Year: 2021
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Local
North-West Governors meet NSA, Service Chiefs
By Hussaina Yakubu Kaduna, Feb. 15, 2021 Governors of Nigeria’s North-West Zone on Monday pledged to explore all available means…
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Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment as WTO chief marks victory for women globally – African Diasporas
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Feb. 15, 2021 The African Diaspora Congress (ADC) said on Monday that the confirmation of Dr…
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Obi hails Okonjo-Iweala’s emergence as WTO DG, describes her as a shining star
Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has eulogised the newly-elected Director-General…
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Inspector General of Police flags off “Operation Puff Adder 11”
· Says Special Operation is to reclaim public space from criminals The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, has,…
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Business and Economy
WTO DG: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s emergennce excites Omo-Agege; Women groups celebrate
The Deputy President of Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has expressed excitement at the emergence of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General…
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Health
Israeli study finds 94% drop in symptomatic COVID-19 cases with Pfizer vaccine
By Reuters Staff JERUSALEM (Reuters) Israel’s largest healthcare provider on Sunday reported a 94% drop in symptomatic COVID-19 infections among 600,000…
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Lead Story
Okonjo-Iweala emerges first female, first African WTO Chief; Buhari, Lawan, others hail election
Moscow, Feb. 15, 2021 The World Trade Organisation (WTO) members on Monday elected Nigerian economist, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to be…
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Oyo state LG poll to hold on May 15
By Akeem Abas Ibadan, Feb. 15, 2021 The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) says it plans to hold election…
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EFCC detains 20 suspected internet scammers in Imo
By Desmond Ejibas Port Harcourt, Feb. 15, 2021 No fewer than 20 suspects have been arrested in Owerri, Imo on…
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Kidnapped NTA reporter regains freedom
By Desmond Ejibas Port Harcourt, Feb. 14, 2021 Mrs Chidiebere Onyia, a staff of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), who…
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Oyo crisis: IGP deploys intervention, stabilization forces
– DIG in charge of South-West, David Folawiyo, to coordinate operations The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, has…
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Manchester United drop points, as Aubemayang hat-trick lifts Arsenal
London, Feb. 14, 2021 Manchester United lost ground in the 2020/2021 English Premier League (EPL) title race as they dropped…
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Real Madrid ease to victory over lacklustre Valencia
Madrid, Feb. 14, 2021 Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos were on target in the first half as Real Madrid easily…
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Arts & Entertainment
Bankers sign MOU on takeover of National Theatre
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Feb 15, 2021 The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, has…
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Education
Non-physical post UTME: Comply with guidelines or be disqualified – UNILAG warns
By Chinyere Nwachukwu Lagos, Feb. 14, 2021 The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Sunday released a virtual guide ahead of…
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NCDMB lauds Total for FID on ‘Ikike Project’ despite delayed passage of PIB
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commended Total Exploration and Production (Total E & P) for its…
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Sanwo-Olu receives notes late Jakande left for him, as Governor visits widow
•‘Jakande served outstandingly, died a great man’ – Gov Three days after the passing of Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, the…
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You are my father, I am not your father. By Dakuku Peterside
Over the past few months, Nigerians have been engrossed with salacious paternity stories. After many years, men suddenly realize that…
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Sanwo-Olu, another ‘action Governor’ in Lagos, says Fashola
…As Minister, Governor canvass investment in abattoir business The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has described…
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SERAP asks court to stop Buhari from using ‘draconian CAMA 2020 to target activists’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court, Abuja to “stop President Muhammadu…
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Insecurity: Makinde, Akeredolu visit Shasa Community
…sue for peace between Yoruba, Hausa community …Oyo gov to meet Yoruba, Hausa leaders …pledges palliatives for victims Governor Seyi…
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President Buhari condemns cases of ethnic violence in Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed that his government will protect all religious and ethnic groups, whether majority or minority in…
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Business and Economy
Fidelity Bank issues largest ticket Tier II local bonds
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Feb. 14, 2021 Fidelity Bank Plc says it has successfully issued 10 years N41.21 billion in…
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Lead Story
Dangote Foundation disburses N3.9b to women, youths in 11 states across Nigeria ..Extends grant to eight more States
Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has so far disbursed the sum of N3.924 billion to 392,490 women and youths across Kano,…
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Business and Economy
BPE holds Investors Webinar on four concession opportunities Feb 23, 2021
The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) will hold an International Investors’ webinar to showcase investment opportunities in four enterprises slated…
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