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President Buhari nominates Abdulrasheed Bawa, 40, as EFCC boss; Senate confirms receipt of request
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial…
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Arts & Entertainment
Mbaise Global Community responds with fierce urgency of now, to rehabilitate her own.
Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, February 16, 2021: The Mbaise Policy Roundtable (MPR), a non-governmental organization with offices in Owerri Imo…
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Education
2020 WASCE: WAEC withholds 5,548 results over exam malpractices
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Lagos, Feb. 15, 2021 Results of 5,548 candidates who participated at the 2020 Second Series of the…
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Shasha crisis: We will ensure justice for all victims – Makinde; Four Northern Govs visit
…Makinde to inaugurate judicial panel, peace and security committees …sheathe your swords, gov appeals to angry residents Governor ‘Seyi Makinde…
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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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