban: Malami orders prosecution of offenders; It’s regressive – Newspaper Proprietors President, Kabiru Yusuf
By Ebere Agozie Abuja, June 5, 2021 Justice Minister Abubakar Malami, SAN, has directed the immediate prosecution of offenders of…
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Lead Story
Reverse suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria, Gov. Makinde tells Buhari; Says it’ll hamper thousands of businesses, services
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has counseled the Federal Government of Nigeria not to hamper the operations of thousands of…
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Boat Mishap: Tambuwal, Wamakko mourn victims
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, June 4, 2021 Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has condoled with the families of 13…
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Faith
Cleric advocates Imo stakeholders’ meeting to end insecurity
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, June 4, 2021 Most Rev. Anthony Obinna, the Catholic Archbishop of Owerri has called for an Imo…
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Business and Economy
Govt.’ll provide enabling environment , support for privatised enterprises to perform
The Federal Government is committed to providing the enabling environment and necessary support for all privatised enterprises in the country…
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