Year: 2021
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Local
Foreign countries should refund stolen funds with interest – ICPC Chairman …Nigeria reviewing oil & gas, tax, waivers transactions to curb IFFs
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN, has canvassed the…
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Gunmen kill emir of Kontagora’s son
By Aminu Garko Minna, May 20, 2021 The Nigeria Police Command in Niger has confirmed that some gunmen on Thursday…
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Presidency approves verification of Niger Delta amnesty beneficiaries
By Shedrack Frank Yenagoa, May 20, 2021 The Presidency has approved the decision of the Presidential Amnesty Office to conduct…
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WASU lauds Dangote on employment generation …Tasks W/African leaders on youth unemployment
West African Students Union (WASU) has commended the aggressive employment generation drive of the Aliko Dangote led companies, urging other…
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How my father died in battle, by Mahamat Idris Deby Itno By FEMI ADESINA
It is an uncommon development in modern days for a sitting President to die on the battlefield. But that was…
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Empowerment: Imo govt proposes scholarship for 18 students
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, May. 20, 2021 Imo government has proposed to offer scholarship to 18 students in Oguta…
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Business and Economy
NLNG signs GMoU to drive sustainable community development in Rivers State
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has signed Global Memoranda of Understanding (GMoU) with host communities that enable the communities to take…
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NNPC Spokesman, Obateru, bags NIPR Fellowship
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, (NIPR) on Thursday in Bauchi at its Annual General Meeting, conferred the prestigious Fellowship…
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Lead Story
Explosion rocks Obasanjo Presidential Library, 2 feared dead
Olawale Jokotoye Abeokuta, May 20, 2021 Two persons were feared dead in an explosion on Thursday at the Marque event…
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Gov. Ayade’s defection to APC generates mixed reactions
By Benson Ezugwu Calabar, May 20, 2021 Thursday’s defection of Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River, from the Peoples Democratic…
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Health
Malnutrition: Gombe is sitting on time bomb – Stakeholders; Call for immediate action to avert explosion
William Attah, Gombe Critical stakeholders in Gombe have alerted that Gombe is sitting on a time bomb following increasing spate…
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APC rejects N100bn bond sought by Adamawa Govt
By Muhammad Adam Yola, May 20, 2021 The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa has rejected the State Government’s…
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NLNG commissions ultra-modern, smart head office in Port Harcourt
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) Wednesday, commissioned its ultra-modern and smart Corporate Head Office Complex in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The…
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We’ll support a united, equitable Nigeria – Gov. Emmanuel
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom, has stated the State’s resolve to remain solidly behind Nigeria’s quest to remain united…
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Arts & Entertainment
Nigerian-born US Air Force Officer, Lt. Colonel Nwoga, becomes Wing Chaplain
Nigerian-born US Air Force Officer, Lt. Colonel Laserian Nwoga, Deputy Wing Chaplain, Ramstein AB, Germany was promoted from Major to…
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Local
English Premier League results and standings
Abuja, May 20, 2021 Results and standings in the English Premier League, after the remaining Match Day 37 fixtures on…
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Local
Man arrested with 54 ATM cards, handed over to EFCC
The Area Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service in Kano, Comptroller S.P Umar Wednesday May 19, 2021 handed over a…
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Our position concerning elections remains the same – President Buhari; Hosts Ethiopian President
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the government’s commitment to free and fair elections will be followed through in…
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Local
Don’t embezzle Ogoni Water Project Funds, MOSOP warns HYPREP; Accuses agency of corruption
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has cautioned the HydroCarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), the agency…
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Zulum urges cordial relationship between Gov, Deputy Gov
By Yakubu Uba Maiduguri, May 19, 2021 Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno says cordial relationship between a governor and his…
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Senate names Chairmen of zonal public hearings, states position on Constitution Review; Wants maximum punishment for rail line vandals
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly holds no predetermined position on any issue of…
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Local
Tambuwal inaugurates 3rd national urban water project in Sokoto
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto May 19, 2021 Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Wednesday inaugurated the Bado-Kasarawa Water Supply…
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Africa
Nigeria committed to relationship with The Gambia — Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, May 19, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria will continue to support the aspirations and…
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Africa
Ohanaeze Ndigbo South Africa seeks justice for slain member
By Emmanuel Afonne Abuja, May 19, 2021 The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, South Africa (ONSA), has prayed the country’s court to ensure…
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Arts & Entertainment
Diette-Spiff, Twon Brass Monarch, flees as protesting Agip host community in Bayelsa persists
The Twon Brass community in Bayelsa, hosts to Agip’s Crude Export Terminal, has continued ongoing protests against lingering power outage…
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